TDCL 1- (First Kill) PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Sanchez
vs
Cutter

177 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
27
182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clris Cutter!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a lazy head kick
and Cutter counters with a low kick, right behind Sanchez 's knee.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cutter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cutter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cutter scores with a leg kick.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Cutter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cutter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sanchez counters with a head kick.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Cutter throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanchez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cutter throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanchez misses with a takedown
and Cutter counters with a good low kick that Sanchez was not able to check.
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!
Cutter lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cutter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Diego Sanchez has been cut.
Cutter tries to score with a low kick but Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Clris Cutter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cutter throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cutter connects with a leg kick. Sanchez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cutter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cutter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanchez. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Cutter.
A leg kick checked by Sanchez.
Cutter lands with a kick to the temple. Sanchez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cutter dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cutter.
Cutter thumps Sanchez with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cutter throws a leg kick which misses Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Cutter.
Cutter scoring well with a low kick there.
Cutter connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cutter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cutter. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cutter.
Cutter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Cutter pushes him off.
Cutter connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cutter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Cutter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cutter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Cutter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Cutter.
Cutter lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.
Cutter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Cutter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cutter lands a head kick. Sanchez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cutter tries to work over Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Sanchez checks it.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cutter. Cutter obviously looking to wear him down.
Cutter scores with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cutter connects with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Sanchez.
Cutter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Cutter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Cutter is looking to slow Sanchez down with leg kicks.
Cutter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cutter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cutter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Cutter.
Cutter misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clris Cutter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Sanchez'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.

Cutter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cutter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cutter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Cutter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sanchez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cutter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cutter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cutter throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Cutter only half commits.
Sanchez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Cutter.
Cutter feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Sanchez looks to clinch
and Cutter counters with a leg kick.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Cutter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cutter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cutter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanchez's calf.
Cutter connects with an inside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sanchez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Sanchez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Sanchez blocks the low kick.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cutter.
Cutter thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Cutter connects with an inside leg kick.
Cutter thumps Sanchez with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cutter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cutter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Cutter connects with an inside leg kick.
Cutter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez 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.
Cutter is looking to chop away at Sanchez's legs.
Clris Cutter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cutter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Cutter moves away
and Cutter counters with a head kick. That will keep Sanchez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A good leg kick by Cutter.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cutter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cutter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.
Cutter throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Cutter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cutter.
Cutter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cutter.
Cutter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cutter feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Cutter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cutter.
Cutter throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Cutter only half commits.
Sanchez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cutter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cutter throws a chopping leg kick but Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
Cutter thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cutter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez checks a low kick from Cutter.
Cutter motions for Sanchez to come forward. Cutter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clris Cutter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Sanchez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cutter, right into the meat.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Cutter counters with a thumping low kick.
Cutter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cutter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cutter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanchez tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sanchez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cutter feints and then cracks Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanchez down.
Cutter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cutter throws out a leg kick but Sanchez moves out of range and Cutter only half commits.
Cutter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cutter.
Cutter throws a low kick, looking for Sanchez's leg but Sanchez calmly moves out of range.
Sanchez tries to clinch
and Cutter counters with an inside leg kick.
Cutter tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Cutter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cutter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cutter. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
Cutter lands with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cutter. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cutter wants to slow Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
Cutter chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cutter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cutter scores with a head kick. Sanchez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sanchez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cutter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Sanchez blocks the low kick.
Cutter throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Cutter.
Cutter tried to score with a low kick but Sanchez checks it.
Cutter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cutter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cutter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Cutter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez checks a leg kick nicely.
Cutter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cutter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cutter.
Cutter throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cutter lands with a good body shot.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cutter cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Cutter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Cutter tries to land a leg kick but Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Cutter throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
Cutter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cutter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cutter can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Cutter tenderised Sanchez's leg. Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cutter lands a leg kick that knocks Sanchez off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clris Cutter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cutter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 for Clris Cutter!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Clris Cutter!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Clris Cutter!

