VFC 15 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drake Durant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmmy Chicken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Durant
vs
Chicken

195 cm
24
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

194 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drake Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmmy Chicken!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durant lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Jimmmy Chicken has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durant. Chicken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durant scores with a jab to the jaw.

Chicken gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chicken keeps control of Durant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Chicken breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chicken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Durant. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Durant.
Durant throws a jab but it's blocked by Chicken.
Chicken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durant. Chicken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Durant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durant throws a shot to the body.
Drake Durant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Durant lands a left and a right that send Chicken crashing to the mat, dazed. Durant thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Chicken is rocked!

That has opened up Jimmmy Chicken's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Durant.
Durant throws an overhand right that drops Chicken like a sack of potatoes! Durant dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drake Durant!
In his post fight interview, Drake Durant started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tembo Laibon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poe Winnie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poe Winnie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Laibon
vs
Winnie

190 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tembo Laibon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Poe Winnie!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winnie misses the shot to the body.
Laibon throws a head kick that misses.
Laibon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Laibon closes the distance and pushes Winnie back into the cage.
Winnie blocks an elbow strike.
Laibon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Winnie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Winnie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Laibon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laibon has had enough of the clinch but Winnie keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Winnie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Winnie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Winnie avoids the elbow strike from Laibon, against the cage.

Laibon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Winnie uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Laibon is looking for a triangle but Winnie pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Laibon working for a triangle but Winnie defends it easily.
Winnie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winnie connects with a couple of short punches.
Winnie wants to control from the top but Laibon keeps moving.

Laibon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Winnie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Winnie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laibon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winnie scoring with some ground and pound.
Laibon trying to keep a closed guard but Winnie is proving a slippery customer.
Winnie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Winnie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Laibon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Winnie should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Laibon has tightened it up now! Winnie 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 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tembo Laibon!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gotsum Pancakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Kowalsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Pancakes
vs
Kowalsky

178 cm
26
173 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gotsum Pancakes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Kowalsky!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pancakes just misses with a punch to the body.
Pancakes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kowalsky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pancakes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kowalsky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pancakes prevents it.
Kowalsky tries to land knees in the clinch but Pancakes avoids the damage to the body.
Pancakes wants to break the clinch but can't.

Kowalsky has clasped his hands together around Pancakes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pancakes tries to buck Kowalsky off but Kowalsky is having none of it.
Pancakes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kowalsky on the ground.
Pancakes gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancakes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pancakes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kowalsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pancakes defending well though.
Pancakes 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 one minute gone in the round.
Kowalsky is taking a breather. Pancakes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Kowalsky is working for a submission of some sort.
Kowalsky trying to pass the guard but Pancakes defending well.
Pancakes is controlling Kowalsky's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pancakes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pancakes tries to kick Kowalsky off but Kowalsky keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pancakes is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancakes is looking to control Kowalsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pancakes avoid being mounted?

The ref stands the fighters back up because Gotsum Pancakes just wasn't active enough.
Danga de danga de dang - Pancakes scores with a four punch combination!
Pancakes fails to land with a series of punches.
Pancakes throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalsky.
Kowalsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kowalsky tries to clinch there but Pancakes circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pancakes!

Pancakes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kowalsky has his hands on Pancakes's head, controlling the position.

Kowalsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pancakes is one step ahead there.
Kowalsky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kowalsky is looking to take a break and control but Pancakes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kowalsky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pancakes kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kowalsky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pancakes is looking for a sweep. Kowalsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pancakes is working hard here to advance position.
Pancakes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pancakes tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jan Kowalsky wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pancakes falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kowalsky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalsky trying to control but Pancakes is working from the bottom.
Pancakes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pancakes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kowalsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kowalsky won't allow Pancakes to sweep him here.
Pancakes keeping moving, preventing Kowalsky from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pancakes looking for a sweep. Not yet Pancakes, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalsky looking to pass the guard.
Pancakes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kowalsky ducks under a wild hook from Pancakes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pancakes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kowalsky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pancakes seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Kowalsky working for a triangle but Pancakes defends it easily.
Kowalsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pancakes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Gotsum Pancakes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kowalsky slips a jab and a cross from Pancakes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kowalsky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Kowalsky lands a takedown into guard.
Kowalsky preventing the sweep.

