Belos 43 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Swearengen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Hyppynaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyppynaru has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Swearengen
vs
Hyppynaru

190 cm
26
299 lbs
26 - 13 - 0

150 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 17 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Swearengen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Hyppynaru!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Swearengen.
Hyppynaru looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swearengen punishes Hyppynaru's body with a nice straight punch.
Swearengen drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Hyppynaru's head, knocking him out cold! Swearengen is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Al Swearengen!
During a confident post fight interview, Al Swearengen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Utter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgars Simans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simans has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Utter
vs
Simans

175 cm
26
177 lbs
21 - 20 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Utter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edgars Simans!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simans doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Utter counters with a single leg into guard. Simans didn't expect that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Utter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simans's head.
Utter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Utter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simans's head.
Simans looks gassed!
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Utter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Simans has momentary wrist control but Utter slips an elbow through the middle.
Simans has momentary wrist control but Utter slips an elbow through the middle.

Simans is rocked!
Utter arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Simans's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charlie Utter!
A victorious Charlie Utter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Dravinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Sydaenahomaanhaerpaeke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Dravinski
vs
Sydaenahomaanhaerpaeke

195 cm
18
300 lbs
29 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 18 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Dravinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Sydaenahomaanhaerpaeke!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dravinski with a hook.
Sydaenahomaanhaerpaeke tries to clinch

and Dravinski counters with a nice right hand that sends Sydaenahomaanhaerpaeke toppling to the canvas! Sydaenahomaanhaerpaeke scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dravinski finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dravinski shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Sydaenahomaanhaerpaeke takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Dravinski sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Sydaenahomaanhaerpaeke bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Dravinski!
Darius Dravinski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Pynchon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markku Mannersormi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Pynchon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Markku Mannersormi's chin.

Pynchon
vs
Mannersormi

177 cm
26
270 lbs
24 - 14 - 1

185 cm
26
193 lbs
28 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Pynchon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Markku Mannersormi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannersormi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Pynchon gets the takedown into side control.
Mannersormi is looking to reverse the position.
Pynchon lands some shots froms side control.
Mannersormi trying to remain calm as Pynchon controls from the top position.
Mannersormi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pynchon.
Mannersormi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mannersormi struggling a bit here.
Mannersormi parries the strikes from Pynchon easily there. Pynchon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mannersormi to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mannersormi is trying to get back to half guard.
Pynchon throws an elbow but Mannersormi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mannersormi is looking for a sweep.
Mannersormi is trying to escape the position but Pynchon is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannersormi is trying to improve his position.
Mannersormi parries the strikes from Pynchon easily there. Pynchon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mannersormi to escape.
Pynchon lands a nice forearm strike.

Mannersormi is rocked!

It looks like Markku Mannersormi has been cut.
Pynchon with the ground and pound but Mannersormi regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Mannersormi wants to control but Pynchon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pynchon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Mannersormi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pynchon trying to control but Mannersormi is working from the bottom.
Pynchon throws an elbow that misses. Mannersormi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pynchon's guard. Nice move by Mannersormi!
Mannersormi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pynchon keeping moving, preventing Mannersormi from controlling successfully.
Mannersormi preventing the sweep.
Mannersormi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mannersormi throwing strikes from guard but Pynchon blocks nicely.
Pynchon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mannersormi on the ground.
Mannersormi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mannersormi stands up over Pynchon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mannersormi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pynchon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pynchon tries to get out of the position.
Mannersormi trying to control the position from guard on top but Pynchon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mannersormi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pynchon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mannersormi is one step ahead there.
Mannersormi controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Pynchon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pynchon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Thomas Pynchon!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Thomas Pynchon!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Thomas Pynchon!

Thomas Pynchon wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Thomas Pynchon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beaumont McHale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Antenni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antenni has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ari Antenni enters the cage!

McHale
vs
Antenni

182 cm
26
215 lbs
29 - 10 - 1

190 cm
26
211 lbs
22 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beaumont McHale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Antenni!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McHale shoots in for a double leg but Antenni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Antenni looks to land a left hand but McHale moved out of range nicely.
Antenni takes a swing at McHale's ribcage but misses.
McHale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Antenni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McHale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Antenni is fending him off so far but McHale persists. Nope, Antenni circles away and we're back to standing.
McHale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Antenni as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beaumont McHale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antenni misses with a body shot.
Antenni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McHale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Antenni was well out of range. Poor timing from McHale.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antenni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McHale swats away the attempt to clinch by Antenni.

McHale drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McHale in side control lands a decent elbow.
McHale lands a decent elbow from side control.
Antenni is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Antenni is looking to reverse the position.
McHale scoring with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McHale cracks Antenni with a big right hand but Antenni just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHale working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Antenni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McHale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McHale looks up at the clock and then as Antenni takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McHale smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Antenni looks gassed!
McHale scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Antenni to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McHale landing a few strikes.
Antenni is being controlled here.
McHale lands an elbow.
McHale working the ground and pound.
McHale cracks Antenni with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McHale in side control lands a decent elbow.

Antenni is rocked!
McHale scoring with punches from side control.
Antenni is still in real trouble! Can McHale finish him?
Antenni taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McHale remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McHale lands some shots froms side control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Beaumont McHale!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Beaumont McHale!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Beaumont McHale!

Beaumont McHale wins by unanimous decision!
Beaumont McHale retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Beaumont McHale thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.