First Event PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lisha Sure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Studebaker Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk has chosen silver hawk as his entrance music. Lisha Sure has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sure
vs
Hawk

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
27
194 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lisha Sure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Studebaker Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hawk shoots in and bounces Sure off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sure wants to get back to his feet but Hawk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sure will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Hawk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk trying to control but Sure is working from the bottom.
Hawk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Hawk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Sure keeps moving.
Sure knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawk on the ground.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Sure is keeping the position.
Sure wants to get back to his feet but Hawk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sure looking for a sweep. Not yet Sure, not yet.
Sure wants to get back to his feet but Hawk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Hawk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hawk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sure 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.
Hawk is stalling in the full guard.

Hawk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hawk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk wants to take a breather but Sure is having none of it.

Hawk is looking for a kimura but Sure is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hawk to get the leverage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sure is trying to stand up here but Hawk is controlling him well.

Hawk seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sure is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Studebaker Hawk!
Our winner, Studebaker Hawk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Takashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Chief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Takashi
vs
Chief

185 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Takashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Master Chief!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chief misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takashi slips a jab from Chief.
A slow jab from Takashi misses its intended target.

Takashi has closed the distance and engaged Chief in a clinch.
Chief trying to control the position but instead, Takashi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chief into the cage.
Takashi leaning against his opponent.
Chief doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takashi has Chief pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chief.
Takashi misses with a body punch.
Chief on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Takashi throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takashi is stalling here.
Takashi tries a body shot but Chief blocks it.
Takashi wants to stall.
Chief throws a punch but it's blocked by Takashi.
Takashi lands with a right to the head.
Takashi lands a body shot.
Chief swings wildly with an uppercut but Takashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chief throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Chief avoids the damage to the body.
Takashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chief backwards.
Takashi stalling in the clinch but Chief improves position.
Takashi is working Chief over against the cage.
Takashi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chief avoids it.
Takashi can't find room to land a body shot as Chief controls the action.
Chief prevents a body shot from Takashi.
Takashi misses with a knee to the head.
Takashi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chief blocks it with crossed arms.
Takashi lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takashi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chief's defenses.
Takashi tries to stall but Chief uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi misses with the head strike.
Chief slows down the pace here.
Takashi lands with a light punch inside.
Takashi tries to stall but Chief uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Takashi works on Chief's body with a couple of short punches.
Takashi trying to stall but Chief improves his position.
Takashi taking a breather.
Takashi missing with knees to the body.
Chief looking to slow down the pace here.
Takashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Chief backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chief managing to block the knees to the body from Takashi.
Takashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takashi presses Chief against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takashi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takashi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takashi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chief looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Chief avoids the damage to the body.
Takashi trying to land knees to the body.
Chief blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Takashi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Takashi has Chief up against the cage in a clinch.
Takashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takashi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chief is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takashi is keeping busy.
Takashi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chief in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takashi obliges.
Chief on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takashi just leaning against Chief, taking a breather.
Takashi missing with knees to the body.
Chief avoids a wild elbow strike from Takashi.
Chief is breathing heavily.
Takashi missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi misses with a knee to the head.
Takashi trying to land knees to the body.
Chief avoiding damage as Takashi throws knees to the body.
Takashi digs a right hand into Chief's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chief's gas tank.
Takashi crunches a lovely knee into Chief's ribcage.
Takashi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee Takashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chief takes a shot to the head.
Takashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chief can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Takashi.
Chief blocks a body shot from Takashi.
Chief on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Takashi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A knee to the head by Takashi.
Nice body punch from Takashi - that landed with a thud.
Takashi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Takashi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chief avoiding damage as Takashi throws knees to the body.
Takashi presses Chief against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takashi obliges.
Takashi working Chief over with knees to the body.
Takashi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takashi stalling against the cage.
Takashi missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi misses with a body punch.
Takashi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Takashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chief's elbow.
Chief letting Takashi take a breather here.
Chief scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takashi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Takashi.
Takashi lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takashi throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chief.
A hook to the body from Takashi.
Takashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chief is defending well for now.
Chief managing to block the knees to the body from Takashi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Takashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chief is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takashi tries to land a knee to the head but Chief blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Takashi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Takashi clobbers Chief with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Takashi stuns Chief with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takashi punishes Chief's body with a nice straight punch.
Chief takes one to the side of the head.
Takashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Chief counters with a stiff right hand.
Takashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chief tries to move into range but Takashi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takashi is looking to clinch but Chief is avoiding it.
Chief moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takashi. Chief does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takashi lands a really nice looking cross but Chief seems unphased.
Takashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Takashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takashi swings for the body but Chief moves out of range.
Chief takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takashi scores with a hook to the body. Chief takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Takashi closes the distance and clinches.
Chief takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi working Chief over with knees to the body.
Takashi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takashi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chief blocks it with crossed arms.
Takashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takashi lands a shot to the body.
Takashi trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Takashi.
Takashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chief backwards.
Takashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takashi looking to throw knees to the head but Chief is blocking nicely.
Takashi scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Chief avoids the damage to the body.
Takashi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chief avoids it.
Takashi stalling.
Takashi can't find room to land a body shot as Chief controls the action.
Takashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chief.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Takashi trying to land knees to the body.
Takashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takashi lands an elbow that stopped Chief in his tracks for a moment.
Chief takes a knee right on the jaw!
Takashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chief backwards.
Master Chief has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Chief controls his hands.
Takashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Chief avoids the damage to the body.
Chief prevents a body shot from Takashi.
Takashi pushes Chief back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takashi has Chief pressed against the cage.
Takashi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chief is defending well for now.
Takashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chief backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Takashi as Chief tries to tie him up.
A short right from Takashi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chief misses with the head strike.
Takashi lands with a light punch inside.
Takashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takashi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chief backwards.
Takashi scores with a knee to the head.
Takashi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Takashi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chief.
Stalling in the clinch from Takashi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Takashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Takashi!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiko Kaluma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiko Kaluma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Smith
vs
Kaluma

