CWC 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barrack Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obama has chosen USA!USA!USA! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!

Zedong
vs
Obama

173 cm
24
135 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

165 cm
22
133 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mao Zedong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barrack Obama!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zedong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Obama backs up against the cage.
Obama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zedong's waist but Zedong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Obama off to one side.
Zedong throws a head kick that misses.
Obama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zedong tries to avoid it but Obama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zedong to the ground. Zedong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zedong throws a combination that misses

and Obama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zedong's guard.
Obama stops Zedong from standing up.
Zedong keeping full guard, as Obama tries to pass.

Obama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Obama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zedong wants to stand up but Obama is controlling him.
Zedong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Obama on the ground.

Obama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zedong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Obama, into his guard.
Zedong tries to stand but Obama is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Obama has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zedong is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Obama.
Zedong wants to stand but Obama is controlling his arm.
Obama is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Zedong decides to stand back up.
Obama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mao Zedong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barrack Obama.
Zedong misses with a leg kick.
Obama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zedong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Obama somewhat.
Zedong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zedong.
Zedong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zedong wants it to stay on the feet.
Zedong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zedong misses with a body shot

and Obama counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zedong's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama forces his way into half guard.

Obama is working for a submission of some sort.
Zedong is trying to stand back up but Obama is controlling him

Obama wants to work for an arm triangle but Zedong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong pushes Obama off looking to stand but Obama dives back in and keeps control.

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

Obama is trying to work for a kimura but Zedong is defending well.

Obama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zedong is just riding it out for now. Obama eventually gives up the hold.
Zedong pushes Obama off looking to stand but Obama dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Obama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zedong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Obama.

Obama is looking for a kimura here.

Zedong kicks Obama off and gets back to his feet.
Obama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zedong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zedong throws a head kick that Obama semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zedong misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Barrack Obama will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zedong misses with a looping left.
Zedong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Obama on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zedong throws a head kick but Obama moves out of range.
Obama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zedong counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Obama is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zedong misses with a head kick.
Obama has his takedown stuffed
and Zedong counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zedong falls off balance throwing a combination

and Obama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zedong's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Obama 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.

Obama drops back looking for a leg! Zedong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zedong manages to kick Obama off! Obama jumps back into Zedong's guard.
Zedong wants to get back to his feet but Obama is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Obama drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zedong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Obama has Zedong in his guard.
Barrack Obama has got the better of the ground game so far.

Obama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong wants to get up but he can't break Obama's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Obama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zedong defends it easily.

Zedong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Obama, up you get!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zedong misses with a double jab

and Obama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zedong's guard.
Zedong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Obama is controlling him.

Obama drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zedong dives on top into guard.

Obama is looking for a triangle here but Zedong uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Zedong decides to stand up, so the ref orders Obama to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong throws a head kick but Obama moves out of range.
Obama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zedong circles away.
Mao Zedong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barrack Obama.
Obama shoots in looking for a takedown but Zedong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Obama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Obama shoots in looking for a takedown but Zedong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Obama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mao Zedong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zedong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Obama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zedong is fending him off so far but Obama persists. Nope, Zedong circles away and we're back to standing.
Obama moves out of range as Zedong strikes.
Zedong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zedong tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zedong looks to land a combination but Obama avoids it well.
Obama takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zedong misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zedong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Obama blocks the body kick.
Obama slips under a jab from Zedong.
Zedong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zedong wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zedong swinging wildly here.
Mao Zedong is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Obama checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mao Zedong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Obama avoids the body shot from Zedong.
Zedong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Obama moves out of range of the body kick.
Obama takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zedong.
Zedong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zedong misses with a double jab

and Obama counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zedong's guard now.

Obama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zedong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Obama, into his guard.

Obama has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zedong should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Obama has tightened it up now! Zedong should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barrack Obama!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Wyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fist comes into the arena with Sonata Arctica - Peacemaker blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Fist
vs
Wyman

165 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pasi Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Wyman!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist has a takedown stuffed.
Wyman slaps away a takedown attempt from Fist, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fist looks for a takedown but Wyman sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasi Fist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fist tries to clinch up.
Fist displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wyman.
Fist shoots in looking for a takedown but Wyman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fist's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fist shoots in looking for a takedown but Wyman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fist's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fist walks into a left hand.
Whack! Wyman lands a heavy head kick that drops Fist. The ref tackles Wyman to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Fist was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bill Wyman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emile Gaston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gaston
vs
McDonald

