CFC 283: Cullen vs Manella PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mandla Bangizwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirkland has chosen Lightwork - by Lupe Fiasco as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bangizwe
vs
Kirkland

194 cm
35
230 lbs
28 - 13 - 1

192 cm
27
264 lbs
14 - 11 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mandla Bangizwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kirkland shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kirkland showed some decent athleticism there.
Bangizwe tries to get to full guard but Kirkland has control of the leg.
Kirkland is pressing down on Bangizwe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bangizwe is holding on for now.
Bangizwe is looking for a sweep. Kirkland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kirkland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bangizwe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bangizwe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kirkland's guard.
Kirkland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirkland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bangizwe manages to get to full guard.
Kirkland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bangizwe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirkland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bangizwe is keeping the position for now.
Kirkland throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirkland works over Bangizwe with some ground and pound from guard.
Kirkland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bangizwe is looking to stand up but Kirkland isn't so interested in that idea.
Kirkland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kirkland throws a big right hand that misses.
Kirkland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bangizwe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirkland.
Kirkland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kirkland lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirkland is looking to work some ground and pound but Bangizwe has wrist control.
Kirkland chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bangizwe is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirkland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kirkland throws a big elbow that misses.
Kirkland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kirkland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kirkland forces his way into half guard.
Bangizwe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kirkland.
Kirkland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bangizwe's head.
Kirkland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kirkland misses with a head shot. Bangizwe uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kirkland advances position into side control!
Kirkland creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe gets back to half guard.
Kirkland winds up and cracks Bangizwe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kirkland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bangizwe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirkland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kirkland lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Kirkland is trying to work for a kimura but Bangizwe is defending well.
Kirkland slips a nice elbow through Bangizwe's hands, connecting with Bangizwe's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirkland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bangizwe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Bangizwe is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe is looking to improve his position.
Oh Bangizwe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kirkland lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Bangizwe! More strikes land and this one is all over! Kirkland jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Kirkland!
During a confident post fight interview, Josh Kirkland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Master Chuin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxime Oppong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuin's entrance music is Remo WIlliams Theme. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chuin
vs
Oppong

173 cm
29
168 lbs
14 - 13 - 1

174 cm
25
165 lbs
9 - 7 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Master Chuin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Maxime Oppong!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Chuin gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Oppong is looking to reverse the position.
Oppong is trying to control Chuin's posture but Chuin avoids it.

Chuin is trying to get an arm triangle but Oppong is defending well.

Chuin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oppong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

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

Chuin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chuin working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppong tries to improve position but can't.
Oppong can't do much from the bottom here.

Chuin tries for a kimura but Oppong is defending well.
Oppong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chuin off and has taken his back!
Oppong is trying to stick to Chuin's back but Chuin is turning into Oppong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Oppong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chuin.
Oppong keeping full guard, as Chuin tries to pass.
Oppong can't keep his opponent in guard - Chuin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chuin trying to control from half guard but Oppong is working away.
Oppong controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Oppong wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oppong is staying active underneath Chuin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oppong is looking to control Chuin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oppong avoid being mounted?

Chuin is looking for a kimura here.
Oppong regains full guard. Nicely done.
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!
Chuin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oppong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oppong pulls Chuin in close to prevent any damage.
Oppong tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuin postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Maxime Oppong was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Chuin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oppong is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oppong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Oppong is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oppong is pressing down on Chuin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chuin wants to control from the top but Oppong keeps moving.
Oppong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chuin's guard.
Oppong cracks Chuin with a solid left hand.
Oppong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Chuin working for a triangle but Oppong defends it easily.
Oppong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oppong lands a couple of digs.
Oppong scoring with some ground and pound.
Oppong distracts Chuin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oppong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Chuin working for a triangle but Oppong defends it easily.
Oppong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Chuin is looking for a triangle but Oppong pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oppong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chuin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chuin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oppong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maxime Oppong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chuin gets the takedown into side control.
Oppong can't do much from the bottom here.
Oppong tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Chuin tries for a kimura but Oppong is defending well.
Oppong is looking to regain half guard here but Chuin keeps moving and retains side control.