185 cm
25
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
27
140 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kiko Kaluma!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith wants to clinch
and Kaluma counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch there but Kaluma circles away.

Kaluma tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kaluma.
Kaluma has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Kaluma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kaluma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Matt Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiko Kaluma.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Kaluma counters by clinching up.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Kaluma's ribcage.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Kaluma looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kaluma wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kaluma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Smith for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Matt Smith.

Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaluma, pushing him back against the cage.

Kaluma gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Kaluma is keeping busy.

Kaluma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Kaluma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaluma throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Kaluma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaluma is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Kaluma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kaluma throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Kaluma won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Kaluma throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith looking to control.
Smith wants to stand but Kaluma is controlling the position.
Kaluma postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Kaluma works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaluma makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kaluma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaluma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaluma won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Kaluma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaluma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaluma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaluma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaluma throws a big elbow that misses.
Kaluma throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaluma is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaluma on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaluma wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith tries to clinch but Kaluma moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kaluma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch but Kaluma moves away

and Kaluma counters by clinching up.

Kaluma gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kaluma is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Kaluma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kaluma wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Kaluma won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Kaluma postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith trying to control the position.
Kaluma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaluma stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.

Smith is looking for a triangle but Kaluma pushes his legs off easily.
Smith looking to control.

Kaluma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaluma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith controls Kaluma momentarily but Kaluma frees himself.
Kaluma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Kaluma stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Kaluma trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
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 Matt Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaluma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaluma looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Kaluma or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kaluma decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Kaluma working some strikes from top position.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaluma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kaluma with a nice head shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is trying to control the position but Kaluma postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaluma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaluma works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaluma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith is trying to keep Kaluma in close.
Kaluma preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaluma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaluma slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kiko Kaluma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kaluma clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kaluma takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaluma with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Kaluma is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kaluma is trying to drag Smith to the mat but Smith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kaluma's face.
Kaluma jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Matt Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiko Kaluma.
Kaluma is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kaluma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Kaluma shrugs off.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kaluma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaluma jumps guard but Smith stands there with Kaluma around his waist. Kaluma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kaluma goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith forces Kaluma back against the cage and clinches.
Kaluma is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Kaluma's ribcage.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith working Kaluma over with knees to the body.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kaluma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stalling.
Kaluma drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kaluma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Kaluma's ribcage.
Smith landing knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith landing knees to the head.

Kaluma is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Kaluma is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith lands a big knee! That's hurt Kaluma! Oh, he's all over the place! Smith lands another knee that sends Kaluma to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bobberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Offerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Offerson has chosen Can't F with da South as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jack Offerson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Bobberson
vs
Offerson

175 cm
33
184 lbs
19 - 20 - 0

160 cm
29
144 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bobberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Offerson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobberson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Offerson's head.

It looks like Jack Offerson has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Bobberson.
Bobberson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bobberson shoots in for a takedown but Offerson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Offerson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Offerson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bobberson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bobberson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Offerson is looking to clinch.
Bobberson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Bobberson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Bobberson catches Offerson right on the button with a cross.
Offerson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bobberson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Offerson leaves Bobberson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Billy Bobberson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bobberson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bobberson throwing shots but Offerson is blocking nicely.
Offerson tries to roll over but Bobberson keeps him under control.
Bobberson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Offerson defending well though.
Bobberson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Bobberson is trying to work for a kimura but Offerson is defending well.

Bobberson seems to be working for a kimura but Offerson defends the submission attempt.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bobberson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Bobberson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Offerson is just riding it out for now. Bobberson eventually gives up the hold.
Bobberson is thwarting Offerson's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bobberson is looking for a kimura but Offerson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bobberson to get the leverage.
Bobberson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bobberson avoids the attempt from Offerson to control.

