VFC 31 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bones Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones Jr's entrance music is Unstoppable - Roy Jones Jr.. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bones Aldo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Jones Jr
vs
Aldo

181 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Jones Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bones Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Roy Jones Jr has been cut.
Aldo connects with a body shot that sends Jones Jr's belly button to the back.
Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Aldo misses.
Jones Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aldo.
Aldo misses with the combination.

Jones Jr clinches up against the cage.

Jones Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones Jr thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Jones Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aldo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roy Jones Jr!
Roy Jones Jr opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vedran Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chakrabongse Bhuvanath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vedran Russo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Russo
vs
Bhuvanath

183 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 1

183 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Vedran Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chakrabongse Bhuvanath!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhuvanath throws a head kick that misses
and Russo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bhuvanath leaves Russo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Russo shoots in but Bhuvanath avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Russo.
Bhuvanath shoots in looking for a takedown. Russo tries to sprawl out of it but Bhuvanath keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Russo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bhuvanath tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Russo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Russo tries to keep at a distance but Bhuvanath has taken the fight into the clinch.
Russo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bhuvanath fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vedran Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bhuvanath is trying hard to land a takedown here. Russo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Russo gets a clinch.
Russo stalling the fight.
Bhuvanath misses with a knee to the head.
Bhuvanath goes for a takedown attempt but Russo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bhuvanath fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Russo avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick misses from Bhuvanath.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bhuvanath is defended easily by Russo.
Russo shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bhuvanath.

Bhuvanath closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Russo to the mat! Russo manages to get full guard.
Russo wants to stand up but Bhuvanath is controlling him.
Russo is trying to control the position but Bhuvanath postures up.
Russo 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bhuvanath postures up.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Bhuvanath from controlling successfully.
Bhuvanath trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Russo stuffs the takedown attempt from Bhuvanath. Bhuvanath gets slowly back to his feet.
Russo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bhuvanath fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bhuvanath pinned against the cage. Bhuvanath gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bhuvanath shoots in looking for a takedown. Russo tries to sprawl out of it but Bhuvanath keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Russo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Russo dives in and grabs Bhuvanath's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bhuvanath pushes down on Russo's head and hops out.
Bhuvanath slaps away a takedown attempt from Russo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Russo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhuvanath tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Russo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bhuvanath is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Russo pulls guard successfully.
Bhuvanath lands a couple of elbows.
Russo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bhuvanath trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.

Russo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

Russo is looking for a triangle but Bhuvanath pushes his legs off easily.
Russo is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo trying to strike off his back.
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 Vedran Russo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Horrible takedown by Russo or perhaps it was just good defense by Bhuvanath which made him look bad.
Russo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bhuvanath sprawls well. Bhuvanath wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Russo gets slowly back to his feet.
Russo wants to clinch up but Bhuvanath keeps it at a distance.
Russo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bhuvanath counters with a two punch combo.

Russo is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vedran Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bhuvanath steps in with a hook that catches Russo right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Bhuvanath follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Russo looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chakrabongse Bhuvanath!

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C
B

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 Woo Petz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Petz
vs
Collins

225 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Woo Petz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Collins!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins tries to work over Petz's front leg with a kick but Petz checks it.
Tommy Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Petz dives in and scores a takedown into Collins's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Petz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petz trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Petz looking to sit in guard and control but Collins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Petz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Petz seems keen to control Collins's posture.

Petz working for a triangle but Collins defends it easily.
Collins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tommy Collins wasn't active enough on the ground.
Collins thumps Petz with a low kick.
Collins looks for the body kick but Petz saw that one coming.
Collins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petz moves out of range of the leg kick from Collins.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Petz moves out of range easily.
Collins tries to land a leg kick but Petz saw it coming and moves away.
Collins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Collins throws a body punch but Petz moves out of range.
Petz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Petz checks a low kick from Collins.
Petz missing with a left hand there. Collins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Collins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Collins.
Collins throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Petz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Petz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Collins. That one must have hurt.
Petz is breathing heavily.
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!
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petz fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Woo Petz has been cut.
Collins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Collins cracks the inside of Petz's front leg.
Collins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petz.
Nice defenses there by Collins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Woo Petz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Collins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petz throws a body kick that misses.
Collins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tommy Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petz's calf.
Petz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Collins.
Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Collins throws a leg kick which misses Petz's front leg but catches the back leg as Petz tries to avoid it.
Collins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Collins. Collins obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petz blocks a head kick by Collins.
Petz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Collins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Collins lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Collins moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Collins.
Petz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Collins lands a big right hook! Petz looks hurt but is still standing! Collins lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Petz falls down and Collins dives in with a huge hammer fist! Petz's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Collins runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommy Collins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

