UPF-M 13: Playing with Fire PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Greggers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Narcizo Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greggers comes to the cage accompanied by A Dangerous Man. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Greggers
vs
Thomas

177 cm
24
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

180 cm
20
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, George Greggers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Narcizo Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greggers swivels and escapes.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
Greggers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greggers misses with a hook.
Thomas walks into a straight right hand from Greggers.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greggers pinned against the cage. Greggers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
George Greggers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Narcizo Thomas.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greggers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up with Greggers, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes Greggers against the cage but Greggers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Greggers clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Greggers looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greggers.
Thomas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Greggers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greggers throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greggers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking.
Greggers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greggers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Greggers. That snapped Thomas's head back.
Nice body punch from Greggers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greggers scores with a shot to the body.
Greggers thows a body shot but no joy.
Greggers lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
A jab from Greggers finds it's way through Thomas's defenses.
Greggers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Greggers tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greggers counters with a nice body shot.
A combination from Greggers does no damage.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Greggers.
Greggers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Greggers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Greggers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Greggers.
Thomas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greggers.
Thomas shoots and misses
and Greggers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greggers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Greggers lands.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Greggers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Greggers shows good takedown defense.
Greggers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Greggers.
A telegraphed right hand from Greggers misses the target.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greggers counters with a nice body shot.
Narcizo Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Greggers counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Greggers to acknowledge the strikes.
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greggers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greggers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Greggers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Greggers dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
Greggers digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Thomas fails with the takedown
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
George Greggers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greggers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
Greggers misses with a two punch combination.
Greggers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Greggers. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greggers circles away.
Greggers lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Greggers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Greggers.
Greggers throws out a powerful jab.
Greggers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Greggers misses.
Greggers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Greggers counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greggers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thomas is trying desperately to land a takedown but Greggers is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Thomas.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greggers counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas.
Greggers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Greggers digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Greggers misses its intended target.
Greggers scores with a body shot.
Thomas dives in and grabs Greggers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greggers pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
Greggers lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Greggers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Greggers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Greggers cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
Greggers lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Greggers 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.

Greggers works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Thomas defending well as Greggers loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Greggers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Greggers counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas.
Greggers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greggers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greggers cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A right-left combo lands from Greggers.
Thomas shoots and misses
and Greggers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
George Greggers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Narcizo Thomas.
Greggers lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Thomas dives in and scores a takedown into Greggers's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Greggers seems keen to control Thomas's posture.

Thomas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Greggers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Greggers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Greggers!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Greggers controls the position.
Thomas is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Greggers tries to get to full guard but Thomas has control of the leg.

Thomas is working for a submission of some sort.
Greggers keeping hold of Thomas's head, controlling as best he can.

Thomas wants to work for an arm triangle but Greggers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Greggers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Thomas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Greggers keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Greggers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Thomas is working for a kimura but Greggers is defending it quite comfortably.
Greggers moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greggers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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!

Thomas 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.
Greggers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thomas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Greggers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greggers is trying to control the position but Thomas postures up.
Greggers has control of Thomas's left arm, preventing Thomas from doing any damage.
Greggers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

We're going to have a standup here because George Greggers wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Greggers connects with a crisp jab.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Greggers throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greggers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Greggers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greggers wants it to stay on the feet.
Greggers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greggers. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.

Thomas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greggers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Narcizo Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Greggers trying to hold on to Thomas's head to control him but Thomas postures up.
Greggers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thomas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thomas's back!
I really don't envy Thomas right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Greggers lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Greggers.
Greggers is trying to stick to Thomas's back but Thomas is turning into Greggers. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Greggers's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Thomas.
Thomas pushing down on Greggers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Thomas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greggers is just riding it out for now. Thomas eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Greggers dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Thomas moves forwards but Greggers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Greggers throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.