Kowalsky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kowalsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kowalsky wants to control from the top but Pancakes keeps moving.

Kowalsky drops back looking for a leg! Pancakes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pancakes manages to kick Kowalsky off! Kowalsky jumps back into Pancakes's guard.
Kowalsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancakes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Kowalsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kowalsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancakes has his hands on Kowalsky's head, controlling the position.
Kowalsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancakes is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pancakes is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kowalsky is looking for a triangle but Pancakes pushes his legs off easily.
Pancakes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kowalsky pulls Pancakes in close to prevent any damage.
Pancakes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kowalsky working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kowalsky has his foot on Pancakes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pancakes works his way back into a safe position though.
Pancakes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jan Kowalsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kowalsky is on top in guard.
Pancakes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kowalsky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pancakes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kowalsky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kowalsky really wants to buck Pancakes off and get back to his feet.
Kowalsky is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancakes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pancakes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kowalsky for as long as he can get away with.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pancakes tries to control but Kowalsky wriggling away.
Pancakes controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gotsum Pancakes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pancakes works the jab nicely.
Pancakes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kowalsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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 Gotsum Pancakes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Pancakes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pancakes slips a jab and a cross from Kowalsky.

Kowalsky drives through with a takedown into Pancakes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kowalsky is fighting to break Pancakes's control of his arms but Pancakes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pancakes wants to stand up but Kowalsky is controlling him.
Pancakes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kowalsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pancakes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gotsum Pancakes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pancakes misses with a series of wild punches.
Pancakes misses with a combination

and Kowalsky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancakes keeping full guard, as Kowalsky tries to pass.

Kowalsky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kowalsky trying to control but Pancakes is working from the bottom.
Kowalsky passes Pancakes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Kowalsky is trying to work for a kimura but Pancakes is defending well.
Pancakes wants to improve his position but Kowalsky is controlling well.

Kowalsky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pancakes sees it coming and defends easily.

Kowalsky is looking for a kimura here.
Pancakes is staying active underneath Kowalsky, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kowalsky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pancakes sees it coming and defends easily.

Kowalsky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pancakes is just riding it out for now. Kowalsky eventually gives up the hold.
Pancakes wants to get back to his feet.
Kowalsky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kowalsky wants to free his trapped foot but Pancakes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pancakes is trying to control but Kowalsky manages to pass to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kowalsky looking for a guillotine from mount but Pancakes is having none of it.
Pancakes working to try and regain half guard.

Kowalsky is working for a guillotine from mount but Pancakes frees his head quite easily.
Pancakes is looking to improve his position but Kowalsky isn't that keen on the idea.
Kowalsky wants to control the pace but Pancakes is squirming around nicely.
Kowalsky avoids the attempt from Pancakes to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kowalsky looking to secure an arm triangle but Pancakes defends it well.
Kowalsky wants to control the pace but Pancakes is squirming around nicely.
Pancakes working to try and regain half guard.

Kowalsky jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pancakes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Pancakes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Kowalsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kowalsky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Kowalsky!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boozella Che Che (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patty O Fernacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Che Che comes into the arena with Reptillia blaring out of the sound system. Boozella Che Che could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Patty O Fernacher's chin.

Che Che
vs
O Fernacher

180 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

192 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boozella Che Che!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patty O Fernacher!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Che Che works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Che Che shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says O Fernacher as he avoids it easily.

O Fernacher rushes Che Che and presses him up against the cage.
O Fernacher lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Boozella Che Che has been cut.
Che Che takes an elbow to the temple.
O Fernacher trying to land knees to the body.
O Fernacher tries to land a knee to the head but Che Che blocks with his arms.
O Fernacher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by O Fernacher.

Boozella Che Che's cut is getting worse.
O Fernacher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Che Che on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
O Fernacher misses with an elbow over the top.

