RSR 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neil Ashworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philippe Merchant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neil Ashworth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Philippe Merchant's chin.

Ashworth
vs
Merchant

184 cm
24
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Ashworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Philippe Merchant!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merchant misses with a takedown attempt
and Ashworth counters with a head kick. That will keep Merchant thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ashworth misses with a low kick.
Ashworth wants to clinch up but Merchant keeps it at a distance.
Ashworth moves out of range of the body kick.
Merchant is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ashworth.
Merchant dodges the punch combination from Ashworth.
Merchant misses with a body shot.
Ashworth throws a right and a left that Merchant avoids nicely.
Ashworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merchant manages to avoid it.
Ashworth avoids the body shot from Merchant.

Ashworth gets a clinch.

Ashworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Ashworth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ashworth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ashworth working away.
Ashworth laying and praying for a moment but Merchant takes advantage and regains half guard.
Merchant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Merchant looking for submissions off his back.

Merchant looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ashworth wants to free his trapped foot but Merchant is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Ashworth is looking for a kimura but Merchant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ashworth to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Merchant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Merchant is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ashworth is tapping! Great win for Merchant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philippe Merchant!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

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

Toosc
vs
McKinney

180 cm
18
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

172 cm
23
134 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Toosc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy McKinney!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toosc misses with a looping right.
McKinney moves out of range of the strikes.
McKinney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toosc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McKinney throws a nice looking combination but Toosc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

McKinney throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Toosc was covering up waiting for the punch and McKinney finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McKinney looking to pass the guard.
Toosc knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McKinney on the ground.
Toosc 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.
McKinney seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Toosc trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toosc wants to hit a switch here but McKinney passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Toosc there!
Toosc is looking to improve his position but McKinney isn't that keen on the idea.

McKinney is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Toosc is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy McKinney!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sampsa Siloposki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Roto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Siloposki
vs
Roto

190 cm
37
193 lbs
31 - 19 - 2

179 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 31 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Sampsa Siloposki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Roto!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siloposki thumps Roto with a low kick.
Ray Roto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Roto misses its intended target.
Siloposki lands with a straight right. Roto didn't see that one coming.
Roto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siloposki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Siloposki thows a body kick. Roto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Roto misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Siloposki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Roto misses.

Siloposki closes the distance and pushes Roto back into the cage.
Siloposki lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Siloposki - that landed with a thud.
Roto looks winded!
Siloposki lands a body punch in the clinch.

Siloposki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Siloposki lands a body shot.
Siloposki closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Roto! Siloposki dives in looking to finish! Roto is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sampsa Siloposki!
Sampsa Siloposki thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solidus Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Park's entrance music is Linkin Park - LOST IN THE ECHO. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Park
vs
Snake

189 cm
25
275 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

185 cm
29
220 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Park!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Solidus Snake!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oh, that's a big right hand from Park and Snake goes tumbling to the canvas! Park follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.

It looks like Solidus Snake has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Snake looking for submissions off his back.
Snake tries to roll over but Park keeps him under control.
Park missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snake wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like Park is going to stand back up.
Snake is controlling Park's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Snake trying to hold on to Park's head to control him but Park postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Park is looking for a kimura but Snake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Park to get the leverage.

Park stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Snake to get to his feet.
Park tries to close the distance and clinch but Snake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Park throws the left hand but Snake avoids the punch easily.
Park throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Snake crashing down! Snake tries to stagger back to his feet but Park just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Snake asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Park!
A very excited looking Jake Park 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Synephrine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firus Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Synephrine comes to the cage accompanied by Hammerfall - Hearts On Fire . Williams has chosen Fuel-Hemorrhage as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Synephrine
vs
Williams

175 cm
27
171 lbs
14 - 16 - 0

178 cm
30
165 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150

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 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Synephrine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Firus Williams!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Williams closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Williams working Synephrine over with strikes.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Synephrine's head.
Synephrine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Williams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Williams stalling.

Williams maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Synephrine could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Williams has cracked it and Synephrine is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Williams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Firus Williams!
After the fight, Firus Williams 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Charcoal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Mullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Charcoal
vs
Mullard

182 cm
29
155 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

189 cm
35
228 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Charcoal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Mullard!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullard tries for a takedown but Charcoal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Charcoal connects with a single shot there.
Charcoal looks for the body kick but Mullard saw that one coming.
Mullard misses with a double jab.
Mullard tries to move into range but Charcoal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Charcoal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charcoal throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Charcoal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mullard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mullard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Charcoal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mullard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Charcoal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charcoal scores with a nice strike.
Charcoal loads up on a big right hand but Mullard slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Charcoal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mullard's head.
Charcoal throws out a powerful jab.
Mullard misses with a looping right.
Mullard tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mullard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Charcoal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mullard's head backwards.
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!
Mullard fails with a takedown attempt.
Mr Charcoal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Mullard.
Charcoal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andre Mullard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charcoal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mullard has time to react.
Mullard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charcoal thuds his right hand into Mullard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Charcoal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mullard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Charcoal is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Charcoal scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Charcoal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Charcoal catches Mullard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Charcoal connects with a body shot.
Mullard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Charcoal was well out of range. Poor timing from Mullard.
Mullard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Charcoal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mullard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Charcoal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Mullard is rocked!
Mullard looks winded!
Charcoal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mullard is still on wobbly legs! Can Charcoal finish him?
Charcoal loads up on a big right hand but Mullard slips the punch.
Charcoal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mullard ducks under a wild hook from Charcoal.
Charcoal misses with a straight right.
Mullard seems to have recovered his senses.
Charcoal steps in with a hook that catches Mullard right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Charcoal follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Mullard looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Charcoal!
Mr Charcoal retains his heavyweight title!
After the big win, Mr Charcoal made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.