Thomas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Thomas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thomas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Greggers is looking to reverse the position.
Greggers is trying to control Thomas's posture but Thomas avoids it.
Greggers is looking to reverse the position.
Greggers is trying to control Thomas's posture but Thomas avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thomas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greggers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thomas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Greggers is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomas prevents Greggers from standing back up.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Greggers is defending well.

Thomas is looking for a kimura but Greggers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thomas to get the leverage.
Greggers wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy.

Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Thomas is looking for a kimura but Greggers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thomas to get the leverage.
Narcizo Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greggers wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy.

Thomas is trying for a kimura here. Greggers looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Thomas wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Narcizo Thomas!
After winning the bout, Narcizo Thomas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vlad The Impaler's chin.

Smith
vs
The Impaler

189 cm
19
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
26
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ultimate Fighting Fuel
Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlad The Impaler!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Impaler misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of The Impaler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Impaler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Steven Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands with a cross.

The Impaler is rocked!

Smith drops The Impaler with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but The Impaler looks back up at him and smiles so Smith waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The Impaler is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Impaler is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Smith doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! The Impaler crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in The Impaler's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steven Smith!
Steven Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Manderlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dark Deeds has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mickey Manderlin's chin.

Manderlin
vs
Deeds

190 cm
19
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Manderlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dark Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deeds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manderlin.
Manderlin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deeds defends it nicely.
Manderlin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Deeds as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Manderlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manderlin fails with a takedown attempt.
Manderlin shoots in but Deeds avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manderlin misses with a hook
and Deeds counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Mickey Manderlin has been cut.

Deeds sends Manderlin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Deeds is motioning to the referee to let Manderlin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Manderlin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deeds is stalking Manderlin. Manderlin circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Deeds, and it's lights out! Manderlin really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dark Deeds!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Van Der Sluijs
vs
Blake

182 cm
20
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Van Der Sluijs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Blake!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake moves away from the strike by Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs thuds his right hand into Blake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Ethan Blake has been cut.
Van Der Sluijs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Der Sluijs lands a high kick!
Van Der Sluijs takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Van Der Sluijs missing with a left hand there. Blake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Der Sluijs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blake scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Van Der Sluijs misses with a head kick.
Van Der Sluijs misses with an uppercut

and Blake counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Blake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van Der Sluijs's guard.

Blake is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Der Sluijs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blake.
Blake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake is thwarting Van Der Sluijs's attempts to control the position.
Van Der Sluijs works his way to full guard. Good work.

Blake has gone for a leg lock! Van Der Sluijs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blake's guard.
Blake pulls Van Der Sluijs in to control the position.
Van Der Sluijs tries to stand but Blake is controlling from the bottom.
Blake is trying to control the position but Van Der Sluijs postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ethan Blake.
Blake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Der Sluijs lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Der Sluijs throws a nice head kick!
Blake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That has opened up Ethan Blake's cut even more.
Van Der Sluijs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blake at a distance.
Blake looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs throws a nice head kick!
Van Der Sluijs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blake.
Van Der Sluijs connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab by Van Der Sluijs.

The cut above Ethan Blake's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Der Sluijs.
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!
Van Der Sluijs thuds his shin into the meat of Blake's side.
Van Der Sluijs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Der Sluijs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Whack! Van Der Sluijs lands a heavy head kick that drops Blake. The ref tackles Van Der Sluijs to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Blake was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). James Van Der Sluijs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nando De Leeuw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Jones struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Anderson Jones has the eye of the tiger tonight.