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

Barnett
vs
Ionescu

200 cm
20
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

191 cm
27
275 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Fedor Barnett !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gica Ionescu!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ionescu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barnett .
Gica Ionescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ionescu stuffs the takedown attempt from Barnett . Barnett gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnett with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ionescu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Barnett . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ionescu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ionescu working over Barnett with some ground and pound. Barnett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ionescu connects with a nice short shot to Barnett 's temple.
Ground and pound from Ionescu.
Barnett taking some punishment here, with Ionescu in his half guard.

Barnett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ionescu pulls his head out easily.
Ionescu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
Ionescu lands strikes from half guard.
Barnett could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ionescu is nestled in close to Barnett , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ionescu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Ionescu.
Ionescu working over Barnett with some ground and pound. Barnett looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ionescu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Barnett is rocked!

Barnett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ionescu pulls his head out easily.
Barnett is breathing heavily.
Ionescu is trying to control. Barnett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett has hold of Ionescu's hands but Ionescu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Barnett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ionescu trying to control from half guard but Barnett is working away.
Barnett seems to have got his legs back now.

Barnett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ionescu is nestled in close to Barnett , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ionescu connects with a nice short shot to Barnett 's temple.
Ground and pound from Ionescu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ionescu creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Barnett is out cold and this one is all over! Ionescu climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gica Ionescu!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mayvette Gochoco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Combo Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Gochoco
vs
Rage

185 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

190 cm
26
220 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mayvette Gochoco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Combo Rage!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage throws a big shot that misses.
Gochoco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gochoco shoots in for a takedown but Rage shows good takedown defense.
Gochoco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rage sprawls well. Rage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gochoco gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gochoco is defended easily by Rage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mayvette Gochoco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rage throws the kick towards the body but Gochoco avoids it.
Gochoco moves out of range of the strikes.
Rage scores with a hook to the body. Gochoco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gochoco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rage. Rage obviously looking to wear him down.
Gochoco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gochoco throws a series of punches but Rage moves out of range.
Gochoco fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gochoco was well out of range. Poor timing from Rage.
Gochoco misses with a takedown attempt
and Rage counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gochoco's knee momentarily.
Rage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gochoco manages to avoid it.
Gochoco tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gochoco drops his hands momentarily and Rage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gochoco shoots in but no luck this time.
Rage takes a swing at Gochoco's ribcage but misses.
Rage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gochoco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rage thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rage. That's going to slow Gochoco down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rage avoids the head kick by Gochoco.
Rage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gochoco's hands.
Rage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gochoco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rage is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gochoco rather than just go for the knockout.
Gochoco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gochoco. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gochoco is breathing heavily.
Rage thumps Gochoco with a low kick.
Gochoco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gochoco crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rage - the referee stops the clock and Gochoco gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rage. Gochoco manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gochoco dives in and grabs Rage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rage pushes down on Gochoco's head and hops out.
Rage punishes Gochoco's body with a nice straight punch.
Rage digs a good body shot into Gochoco's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Rage.
Rage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gochoco tries to clinch but Rage moves away
and Rage makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rage slaps away a takedown attempt from Gochoco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gochoco avoids the body shot from Rage.
Rage is looking to slow Gochoco down with leg kicks.
Rage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rage connects with a single shot there.
Rage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Gochoco misses.
Rage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rage cracks Gochoco with an open hand slap.
Rage scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gochoco takes one on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gochoco.
Rage cracks the inside of Gochoco's front leg.
Rage tries to bum rush Gochoco with a series of wild strikes but Gochoco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gochoco tries to clinch up
and Rage counters with an inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Rage.
Rage misses with a wild body shot.
Gochoco tries to clinch but Rage moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gochoco was well out of range. Poor timing from Rage.
Sloppy strikes from Rage. Those never looked like landing.
Gochoco is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Combo Rage dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gochoco.
Rage takes a swing at Gochoco's ribcage but misses.
Combo Rage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gochoco dives in and grabs Rage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rage pushes down on Gochoco's head and hops out.
Gochoco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rage swings for the body but Gochoco moves out of range.
Rage swings widly with a right hand
and Gochoco counters with a series of strikes. Rage will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rage, right into the meat.
Rage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gochoco.
Rage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gochoco throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gochoco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rage pinned against the cage. Rage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mayvette Gochoco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gochoco fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rage avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gochoco's calf.
Gochoco tries to clinch up.
Gochoco shoots in but Rage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gochoco moves away.
Rage takes a swing at Gochoco's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Rage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gochoco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but Gochoco is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage catches Gochoco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gochoco walks into a stiff left hand from Rage.
Rage cracks a nice hook into Gochoco's ribs.
Rage scores with a jab to the head.

