SPFT19 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony McNight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Damons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damons has chosen All the Above as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

McNight
vs
Damons

171 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
24
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony McNight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trey Damons!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNight stuffs the takedown.
McNight looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Damons closes the distance and clinches up with McNight, looking for a takedown. Damons pushes McNight against the cage but McNight circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Damons avoids the head kick by McNight.
Damons fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tony McNight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Damons.

McNight throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Damons tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McNight is in Damons's guard.

McNight has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Damons to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McNight is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Damons pulls down on the head and he's put McNight to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Trey Damons!
During a confident post fight interview, Trey Damons thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Wojtk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojtk is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stranglehold, Ted Nugent. This should be a great matchup!

Sonnen
vs
Wojtk

185 cm
26
192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

168 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chael Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Wojtk!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sonnen scores with a takedown into Wojtk's guard.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wojtk is retaining full guard.

Sonnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sonnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sonnen controlling from the top position.
Sonnen working some strikes from top position.
Sonnen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wojtk's head.
Wojtk is trying to hold Sonnen in close to prevent damage but Sonnen has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sonnen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wojtk tries to hold on but Sonnen postures up.
Wojtk is trying to escape the mount.
Wojtk is bucking up trying to escape but Sonnen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wojtk tries to reverse the position but Sonnen maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Wojtk bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Sonnen and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chael Sonnen!
Chael Sonnen 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
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tadashi Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen X is Coming as his entrance music. Tadashi Masaru looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Masaru
vs
Silva

176 cm
30
166 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

182 cm
33
166 lbs
16 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tadashi Masaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eduardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masaru thows a body shot but no joy.
Masaru misses with a straight left.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Masaru.
Masaru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Masaru just misses with a punch to the body.
Masaru pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Masaru does no damage.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masaru misses with a straight left.
Masaru misses with an uppercut

and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Masaru's guard.
Silva wanted to stand there but Masaru had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaru is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Eduardo Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Tadashi Masaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Masaru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaru tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masaru lands a jab to the head.
Silva looks for a takedown but Masaru sprawls well.
Tadashi Masaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Silva.
Masaru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Masaru lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tadashi Masaru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masaru misses with a head kick.
Masaru loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Masaru rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva wants to stand up but Masaru is controlling the position.
Masaru is breathing heavily.

Silva stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masaru throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Masaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masaru scores with a three punch combo!
Masaru throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva slips a straight right by Masaru.
Masaru throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Masaru misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Masaru throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Masaru throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Masaru saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A shot to the liver by Masaru. Beautiful body shot.
Masaru jabs Silva right on the nose. Silva blinks but takes it well.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masaru.
A punch combination from Masaru misses.
Masaru misses with a lunging right hand

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Masaru won't be happy with that.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Masaru to his feet.
Masaru throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eduardo Silva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Masaru misses with a straight right.
Masaru misses with a straight right.
Masaru misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Masaru misses.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masaru counters with a stiff right hand.
Masaru lands a right hook to the body.
Silva staying out of range there.
Masaru swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A lazy left from Masaru finds it's target.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Masaru counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Masaru sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tadashi Masaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaru leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Masaru misses with a hook

and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Masaru didn't expect that.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masaru's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Silva prevents Masaru from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eduardo Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Masaru counters with a nice uppercut.
Masaru throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Masaru misses.

Silva drives through with a takedown into Masaru's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Masaru's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Silva stands and steps away. Masaru gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Masaru tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to stand up but Masaru is controlling the position.

Silva stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Masaru scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Masaru misses with an uppercut

and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Masaru's guard now.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masaru's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Eduardo Silva hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A combination from Masaru does no damage.
Masaru misses with a double jab

and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. Masaru fights it but they end up in 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!
Silva is looking to stand up but Masaru won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eduardo Silva was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eduardo Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Masaru throws a lazy uppercut

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into side control. Masaru won't be happy with that.
Masaru is trying to get back to his feet.
Silva tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Silva has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Masaru misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masaru misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Masaru.

Silva shoots in and bounces Masaru off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Masaru is proving hard to escape from.
Tadashi Masaru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Eduardo Silva.
Silva blocks a jab.
Masaru misses with a lunging right hand

and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Masaru's guard now.
Silva is looking to stand up but Masaru won't let him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Eduardo Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Masaru moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Masaru swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Masaru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masaru throws a poor cross that misses

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Silva is going to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masaru punching from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eduardo Silva was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Masaru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masaru throws a right hand that misses

so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Silva!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Smelly Fingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrosh Hellscream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Foux Da FaFa . Hellscream is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Simple Man. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Fingers
vs
Hellscream

180 cm
29
180 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

225 cm
29
185 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Smelly Fingers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garrosh Hellscream!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellscream tries to clinch but Fingers is having none of it.
Hellscream stuffs the takedown.

Fingers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fingers lands a nice short elbow.

Fingers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hellscream has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fingers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hellscream defending well though.
Hellscream moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fingers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fingers throws an elbow that misses. Hellscream uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fingers's guard. Nice move by Hellscream!