De Leeuw
vs
Jones

181 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

199 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nando De Leeuw !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anderson Jones!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Leeuw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body punch from De Leeuw .
De Leeuw scores with a hook.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Leeuw lands a right hook to the body.
Nando De Leeuw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De Leeuw lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Leeuw scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Leeuw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
De Leeuw connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Leeuw feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jones's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Leeuw swinging wildly here.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Leeuw .
De Leeuw connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Leeuw can pounce on him.
De Leeuw connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
De Leeuw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
A left and a right from De Leeuw both land. Nice combination.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from De Leeuw .
De Leeuw lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Leeuw scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Leeuw thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Leeuw clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De Leeuw connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
De Leeuw sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Leeuw jabs at Jones's body.
De Leeuw is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Danga de danga de dang - De Leeuw scores with a four punch combination!
Nando De Leeuw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Leeuw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Leeuw lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Jones is rocked!
De Leeuw circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Jones to the canvas! Jones doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - De Leeuw keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nando De Leeuw !
Nando De Leeuw seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Bicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tombstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bicki comes to the cage accompanied by Entrance Michal Bicki. Michal Bicki has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bicki
vs
Tombstone

180 cm
24
157 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

193 cm
26
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Backyard Fighting

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Bicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Tombstone!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tombstone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bicki throws a looping overhand right but Tombstone ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Tombstone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bicki doesn't seem phased though.
Tombstone tries to bum rush Bicki with a series of wild strikes but Bicki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tombstone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tombstone misses with a series of wild punches.
Tombstone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bicki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tombstone scores with a hook.
Jack Tombstone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tombstone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bicki dodges the punch combination from Tombstone.
Bicki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tombstone in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tombstone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bicki.
Tombstone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Tombstone shoots in and gets a takedown into Bicki's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tombstone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tombstone prevents Bicki from getting back to his feet.
Tombstone throwing strikes but missing.
Tombstone won't allow Bicki to get back to his feet.
Tombstone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tombstone wants to control from the top but Bicki keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Tombstone was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bicki catches Tombstone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No joy there for Tombstone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tombstone throws a series of punches but Bicki moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Tombstone.
Tombstone closes the distance and clinches up with Bicki, looking for a takedown. Tombstone pushes Bicki against the cage but Bicki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tombstone misses the jab.
Tombstone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bicki.
Tombstone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bicki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tombstone's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Tombstone. Those never looked like landing.
Bicki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tombstone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tombstone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bicki swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bicki misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bicki.
Bicki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bicki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bicki digs a good hook to Tombstone's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Bicki. That snapped Tombstone's head back.

Tombstone is rocked!
Bicki throws out a loose jab but Tombstone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tombstone is still on wobbly legs! Can Bicki finish him?
Bicki throws a lazy right hand but Tombstone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Bicki misses its intended target.
Tombstone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bicki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tombstone looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Bicki misses.
Bicki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bicki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tombstone.
Michal Bicki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bicki throws a hook to the side of Tombstone's head but Tombstone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bicki misses with a looping left.
Tombstone seems to have recovered his senses.
Tombstone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tombstone looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bicki lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tombstone. Bicki pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Bicki!
An out of breath Michal Bicki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philmore Butts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Vladimir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir has chosen Who Run It - Three Six Mafia as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!

Butts
vs
Vladimir

170 cm
22
210 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc
Ultimate Fighting Fuel

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Philmore Butts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Vladimir!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladimir moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vladimir misses with a body shot
and Butts counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from Butts does no damage.
Vladimir works the jab nicely.
Butts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vladimir uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Butts has time to react.
Butts connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vladimir's hands.
Butts misses with a hook.
Vladimir misses with a hook to the body
and Butts counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Vladimir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butts moves away.
Butts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vladimir misses the shot to the body.
Vladimir moves away from the strike by Butts.
Jab from Butts.
Vladimir is looking to clinch.
Butts scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vladimir throws a right hand that Butts ducks under and follows up with a left that Butts also avoids with ease.
Lord Vladimir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladimir bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Butts's head.
Vladimir shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Butts but Butts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Butts misses with a few strikes there.
Vladimir catches Butts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vladimir lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Butts misses with a few strikes there.
Vladimir bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Butts's head backwards.
Butts scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slow jab from Vladimir misses its intended target.
Butts walks into a stiff left hand from Vladimir.
Butts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vladimir connects with a body shot that sends Butts's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vladimir avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vladimir is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Butts had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir moves in looking to clinch but Butts pushes him off.
Vladimir misses with a wild body shot.
Vladimir is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vladimir scores with a body shot.
Butts takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Philmore Butts has been cut.
Butts misses with a combination