Gochoco is rocked!
Rage takes a swing at Gochoco's ribcage but misses.
Oh Gochoco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gochoco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gochoco seems to have got his legs back now.
Rage swings for the body but Gochoco moves out of range.
Rage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rage connects with a looping right hand.
Rage swings for the body but Gochoco moves out of range.
Mayvette Gochoco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rage connects with a leg kick. Gochoco looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gochoco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rage. Gochoco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gochoco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage just misses with a punch to the body.
Gochoco moves in looking to clinch but Rage pushes him off.
Combo Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage lands a head shot.
Gochoco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gochoco somewhat.
Gochoco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gochoco shoots in for a takedown but Rage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rage throws a body punch but Gochoco moves out of range.
Gochoco fails to land the takedown.
Gochoco shoots in for a takedown but Rage shows good takedown defense.
Rage lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gochoco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rage swings for the body but Gochoco moves out of range.
Gochoco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gochoco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gochoco at a distance.
A left lands for Rage.
Rage scoring well with a low kick there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gochoco might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gochoco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gochoco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rage tests Gochoco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rage lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Combo Rage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Sloppy strikes from Rage. Those never looked like landing.
Rage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rage.
Rage thuds his shin into the meat of Gochoco's side.
Gochoco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rage counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gochoco crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rage - the referee stops the clock and Gochoco gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rage. Gochoco manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rage connects with a body shot.
Rage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gochoco.
Rage lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rage. Gochoco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Rage.
Decent striking displayed by Rage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage cracks Gochoco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A cross from Rage lands.
Rage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gochoco's sensitive parts.
Rage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters circling a little - Rage finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rage.
Rage misses the shot to the body.
Rage scores with a leg kick.
Rage connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rage lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Whack! Rage lands a heavy head kick that drops Gochoco. The ref tackles Rage to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Gochoco was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Combo Rage!
Combo Rage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jollibee Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mex Ico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mcdonald
vs
Ico

180 cm
26
220 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jollibee Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mex Ico!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald ducks right into an uppercut from Ico.
Mcdonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ico tries to clinch up but Mcdonald circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcdonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ico tries to clinch but Mcdonald is having none of it.

Ico forces Mcdonald back against the cage and clinches.
Mcdonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ico blocks a body shot from Mcdonald.
Ico stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ico lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Ico as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Ico prevents a body shot from Mcdonald.
Ico cracks Mcdonald with a nice body shot.
Ico lands a left hand.
Ico softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mcdonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Ico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ico scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald is struggling to control the position.
Mcdonald tries to circle away but Ico has him pinned against the cage.
Mcdonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Ico.
A left hand lands to the body for Ico.
Ico throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ico presses Mcdonald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ico lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcdonald backwards.
Ico scores with a shoulder strike.
Mcdonald tries to throw a body punch but Ico avoids it by throwing Mcdonald back against the cage.
Mcdonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcdonald tries to score a body lock takedown but Ico shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ico pushes Mcdonald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ico stalling the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ico digs a right hand into Mcdonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcdonald's gas tank.
Mcdonald is breathing heavily.
Ico digs a right hand underneath Mcdonald's ribcage. Mcdonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ico lands a nice uppercut.
Ico works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ico lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcdonald backwards.
Ico lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcdonald backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ico.
Mcdonald takes a shot to the head.
Ico effectively controlling the action here.
A hook to the body from Ico.
Ico pushes Mcdonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcdonald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A hook to the body from Ico.
Ico digs a right hand underneath Mcdonald's ribcage. Mcdonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Ico.
Ico slows down the pace here.
Ico cracks Mcdonald with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ico lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcdonald backwards.
Ico lands a left hand.
Ico holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ico lands a hook that snaps the head of Mcdonald backwards.
Ico holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ico.
Ico lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcdonald.
Ico leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mex Ico.
Mcdonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ico was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcdonald.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ico connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mcdonald scrambles back to his feet.
Mcdonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ico was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcdonald.
Ico lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ico tries to bum rush Mcdonald with a series of wild strikes but Mcdonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcdonald fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jollibee Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ico sizes up Mcdonald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ico lands a nice hook to Mcdonald's body. Mcdonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mcdonald looks to land a left hand but Ico moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ico cracks Mcdonald with a good jab.

