IoM 25: Keyboard Warriors PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Az Hole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minotauro has chosen ZZ as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Hole
vs
Minotauro

197 cm
28
247 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

195 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue 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 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Az Hole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Minotauro!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hole takes the fight into the clinch.
Minotauro looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A short right from Hole on the inside.
Hole throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hole scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Antonio Minotauro has been cut.
Minotauro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Minotauro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Hole.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Hole.
Hole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That has opened up Antonio Minotauro's cut even more.
Hole lands a right hand that snaps the head of Minotauro backwards.
Good body shot from Hole.
Hole working Minotauro over with knees to the body.
Hole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hole lands a body shot.
Hole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hole scores with a knee to the head.

Minotauro is rocked!
Minotauro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Minotauro is still on wobbly legs! Can Hole finish him?
Minotauro takes a knee right on the jaw!

The cut above Antonio Minotauro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Minotauro seems to have recovered his senses.

Hole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minotauro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Hole lands a big right hand that sends Minotauro crashing to the mat! Hole stays standing though and waves Minotauro back to his feet!

Hole clinches.
Hole landing knees to the head.
Hole lands a knee to the head.
Hole with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hole with a knee to the head.

Antonio Minotauro's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hole connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Hole.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hole obliges.
Hole connects with a knee to the head.

Hole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Az Hole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Hole lands but Minotauro takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Minotauro tries to keep at a distance but Hole has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hole obliges.
Hole slowing the pace effectively.
Hole crunches a lovely knee into Minotauro's ribcage.
Hole scores with a knee to the head.
Hole with a knee to the head.
Hole misses with a knee strike.
Hole throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hole tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hole lands an uppercut.
Hole connects with a knee to the head.
Hole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Minotauro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Hole decides to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hole scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hole wants to clinch but Minotauro slips to the side

and Minotauro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hole with a knee to the head.
Hole prevents the takedown attempt.
Minotauro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hole leaning against his opponent.
Hole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hole lands a nice uppercut.
Hole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hole connects with a knee to the head.
Hole lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hole throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hole looking to throw knees to the head but Minotauro is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hole scores with a knee to the head.
Minotauro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Minotauro tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short left from Hole.
Hole scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Hole.
Stalling in the clinch from Hole.
Hole lands a nice knee to the body.
Hole taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hole landing knees to the head.
Hole is stalling here.
Hole lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Az Hole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Minotauro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hole throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Minotauro.
Az Hole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minotauro is defended easily by Hole.
Hole paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Minotauro fails with the takedown.

Hole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Minotauro, pushing him back against the cage.
Hole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hole looking to throw knees to the head but Minotauro is blocking nicely.
Hole lands a nice elbow.
Hole misses with a knee strike.
Hole lands a knee to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Az Hole!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Khumpai Prayut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dude Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Imagine. 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 Dude Love was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Prayut
vs
Love

174 cm
23
144 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

150 cm
22
144 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

RAW Nutrition * Recovery 159 : 60$ *

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Khumpai Prayut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dude Love!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prayut misses with a low kick as Love jumps back.
Love sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Prayut throws a head kick that Love semi-blocks.

Prayut clinches up against the cage.
Prayut scores a nice knee to the body.
Love tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Prayut is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Love tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Prayut smiles and moves away.
Love on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prayut throws a nice outside leg kick.
Love sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Khumpai Prayut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prayut thumps Love with a low kick.
Love tries for a takedown but Prayut circles away easily

and Prayut counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Khumpai Prayut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dude Love.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prayut utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Prayut.
Prayut with a knee to the head.
Prayut lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Love tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Prayut smiles and moves away.
Love tries for a takedown but Prayut circles away easily
and Prayut counters with a good, hard body kick but Love shrugs it off.
Love looks gassed!
Prayut throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Prayut throws out a leg kick but Love moves out of range and Prayut only half commits.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prayut fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Love.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Love chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Prayut can pounce on him.
Prayut lands with a kick to the ribs.

Prayut clinches.
Prayut lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Prayut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prayut unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Prayut landing knees to the head.
Prayut creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Love's defenses.
Prayut with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Love tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Prayut smiles and moves away.
Prayut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Love.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prayut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khumpai Prayut dominated that round.
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.