Hellscream gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream closes the distance but Fingers moves to the side

and Fingers counters with a takedown into side control.
Fingers throws a strike aimed at the side of Hellscream's head but Hellscream avoids it well.
Fingers is trying to ground and pound but Hellscream uses the momentary lack of control by Fingers to regain half guard.
Fingers stops Hellscream from getting back to his feet.
Hellscream is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fingers is trying to control. Hellscream wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fingers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fingers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hellscream defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellscream wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fingers lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fingers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hellscream is trying to stand up here but Fingers is controlling him well.
Fingers wants to free his trapped foot but Hellscream is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fingers is thwarting Hellscream's attempts to control the position.
Fingers works his way into full mount!
Hellscream avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fingers.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream suckers Fingers into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Hellscream is now in Fingers's guard!
Hellscream wanted to stand there but Fingers had control of the position.

Fingers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hellscream must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

Fingers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hellscream doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hellscream manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hellscream would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fingers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hellscream gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fingers 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.
Hellscream trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fingers's guard.

Fingers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Fingers is trying to control the position but Hellscream postures up.
Fingers wants to hit a switch here but Hellscream passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fingers there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Smelly Fingers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hellscream throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Hellscream gets caught flat footed, as Fingers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fingers wants to control from the top but Hellscream keeps moving.
Fingers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fingers won't allow Hellscream to get back to his feet.
Fingers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fingers throwing strikes but missing.
Fingers 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.
Hellscream utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fingers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hellscream manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fingers manages to get himself to full guard.

Fingers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hellscream is aware though and is defending well.
Hellscream postures up.

Fingers working for a triangle but Hellscream defends it easily.
Hellscream wants to stand but Fingers is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fingers is looking for a triangle here but Hellscream uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hellscream wants to stand but Fingers has his arm trapped.
Fingers is looking to regain half guard here but Hellscream keeps moving and retains side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fingers is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Fingers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hellscream wants to stand but Fingers is controlling his arm.
Fingers manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fingers with the ground and pound but Hellscream uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hellscream is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fingers is controlling him.
Fingers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fingers chips away with some ground and pound.
Fingers is looking to work some ground and pound but Hellscream has wrist control.
Fingers is looking to work some ground and pound but Hellscream has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fingers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fingers scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fingers wants to control from the top but Hellscream keeps moving.
Fingers chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fingers stops Hellscream from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fingers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hellscream is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fingers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fingers looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Smelly Fingers dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hellscream fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fingers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hellscream defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fingers is defended easily by Hellscream.
No joy there for Hellscream, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fingers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hellscream circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Smelly Fingers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellscream scores with a sloppy right hand. Fingers should have avoided that one.
Hellscream looks to land a combination but Fingers avoids it well.
Fingers misses with a hook
and Hellscream counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fingers throws out a leg kick but Hellscream moves out of range and Fingers only half commits.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hellscream.
Hellscream throws a sloppy head kick and Fingers moves out of range easily.
Hellscream keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hellscream checks a low kick from Fingers.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fingers.
Hellscream misses with a head kick.
Fingers moves out of range as Hellscream throws a body kick.
Hellscream fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hellscream tries to clinch up but Fingers circles away and keeps his distance.
Fingers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hellscream shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fingers eats them both and turns towards Hellscream to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fingers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hellscream connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fingers scrambles back to his feet.
Garrosh Hellscream is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fingers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hellscream.
Nice shot lands for Hellscream.
Hellscream throws a sloppy head kick and Fingers moves out of range easily.
Hellscream takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hellscream stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hellscream wants it to stay on the feet.
Hellscream lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fingers takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fingers shoots in and drives through. Hellscream sprawls well.
Garrosh Hellscream has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garrosh Hellscream is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hellscream displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fingers.
Hellscream is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fingers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hellscream tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fingers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fingers throws a poor cross that misses
and Hellscream counters with a solid body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fingers swings for the body but Hellscream moves out of range.

Hellscream clinches up with Fingers and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hellscream fails to land.
Fingers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Hellscream manages to break the clinch.
Hellscream throws a series of strikes that have Fingers backpedaling.
Fingers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hellscream misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hellscream. Those never looked like landing.
Hellscream doesn't manage to clinch there - Fingers circles away.
Hellscream is looking to clinch.
Fingers circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fingers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hellscream as he jumps to the side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hellscream. Fingers shrugs it off though.
Hellscream tries a head kick but it misses.
Hellscream misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fingers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hellscream avoids it really well and circles away.
Hellscream pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fingers shoots in but no luck this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fingers fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellscream lands a nice shot that snaps Fingers's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garrosh Hellscream comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fingers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smelly Fingers!
Smelly Fingers bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marijo Palavra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skyler Myles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Myles's choice of entrance music: Danger Zone. Marijo Palavra is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Palavra
vs
Myles