Mcdonald is rocked!

Ico moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ico.
Oh Mcdonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ico lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mcdonald backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mex Ico dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ico rushes Mcdonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcdonald seems to have got his legs back now.
Ico is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ico lands a body punch.
Ico's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ico is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ico is pushing Mcdonald up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mcdonald is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jollibee Mcdonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcdonald trying to stall but Ico improves his position.
Ico leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mcdonald working aggressively here.
Mcdonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ico scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ico takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mcdonald looking to slow down the pace here.
Mcdonald misses with the head strike.
Mcdonald being controlled against the cage.
Mcdonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ico throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mcdonald misses with a body punch.
Mcdonald wants a takedown but no success here.
Ico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcdonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ico has him pressed against the cage.
Mcdonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ico is working Mcdonald over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Ico.
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!
Ico avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ico working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ico lands with a light punch inside.
Ico avoiding damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ico.
Ico lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ico manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mcdonald looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Mcdonald fails to land.
Ico lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Ico.
Ico lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcdonald.
Nice body punch from Ico - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Ico.
Ico pushes Mcdonald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ico cracks Mcdonald with a nice body shot.
Ico makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ico is leaning against Mcdonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ico leaning against his opponent.
Ico throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcdonalds head.
A body shot lands from Ico.
Ico taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Ico.
Ico dips a shoulder and cracks Mcdonald with a mighty uppercut! Mcdonald falls back against the cage and Ico unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mcdonald is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ico screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mex Ico!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Klass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Auu Rite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Klass might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Katy Perry - Teenage Dream. Auu Rite is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Klass
vs
Rite

189 cm
26
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
202 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

TITAN
Down Under - Supplements. New 160Q

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Klass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Auu Rite!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rite scores with the left hand. Klass knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Matt Klass has been cut.
Klass misses with a straight left.
Rite connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Klass momentarily.

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

Rite pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klass throws a shot from downtown. Rite moves away and avoids it.

Rite sends Klass crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rite is motioning to the referee to let Klass up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Klass is rocked!
Klass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Klass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klass misses with a few strikes there.
Klass seems to have got his legs back now.
Rite dodges the punch combination from Klass.
Klass fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klass getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rite throws the left hand but Klass avoids the punch easily.

Rite sends Klass crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rite is motioning to the referee to let Klass up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Matt Klass's cut is getting worse.

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

It looks like Auu Rite has been cut.
Klass throws a poor cross that misses
and Rite counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rite throws a lazy right hand but Klass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Klass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klass has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rite.

Rite cracks Klass with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Klass looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rite finish him?

Matt Klass's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rite looks to throw the jab but Klass is out of range.

Rite closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klass.
Rite blocks an uppercut.

Rite pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rite throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rite thuds his shin into the meat of Klass's side.
Rite thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Klass if he has to take too many more of those.
Rite dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klass. That did some damage!
Klass is breathing heavily.

Rite has managed to clinch.
Rite blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short body shot lands from Rite as the two fighters clinch.
Klass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Rite manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klass just misses with a punch to the body.
Rite takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rite defending well as Klass loads up on a big left hand.
Rite will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rite has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rite there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Klass.
Rite throws a lazy right hand but Klass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klass takes one to the chin there.
Klass on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rite connects with a leg kick. Klass looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Klass slips under a jab from Rite.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Klass misses.
A swing and a miss from Rite.
Klass misses with a hook. Rite ducked under it nicely.
Klass misses with the combination.
Rite lands a leg kick that knocks Klass off balance momentarily.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Auu Rite!