Prayut looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Love doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Prayut counters with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Prayut misses

and Love counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Prayut is trying to stand back up but Love is controlling him
Prayut tries to get to full guard but Love has control of the leg.
Prayut is trying to stand up here but Love is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Love in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Prayut tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Love!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dude Love!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steiner has chosen Agonoize - Baeng Baeng Goodbye as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sanders
vs
Steiner

171 cm
27
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

174 cm
23
144 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Dampf-Punk Chemicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Steiner!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steiner throws a right and a left that Sanders avoids nicely.
Steiner tries to clinch but Sanders moves away

and Sanders decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steiner's guard.
Sanders trying to control but Steiner is working from the bottom.
Sanders is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sanders looking to sit in guard and control but Steiner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sanders pulls Steiner in close to his closed guard and prevents Steiner from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner preventing the sweep.
Steiner tries to stand but Sanders is controlling from the bottom.
Sanders controlling Steiner's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Michael Sanders just wasn't active enough.
Steiner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steiner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Sanders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner throws a combination that misses

and Sanders counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Steiner is looking to get back to full guard here but Sanders has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sanders throws an elbow but Steiner slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sanders lands some shots froms side control.
Sanders looks up at the clock and then as Steiner takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sanders smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
An elbow from Sanders crashes against the mat.
Sanders misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sanders tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Steiner's face as Sanders controls the position.
Sanders 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.
Sanders's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Steiner works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

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.
Steiner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanders.
Sanders throwing shots but Steiner is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steiner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Well, if Sanders 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.
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Sanders dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sanders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steiner throws a nice looking combination but Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steiner misses with a shot to the body

and Sanders counters with a shoot takedown. Steiner fights it but they end up in guard.
Steiner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steiner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanders looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steiner is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanders's guard.
Steiner preventing the sweep.
Steiner wants to stand and escape but instead Sanders has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Steiner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two 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.
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Steiner has wrist control.
Sanders stopping the sweep attempt from Steiner.
Steiner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanders!
Sanders regains half guard.
Steiner wants to stand but Sanders has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steiner decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Steiner gets caught flat footed, as Sanders shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sanders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steiner is keeping the position for now.
Steiner wants to sweep here but Sanders controlling him for the moment.
Sanders pushing down on Steiner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner tries to get to full guard but Sanders has control of the leg.
Sanders thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Steiner to regain full guard.
Sanders seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steiner keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Sanders dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Steiner tries to bum rush Sanders with a series of wild strikes but Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Sanders closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Steiner did well to prevent Sanders getting side control.
Sanders throwing shots but Steiner is blocking nicely.
Steiner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanders. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steiner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanders scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sanders not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanders throwing shots but Steiner is blocking nicely.
Sanders thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steiner's head.
Sanders wants to control but Steiner is keeping him busy.
Michael Sanders overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.
Steiner wants to improve his position but Sanders is controlling well.
Sanders is trying to control the action in half guard but Steiner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Michael Sanders has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Steiner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steiner loads up on a big right hand but Sanders slips the punch.
Steiner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanders.
Steiner tries to clinch

and Sanders counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Steiner trying to keep a closed guard but Sanders is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders looking to pass the guard.
Sanders 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steiner holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Max Steiner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Steiner throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sanders counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Steiner!
Sanders landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throwing strikes here but Steiner is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sanders lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sanders lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sanders lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Steiner hang on?
Sanders prevents Steiner from getting the reversal.
Sanders misses with a head shot.
Max Steiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanders scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Steiner?

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Sanders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanders, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Sanders!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Fickett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dejan Pesovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dejan Pesovic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brad Fickett's chin.

Fickett
vs
Pesovic

175 cm
26
156 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

166 cm
21
164 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Fickett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dejan Pesovic!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pesovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fickett moves away.
Pesovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fickett lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Dejan Pesovic has been cut.
Brad Fickett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pesovic misses with an uppercut. Fickett saw that one coming.
Pesovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fickett.
Fickett misses with a straight left.
A big left from Pesovic misses.
Fickett tries to clinch there but Pesovic circles away.
Pesovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pesovic slips under a jab from Fickett.
Fickett misses with a head kick.
Fickett tries a head kick but it misses.
Pesovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pesovic lands with a right hand.
Pesovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fickett.
Fickett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pesovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pesovic swings widly with a right hand
and Fickett counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pesovic is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pesovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pesovic misses with a lunging right hand

and Fickett counters by clinching up.