173 cm
26
158 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

178 cm
21
150 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emile Gaston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marty McDonald!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald takes a swing at Gaston's ribcage but misses.
Gaston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald swings for the body but Gaston moves out of range.
Emile Gaston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaston looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
Gaston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDonald is fending him off so far but Gaston persists. Nope, McDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald lands a slapping body shot.
Gaston misses with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gaston thinking.
Gaston misses with a looping left.
Gaston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gaston just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaston misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Gaston does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald dives in and grabs Gaston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gaston pushes down on McDonald's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Gaston misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaston closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Gaston.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gaston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gaston is breathing heavily.
Gaston shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl out of it but Gaston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emile Gaston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaston misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gaston thinking.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaston manages to avoid it.
Gaston avoids the body shot from McDonald.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald connects with a body shot that sends Gaston's belly button to the back.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaston was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Gaston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice takedown defense from Gaston. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

McDonald pushes Gaston up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Gaston controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from McDonald.
McDonald connects with a knee to the head.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gastons head.
Gaston is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gaston or not.
The referee calls for McDonald to work.
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McDonald.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gaston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Gaston tries for a takedown but McDonald manages to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald scores with a shot to the side of Gaston's head.

Gaston is rocked!
A shot in the inside from McDonald.
Oh Gaston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonald with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gaston takes an elbow to the temple.
McDonald has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Gaston - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from McDonald, and another! Gaston is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Marty McDonald!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marek Kolec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Erwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolec's entrance music is Piona. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kolec
vs
Erwin

200 cm
27
300 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

200 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marek Kolec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robin Erwin!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oooh a lovely combination from Kolec sends Erwin down but not out. Kolec dives into side control looking to finish.

It looks like Robin Erwin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

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

Kolec thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Erwin manages to get back to half guard.
Erwin trying to hold on to Kolec's head to control him but Kolec postures up.
Erwin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Erwin is defending against the submission attempts here by Kolec.
Erwin is trying to stand back up but Kolec is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kolec seems to be working for a kimura but Erwin defends the submission attempt.

Kolec seems to be working for a kimura but Erwin defends the submission attempt.
Erwin is looking to improve his position.
Erwin tries to kick Kolec off but Kolec keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Erwin tries to roll over but Kolec keeps him under control.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Erwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kolec is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Erwin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kolec.
Erwin is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Erwin is defending against the submission attempts here by Kolec.

Kolec is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Kolec is working for a submission of some sort.

Kolec is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Kolec is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kolec seems to be working for a kimura but Erwin defends the submission attempt.
Erwin is trying to maintain the position but Kolec is very close to passing his half guard.

Erwin is defending against the submission attempts here by Kolec.
Erwin is trying to control but can't.
Erwin is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kolec is trying to work for a kimura but Erwin is defending well.

Kolec is looking for a kimura here.
Erwin is trying to maintain the position but Kolec is very close to passing his half guard.

Erwin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kolec is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Erwin sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erwin is trying to control but can't.
Erwin tries to get to full guard but Kolec has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Kolec dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Erwin's cut.
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.

Kolec gets a clinch.
Erwin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kolec prevents it.
Erwin goes for a takedown attempt but Kolec pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Erwin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kolec avoids it really well and circles away.
Marek Kolec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Erwin.
Erwin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kolec sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Erwin somewhat.

Erwin tries to sprawl but Kolec drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Erwin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Erwin is breathing heavily.

Kolec is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Kolec is working for a kimura but Erwin is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kolec is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Erwin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kolec.

Erwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kolec pulls his head out easily.

Kolec is working for a submission of some sort.
Erwin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Erwin is looking for a triangle but Kolec pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erwin working a defensive guard here.

Kolec drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kolec jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kolec passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Erwin is trying to get back to his feet.

Kolec is trying to get an arm triangle but Erwin is defending well.

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

Kolec thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kolec is trying to get an arm triangle but Erwin is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kolec prevents Erwin from improving his position.
Erwin trying to control here.

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

Kolec seems to be looking for submissions.
Erwin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Erwin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kolec is aware though and is defending well.
Kolec passes into half guard.

Erwin actively working from the bottom here.

Kolec is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Erwin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kolec.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kolec is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Erwin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kolec.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Kolec dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robin Erwin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Erwin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kolec defends it nicely.
Erwin shoots in for a takedown but Kolec shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kolec throws a right and a left that Erwin avoids nicely.
Erwin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kolec swivels and escapes.
Marek Kolec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Erwin.

Erwin gets caught napping as Kolec dives in and scores a takedown. Erwin manages to retain guard.

Kolec 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.