Bobberson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Offerson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Offerson and Bobberson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Bobberson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bobberson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offerson can't do much from the bottom here.
Bobberson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Offerson's legs.
Bobberson advances to full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Offerson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bobberson moves to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bobberson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Offerson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bobberson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Offerson.
Offerson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bobberson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Offerson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bobberson.
Bobberson fails with the takedown

and Offerson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Offerson passes Bobberson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bobberson wants to get back to full guard.
Offerson wants to pass the guard but Bobberson is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bobberson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Offerson pulls his head out easily.
Bobberson manages to get to full guard.
Offerson postures up.

Bobberson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bobberson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Offerson's guard.
Bobberson forces his way into half guard.
Bobberson passes to full mount!

Bobberson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Offerson is now in Bobberson's guard. A big mistake from Bobberson there, giving up the dominant position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobberson wants to improve his position but instead Offerson has moved into half guard.

Bobberson looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Offerson is trying to control the action in half guard but Bobberson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Bobberson looking for submissions off his back.
Bobberson is staying active underneath Offerson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offerson wants to pass to mount but Bobberson is defending the position.
Bobberson tries to roll over but Offerson keeps him under control.
Bobberson won't allow Offerson to pass to mount.

Offerson is looking for a kimura here.

Bobberson looking for submissions off his back.

Bobberson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Offerson pulls his head out easily.
Bobberson has a hand on Offerson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Offerson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offerson fails to advance to Bobberson's back.
Bobberson is trying to escape the mount.
Bobberson regains half guard.
Billy Bobberson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Offerson wants to stand up but Bobberson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Offerson trying to mount his opponent but Bobberson defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bobberson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Offerson in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bobberson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Offerson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bobberson with a jab.
Offerson tries to clinch up.
Jack Offerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Offerson is defended easily by Bobberson.
Bobberson shoots for a double leg takedown but Offerson sprawls well. He's pushed Bobberson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Offerson throws a head kick but Bobberson moves out of range.
Offerson wants to clinch up but Bobberson keeps it at a distance.
Offerson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Offerson wants to clinch.
Bobberson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Offerson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bobberson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bobberson lands a nice shot that snaps Offerson's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Offerson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bobberson misses with a takedown

and Offerson moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bobberson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Offerson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bobberson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bobberson is trying to pull guard but Offerson has him pressed against the cage.
Bobberson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Offerson pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offerson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Offerson wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Offerson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Offerson looks to land a left hand but Bobberson moved out of range nicely.
Offerson checks a low kick from Bobberson.
Bobberson throws a shot from downtown. Offerson moves away and avoids it.
Bobberson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bobberson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Billy Bobberson is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Bobberson misses
enabling Offerson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Offerson. Those never looked like landing.
Bobberson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Offerson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offerson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bobberson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bobberson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Offerson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Offerson is looking to clinch.
Bobberson tries a head kick but it misses.
Offerson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bobberson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bobberson.
Bobberson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Billy Bobberson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Offerson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bobberson throws a low kick but Offerson avoids it.
Offerson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bobberson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offerson throws a nice looking combination but Bobberson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Bobberson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Offerson's guard.
Offerson controls Bobberson momentarily but Bobberson frees himself.

Bobberson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Offerson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bobberson has Offerson in his guard.

Bobberson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jack Offerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Offerson wants to control from the top but Bobberson keeps moving.
Bobberson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bobberson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bobberson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bobberson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flex Nuisance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Hossenfeffer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tik Tok. Nuisance has chosen High Hopes by Frank Sinatra as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Flex Nuisance has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Von Hossenfeffer
vs
Nuisance

183 cm
35
180 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

197 cm
32
265 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Good knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flex Nuisance!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Hossenfeffer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nuisance back to the cage. Von Hossenfeffer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Von Hossenfeffer tries to close the distance and clinch but Nuisance swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Hossenfeffer tries to close the distance and clinch but Nuisance swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Hossenfeffer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Von Hossenfeffer tries to close the distance and clinch but Nuisance swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nuisance throws a body punch but Von Hossenfeffer moves out of range.
Von Hossenfeffer looks to clinch
and Nuisance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Heinrich Von Hossenfeffer has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Hossenfeffer staying out of range there.
Nuisance is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Hossenfeffer.
Von Hossenfeffer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nuisance connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nuisance swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flex Nuisance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuisance's jab looks to have found its range, popping Von Hossenfeffer under the eye.
Nuisance is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Von Hossenfeffer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Hossenfeffer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuisance throws the left hand but Von Hossenfeffer avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nuisance. Von Hossenfeffer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Hossenfeffer closes the distance but Nuisance moves to the side
and Nuisance counters with a left to the body.
Nuisance swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nuisance looks to land a right hand but Von Hossenfeffer moved out of range.
Von Hossenfeffer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Von Hossenfeffer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nuisance throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nuisance swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Hossenfeffer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Von Hossenfeffer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nuisance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuisance steps in with a hook that catches Von Hossenfeffer right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Nuisance follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Von Hossenfeffer looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flex Nuisance!
A very excited looking Flex Nuisance 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.