Pesovic breaks the clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Pesovic enables Fickett to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pesovic manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fickett wants to pass the guard but Pesovic is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pesovic keeping moving, preventing Fickett from controlling successfully.

Fickett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fickett lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fickett trying to control the position from guard on top but Pesovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fickett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fickett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fickett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fickett throwing strikes from guard but Pesovic blocks nicely.
Pesovic trying to control the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fickett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Fickett stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fickett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pesovic.

Fickett has managed to clinch.
Fickett tries to pull guard but Pesovic won't allow it.
Fickett can't get the takedown.
Fickett lands an elbow that stopped Pesovic in his tracks for a moment.
Pesovic tries to circle away but Fickett has him pinned against the cage.

Fickett jumps guard.
Fickett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fickett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pesovic is aware though and is defending well.

Fickett is looking to sinch up a triangle. Pesovic throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Fickett's body to avoid the submission. Fickett has instead reached around Pesovic's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Fickett arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brad Fickett!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirt McGirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominickoy Sotiropoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGirk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, This Is Who I Am . Sotiropoulos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. bodies kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dirt McGirk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dominickoy Sotiropoulos's chin.

McGirk
vs
Sotiropoulos

178 cm
22
165 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

178 cm
21
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

RAW Nutrition * Recovery 159 : 60$ *

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 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirt McGirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominickoy Sotiropoulos!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGirk fails in his attempt to clinch.

McGirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGirk wants to break free but Sotiropoulos has control.

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

McGirk closes the distance and clinches.

McGirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGirk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sotiropoulos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Sotiropoulos drops his shoulder and cracks McGirk with a huge uppercut! McGirk goes down! Can Sotiropoulos finish him?

It looks like Dirt McGirk has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGirk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sotiropoulos.
Sotiropoulos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sotiropoulos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGirk swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Sotiropoulos stands and steps away. McGirk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McGirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirk takes a swing at Sotiropoulos's ribcage but misses.
Sotiropoulos lands with an overhand left.
Sotiropoulos throws a right hand that misses
and McGirk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGirk misses with an uppercut
and Sotiropoulos counters with a straight right hand.
McGirk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGirk darts in trying to clinch

and Sotiropoulos counters with a right hand that sends McGirk tumbling to the canvas! Can Sotiropoulos finish him? He dives into McGirk's guard looking to do just that!

McGirk is rocked!
Sotiropoulos 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sotiropoulos looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Dominickoy Sotiropoulos has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McGirk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGirk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sotiropoulos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut there from Sotiropoulos.
McGirk doesn't manage to clinch there - Sotiropoulos circles away.
Dirt McGirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGirk lands with an overhand left.
McGirk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sotiropoulos back to the cage. McGirk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGirk tries to close the distance and clinch but Sotiropoulos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos throws a right hand that misses
and McGirk counters with a two punch combo.
Sotiropoulos dives in and grabs McGirk's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGirk pushes down on Sotiropoulos's head and hops out.
Sotiropoulos misses with a right hand
and McGirk counters with a three punch combo that has Sotiropoulos backing up. Sotiropoulos nods at McGirk to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab from McGirk.
Sotiropoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGirk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGirk lands a glancing blow to the side of Sotiropoulos's head.
McGirk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sotiropoulos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sotiropoulos just misses with a punch to the body.
McGirk throws the left hand but Sotiropoulos avoids the punch easily.
McGirk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sotiropoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sotiropoulos throws a hook to the side of McGirk's head but McGirk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGirk tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGirk.
Sotiropoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sotiropoulos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGirk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sotiropoulos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling McGirk to counter with a crisp jab.
McGirk missing with a left hand there. Sotiropoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGirk walks into a straight right hand from Sotiropoulos.
McGirk misses with a body punch
and Sotiropoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGirk throws a poor cross that misses
and Sotiropoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGirk misses with a looping left.
McGirk throws a sloppy body shot
and Sotiropoulos counters with a straight right hand.
McGirk throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominickoy Sotiropoulos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirt McGirk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice jab there from McGirk.
Sotiropoulos doesn't manage to clinch there - McGirk circles away.
McGirk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sotiropoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGirk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sotiropoulos misses with a left hand
and McGirk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGirk moves to clinch but Sotiropoulos breaks away
and Sotiropoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh McGirk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sotiropoulos ducks under a wild hook from McGirk.
McGirk seems to have got his legs back now.
Sotiropoulos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGirk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sotiropoulos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling McGirk to counter with a crisp jab.
McGirk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sotiropoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sotiropoulos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGirk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sotiropoulos fails with the takedown.
McGirk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sotiropoulos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGirk scores with a jab.
Sotiropoulos jabs McGirk to the body, keeping him at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGirk is trying to force a seperation but Sotiropoulos has the dominant position.
McGirk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sotiropoulos backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.

