Extreme fighting 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Neymar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emerson Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain has chosen I Love this Road (Emerson Drive) as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Neymar
vs
Cain

195 cm
19
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
209 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Neymar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emerson Cain!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain throws a hook but Neymar blocks it.
Cain sizes up Neymar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Cain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cain looking for a takedown.

Cain has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Neymar uses from the top position.

Cain has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Neymar should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cain has tightened it up now! Neymar 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 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Emerson Cain!
As Emerson Cain got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Well I know I've been falling short on my fights but all that is going to change. Look for me to be doing what needs doing and winning these fights'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Blaszczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Costa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Antonio Costa enters the cage!

Blaszczyk
vs
Costa

200 cm
19
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Blaszczyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Costa!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

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

Costa closes the distance and pushes Blaszczyk back into the cage.
Blaszczyk tries to pull guard but Costa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Costa.

Blaszczyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Costa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blaszczyk tries to avoid it but Costa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blaszczyk to the ground. Blaszczyk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Costa is looking to clinch but Blaszczyk is avoiding it.
Good shot there by Costa.

It looks like Damian Blaszczyk has been cut.

Blaszczyk drives through and clinches with Costa against the cage.
Costa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blaszczyk is breathing heavily.
Costa tries to pull guard but Blaszczyk holds him up against the cage and eventually Costa drops back down to his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Costa obliges.
Blaszczyk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Costa is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Damian Blaszczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Costa.
Blaszczyk is looking to control Costa's arms but Costa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blaszczyk has his back to the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Costa.
Costa stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Blaszczyk's face.

Costa breaks the clinch.

Costa gets a clinch.
Costa lands an uppercut.
Costa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blaszczyk to keep the fight standing.
Blaszczyk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Costa to keep the fight standing.
Costa landing knees to the body.
Costa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Costa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blaszczyk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Costa scores with a knee to the head.
Blaszczyk takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Costa breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Costa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Costa wants to clinch up but Blaszczyk keeps it at a distance.
Costa moves in looking to clinch but Blaszczyk pushes him off.
Costa tries to clinch up.
Costa throws a head kick that misses.
Costa scores with a sloppy right hand. Blaszczyk should have avoided that one.
Blaszczyk moves forwards but Costa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Costa moves in looking to clinch but Blaszczyk pushes him off.
Costa shoots for a double leg takedown but Blaszczyk sprawls well. He's pushed Costa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Costa pushes Blaszczyk up against the cage in a clinch.

Costa successfully pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blaszczyk is one step ahead there.
Costa wants to control the position but Blaszczyk says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Blaszczyk seems to be looking for submissions.
Costa pushes Blaszczyk off looking to stand but Blaszczyk dives back in and keeps control.

Blaszczyk is looking for a kimura here.

Costa pushes Blaszczyk off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaszczyk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Costa checks it well.
Costa shoots in but no luck this time.
Blaszczyk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Costa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blaszczyk somewhat.
Costa lands a jab.
Costa leaves Blaszczyk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Costa shoots for a takedown but Blaszczyk 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.

Antonio Costa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damian Blaszczyk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Costa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Costa lands in his opponent's guard.
Costa is looking to stand up but Blaszczyk won't let him.

Costa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick from Costa lands but Blaszczyk takes it in his stride.
Costa lands a lovely overhand right.
Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaszczyk circles away.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaszczyk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blaszczyk as he avoids it easily.

Costa drives through and clinches with Blaszczyk against the cage.

Blaszczyk pulls guard successfully.
Costa wants to stand but Blaszczyk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Blaszczyk wants to get back to his feet but Costa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blaszczyk has a closed guard, preventing Costa from standing up.
Blaszczyk wants to improve his position but instead Costa has moved into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to stand but can't do so whilst Blaszczyk controls his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blaszczyk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Costa tries to stand but Blaszczyk is controlling from the bottom.
Costa looking to pass the guard.
Blaszczyk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaszczyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Costa decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Blaszczyk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Costa was covering up waiting for the punch and Blaszczyk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Costa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blaszczyk wants to control from the top but Costa keeps moving.
Costa has a closed guard, preventing Blaszczyk from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaszczyk stops Costa from standing up.
Blaszczyk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blaszczyk throws a big right hand that misses.
Costa trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costa is looking to stand up but Blaszczyk isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Costa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blaszczyk!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Costa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damian Blaszczyk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

A head kick from Costa lands but Blaszczyk takes it in his stride.
Costa tries to clinch up but Blaszczyk circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blaszczyk.
Costa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blaszczyk defends it nicely.
Blaszczyk keeps the fight on the outside.
Antonio Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck for Costa with that takedown attempt.
Costa lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Costa tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaszczyk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Antonio Costa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Costa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Antonio Costa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Costa doesn't manage to clinch there - Blaszczyk circles away.
Costa fails with an attempt to clinch.