Chuin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oppong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oppong is trying to control Chuin's posture but Chuin avoids it.

Chuin is trying to get an arm triangle but Oppong is defending well.
Chuin trying to control the position but Oppong is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Oppong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chuin's best efforts.

Chuin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oppong keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Oppong is looking for a sweep. Chuin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chuin trying to control the action but Oppong is working from the bottom.
Oppong is looking to control Chuin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oppong avoid being mounted?

Chuin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Oppong is trying to get back to full guard.
Oppong is trying to control but can't.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Oppong manages to get to full guard.
Oppong is trying to keep Chuin in close.
Chuin trying to control but Oppong is working from the bottom.
Oppong trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chuin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oppong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chuin manages to get himself to full guard.
Oppong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oppong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chuin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chuin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Chuin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chuin trying to control but Oppong is having none of it.
Oppong tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Chuin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oppong holds on to Chuin around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.

Chuin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Oppong is trying to escape the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oppong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oppong regains half guard.
Oppong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chuin is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maxime Oppong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Oppong scores with a takedown into Chuin's guard.

Chuin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oppong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Chuin working for a triangle but Oppong defends it easily.

Chuin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oppong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oppong cracks Chuin with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oppong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chuin's head.
Oppong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oppong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chuin's head.
Oppong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chuin controls Oppong momentarily but Oppong frees himself.
Chuin wants to sweep here but Oppong controlling him for the moment.
Oppong landing some decent shots from guard.
Oppong postures up in Chuin's guard and throws a big left but Chuin blocks it.
Oppong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chuin's head.

Chuin looking for a guillotine here but Oppong defends easily.
Oppong chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppong preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oppong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oppong preventing the sweep.
Oppong is working Chuin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Chuin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oppong landing some decent shots from guard.
Chuin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maxime Oppong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oppong gets full guard.
Oppong is pulling down on Chuin's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuin trying to control the position from guard on top but Oppong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oppong controls Chuin momentarily but Chuin frees himself.
Oppong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chuin is pressing down on Oppong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oppong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oppong is working Chuin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oppong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oppong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Chuin looking for a guillotine here but Oppong defends easily.
Oppong throwing strikes from guard but Chuin blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Chuin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oppong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oppong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oppong landing with the ground and pound.
Master Chuin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oppong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oppong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oppong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oppong cracks Chuin with a solid left hand.

Chuin working for a triangle but Oppong defends it easily.

Chuin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Oppong uses it to pass to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxime Oppong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oppong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxime Oppong!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxime Oppong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stromile Farseer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nancy Botwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Botwin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Little Boxes On The Hillside. Stromile Farseer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nancy Botwin's chin.

Farseer
vs
Botwin

196 cm
24
222 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

189 cm
27
216 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stromile Farseer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nancy Botwin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Botwin misses with an uppercut.
Nancy Botwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farseer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Botwin.
Farseer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Botwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Farseer thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Botwin. Farseer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Botwin misses with a straight left.
Farseer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Botwin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Botwin takes the fight into the clinch.
Farseer is trying to break the clinch but Botwin has him pressed against the cage.
Botwin is pushing Farseer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farseer.

Farseer gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Botwin regains guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farseer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Botwin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farseer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farseer throws a strike but Botwin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Botwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Botwin postures up.
Botwin wants to control from the top but Farseer keeps moving.
Farseer working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Stromile Farseer.
A lazy left from Botwin finds it's target.
Botwin looks for a takedown but Farseer sprawls well.
Farseer misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Botwin misses with a wild body shot.
Farseer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Farseer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Botwin throws a shot from downtown. Farseer moves away and avoids it.
Botwin slips a straight right by Farseer.
Farseer moves out of range of the strikes.