McGirk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sotiropoulos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Sotiropoulos or perhaps it was just good defense by McGirk which made him look bad.
Dirt McGirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominickoy Sotiropoulos.
Sotiropoulos is breathing heavily.
McGirk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sotiropoulos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGirk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sotiropoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGirk moves away.
Sotiropoulos misses with an uppercut
and McGirk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sotiropoulos swings widly with a right hand
and McGirk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGirk throws the left hand but Sotiropoulos avoids the punch easily.

McGirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGirk.
McGirk tries to break free but Sotiropoulos pushes him back against the cage.

McGirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sotiropoulos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sotiropoulos misses with an uppercut
enabling McGirk to counter with a crisp jab.
Dominickoy Sotiropoulos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGirk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sotiropoulos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sotiropoulos misses with a lunging right hand
and McGirk counters with a series of strikes. Sotiropoulos will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGirk staying out of range there.
Sotiropoulos misses with a two punch combination.
McGirk tries to clinch there but Sotiropoulos circles away.
McGirk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGirk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos swats away the attempt to clinch by McGirk.
McGirk lands a right hook to the body.
McGirk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sotiropoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from McGirk does no damage.
McGirk misses with a hook to the body
and Sotiropoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGirk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGirk throws out a powerful jab.
Sotiropoulos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dominickoy Sotiropoulos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dirt McGirk'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - McGirk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGirk throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from McGirk. Those never looked like landing.
McGirk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dirt McGirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGirk scores with a jab. Sotiropoulos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGirk misses with a right hand
and Sotiropoulos counters with a nice body shot.
McGirk tries to clinch up but Sotiropoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
McGirk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sotiropoulos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sotiropoulos there as he acknowledges the shot.
McGirk throws a combination. Sotiropoulos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sotiropoulos throws a shot from downtown. McGirk moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGirk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sotiropoulos, pushing him back against the cage.

McGirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sotiropoulos misses with a takedown attempt - McGirk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGirk looks to land a combination but Sotiropoulos avoids it well.
McGirk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGirk. Sotiropoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sotiropoulos misses with an uppercut
enabling McGirk to counter with a crisp jab.
McGirk lands with an overhand left.
McGirk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sotiropoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Sotiropoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dirt McGirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirk throws the left hand but Sotiropoulos avoids the punch easily.
McGirk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sotiropoulos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGirk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sotiropoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dirt McGirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGirk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sotiropoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGirk swings for the body but Sotiropoulos moves out of range.
McGirk moves in looking to clinch but Sotiropoulos pushes him off.
Sotiropoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGirk.
Sotiropoulos slips a jab and a cross from McGirk.
McGirk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sotiropoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sotiropoulos misses with a hook
and McGirk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGirk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dominickoy Sotiropoulos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sotiropoulos swings widly with a right hand
and McGirk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGirk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sotiropoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGirk.
McGirk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Sotiropoulos moves into the clinch.
McGirk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

It looks like Dominickoy Sotiropoulos has been cut.
Sotiropoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.