Che Che pulls guard effortlessly.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Che Che looking for a guillotine here but O Fernacher defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Fernacher is looking to stand up but Che Che won't let him.
O Fernacher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Che Che working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Fernacher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Che Che is tightening it up a little... O Fernacher has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! O Fernacher reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! O Fernacher taps out! Nice BJJ there by Che Che!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Boozella Che Che!
An out of breath Boozella Che Che thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Kalizhnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cris Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Kalizhnikov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kalizhnikov
vs
Leben

175 cm
20
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Kalizhnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cris Leben!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalizhnikov scores with a one two! Leben had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Harry Kalizhnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalizhnikov misses with a few strikes there.
Kalizhnikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lebens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Leben defending well as Kalizhnikov loads up on a big left hand.
Leben bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leben gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kalizhnikov.
Kalizhnikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kalizhnikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leben.
Leben changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kalizhnikov tries to avoid it but Leben manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kalizhnikov to the ground. Kalizhnikov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kalizhnikov misses with a looping left.
Kalizhnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Kalizhnikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalizhnikov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Leben has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kalizhnikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Leben's head.
Leben fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Leben slips under a jab from Kalizhnikov.

Leben shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Leben was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kalizhnikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Leben is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kalizhnikov is surviving well by controlling Leben's body position as best he can.

Leben working for a submission but Kalizhnikov is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Leben has control of Kalizhnikov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kalizhnikov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Leben looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov is trying to escape the mount.

Leben looking to secure an arm triangle but Kalizhnikov defends it well.
Kalizhnikov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Leben is working for a guillotine from mount but Kalizhnikov frees his head quite easily.
Kalizhnikov wants to control but Leben is having none of it.

Leben is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kalizhnikov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kalizhnikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Leben is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kalizhnikov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalizhnikov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leben has hold of Kalizhnikov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kalizhnikov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kalizhnikov is trying to stand up.

Leben has control of Kalizhnikov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kalizhnikov regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Leben jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kalizhnikov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Leben looks gassed!

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

Leben tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leben has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kalizhnikov wants to control but Leben postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov is trying to get back to his feet.

Leben is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kalizhnikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leben working away.
Kalizhnikov pushes Leben away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Leben gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

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

Leben tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leben has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Leben tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cris Leben 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.

Kalizhnikov lands with a nice body punch.
Nice cross by Kalizhnikov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leben.
Kalizhnikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kalizhnikov jabs Leben to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kalizhnikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Kalizhnikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalizhnikov scores with a leg kick.
Kalizhnikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harry Kalizhnikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Leben is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov throws a series of punches but Leben avoids them all with ease.
Leben showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalizhnikov.
Kalizhnikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Leben.
Kalizhnikov misses with a wild combination.
Kalizhnikov connects with a looping right hand.
Kalizhnikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Leben should have avoided that one.
Kalizhnikov scores with a one two! Leben had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kalizhnikov misses the shot to the body.
Leben shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kalizhnikov as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov throws a shot from downtown. Leben moves away and avoids it.
Leben moves out of range as Kalizhnikov strikes.
Kalizhnikov misses with a wild combination.
Kalizhnikov throws a looping overhand right but Leben ducks down to avoid it.
Kalizhnikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Kalizhnikov. Those never looked like landing.
Leben shoots for a double leg takedown but Kalizhnikov sprawls well. He's pushed Leben's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harry Kalizhnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cris Leben.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalizhnikov.
Leben on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kalizhnikov throws a series of punches but Leben moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kalizhnikov pinned against the cage. Kalizhnikov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kalizhnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kalizhnikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leben shoots in but Kalizhnikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kalizhnikov throws a hook but Leben blocks it.
Kalizhnikov misses with the combination.
Leben staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalizhnikov misses with a low kick.
Kalizhnikov lands a body shot.
Leben uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalizhnikov.
Kalizhnikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Kalizhnikov.
Leben uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalizhnikov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalizhnikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kalizhnikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kalizhnikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Kalizhnikov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Leben shoots for a double leg takedown but Kalizhnikov sprawls well. He's pushed Leben's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leben fails with a takedown attempt.
Kalizhnikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kalizhnikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leben slips a straight right by Kalizhnikov.
Kalizhnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalizhnikov misses with an uppercut.
Kalizhnikov lands a glancing blow to the side of Leben's head.
Kalizhnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leben drops his hands momentarily and Kalizhnikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leben takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kalizhnikov throws a lazy right hand but Leben sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Kalizhnikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Kalizhnikov misses.
Kalizhnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Leben is just out of range.
Kalizhnikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leben manages to avoid it.
Kalizhnikov swinging wildly here.
Leben fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harry Kalizhnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cris Leben.
A punch lands to the side of Leben 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalizhnikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalizhnikov misses the target.
Leben fails with a takedown attempt.
Leben ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben shoots for a takedown but Kalizhnikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kalizhnikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kalizhnikov misses with a looping left.
No luck for Leben with that takedown attempt.
Kalizhnikov scores with a punch to the head.
Leben checks the leg kick nicely there.
Leben uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalizhnikov.
Kalizhnikov throws a looping overhand right but Leben ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leben closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kalizhnikov to the mat! Kalizhnikov manages to get full guard.
Kalizhnikov wants to stand up but Leben is controlling him.
Leben wants to pass the guard but Kalizhnikov is keeping the position.
Kalizhnikov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Leben postures up.