Botwin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Farseer's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farseer wants to sweep but no luck.
Farseer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Botwin wants to control from the top but Farseer keeps moving.
Botwin preventing the sweep.
Farseer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botwin is trying to maintain the position but Farseer is very close to passing his half guard.
Botwin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Farseer is staying active.
Farseer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Botwin's head.
Farseer is trying to control. Botwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Farseer is trying to work for a kimura but Botwin is defending well.
Farseer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Botwin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farseer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farseer wants to control from the top but Botwin keeps moving.
Farseer is looking to work some ground and pound but Botwin has wrist control.
Farseer postures up in Botwin's guard and throws a big left but Botwin blocks it.
Farseer with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Botwin looking for subs off his back but Farseer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Farseer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Botwin defending well though.
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 Stromile Farseer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Botwin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Botwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Botwin.
Farseer throws a leg kick that misses.
Botwin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Farseer lands with a cross.
Botwin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Farseer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Botwin quickly recovers to half guard.
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!
Farseer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Farseer trying to control from half guard but Botwin is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Botwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Botwin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Farseer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Farseer's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Botwin throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Farseer!
Botwin scores with punches from the back.

It looks like Stromile Farseer has been cut.
Botwin throwing damaging strikes from the back! Farseer could be in trouble here!
Farseer covering up well and avoiding damage.
Farseer tries to roll but Botwin sticks to his back.
Botwin misses with an elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farseer trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Botwin lands a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farseer tries to escape but Botwin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Farseer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Botwin go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Farseer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Farseer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Farseer tries to hold on but Botwin postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botwin landing shots from mount.

Farseer is rocked!

Stromile Farseer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nancy Botwin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nancy Botwin made sure he mentioned Affaketion, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Inigo Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Montoya might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Reptile Theme by Skrillex. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wilson's choice of entrance music: The Last Dragon. Don Wilson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Montoya
vs
Wilson

194 cm
29
185 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

189 cm
25
180 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Inigo Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson looks for a takedown but Montoya sprawls well.
Montoya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Wilson. Beautiful body shot.
Wilson takes one to the side of the head.
Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

It looks like Inigo Montoya has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montoya moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montoya throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Montoya ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Montoya is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Montoya scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Wilson drops his shoulder and cracks Montoya with a huge uppercut! Montoya goes down! Can Wilson finish him?

Montoya is rocked!
Montoya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oh Montoya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson gets to his feet and stands over Montoya, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Montoya felt that one! Wilson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Montoya from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Wilson!
Don Wilson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that xXx - Voodoo Labs - MONEY LAUNDER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gaia Ky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ky comes to the cage accompanied by TIAMAT - Gaia. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Trent Morrow enters the cage!

Ky
vs
Morrow

176 cm
34
164 lbs
25 - 12 - 2

170 cm
27
165 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Conviction

160!
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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 25 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gaia Ky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Trent Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow moves away from the strike by Ky.
Ky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Ky.
Morrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gaia Ky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrow misses with a double jab
and Ky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ky walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morrow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Ky there.
Morrow throws a leg kick but Ky moved away.
Morrow looks to throw a body kick
and Ky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morrow. Morrow obviously looking to wear him down.
Morrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrow throws a body punch but Ky moves out of range.
Ky lands a nice looking body shot.
Ky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Morrow throws a head kick but Ky moves out of range.
Ky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morrow throws the kick towards the body but Ky avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morrow's head backwards.
Ky connects with a body shot that sends Morrow's belly button to the back.
Ky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morrow.
Ky cracks Morrow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ky tries to bum rush Morrow with a series of wild strikes but Morrow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morrow throws the kick towards the body but Ky avoids it.
Morrow is looking to land body kicks.
Ky blocks a head kick by Morrow.
Morrow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ky avoids the head kick by Morrow.
Ky throws a good cross that connects.
Ky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ky misses with a double jab.
Morrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky jabs Morrow right on the nose. Morrow blinks but takes it well.
Ky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Morrow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ky is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ky throws a chopping leg kick but Morrow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ky throws a good cross that connects.
A clash of legs there as Ky blocks the low kick.
Morrow throws a shot from downtown. Ky moves away and avoids it.