Clris Cutter wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Fitzmagic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Moseto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fitzmagic
vs
Moseto

170 cm
21
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Fitzmagic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Moseto!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzmagic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fitzmagic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Tyler Moseto has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Fitzmagic.

Moseto is rocked!
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!
Moseto finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Fitzmagic's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Moseto falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Fitzmagic!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Che De Fries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

De Fries
vs
Benn

170 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
141 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Che De Fries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bj Benn!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Fries moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Fries looks to land a combination but Benn avoids it well.
Benn shoots in looking for a takedown but De Fries manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De Fries lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Benn wants to clinch but De Fries slips to the side
and De Fries counters with a good low kick that Benn was not able to check.
De Fries fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benn is out of range.
De Fries chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benn wants to clinch but De Fries slips to the side
and De Fries makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Fries leaves Benn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Che De Fries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Benn.
De Fries misses the shot to the body.
Benn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Fries will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Fries sprawls well. De Fries wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benn gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Fries scores with a leg kick.
De Fries connects with the punch.

Benn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
De Fries is trying to stand back up but Benn is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.

De Fries is defending against the submission attempts here by Benn.
Benn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under De Fries.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Benn wants to work for an arm triangle but De Fries is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Fries tries to kick Benn off but Benn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Benn lands strikes from half guard.
Benn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De Fries with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Benn thows a huge punch but De Fries dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benn moves into full mount! De Fries won't be happy about that!
Benn lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Benn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Fries as he jumps to the side.
Che De Fries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benn dives in and grabs De Fries's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Fries pushes down on Benn's head and hops out.
De Fries lands a jab to the nose.
De Fries throws a right hand that Benn ducks under and follows up with a left that Benn also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benn is defended easily by De Fries.
Che De Fries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Benn.
Benn drops his hands momentarily and De Fries takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Fries attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Fries connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benn's hands.
Benn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Benn throws a head kick that misses.
De Fries scoring well with a low kick there.
Benn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. De Fries manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Fries displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
De Fries misses with the combination.

Benn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Benn lands in his opponent's guard.
Benn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Benn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Benn decides to stand back up.
Benn shoots in but no luck this time.
De Fries feints and then cracks Benn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benn down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Fries swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benn shoots in but no luck this time.
Benn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
De Fries throws a nice looking combination but Benn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Fries.
De Fries scores with a leg kick.
De Fries misses with the combination.
De Fries misses with the combination.
De Fries lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Fries sprawls well. De Fries wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benn gets slowly back to his feet.
Benn is breathing heavily.
Benn lands a head kick. De Fries smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Fries throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benn looks for a takedown but De Fries sprawls well.
De Fries misses with a few strikes there.
Benn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Fries connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for De Fries. That snapped Benn's head back.
Che De Fries is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch lands to the side of Benn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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 Che De Fries will probably get the nod.
That's time! De Fries's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

De Fries throws a right and a left that Benn avoids nicely.
Benn shoots in for a takedown but De Fries shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Fries throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Benn.
De Fries throws a right and a left that Benn avoids nicely.

Benn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bj Benn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Benn.
De Fries trying to remain calm as Benn controls from the top position.
De Fries is trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Benn controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Bj Benn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
De Fries throws a nice looking combination but Benn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Che De Fries is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Benn tries for a takedown but De Fries sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Che De Fries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bj Benn.
A punch combination from De Fries misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Fries, right into the meat.
Benn staying out of range there.
De Fries misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Fries throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benn.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benn.
Benn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Fries.
Benn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Fries works over Benn's head and body with a nice combination.
De Fries throws a right hand that Benn ducks under and follows up with a left that Benn also avoids with ease.
De Fries misses with a series of wild punches.
Benn ducks under a wild hook from De Fries.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Fries lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Benn is looking to clinch but De Fries is avoiding it.
De Fries rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Fries connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch combination from De Fries misses.
De Fries avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benn dives in and grabs De Fries's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Fries pushes down on Benn's head and hops out.
Benn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Fries throws a series of punches but Benn avoids them all with ease.
Benn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Fries pinned against the cage. De Fries gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Fries connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Benn scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Fries dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benn. That did some damage!
Benn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Fries defends it nicely.
De Fries thumps Benn with a low kick.
De Fries feints a jab promting Benn to slip. De Fries then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Benn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Benn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Benn moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