Leben drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leben jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Leben drops back looking for a leg! Kalizhnikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kalizhnikov manages to kick Leben off! Leben jumps back into Kalizhnikov's guard.
Kalizhnikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov wants to stand up but Leben is controlling him.

Leben drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leben jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kalizhnikov is trying to control the position but Leben postures up.
Leben won't allow Kalizhnikov to get back to his feet.
Kalizhnikov controls Leben momentarily but Leben frees himself.
Leben pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalizhnikov is keeping the position for now.
Leben prevents Kalizhnikov from getting back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Leben drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leben jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leben won't allow Kalizhnikov to get back to his feet.
Kalizhnikov keeping full guard, as Leben tries to pass.
Leben forces his way into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Kalizhnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kalizhnikov 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 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Kalizhnikov!
Harry Kalizhnikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Al Borki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Al Borki
vs
Bang

185 cm
22
202 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
185 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mohamed Al Borki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Bang!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang 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.
Al Borki tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Bang blocks the low kick.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bang misses with a body shot.
Al Borki swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Bang tried to score with a low kick but Al Borki checks it.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Borki moves away.
Al Borki avoids the body shot from Bang.
Al Borki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bang moves out of range of the body kick from Al Borki.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Al Borki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Al Borki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Al Borki staying out of range there.
Bang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Borki.
Al Borki lands a front kick.
Al Borki connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang misses the shot to the body.
Al Borki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Al Borki - that will leave a mark!
Mohamed Al Borki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bang misses with a body shot.
Al Borki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Borki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bang has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Borki.
Al Borki scores with a nice right hand.
Bang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Borki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Al Borki scores with a body shot.
Bang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang dives in and grabs Al Borki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Borki pushes down on Bang's head and hops out.
Al Borki throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Al Borki thuds his shin into the meat of Bang's side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Borki lands a nice looking body shot.
Al Borki 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.
Bang fails with the takedown.
Al Borki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bang looks gassed!
Bang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Borki was well out of range. Poor timing from Bang.
Bang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Borki moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Al Borki there.
Al Borki is looking to wear down Bang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Al Borki moves into the clinch successfully.
Al Borki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bang letting Al Borki take a breather here.
Bang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bang misses with the head strike.
Al Borki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Borki lands an elbow that stopped Bang in his tracks for a moment.
Al Borki blocking some punches.
Al Borki stalling in the clinch.
Bang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bang swings wildly with an uppercut but Al Borki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang has a couple of punches blocked by Al Borki.
Al Borki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Bang letting Al Borki take a breather here.
Bang is trying to break free.
Al Borki lands an elbow inside that Bang shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Bang fails to land.
Al Borki blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Borki lands an elbow that stopped Bang in his tracks for a moment.
Al Borki is looking to control Bang's arms but Bang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Al Borki has his back to the cage.
Bang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Al Borki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Al Borki is trying to maintain a safe position but Bang gets an underhook and turns Al Borki into the cage.
Nice elbow from Al Borki.

Bang is rocked!
Bang takes an elbow to the temple.
Bang is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Borki finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bang is pressed against the cage. Al Borki pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Bang! Two more big strikes from Al Borki and Bang crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mohamed Al Borki!
Mohamed Al Borki thanked the fans post fight for their support.