Costa moves into range and clinches up with Blaszczyk.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Costa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Costa breaks the clinch.
Costa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Costa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blaszczyk throws a combination that misses
and Costa counters with a big head kick but Blaszczyk shrugs it off.

Damian Blaszczyk's cut is getting worse.
Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Costa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blaszczyk as he avoids it easily.
Damian Blaszczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Costa.

Costa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaszczyk stopping the sweep attempt from Costa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blaszczyk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blaszczyk looking to sit in guard and control but Costa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blaszczyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blaszczyk keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Costa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blaszczyk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Costa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Antonio Costa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Blaszczyk shoots in but Costa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Costa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaszczyk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Damian Blaszczyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antonio Costa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Costa tries to clinch up but Blaszczyk circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Costa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Costa 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Costa!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burgundy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Die With Your Boots On. Ron Burgundy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Burgundy
vs
Dog

225 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

173 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Prefers standup

Dangerous GnP
Good kicks
Powerful

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Dog!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Burgundy.
Burgundy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burgundy misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dog.
Burgundy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that Dog avoids nicely.
Burgundy connects with a high kick.
Dog looks to land a right hand but Burgundy moved out of range.
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burgundy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burgundy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burgundy wants it to stay on the feet.
Burgundy jabs at Dog's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgundy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Big Dog has been cut.
Burgundy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Left hook, right uppercut from Burgundy.

Burgundy darts in and clinches Dog up against the cage.

Burgundy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burgundy pinned against the cage. Burgundy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Dog.

Burgundy gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Burgundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burgundy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burgundy throws a nice head kick!
Dog is trying desperately to land a takedown but Burgundy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dog.
Burgundy throws a leg kick which misses Dog's front leg but catches the back leg as Dog tries to avoid it.
Dog shoots in for a takedown but Burgundy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dog looks gassed!
Burgundy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Dog shoots in for a takedown but Burgundy shows good takedown defense.
Burgundy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dog.
Burgundy lands with a kick to the temple. Dog shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Whack! Burgundy lands a heavy head kick that drops Dog. The ref tackles Burgundy to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Dog was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Ron Burgundy!
A victorious Ron Burgundy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Akari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helios Kyle (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!

Akari
vs
Kyle

189 cm
27
215 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

197 cm
30
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Akari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Helios Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kyle.
Kyle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Akari avoids it really well and circles away.

Akari shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kyle is trying to defend but Akari finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Kyle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kyle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akari pulls his head out easily.
Akari uses his free foot to push down on Kyle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kyle.
Kyle tries to reverse the position but Akari maintains control.
Akari lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kyle is trying to escape the mount.
Kyle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akari tries to control but Kyle wriggling away.
Kyle tries to reverse the position but Akari maintains control.

Akari is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kyle has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Akari looking for a guillotine from mount but Kyle is having none of it.

Akari working for a guillotine from mount but Kyle is in no mood to give up.
Kyle is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akari throwing strikes here but Kyle is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kyle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyle preventing the sweep.

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

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

Kyle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Akari manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kyle has Akari in his guard.
Akari is pushing down on Kyle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kyle is fighting to maintain full guard but Akari has managed to sneak the leg through.
Akari is trying to control. Kyle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kyle looking for submissions off his back.
Akari trying to control the action but Kyle is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akari not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Kyle looking for submissions off his back.

Kyle actively working from the bottom here.
Kyle looks gassed!

Akari is working for a kimura but Kyle is defending it quite comfortably.

Kyle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akari scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Akari is working for a kimura but Kyle is defending it quite comfortably.

Akari is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kyle looking for submissions off his back.

Akari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Kyle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akari pulls his head out easily.
Akari is trying to control. Kyle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kyle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kyle actively working from the bottom here.
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!
Akari not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kyle is refusing to be controlled, as Akari sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Akari 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.

No luck for Kyle with that takedown attempt.
Kyle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akari's waist but Akari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kyle off to one side.

Akari feints and as Kyle raises his hands in defense, Akari changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kyle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akari.
Kyle keeping moving, preventing Akari from controlling successfully.