De Fries manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Che De Fries.
I think De Fries 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 as a draw!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Che De Fries!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Bj Benn!

The fight ends as a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank The Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture comes into the arena with Run This Town blaring out of the sound system. Dominick Couture has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Couture
vs
The Tank

225 cm
18
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
26
130 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominick Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank The Tank!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Tank moves into the clinch successfully.
The Tank tries to land a knee to the head but Couture blocks with his arms.
Couture tries to break the clinch but The Tank is controlling the position.
The Tank scores a nice knee to the body.
The Tank prevents a body shot from Couture.
A bit of stalling here from The Tank.
The Tank tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Tank prevents Couture from breaking the clinch.
The Tank is struggling to control the position.
Couture has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Tank tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Couture can't break the clinch.
The Tank just leaning against Couture, taking a breather.
The Tank continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Tank lands a shoulder strike.
The Tank lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Dominick Couture has been cut.
Couture looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on The Tank - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Couture is trying to break the clinch but The Tank is controlling him.
The Tank taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank The Tank.

The Tank clinches with his opponent.
The Tank lands a shoulder strike.
Couture wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Tank stalls.
Couture wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from The Tank.
The Tank tries a knee to the head but Couture blocks it.
The Tank lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Couture is trying to force a seperation but The Tank has the dominant position.
The Tank has Couture pressed against the cage, preventing Couture from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Couture is trying to break free.
The Tank content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Couture tries to circle away but The Tank has him pinned against the cage.
Couture can't break the clinch.
Couture being controlled against the cage.
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 Tank throws a knee to the head but misses.
Couture wants to break free but The Tank has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Tank slows down the pace here.
The Tank scores with a knee to the head.
Couture really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Couture can't break the clinch.
Couture is trying to break the clinch but The Tank has him pressed against the cage.
Couture wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Couture tries to circle away but The Tank has him pinned against the cage.
The Tank pressing his opponent against the cage.
Couture tries to circle away but The Tank has him pinned against the cage.
The Tank displaying some good clinch control by pressing Couture up against the cage.
Couture can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Couture.
The Tank throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Couture blocks it with crossed arms.
The Tank taking a breather.
The Tank landing knees to the head.

Couture is rocked!
The Tank lands a good knee to the midsection. Couture won't want to take too many of those.
Couture tries to break the clinch but The Tank is controlling the position.
Couture is looking to break free of the clinch but The Tank has double underhooks.
The Tank taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from The Tank.
The Tank is struggling to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Tank tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Tank throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Couture blocks it with crossed arms.
The Tank lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank The Tank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dominick Couture's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Couture swats away the attempt to clinch by The Tank.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Tank fails with an attempt to clinch.