Ky closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ky lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrow is keeping the position for now.

Ky stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky lands an overhand right.
Ky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Ky.
Ky throws the kick towards the body but Morrow avoids it.
Morrow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ky is fending him off so far but Morrow persists. Nope, Ky circles away and we're back to standing.
Morrow misses with a wild body shot.
Ky throws an off balance right hand
and Morrow counters with a solid body kick.
Morrow throws the kick towards the body but Ky avoids it.
A low kick from Morrow is predictable there
and Ky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ky throws a hook but Morrow blocks it.
Ky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morrow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morrow cracks Ky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morrow thows a body shot but no joy.
Ky lunges at Morrow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morrow's hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ky.
Ky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ky shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morrow eats them both and turns towards Ky to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ky misses with a right hand
and Morrow counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morrow misses with a low kick as Ky jumps back.
Morrow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morrow scrambles back to his feet.
Ky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morrow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrow.
Morrow pushes Ky away with a front kick.
Morrow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ky throws a leg kick but Morrow sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ky throws a head kick but Morrow moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Morrow.
Morrow is looking to land body kicks.
Morrow throws a right hand that misses
letting Ky counter with a right hand.
Morrow misses with a body kick.
Ky's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morrow under the eye.
Ky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morrow moves out of range of the leg kick from Ky.
Ky misses with a hook
and Morrow counters with a body kick.
Morrow throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morrow throws out the jab.
Morrow misses with a straight left.
Ky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morrow.
Morrow throws a hook but Ky avoids it easily.
Morrow takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ky.
A big right from Ky misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ky. Morrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morrow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Ky.
Morrow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ky on the side of the head.
Morrow throws a body punch but Ky moves out of range.
Morrow misses the jab.
Ky avoids the body shot from Morrow.
Morrow walks into a left hand.
Morrow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ky throws out a loose jab but Morrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ky throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky's corner calls for a 1-2. Ky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrow.
Ky will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Morrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ky.
Gaia Ky is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Ky does no damage.
Morrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ky moves away.
Ky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ky tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Ky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrow misses with a body shot.
Ky throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow throws a shot from downtown. Ky moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Ky.
Ky throws a push kick but Morrow slaps the foot to one side.
Morrow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrow.
Morrow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morrow throws a body punch but Ky moves out of range.
Ky moves out of range of the body kick.
Ky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morrow has time to react.
Morrow slips a jab from Ky.
Ky lands a nice looking body shot.
Morrow lands with a kick to the ribs.
Morrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ky.
Morrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morrow throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Ky.
Ky connects with a crisp jab.
Ky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrow moves away.
Morrow throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ky thows a body shot but no joy.
Morrow ducks under a wild hook from Ky.
Ky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaia Ky dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Morrow loads up on a big right hand but Ky slips the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ky.
Ky throws a head kick but Morrow moves out of range.
Ky moves away from the strike by Morrow.
Morrow slips under a jab from Ky.
Ky throws out a loose jab but Morrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ky lands the left hand.
Morrow throws a body kick that misses.
Ky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ky throws a shot to the body.
Morrow lands a slapping body shot.
Ky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ky misses with a straight right.
Morrow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Morrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ky manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky connects with a body shot.
Morrow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morrow there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ky blocks the body kick.