170 cm
27
140 lbs
17 - 14 - 1

166 cm
29
146 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marijo Palavra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skyler Myles!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Myles. That's going to slow Palavra down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Palavra.
Myles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marijo Palavra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myles tries a head kick but it misses.
Palavra throws a right and a left that Myles avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Palavra.
Palavra shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marijo Palavra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Palavra.
Myles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Palavra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Myles digs a good hook to Palavra's body.
A jab from Myles finds it's way through Palavra's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Myles, right into the meat.
Myles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Palavra is rocked!
Palavra is aggressively charging in as Myles backs up avoiding any damage. Myles tosses out a jab and Palavra runs right into it face first! Palavra is out cold! Myles dropped down on all fours and is barking in Palavra's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Skyler Myles! Skyler Myles retains his bantamweight title!
Skyler Myles was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton comes to the cage accompanied by Shed Seven - Bully Boy. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Benton
vs
Hunter

183 cm
26
181 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

182 cm
30
184 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glenn Benton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunter, right into the meat.
Hunter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benton throws the kick towards the body but Hunter avoids it.
Benton misses with a leg kick
and Benton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Hunter misses.
Glenn Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Benton.
Hunter lands a head kick. Benton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hunter blocks the body kick.
Benton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benton throws a right hand that Hunter ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunter also avoids with ease.
Benton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Benton takes one on the button.
Hunter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benton throws a leg kick but Hunter sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Hunter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Benton is just out of range.
A low kick from Benton is predictable there
and Hunter counters with an outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Benton.
Benton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunter misses with a looping right.
Donk. Benton catches Hunter right on the button with a cross.
Benton throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hunter counter with a right hand.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hunter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws out a powerful jab.
Hunter lands a slapping body shot.
Benton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A punch lands to the side of Benton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benton loads up on a big right hand but Hunter slips the punch.
A low kick from Benton is predictable there
and Hunter counters with a left to the body.
Hunter jabs Benton right on the nose. Benton blinks but takes it well.
Hunter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Benton misses with a right hand
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Hunter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hunter working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter slows the pace down in half guard.
Benton wants to get back to full guard.
Hunter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benton keeps working.
Hunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to control but Benton is keeping him busy.
Hunter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hunter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hunter is thwarting Benton's attempts to control the position.
Hunter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hunter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hunter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Benton jabs Hunter right on the nose. Hunter blinks but takes it well.
Benton throws a head kick that misses

and Hunter counters by moving into the clinch.
Hunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bentons head.
Benton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Benton is trying to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Benton can't break the clinch.
Benton wants to break free but Hunter has control.
Hunter stalling in the clinch.
Benton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunter after a bit of a struggle.
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Benton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benton goes for a takedown attempt but Hunter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hunter throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton looks to land a combination but Hunter avoids it well.
Benton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Vincent Hunter has been cut.
Hunter checks a leg kick nicely.
Benton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Benton lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunter's head.
Benton scores with a three punch combo!
Benton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunter slips a straight right by Benton.
Hunter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benton lands with a good body shot.
Benton throws a head kick that misses.
Hunter cracks Benton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Benton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benton thinking.
Hunter shoots in but Benton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hunter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Benton backs up against the cage.
Nice defenses there by Hunter.
Hunter scores with a nice strike.

Benton is rocked!
Benton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunter.
Oh Benton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benton takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benton looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Benton misses with a body kick.
Benton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Benton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunter lands with a slapping head kick.
Benton misses with a looping right.
Hunter tries to clinch up

and Benton counters with a crisp one two that drops Hunter! Benton thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hunter to his feet! Hunter is in big trouble!

Hunter is rocked!
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!
Hunter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benton misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
Benton walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hunter.
Vincent Hunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton walks straight into a right hand from Hunter - that's dropped him! Hunter jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Benton from any more punishment! Benton complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vincent Hunter! Vincent Hunter retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Vincent Hunter 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
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arana Kahui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominickoy Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahui comes to the cage accompanied by Mustasch - Dogwash. Palhares has chosen "Rumour Has It/Someone Like You" as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kahui
vs
Palhares

193 cm
24
221 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

193 cm
30
222 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Fast

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arana Kahui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominickoy Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahui cracks a nice hook into Palhares's ribs.
Kahui stuffs the takedown attempt from Palhares. Palhares gets slowly back to his feet.
Kahui uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Palhares has time to react.

It looks like Dominickoy Palhares has been cut.

Palhares shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Kahui pushes Palhares off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palhares moves out of range of the strikes.
Palhares shoots in looking for a takedown. Kahui tries to sprawl out of it but Palhares keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kahui manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Palhares closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kahui's guard.
Kahui has Palhares pulled in close to control his posture.

Palhares postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kahui is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Palhares, into his guard.
Palhares wants to sweep here but Kahui controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Palhares is on top in guard.
Palhares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kahui swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palhares is looking to pass into half guard but Kahui pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kahui is in guard.

Kahui gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Palhares ducks right into an uppercut from Kahui.
Palhares shoots in for a double leg but Kahui sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arana Kahui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominickoy Palhares.
Kahui missing with a left hand there. Palhares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown but Kahui shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kahui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kahui dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palhares looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahui stuffs the takedown attempt from Palhares. Palhares gets slowly back to his feet.
Kahui cracks Palhares with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arana Kahui!
Arana Kahui thanked the fans post fight for their support.