The Tank has closed the distance and engaged Couture in a clinch.
The Tank tries a knee to the head but Couture blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Tank using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Couture has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Couture can't break the clinch.
The Tank misses with a knee strike.
Couture can't find room to land a body shot as The Tank controls the action.
Couture has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Tank working Couture over with knees to the body.
The Tank with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture tries to break free but The Tank pushes him back against the cage.
The Tank keeps control of Couture as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Couture has had enough of the clinch but The Tank keeps him there for the moment.
Couture tries to break free but The Tank pushes him back against the cage.
Couture looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The Tank with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Tank using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Couture has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Couture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Tank looking to throw knees to the head but Couture is blocking nicely.
Couture is trying to force a seperation but The Tank has the dominant position.
The Tank has Couture pressed against the cage, preventing Couture from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Tank with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Couture wants to break free but The Tank has control.
The Tank lands an elbow inside that Couture shrugs off.
Couture is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Tank holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to break free but The Tank pushes him back against the cage.
The Tank tries to land a knee to the head but Couture blocks with his arms.
The Tank throws a knee to the head but misses.
The Tank tries to land a knee to the head but Couture blocks with his arms.
Couture tries to break the clinch but The Tank is controlling the position.
The Tank keeps control of Couture as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Couture wants to break free but The Tank has control.
The Tank tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Tank tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Couture wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Tank with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Couture takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Couture's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Tank stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Tank landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The Tank looking to throw knees to the head but Couture is blocking nicely.
The Tank tries a knee to the head but Couture blocks it.
Couture takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Tank tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The Tank keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Couture's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, The Tank scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frank The Tank seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Couture has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Tank has Couture pressed against the cage, preventing Couture from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Tank stalling.
Couture can't break the clinch.
Couture tries to break free but The Tank pushes him back against the cage.
Couture tries to circle away but The Tank has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Tank tries a knee to the head but Couture blocks it.
Couture has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Tank tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Tank with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Tank tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The Tank is breathing heavily.
Couture wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Tank has him pressed against the cage.
The Tank keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Couture's efforts to push away.
The Tank tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Couture has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Tank looking to throw knees to the head but Couture is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Tank obliges.
Couture is trying to force a seperation but The Tank has the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Tank throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Couture blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank The Tank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dominick Couture'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. This is the final round!

The Tank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Couture swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Couture tries to keep at a distance but The Tank has taken the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by The Tank.
The Tank stalling in the clinch.
Couture is trying to push The Tank away but The Tank has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Tank misses with a knee strike.
The Tank displaying some good clinch control by pressing Couture up against the cage.
The Tank has Couture pressed against the cage, preventing Couture from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Tank is trying to maintain a safe position but Couture gets an underhook and turns The Tank into the cage.
The Tank with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Tank gets through Couture's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Couture wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Couture wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Tank throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Couture blocks it with crossed arms.
The Tank wants to stall.
The Tank keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Couture's efforts to push away.
Couture throws a punch but it's blocked by The Tank.
Couture wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Tank stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Couture tries to work over The Tank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Tank misses with a knee strike.
Couture tries to throw a body punch but The Tank avoids it by throwing Couture back against the cage.
The Tank tries a knee to the head but Couture blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The Tank misses with a knee strike.
The Tank crunches a lovely knee into Couture's ribcage.
The Tank with a knee to the head.
Couture wants to break the clinch but can't.
Couture is trying to break free.
Couture has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Couture is trying to break the clinch but The Tank is controlling him.
The Tank throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Couture blocks it with crossed arms.
Couture is looking to break free of the clinch but The Tank has double underhooks.
The Tank is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Couture takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Tank misses with a knee to the head.
The Tank tries a knee to the head but Couture blocks it.
The Tank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Couture has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Couture is looking to break free of the clinch but The Tank has double underhooks.
The Tank unloads a knee to the mid-section. Couture lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A frustrated look appears on Couture's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Couture is trying to break the clinch but The Tank is controlling him.
Couture can't break the clinch.
The Tank tries a knee to the head but Couture blocks it.
The Tank misses with a knee strike.
Couture tries to break the clinch but The Tank is controlling the position.
The Tank lands with a right to the head.
The Tank using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Couture has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Tank keeps control of Couture as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Couture's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Tank throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Couture blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Tank obliges.
The Tank with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Tank using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Couture has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Tank keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Couture's efforts to push away.
The Tank with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Tank is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Tank tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Tank lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Couture wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dominick Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Tank landing knees to the body.
Couture can't break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank The Tank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Tank has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 for Frank The Tank!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Frank The Tank!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Frank The Tank!