Ky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ky stopping the sweep attempt from Morrow.
Ky trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gaia Ky has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ky lands with a straight right. Morrow didn't see that one coming.
Morrow avoids the head kick by Ky.
Morrow is looking to land body kicks.
Ky looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrow is just out of range.
Ky thumps Morrow with a low kick.
Morrow defending well as Ky loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morrow is defended easily by Ky.
Ky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morrow moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrow looks for the body kick but Ky saw that one coming.
Morrow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morrow misses with a kick to the body.
Ky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A shot to the liver by Morrow. Beautiful body shot.
Morrow tries a low kick but Ky avoids it.
Ky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morrow on the side of the head.
Gaia Ky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morrow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good work by Morrow as he checks the leg kick.
Morrow avoids a kick to the body.
Ky tries a head kick but it misses.
Ky moves away from the strike by Morrow.
Morrow throws a body punch but Ky moves out of range.
Ky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow misses with a body kick.
Morrow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Morrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ky misses with a wild body shot.
Morrow misses with a hook. Ky ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Ky misses its intended target.
Morrow missing with a left hand there. Ky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Morrow avoids the head kick by Ky.
Morrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ky fails to land with a series of punches.
Ky moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrow.
Morrow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ky swivels and escapes.
Trent Morrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ky throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaia Ky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ky 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaia Ky!
A determined Gaia Ky didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Bueno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrick Ballantyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bueno
vs
Ballantyne

188 cm
29
192 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

182 cm
32
191 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pedro Bueno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Garrick Ballantyne!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballantyne connects with a body shot.
Bueno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ballantyne looks to score with a jab to the body but Bueno is just out of range.
Ballantyne throws a hook but Bueno blocks it.
Bueno throws out a loose jab but Ballantyne uses good head movement to avoid it.

Ballantyne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bueno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ballantyne tries to land a knee to the head but Bueno blocks with his arms.
Bueno lands a nice uppercut.
Ballantyne stalling in the clinch.
Ballantyne with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ballantyne.
Bueno prevents a body shot from Ballantyne.
Ballantyne prevents a body shot from Bueno.
Ballantyne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bueno backwards.
Ballantyne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bueno misses with a punch to the body.
Bueno working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bueno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bueno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ballantyne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bueno misses with some punches.
Bueno pushes Ballantyne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bueno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bueno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ballantyne.
Ballantyne throws an elbow that misses.
Ballantyne prevents a body shot from Bueno.
Bueno blocks the elbow strike.
Ballantyne blocks a body shot from Bueno.
Ballantyne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bueno lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ballantyne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bueno.
Ballantyne connects with a knee to the head.
Bueno working aggressively here.
Bueno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bueno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bueno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bueno lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ballantyne lands a knee to the head.
Bueno throws a punch but it's blocked by Ballantyne.
Ballantyne lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ballantyne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bueno can't find room to land a body shot as Ballantyne controls the action.
Bueno tries to work over Ballantyne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ballantyne working Bueno over with knees to the body.
Ballantyne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bueno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ballantyne stalls.
Ballantyne blocks an uppercut.
Ballantyne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bueno.
A nice left hand lands by Bueno.
Bueno takes an elbow to the temple.
Bueno tries to work over Ballantyne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ballantyne is stalling here.
Ballantyne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bueno avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballantyne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ballantyne leaning against his opponent.
Ballantyne lands a knee to the head.
Ballantyne gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bueno lands an uppercut.
Bueno can't find room to land a body shot as Ballantyne controls the action.
Ballantyne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ballantyne looking to stall.
Ballantyne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ballantyne lands an elbow inside.
Bueno can't find room to land a body shot as Ballantyne controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Bueno.
Ballantyne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ballantyne throws an elbow that misses.
Ballantyne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bueno blocks it with crossed arms.
Ballantyne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bueno is defending well for now.
Bueno scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballantyne is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bueno is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bueno blocks an elbow strike from Ballantyne.
Ballantyne is trying to break free.
Bueno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ballantyne's elbow.
Ballantyne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bueno avoids it.
Bueno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bueno blocks an elbow strike.
Ballantyne throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Bueno.
Bueno lands a body punch.
Ballantyne looks gassed!
Bueno lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bueno creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ballantyne with a big uppercut! Ballantyne tries to clinch up but Bueno pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ballantyne to the mat! Ballantyne covers up and Bueno unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pedro Bueno!
Pedro Bueno decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana has chosen Push It To The Limit as his entrance music. Antonio Montana has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vitor Gracie's chin.