Kolec drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Erwin dives on top into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

Kolec is looking for a triangle but Erwin pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolec keeping moving, preventing Erwin from controlling successfully.

Kolec throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kolec keeping moving, preventing Erwin from controlling successfully.

Erwin 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.

Kolec is looking for a triangle but Erwin pushes his legs off easily.
Kolec keeping moving, preventing Erwin from controlling successfully.

Kolec is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Erwin rolls with it to try and escape but Kolec cranks on the arm and Erwin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marek Kolec!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrell Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mommy Ice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mommy Ice will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ali
vs
Ice

178 cm
23
160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

179 cm
27
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyrell Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mommy Ice!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali dives in and grabs Ice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ice pushes down on Ali's head and hops out.
Ice lands a two punch combo.
Ice is looking to clinch but Ali is avoiding it.

Ice gets caught napping as Ali dives in and scores a takedown. Ice manages to retain guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Ice looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Ice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ice is on top in guard.
Ali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ice on the ground.
Ice wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving.
Ali is looking to sweep but instead, Ice has passed 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!
Ali is refusing to be controlled, as Ice sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice thows a huge punch but Ali dodges it nicely.
Ice throwing shots but Ali is blocking nicely.

Ali kicks off Ice and gets to his feet.

Ali shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ali is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Ice manages to get to full guard.
Ali is looking to work some ground and pound but Ice has wrist control.
Ali wants to control from the top but Ice keeps moving.
Ali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Ice manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ice darts in and clinches Ali up against the cage.
Ali is trying to drag Ice to the mat but Ice 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 Tyrell Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali tries to pull guard but Ice holds him up against the cage and eventually Ali drops back down to his feet.
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!
Ali is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ice gets underhooks to prevent Ali's takedown attempt.
Ali has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ali working hard to break the clinch.
Ice lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ice walks away with a smile on his face. Ali gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Ali tries to keep at a distance but Ice has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali stalling in the clinch but Ice improves position.
Ice leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ice lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ice.
Ali tries to pull guard but Ice holds him up against the cage and eventually Ali drops back down to his feet.
Ice throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ice struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali wants a takedown.
Ali wants a takedown but no success here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali can't break the clinch.
Ice lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ali.
Ice creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Ice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ice is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ice is working Ali over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ice taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali can't break the clinch.
Ali has had enough of the clinch but Ice keeps him there for the moment.
Ice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali tries to stall but Ice uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mommy Ice dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ice throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range.
Ice uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ali has time to react.

Ali forces Ice back against the cage and clinches.
Ice pushes Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali tries to score a body lock takedown but Ice shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ice is leaning against Ali and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Ali manages to break the clinch.
Ice uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ali shoots in for a double leg but Ice sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrell Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali thows a body shot but no joy.

Ali gets a clinch.
Ice can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Ice presses Ali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ice cracks Ali with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice lands a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ice.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ice lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Ice as the two fighters clinch.
Ice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali tries to pull guard but Ice holds him up against the cage and eventually Ali drops back down to his feet.
Ice has Ali pushed against the cage.
Ice continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Ali tries to pull guard but Ice won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ali or not.
Ice wants to stall.
Ice lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ice.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ice.
Ali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ice keeps control of Ali as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ice taking a breather.
Ali working hard to break the clinch.
Ice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali can't break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ice.
Ice lands a shot to the body.
Ice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Ice.
Ice lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ice effectively controlling the action here.
Ice works on Ali's body with a couple of short punches.
Ice has Ali pressed against the cage, preventing Ali from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ice lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ice lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ice lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ice prevents it.
Ice presses Ali against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Ice.
A nice left hand lands by Ice.
A short uppercut from Ice.
A nice left hand lands by Ice.
Ice gets through Ali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ice.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Ice.
Ice lands a right hand.
Ice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ice working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mommy Ice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ice.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Ice moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Ice.
Ice cracks Ali with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mommy Ice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali ducks right into an uppercut from Ice.

Ali is rocked!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Ali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ice dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ice works on Ali's body with a couple of short punches.
Ice dips a shoulder and cracks Ali with a mighty uppercut! Ali falls back against the cage and Ice unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ali 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 - Ice screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mommy Ice!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). wa Za Banga's entrance music is Hell March. A fine choice. Ritter has chosen All Along The Watchtower as his entrance music. Franz Ritter has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga's chin.

Ngbendu wa Za Banga
vs
Ritter

186 cm
30
161 lbs
18 - 5 - 1

179 cm
30
167 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franz Ritter!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around wa Za Banga's waist but wa Za Banga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ritter off to one side.
Ritter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Ritter rushes wa Za Banga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ritter blocks an elbow strike from wa Za Banga.