Akari stands up and waves to Kyle to follow him.
Akari stuffs the takedown.
Dan Akari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helios Kyle.

Akari drives through with a takedown into guard.
Akari passes Kyle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kyle actively working from the bottom here.
Kyle is breathing heavily.
Kyle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akari.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Akari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Kyle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akari pulls his head out easily.

Akari is trying to work for a kimura but Kyle is defending well.

Akari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kyle has managed to free his arm - good work.

Akari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akari prevents Kyle from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Akari decides to return to a standing position.

Akari shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kyle is trying to defend but Akari finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!

Kyle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kyle actively working from the bottom here.
Kyle is trying to get back to full guard.

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

Akari is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kyle looking for submissions off his back.

Akari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Akari is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kyle!

Akari looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kyle tries to reverse the position but Akari maintains control.
Akari trying to control but Kyle is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Kyle actively working from the bottom here.

Kyle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Akari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kyle sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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!

Akari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dan Akari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akari is looking to take a break and control but Kyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Akari dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kyle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Akari counters with a takedown into side control.

Akari is working to tighten is grip on Kyle's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kyle has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Akari is really squeezing tight and eventually Kyle passes out! Akari breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dan Akari!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Manto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Brock Washington has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brock Washington seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Washington
vs
Manto

190 cm
25
268 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
30
281 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brock Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Manto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from Manto misses.

Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Manto missing with punches from the bottom.
Manto trying to control from the bottom.
Washington drops an elbow to the side of Manto's head.
Manto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washington scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Washington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington tries to pass to full mount but Manto defends it.
Manto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manto trying to strike off his back.
Washington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Washington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Washington trying to move into half guard but instead Manto has managed to sweep!
Washington wants to stand up but Manto is controlling him.
Manto wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manto throwing strikes from guard but Washington blocks nicely.
Manto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Manto in side control, throwing shots but Washington defends.
Manto 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.

Manto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Washington is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Washington avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Manto.
Washington tries to escape but Manto is in control.
Washington struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manto lands a few punches from side control.
Washington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Washington tries to get out of the position.

Manto tries for a kimura but Washington is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Manto!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rensuko Uzumaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Papalola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Papalola's choice of entrance music: Emmure - I Thought You Met Telly And Turned Me Into Casper . The key to victory for Rensuko Uzumaki has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Uzumaki
vs
Papalola

192 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
21
245 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

5th Round Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rensuko Uzumaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Papalola!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzumaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Uzumaki tries to move into range but Papalola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Rensuko Uzumaki has been cut.
Papalola cracks Uzumaki on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Uzumaki falls backwards against the cage. Papalola follows up with more strikes that drop Uzumaki to his knees. Papalola keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Uzumaki! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Papalola!
Mark Papalola is the new heavyweight champion!
Mark Papalola decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by here comes the BOOOOOOM. Rock has chosen Big Pimpin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackson
vs
Rock

182 cm
23
198 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
170 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Murray Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Rock!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Rock throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Rock fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Rock wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Rock misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Rock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rock misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Rock. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Rock lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Andrew Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Rock lands with a nice combination. Jackson backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Murray Jackson has been cut.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rock misses with a double jab.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Rock.
Rock swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Rock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Rock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jackson eats them both and turns towards Rock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rock circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Rock looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Rock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson is looking to slow Rock down with leg kicks.
Rock fails to land with a series of punches.
Rock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Rock throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a head kick.
Rock misses with a body kick.
Rock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Rock looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rock throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Rock misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Rock throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Rock misses with the combination.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Rock is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rock seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Jackson.
Jackson feints a jab promting Rock to slip. Jackson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Rock slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rock throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock.
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 Murray Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Murray Jackson'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.

Rock motions for Jackson to come forward. Rock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murray Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Rock misses with a head kick.
A combination from Rock does no damage.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Rock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rock throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Rock misses with an uppercut.
Rock connects with a jab.
Rock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jackson.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rock is breathing heavily.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Rock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rock throws a front kick that sends Jackson stumbling back into the cage.
Rock takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Rock connects with a single shot there.
Rock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Rock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rock looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Oooooh!!! Jackson has knocked Rock down with a huge combo! Jackson steps away and waves a wobbly Rock back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Rock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Murray Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Rock misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Rock misses with a series of wild punches.
Rock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick but Rock moves out of range.
Jackson connects with a combination that backs up Rock into the cage. Jackson lands a flurry of punches that gets past Rock's guard. Rock is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Jackson bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murray Jackson!