McGirk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sotiropoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGirk.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sloppy strikes from McGirk. Those never looked like landing.
Sotiropoulos moves out of range as McGirk strikes.
McGirk moves to clinch but Sotiropoulos breaks away
and Sotiropoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGirk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sotiropoulos counters with a one-two to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sotiropoulos.
McGirk is looking to clinch.
McGirk throws a right hand that misses
and Sotiropoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominickoy Sotiropoulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sotiropoulos 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominickoy Sotiropoulos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Funke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Vito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funke comes to the cage accompanied by never gonna stop. Victor Vito has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Funke
vs
Vito

188 cm
26
184 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

177 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cody Funke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Vito!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funke takes one on the button.
Funke throws a left and a right that both miss
and Funke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Funke momentarily.
Funke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Vito to counter with a crisp jab.
Vito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Funke.
Vito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Funke on the side of the head.
Vito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Funke.
Vito scores with a jab. Funke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vito lands with a cross.
Vito throws a hook but Funke blocks it.
Vito misses with a looping right.
Funke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vito as he avoids it easily.
Funke on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Funke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vito counters with a stiff right hand.

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.
Vito connects with a body shot that sends Funke's belly button to the back.
Vito uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Funke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vito throws out the jab.
Vito gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Funke counters with a takedown into side control.
Funke is working Vito over with some ground and pound from side control.
Funke landing a few strikes.
Funke throwing strikes but Vito manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Vito.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funke wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

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

Vito has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Funke is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Vito yanks on the arm and Funke is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Vito.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Vito!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Mcpeeny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Yap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Mcpeeny
vs
Yap

186 cm
28
215 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

190 cm
23
213 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Mcpeeny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, James Yap!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcpeeny looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yap throws a series of punches but Mcpeeny avoids them all with ease.
Yap swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcpeeny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yap slips under a jab.
Yap tries to move into range but Mcpeeny moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yap throws a poor cross that misses
and Mcpeeny counters with an outside leg kick.
Yap falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mcpeeny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcpeeny wants to clinch up but Yap keeps it at a distance.
Yap slips under a jab.
Yap swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcpeeny counters with a nice uppercut.
Yap throws a poor cross that misses
and Mcpeeny counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yap misses with a left hand

and Mcpeeny counters by moving into the clinch.
Yap blocks the elbow strike.
Mcpeeny with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yap blocks an uppercut.
Yap is trying to break free.
Yap can't break the clinch.
Mcpeeny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like James Yap has been cut.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mcpeeny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mcpeeny misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yap.
Mcpeeny lands a nice uppercut.
Yap is trying to push Mcpeeny away but Mcpeeny has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yap wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcpeeny won't allow it.
Mcpeeny lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mcpeeny misses with a knee strike.
Mcpeeny tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mcpeeny landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mcpeeny with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mcpeeny missing with knees to the body.
Mcpeeny tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yap is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yap takes an elbow to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcpeeny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yap backwards.
Mcpeeny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mcpeeny with a knee to the head.
Yap looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcpeeny throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yap wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mcpeeny misses with an elbow over the top.
Mcpeeny tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mcpeeny misses with an elbow strike.
Mcpeeny misses with some punches.
Yap tries to stall but Mcpeeny uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knees to the body from Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow inside that Yap shrugs off.
Mcpeeny gets through Yap's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow just above Yap 's eye.
Mcpeeny lands a right hand.
Mcpeeny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yap backwards.
Yap is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow inside.
Yap wants to break free but Mcpeeny has control.
Mcpeeny pushes off an throws an elbow but Yap leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Yap's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yap blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Mcpeeny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Yap's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A shot to the body from Yap misses
and Mcpeeny counters with a nice leg kick.
Yap has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mcpeeny finds it's way round the side to connect with Yap's head.
Yap misses with a jab to the body

and Mcpeeny holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow.
Mcpeeny tries to land a knee to the head but Yap blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny throws a punch but it's blocked by Yap.
Yap tries to break free but Mcpeeny pushes him back against the cage.
Mcpeeny tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny prevents Yap from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcpeeny lands an elbow inside.
Mcpeeny misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mcpeeny creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mcpeeny has Yap pressed against the cage, preventing Yap from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yap wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcpeeny won't allow it.
Yap takes an elbow to the temple.
Mcpeeny looking to throw knees to the head but Yap is blocking nicely.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up James Yap's cut even more.
Mcpeeny working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcpeeny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yap blocks an elbow strike from Mcpeeny.