Ritter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Ritter clinches up with wa Za Banga and pushes him back against the cage.

Ritter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
wa Za Banga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A chopping leg kick lands by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga misses with a two punch combination.
wa Za Banga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
wa Za Banga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ritter fails with a takedown attempt.
Ritter tries to close the distance and clinch up but wa Za Banga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
wa Za Banga tries to score with a low kick but Ritter moves his leg out of the way.
Ritter tries to score a power double leg takedown but wa Za Banga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ritter somewhat.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Ritter.
Ritter shoots for a double leg takedown but wa Za Banga sprawls well. He's pushed Ritter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritter shoots in looking for a takedown. wa Za Banga tries to sprawl out of it but Ritter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. wa Za Banga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ritter looks to land a left hand but wa Za Banga moved out of range nicely.
Ritter tries to clinch
and wa Za Banga counters with a low kick, right behind Ritter 's knee.
Ritter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around wa Za Banga's waist but wa Za Banga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ritter off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga misses with a body kick.
Franz Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ritter scores with a takedown into wa Za Banga's guard.
Ritter is standing up over wa Za Banga. wa Za Banga looks to escape but Ritter dives into side control.

Ritter decides to stand back up. Ritter steps back and let's wa Za Banga get back to his feet.
Ritter closes the distance and clinches up with wa Za Banga, looking for a takedown. Ritter pushes wa Za Banga against the cage but wa Za Banga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
wa Za Banga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ritter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Ritter blocks the leg kick.
Ritter shoots in looking for a takedown but wa Za Banga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ritter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ritter wants to clinch.
wa Za Banga throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
wa Za Banga misses with a straight right.
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick

and Ritter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for wa Za Banga!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franz Ritter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

wa Za Banga fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ritter checks it well.
Ritter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from wa Za Banga. That one must have hurt.
wa Za Banga misses with a low kick as Ritter jumps back.
wa Za Banga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
wa Za Banga tries a head kick but it misses.
wa Za Banga connects with a leg kick. Ritter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
wa Za Banga moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ritter tries for a takedown but wa Za Banga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritter tries to close the distance and clinch but wa Za Banga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ritter shoots for a double leg takedown but wa Za Banga sprawls well. He's pushed Ritter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Franz Ritter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ritter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Ritter.
Ritter is breathing heavily.
Ritter avoids a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown by Ritter or perhaps it was just good defense by wa Za Banga which made him look bad.
Ritter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritter shoots for a takedown but wa Za Banga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
wa Za Banga lands with a nice body punch.
Ritter fails to land the takedown.
wa Za Banga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ritter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
wa Za Banga looks for the body kick but Ritter saw that one coming.
wa Za Banga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ritter's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
wa Za Banga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Franz Ritter has been cut.
Ritter checks a leg kick.
wa Za Banga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
wa Za Banga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from wa Za Banga tenderised Ritter's leg. Ritter is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritter fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Ritter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ritter fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
wa Za Banga throws a low kick but Ritter avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritter shoots for a takedown but wa Za Banga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franz Ritter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

wa Za Banga scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice sprawl there from wa Za Banga as Ritter shoots in.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from wa Za Banga, right into the meat.
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick which misses Ritter's front leg but catches the back leg as Ritter tries to avoid it.
wa Za Banga scores with a head kick. Ritter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
wa Za Banga misses with a kick to the body.
wa Za Banga lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Ritter.
Ritter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from wa Za Banga tenderised Ritter's leg. Ritter is trying to keep his angry face on.
wa Za Banga looks to land a body kick but Ritter moved away.
Ritter moves in looking to clinch but wa Za Banga pushes him off.
wa Za Banga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from wa Za Banga.
Ritter dives in and grabs wa Za Banga's left leg, looking for a takedown. wa Za Banga pushes down on Ritter's head and hops out.
wa Za Banga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by wa Za Banga. wa Za Banga obviously looking to wear him down.
wa Za Banga connects with a looping right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by wa Za Banga. That's going to slow Ritter down.
wa Za Banga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ritter.
wa Za Banga delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
wa Za Banga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ritter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab by wa Za Banga.
A jab lands there for wa Za Banga.
A head kick misses from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
wa Za Banga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ritter.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franz Ritter.
wa Za Banga fakes the leg kick and cracks Ritter in the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. wa Za Banga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
wa Za Banga throws a low kick but Ritter moves out of range easily.
wa Za Banga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
wa Za Banga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga!