SPNY 48: Panda - Makunouchi PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torrelio Sacana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Sacana
vs
Sanders

200 cm
20
224 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

177 cm
19
194 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Fenrir Fightgear - Steel Penn

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Torrelio Sacana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sacana fails with a takedown attempt.
Sacana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanders but Sanders pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sacana shoots in for a double leg but Sanders sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Torrelio Sacana. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sanders gets caught flat footed, as Sacana shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sanders 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.
Sanders is looking to stand up but Sacana isn't so interested in that idea.
Sanders keeping full guard, as Sacana tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanders can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanders wants to stand and escape but Sacana is having none of it.
Sanders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sacana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sacana cracks Sanders with a solid left hand.
Sacana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sanders keeping full guard, as Sacana tries to pass.
Sacana postures up in Sanders's guard and throws a big left but Sanders blocks it.
Sacana throws a big right hand that misses.
Sacana pushes down on Sanders's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Sacana is trying to work for a kimura but Sanders is defending well.

Sacana in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sanders tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sacana!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Torrelio Sacana!
A very excited looking Torrelio Sacana made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Jonsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonsson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kickstart My Heart kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Magnus Jonsson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roman Greco's chin.

Greco
vs
Jonsson

189 cm
26
230 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

206 cm
21
270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnus Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Greco takes the fight into the clinch.

Jonsson tightens his grip and picks Greco up, before dumping him to the ground. Greco manages to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jonsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jonsson distracts Greco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jonsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jonsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Greco is retaining full guard.
Greco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greco looking to control.

We're going to have a standup here because Roman Greco wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Jonsson shoots in and bounces Greco off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jonsson advances position into side control!

Jonsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Greco, who protects the arm well.

Jonsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Greco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Greco regains half guard.

Jonsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Greco defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonsson wants to take a breather but Greco is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jonsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Greco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jonsson.
Jonsson throwing shots but Greco is blocking nicely.
Greco is pressing down on Jonsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!
Jonsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Greco is retaining full guard.
Jonsson forces his way into half guard.
Jonsson controlling the pace.

Jonsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greco sees it coming and defends easily.

Greco is defending against the submission attempts here by Jonsson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greco keeps working.

Jonsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Greco wants to improve his position but Jonsson is controlling well.
Jonsson is thwarting Greco's attempts to control the position.
Jonsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Greco is trying to maintain the position but Jonsson is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson is taking a breather. Greco says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Roman Greco wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jonsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jonsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Greco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jonsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Greco scores with a jab to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Greco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Greco misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Jonsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jonsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Jonsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Greco is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Greco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Jonsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Greco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jonsson taking a breather here.
Greco on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jonsson trying to control the action but Greco is working from the bottom.
Greco is looking for a sweep.
Magnus Jonsson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson working away.

Jonsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Greco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jonsson working away.
Jonsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greco keeps working.
Greco seems a little lost for a moment, as Jonsson dominates the positioning.
Jonsson working away.
Greco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Jonsson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Greco is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jonsson yanks on the arm and Greco is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jonsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magnus Jonsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Magnus Jonsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Kelly will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Teller
vs
Kelly

185 cm
26
290 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

213 cm
20
300 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Teller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Teller pushes him off.
Teller circles away from the clinch attempt

and Teller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Teller.
Kelly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Teller sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kelly's guard.
Kelly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Teller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, if Teller is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Teller is pressing down on Kelly's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kelly is holding on for now.
Kelly is trying to stand back up but Teller is controlling him
Kelly is in trouble now - Teller has advanced to mount!
Teller controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kelly is in real trouble.

Teller has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Kelly! Can he survive? No! He's out! Teller gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Teller!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy McLure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLure has chosen The Simpsons Theme Song as his entrance music. Troy McLure has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Newman
vs
McLure

194 cm
23
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
23
303 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Go 2 Sleep Fight Gear
Mango Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Newman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy McLure!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McLure misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A lazy left from McLure finds it's target.

It looks like Paul Newman has been cut.
McLure getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Newman tries to clinch there but McLure circles away.
McLure swats away the attempt to clinch by Newman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OH! Newman has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! McLure smells blood and charges in for the finish! McLure unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Newman sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Troy McLure!
As Troy McLure got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: "Duff Man... says a lot of things! Oh, yeah!"'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Blackfyre
vs
Kelly

169 cm
19
137 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

168 cm
20
143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daemon Blackfyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kelly shoots and misses
and Blackfyre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt.
Blackfyre lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kelly tries for a takedown but Blackfyre circles away easily
letting Blackfyre counter with a right hand.
Daemon Blackfyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Kelly.
Kelly has his takedown stuffed
and Blackfyre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blackfyre scores with a hook to the body. Kelly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly misses with a takedown
and Blackfyre counters with a left and a right that stings Kelly.
Blackfyre throws a nice looking combination but Kelly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kelly has his takedown stuffed
and Blackfyre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackfyre lands with a good body shot.
Kelly fails with the takedown
and Blackfyre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kelly looks winded!
Left hook, right uppercut from Blackfyre.
Kelly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blackfyre counters with a three punch combo that has Kelly backing up. Kelly nods at Blackfyre to acknowledge the strikes.

Kelly is rocked!
Kelly walks into a jab.
Kelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackfyre finish him?
Kelly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blackfyre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kelly scrambles back to his feet.
Blackfyre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kelly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackfyre scores with a nice right hand.
Blackfyre moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blackfyre is working the combinations to good effect here.
No luck for Kelly with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly shoots in and drives through. Blackfyre sprawls well.
Kelly is trying desperately to land a takedown but Blackfyre is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kelly.
Kelly takes one on the button.
Kelly with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blackfyre comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Kelly stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Blackfyre is on him like rabid pit bull! Kelly slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daemon Blackfyre!
Daemon Blackfyre thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark has chosen Rent a Wreck as his entrance music. Jack Clark has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bruno Belanger's chin.

Belanger
vs
Clark

179 cm
30
142 lbs
11 - 10 - 1

168 cm
25
148 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Belanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Clark!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark misses with a left hand
and Belanger counters with a stiff right hand.
Clark misses with a hook
and Belanger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Clark.

Belanger is rocked!

It looks like Bruno Belanger has been cut.
Clark connects with a stiff jab that staggers Belanger - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Clark!
Jack Clark spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snabbo Smido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smido has chosen Breathe as his entrance music. Snabbo Smido has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Barksdale
vs
Smido

185 cm
28
186 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

179 cm
34
182 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snabbo Smido!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smido avoids the body shot from Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a two punch combination.
Smido thows a body shot but no joy.
Smido lands a really nice looking cross but Barksdale seems unphased.
Barksdale drops his hands momentarily and Smido takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smido misses with a hook.
Barksdale throws a front kick aimed at Smido's knee but Smido avoids it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barksdale checks a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smido.
Smido lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Smido shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smido's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smido in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smido wants to control from the top but Barksdale keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smido is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Smido has gone for a leg lock! Barksdale slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smido's guard.
Smido trying to control the position here.
Barksdale preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smido had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barksdale defends it easily.
Smido is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barksdale is looking to stand up but Smido won't let him.
Smido tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smido has a closed guard, preventing Barksdale from standing up.

Smido has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barksdale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smido is trying to keep Barksdale in close.
Smido pulls Barksdale in close to his closed guard and prevents Barksdale from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barksdale trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smido's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Smido working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barksdale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barksdale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barksdale would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smido is pulling down on Barksdale's head. It's preventing any offense from Barksdale, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barksdale wants to get up but he can't break Smido's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snabbo Smido dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Barksdale tries to close the distance and clinch but Smido swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barksdale throws a sloppy head kick and Smido moves out of range easily.

Smido fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barksdale sprawls well initially but Smido persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smido wants to take a breather but Barksdale is having none of it.
Barksdale trying to control here.
Barksdale is trying to stand up here but Smido is controlling him well.
Smido trying to pass the guard but Barksdale defending well.
Smido is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snabbo Smido has got the better of the ground game so far.

Snabbo Smido has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Barksdale slips a straight right by Smido.
Barksdale tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Barksdale there.
Nice defenses there by Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a straight right.
Smido missing with a left hand there. Barksdale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barksdale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barksdale throws a leg kick

so Smido counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barksdale is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smido is controlling him.
Barksdale keeping full guard, as Smido tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smido sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Barksdale trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Avon Barksdale wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Barksdale misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smido misses with an uppercut. Barksdale saw that one coming.
Barksdale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barksdale jabs Smido right on the nose. Smido blinks but takes it well.
Smido scores with a decent looking hook.
No luck for Smido with that takedown attempt.
Smido throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Barksdale counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barksdale.
Smido takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smido takes a shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barksdale is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barksdale lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barksdale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smido blocks an elbow strike from Barksdale.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Barksdale scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smido takes an elbow to the temple.
Barksdale lands an uppercut.
Barksdale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smido.
Barksdale wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barksdale working hard to break the clinch.
Smido lands a hook to the side of the head.

Smido breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Smido misses its intended target.
Smido connects with a looping right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Smido.
Smido misses with a head kick.
Avon Barksdale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smido misses with a left hand
and Barksdale counters with an inside leg kick.
Smido looks to land a right hand but Barksdale moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Snabbo Smido will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Barksdale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Barksdale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smido jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Smido there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smido misses with a looping right.
Smido avoids the body shot from Barksdale.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smido.
Barksdale takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smido moves out of range of the body kick from Barksdale.
Smido pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Smido closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barksdale's guard.
Barksdale looking to control.
Smido loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smido trying to control but Barksdale is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale is trying to control the position but Smido postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Avon Barksdale.
Barksdale slips under a jab from Smido.
Smido clobbers Barksdale with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smido jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barksdale is looking to clinch but Smido is avoiding it.
Smido connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barksdale tries to clinch up.
Smido throws a lazy right hand but Barksdale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smido lands with a good body shot.

Smido manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barksdale on his heels. He'll look to pass Barksdale's guard now, I'm sure.
Smido showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Avon Barksdale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Barksdale tries to land a front kick but Smido steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smido loads up on a big right hand but Barksdale slips the punch.
Smido will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Smido scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smido seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barksdale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smido looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smido stalling away here and it's allowed Barksdale to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Barksdale is trying to control the position but Smido postures up.
Smido throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barksdale works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smido throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smido loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barksdale keeping moving, preventing Smido from controlling successfully.
Barksdale wants to stand but Smido is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smido connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Snabbo Smido comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smido 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snabbo Smido!
Snabbo Smido took some time post fight to say the following; 'thanks to my friend jesus thanks buddy'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Salcedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Asylum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salcedo comes into the arena with Remember my NAME! blaring out of the sound system. Aiden Asylum will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Salcedo
vs
Asylum

183 cm
28
273 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

205 cm
31
284 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Salcedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden Asylum!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asylum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Asylum connects with a high kick.
Salcedo throws a hook but Asylum blocks it.
A low kick from Asylum misses
and Salcedo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asylum lands a head kick. Salcedo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Oscar Salcedo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asylum throws a right hand that Salcedo ducks under and follows up with a left that Salcedo also avoids with ease.
Asylum scores with a shot to the body.
Salcedo clobbers Asylum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asylum connects with a crisp jab.
Asylum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asylum scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Salcedo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asylum was well out of range. Poor timing from Salcedo.

Salcedo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Asylum sprawls well initially but Salcedo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Salcedo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Asylum's head.
Asylum is looking to escape.

Salcedo is looking for a kimura here.
Salcedo wants to control but Asylum is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asylum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salcedo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Asylum to regain full guard.
Asylum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salcedo.
Asylum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Salcedo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Asylum wants to stand up but Salcedo is controlling him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salcedo wants to control from the top but Asylum keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo stands up over Asylum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Salcedo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Asylum wants to stand but Salcedo is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salcedo trying to control but Asylum is working from the bottom.
Salcedo stops Asylum from standing up.
Salcedo lands a couple of digs.
Salcedo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Asylum's head.
Salcedo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Asylum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salcedo.
Asylum wants to get back to his feet but Salcedo passes into half guard.
Salcedo wants to control but Asylum is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salcedo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Asylum tries to kick Salcedo off but Salcedo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Salcedo works his way into full mount!
Asylum is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Salcedo wants to control the pace but Asylum is squirming around nicely.
Asylum is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Salcedo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Asylum can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Asylum taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salcedo loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Asylum scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Salcedo land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Salcedo stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Salcedo!
A very excited looking Oscar Salcedo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Monday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nasir Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny Monday has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Monday
vs
Drogo

180 cm
29
199 lbs
17 - 9 - 1

183 cm
29
196 lbs
20 - 8 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Monday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nasir Drogo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogo staying out of range there.
Drogo tries to clinch but Monday is having none of it.
A lazy left from Monday finds it's target.
Drogo misses with a hook. Monday ducked under it nicely.
Monday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drogo manages to avoid it.
Monday throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drogo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monday uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Drogo has time to react.
Monday lands a nice shot that snaps Drogo's head back.
Monday drops his hands momentarily and Drogo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Drogo throws a hook but Monday blocks it.
A big right from Drogo misses.

Monday changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drogo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Monday working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Drogo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Monday 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.
Monday creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Drogo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monday landing a few strikes.
Drogo is trying to improve his position.
Monday working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Monday throws an elbow but Drogo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Monday creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Drogo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Monday scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Drogo to see if he's OK.
Drogo is looking for a sweep.
Drogo parries the strikes from Monday easily there. Monday is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Drogo to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drogo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Monday has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo is trying to get back 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!
Drogo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Monday is controlling him well.

Monday tries for a kimura but Drogo is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drogo is not content to let Monday control the position.
Monday cracks Drogo with a big right hand but Drogo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
An elbow from Monday crashes against the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monday throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Monday controls the position from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
An elbow from Monday crashes against the mat.
Drogo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Monday asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Drogo tries to buck Monday off but Monday is having none of it.

Monday is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Drogo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Monday gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Drogo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Monday lets go of the hold and Drogo can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenny Monday!
Kenny Monday retains his middleweight title!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Po Panda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panda comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Panda
vs
Makunouchi

180 cm
27
300 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

205 cm
34
280 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Po Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ippo Makunouchi !
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makunouchi circles away.
Makunouchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda.
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makunouchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makunouchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.

Panda feints and as Makunouchi raises his hands in defense, Panda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Panda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Makunouchi .
Makunouchi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Makunouchi trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
Makunouchi wants to stand and escape but Panda is having none of it.
Panda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Panda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Panda throwing strikes from guard but Makunouchi blocks nicely.
Panda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Makunouchi trying to keep a closed guard but Panda is proving a slippery customer.
Makunouchi wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Panda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Makunouchi trying to control the position.
Makunouchi is controlling Panda's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makunouchi wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Panda stands up over Makunouchi , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Panda throws a big elbow that misses.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Makunouchi is keeping the position.
Panda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda with a nice head shot there.
Panda is working Makunouchi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Panda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makunouchi pulls Panda in close to his closed guard and prevents Panda from doing any damage or advancing position.
Panda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makunouchi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Panda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Panda distracts Makunouchi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Panda works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Panda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Makunouchi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Makunouchi is trying to stand.
Panda wants to pass the guard but Makunouchi is defending well.
Panda is nestled in close to Makunouchi , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi is looking to escape.
Panda scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Makunouchi is rocked!
Panda trying to pass the guard but Makunouchi defending well.
Makunouchi is still in real trouble! Can Panda finish him?
Panda uses his free foot to push down on Makunouchi 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Makunouchi .
Panda lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Makunouchi ! Panda sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Makunouchi and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Po Panda!
After winning the bout, Po Panda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.