Gracie
vs
Montana

183 cm
35
185 lbs
25 - 18 - 0

186 cm
29
176 lbs
25 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vitor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Montana!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Montana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Montana misses.
Gracie checks a low kick from Montana.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montana throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Montana is avoiding it.
Montana slips under a jab from Gracie.

Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Montana on his heels. He'll look to pass Montana's guard now, I'm sure.
Montana working a defensive guard here.
Gracie trying to control but Montana is working from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Montana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montana trying to control the position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montana swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Montana looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Montana keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Montana looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Montana trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Montana.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Gracie advances to full mount.
Montana tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Montana has given up his back here. Will Gracie look for the submission or keep pounding away?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Montana looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.

Montana is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gracie gets his way!
Montana is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is working for a rear naked choke. Montana is not defending it well and Gracie has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Montana refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Montana's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vitor Gracie!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Worrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jigoro Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Under a Killing Moon by Thrice kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Worrell
vs
Kane

187 cm
25
215 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

185 cm
36
214 lbs
41 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Worrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jigoro Kane!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Worrell is out of range.
Kane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Worrell throws the kick towards the body but Kane avoids it.
Worrell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kane's head.

It looks like Jigoro Kane has been cut.
Worrell blocks a jab.
Kane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A right-left combo lands from Kane.

It looks like Peter Worrell has been cut.
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!
Kane is looking to clinch but Worrell is avoiding it.
Kane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good work by Worrell as he checks the leg kick.
Worrell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Worrell throws a front kick that sends Kane stumbling back into the cage.
A solid body kick from Worrell.
Kane looks gassed!
Worrell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kane under the eye.
Worrell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Worrell throws a leg kick which misses Kane's front leg but catches the back leg as Kane tries to avoid it.
Kane misses the body punch
and Worrell counters with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Worrell.
Nice uppercut lands for Worrell. That snapped Kane's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worrell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Worrell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Worrell scores with a jab.
The fighters circle, before Worrell throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kane's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Worrell lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Peter Worrell!
Peter Worrell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vronsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Curry
vs
Vronsky

186 cm
28
194 lbs
23 - 7 - 0

181 cm
28
200 lbs
20 - 11 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Brute
Crippler's Corner

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 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vronsky!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vronsky connects with a body shot that sends Curry's belly button to the back.
Vronsky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vronsky lands a really nice looking cross but Curry seems unphased.
Vronsky moves away from the strike by Curry.
That kick from Curry tenderised Vronsky's leg. Vronsky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Curry walks into a jab.
Curry tries a low kick but Vronsky avoids it.
Curry stuffs the takedown attempt from Vronsky. Vronsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Curry thows a body shot but no joy.
Vronsky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vronsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vronsky lands with a good body shot.

Vronsky shoots in and gets a takedown into Curry's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vronsky trying to control but Curry is working from the bottom.
Vronsky wants to pass the guard but Curry is keeping the position.
Vronsky trying to move into half guard but instead Curry has managed to sweep!

Curry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Vronsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Curry defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky keeping moving, preventing Curry from controlling successfully.