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.
Mcpeeny landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mcpeeny.
Mcpeeny landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow.
Mcpeeny using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yap is breathing heavily.
Yap takes an elbow to the forehead.

The cut above James Yap's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yap takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yap wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcpeeny won't allow it.
Mcpeeny comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mcpeeny throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yap blocks it with crossed arms.
Mcpeeny gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcpeeny lands a nice elbow.
Mcpeeny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yap is trying to break the clinch but Mcpeeny has him pressed against the cage.
Mcpeeny lands a left hand.
Mcpeeny lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mcpeeny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yap backwards.
Mcpeeny gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mcpeeny connects with a knee to the head.

Yap is rocked!

James Yap's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mcpeeny dips a shoulder and cracks Yap with a mighty uppercut! Yap falls back against the cage and Mcpeeny unloads with a barrage of strikes! Yap 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 - Mcpeeny screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Mcpeeny!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon E Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabranth Vaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabranth Vaan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jon E Walker's chin.

E Walker
vs
Vaan

190 cm
26
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon E Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabranth Vaan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.
Vaan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Jon E Walker has been cut.
Vaan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vaan wants it to stay on the feet.

Walker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Walker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker scoring with strikes but Vaan is staying in there.

It looks like Gabranth Vaan has been cut.
Vaan blocking the ground and pound.
Vaan taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Walker thowing shots but they're missing.
Walker controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Walker swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vaan is now in Walker's guard. A big mistake from Walker there, giving up the dominant position!
Walker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Walker trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Vaan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vaan has managed to get both his arms back between Walker's legs - danger averted.
Walker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Walker is trying to keep Vaan in close.
Vaan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Walker looking for a guillotine here but Vaan defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker working a defensive guard here.

That's four 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jon E Walker.

Walker darts in and clinches Vaan up against the cage.
Walker is trying to drag Vaan to the mat but Vaan 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 Jon E Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Walker breaks the clinch.
Walker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Vaan.
Vaan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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 Jon E Walker will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Walker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jon E Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker ducks right into an uppercut from Vaan.
Walker drops his hands momentarily and Vaan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vaan cracks Walker with a hook to the temple - Walker is on wobbly legs here! Vaan swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Walker falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Vaan wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gabranth Vaan!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamish McGibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

McGibbs
vs
Jones

190 cm
27
222 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

192 cm
27
212 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hamish McGibbs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McGibbs throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones misses with an uppercut. McGibbs saw that one coming.
McGibbs thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGibbs throws a leg kick
and McGibbs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGibbs throws a leg kick
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones connects with a right hand. McGibbs shakes it off.
Pete Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGibbs defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGibbs avoids the body shot from Jones.
McGibbs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and McGibbs counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGibbs.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and McGibbs counters with a leg kick.
McGibbs misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGibbs thinking.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones rushes McGibbs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones avoiding damage as McGibbs throws knees to the body.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of McGibbs backwards.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGibbs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones has McGibbs pressed against the cage.
McGibbs lands an uppercut.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from McGibbs.
McGibbs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
McGibbs tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing McGibbs back against the cage.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGibbs is breathing heavily.
Jones pushes McGibbs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones misses with a body shot
and McGibbs counters with an inside leg kick.
McGibbs thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones throws a hook to the side of McGibbs's head but McGibbs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGibbs throws a body kick the misses
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but McGibbs ducks down to avoid it.
Jones checks a leg kick.

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.
McGibbs moves out of range of the strikes.
McGibbs misses with a low kick.

Jones moves into range and clinches up with McGibbs.
McGibbs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones avoiding damage as McGibbs throws knees to the body.
McGibbs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones taking a breather.
McGibbs missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is stalling here.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGibbs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of McGibbs's head.
McGibbs takes a shot to the head.
Jones presses McGibbs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGibbs is trying to stall.
McGibbs misses with an elbow strike.
McGibbs missing with knees to the body.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.

McGibbs is rocked!
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oh McGibbs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
McGibbs blocks an uppercut.
McGibbs seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones gets through McGibbs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones is leaning against McGibbs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and rocks McGibbs with a big uppercut! McGibbs tries to clinch up but Jones pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples McGibbs to the mat! McGibbs covers up and Jones unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pete Jones!
Pete Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!