Frank The Tank wins by unanimous decision!
Frank The Tank thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Bermudez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Ii Humphrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Bermudez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bermudez
vs
Ii Humphrey

175 cm
25
136 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Bermudez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Ii Humphrey!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bermudez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Humphrey swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Bermudez tries to sprawl but Humphrey drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Humphrey seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bermudez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brian Ii Humphrey!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dorian Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lee
vs
Jones

195 cm
23
240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
30
277 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dorian Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Dorian Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily

so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Jones seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lee is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marcus Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximillion Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Peltier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butler comes to the cage accompanied by Comeback Kid. Peltier has chosen Rockstar-Chamillionaire as his entrance music. Maximillion Butler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Butler
vs
Peltier

183 cm
18
158 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
20
154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maximillion Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zane Peltier!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Butler throws a leg kick
and Peltier counters with an inside leg kick.
Butler misses with a few strikes there.
Peltier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butler. Peltier does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Butler misses.

Peltier looking to score a takedown here. Butler is defending well but Peltier drives through and ends up in Butler's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Peltier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Peltier drops back looking for a leg! Butler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Butler manages to kick Peltier off! Peltier jumps back into Butler's guard.

Butler looking for a guillotine here but Peltier defends easily.
Butler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peltier on the ground.
Peltier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler keeping moving, preventing Peltier from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Zane Peltier was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Peltier.
Butler leaves Peltier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Butler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Butler does no damage.
Butler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Peltier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Peltier passes to full mount!
Butler is looking to improve his position but Peltier isn't that keen on the idea.

Peltier is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Peltier extends the arm and Butler is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zane Peltier!
Zane Peltier took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norwegian Viking (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Viking
vs
Coleman

205 cm
23
249 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

176 cm
20
260 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Norwegian Viking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Black Coleman !
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman swings for the body but Viking moves out of range.
Viking keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Viking ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Viking lands with a nice body punch.
Coleman swings widly with a right hand
and Viking counters with a left and a right that stings Coleman .
Coleman shoots for a takedown but Viking saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Viking manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coleman 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Norwegian Viking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Black Coleman .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman shoots in but no luck this time.
Coleman fails to land the takedown.
Viking keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Black Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Coleman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Viking to the ground. Coleman is now in Viking's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Viking keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viking swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Viking pushes Coleman off and gets back to his feet.
Viking darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Viking as Coleman shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Viking manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coleman 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coleman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Viking sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Viking as he jumps to the side.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Viking as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Coleman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viking stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viking wants it to stay on the feet.
Viking uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coleman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Viking throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman shoots for a takedown but Viking 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Norwegian Viking will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Coleman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Viking wants to get back to his feet.
Coleman throwing shots but Viking is blocking nicely.
Coleman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Coleman is nestled in close to Viking, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viking wants to get back to his feet.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coleman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viking wants to get back to his feet.
Viking knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coleman on the ground.
Coleman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coleman prevents Viking from standing back up.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Viking's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Viking is trying to stand back up but Coleman is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
Viking is trying to stand up here but Coleman is controlling him well.

Coleman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Coleman winds up and cracks Viking with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Black Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Viking keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coleman prevents Viking from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Coleman there.
Coleman works his way into side control.
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
Viking takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman tries to score with some ground and pound. Viking controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Coleman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Viking is not content to let Coleman control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman cracks Viking with a big right hand but Viking just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Viking tries to escape but Coleman is in control.
Coleman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Viking to see if he's OK.
The ground and pound from Coleman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Coleman scores with punches from side control.
Coleman 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.
Coleman looks up at the clock and then as Viking takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Coleman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Coleman grinds an elbow into Viking's temple.
Viking is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Coleman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Viking's shoulder. That is not cool.
Coleman cracks Viking with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Coleman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Viking to see if he's OK.

Viking is rocked!
Coleman scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Viking is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Coleman can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Coleman !
A relieved looking Black Coleman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.