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

Vronsky has his foot on Curry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Curry works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vronsky wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry controls from within his opponent's guard.
Curry wants to control from the top but Vronsky keeps moving.
Curry slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Arthur Curry has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Vronsky shoots in and gets a takedown into Curry's guard.
Vronsky lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vronsky passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vronsky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Curry is avoiding damage well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry prevents Vronsky from improving position.
Curry manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vronsky's best efforts.
Vronsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vronsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vronsky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vronsky tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curry knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Vronsky dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Vronsky has a takedown stuffed.
Curry slips under a jab.
Curry misses with a looping right.
Curry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Curry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michael Vronsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Curry avoids the body shot from Vronsky.
Vronsky throws a hook but Curry blocks it.
Vronsky lands with a shot to the body.
Vronsky fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry looks to clinch
and Vronsky counters with a nice uppercut.
Curry throws an overhand right that lands on Vronsky's shoulder, as Vronsky tries to avoid the shot.
Vronsky throws a hook to the side of Curry's head but Curry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vronsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Curry.
Vronsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vronsky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vronsky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Curry in his tracks.
Curry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Curry scores with a kick to the body.
Arthur Curry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vronsky lands a head shot.
Vronsky misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vronsky.
Curry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curry tries a head kick but it misses.
Vronsky misses with a straight right.
Vronsky throws a hook to the side of Curry's head but Curry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curry misses with a looping right.
Curry throws a looping overhand right but Vronsky ducks down to avoid it.
Curry throws an off balance right hand
and Vronsky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vronsky tests Curry's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Vronsky drives through with a takedown into Curry's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vronsky throws a strike but Curry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vronsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Vronsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Curry is aware though and is defending well.
Vronsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Vronsky, not yet.
Vronsky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vronsky 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.
Vronsky trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vronsky is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Vronsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Vronsky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Curry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Curry misses with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Curry.
Curry is looking to clinch.
Curry slips under a jab.
Vronsky scores with a shot to the body.
Curry ducks under a wild hook from Vronsky.

Vronsky closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vronsky passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Curry!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vronsky thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vronsky misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Vronsky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curry is looking to escape.
Vronsky lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vronsky unloads with some shots from mount but Curry bucks and avoids them well.
Arthur Curry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry working to try and regain half guard.
Curry holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vronsky tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vronsky throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vronsky looking to finish Curry with some ground and pound. This is bad for Curry!
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!
Curry avoids a strike by Vronsky and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Vronsky's guard! Fantastic escape!
Curry won't allow Vronsky to sweep him here.
Michael Vronsky has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry wants to control from the top but Vronsky keeps moving.
Vronsky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vronsky is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Curry!
Vronsky controlling from mount.
Vronsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Curry holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vronsky tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky landing strikes from the mount.
Vronsky throwing strikes here but Curry is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Vronsky wants to control but instead Curry manages to regain half guard.
Curry tries to get to full guard but Vronsky has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Curry has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vronsky is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Vronsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vronsky 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Vronsky!
After the fight, Michael Vronsky was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kassidy Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sal Manella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manella has chosen Egg as his entrance music. Sal Manella has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kassidy Cullen's chin.

Cullen
vs
Manella

180 cm
27
165 lbs
16 - 3 - 1

173 cm
26
167 lbs
17 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kassidy Cullen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sal Manella!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cullen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Manella on his heels. He'll look to pass Manella's guard now, I'm sure.

Manella working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cullen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cullen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cullen is looking to work some ground and pound but Manella has wrist control.
Cullen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cullen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cullen works over Manella with some ground and pound from guard.
Cullen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cullen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cullen with a nice head shot there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Manella holds on and takes a little breather.
Manella preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manella looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cullen is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manella wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cullen is now in half guard.
Manella keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Cullen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cullen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manella wants to improve his position but Cullen is controlling well.
Cullen thows a huge punch but Manella dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cullen lands a nice short elbow.
Cullen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cullen working the head and body with strikes.
Cullen throwing shots but Manella is blocking nicely.
Manella trying to control but Cullen postures up.
Cullen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cullen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cullen scoring with strikes but Manella is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cullen landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen with good strikes from the mount here!
Manella wants to hold on but Cullen pushes him away.
Manella is in a horrible position here. Cullen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cullen landing punches.
Cullen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cullen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Manella hang on?

Manella is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooh a big shot lands for Cullen! Manella is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kassidy Cullen!
Kassidy Cullen retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kassidy Cullen made sure he mentioned Hell's Balls Recovery (160), along with how happy he was to win his fight.