and Vladimir counters with a single leg into guard. Butts didn't expect that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vladimir trying to control the position from guard on top but Butts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butts wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vladimir manages to pass to side control.
Butts is trying to stand back up but Vladimir is controlling him
Butts on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Butts tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimir sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Vladimir has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Vladimir is looking for a kimura here.
Vladimir content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butts is trying to stand.

Vladimir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Butts is just riding it out for now. Vladimir eventually gives up the hold.
Vladimir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Butts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lord Vladimir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philmore Butts's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vladimir connects with a body shot.
Lord Vladimir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Butts misses with a double jab.
Vladimir cracks a nice hook into Butts's ribs.
Butts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vladimir circles away quickly and effectively.
Vladimir has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vladimir bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Butts's head backwards.
Vladimir fails to land the takedown.
Butts scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Butts connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Lord Vladimir has been cut.
Butts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vladimir was well out of range. Poor timing from Butts.
Vladimir just misses with a punch to the body.
Butts moves forwards but Vladimir connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vladimir lands with a hook. Butts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vladimir manages to avoid it.
Butts thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Butts.
Vladimir shoots in for a takedown but Butts shows good takedown defense.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vladimir!
Vladimir misses with a shot to the body
and Butts counters with a nice body shot.
Vladimir thows a body shot but no joy.
Vladimir throws a right and a left that Butts avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Butts misses the target.
Philmore Butts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vladimir moves away from the strike by Butts.
Butts throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Vladimir counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vladimir.
Butts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vladimir slips nicely into half guard.
Butts is trying to stand.
Vladimir trying to control from half guard but Butts is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butts tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Vladimir manages to move to mount!
Butts knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vladimir on the ground.
Vladimir moves to back control.

Vladimir sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Butts taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lord Vladimir!
A relieved looking Lord Vladimir thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nyrkilla Tapettava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Giraldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Greg Giraldo enters the cage!

Tapettava
vs
Giraldo

188 cm
20
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nyrkilla Tapettava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Giraldo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giraldo catches Tapettava with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tapettava slips a straight right by Giraldo.
Giraldo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tapettava on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Giraldo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tapettava shoots in for a double leg but Giraldo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Giraldo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Giraldo scores with a four punch combination!
Giraldo looks to land a left hand but Tapettava moved out of range nicely.
Tapettava really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Giraldo lands a nice shot to the body.
Giraldo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Giraldo lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Giraldo lands a slapping body shot.
Giraldo misses with a body shot.
Giraldo misses with a hook. Tapettava ducked under it nicely.

Tapettava gets a double leg takedown into Giraldo's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Giraldo keeping moving, preventing Tapettava from controlling successfully.
Giraldo wants to sweep here but Tapettava controlling him for the moment.
Tapettava not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tapettava working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tapettava scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tapettava content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tapettava with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tapettava is looking to work some ground and pound but Giraldo has wrist control.
Tapettava postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Giraldo can't keep his opponent in guard - Tapettava advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tapettava winds up and cracks Giraldo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tapettava throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tapettava lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tapettava missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tapettava landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tapettava throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tapettava lands a nice short elbow.
Tapettava 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.
Tapettava working the head and body with strikes.
Giraldo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tapettava.
Tapettava missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tapettava scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tapettava not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tapettava connects with a nice short shot to Giraldo's temple.
Tapettava throwing shots but Giraldo is blocking nicely.
Tapettava seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tapettava not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tapettava working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Giraldo is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tapettava sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Giraldo defending well though.
Tapettava is nestled in close to Giraldo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Giraldo is still in real trouble! Can Tapettava finish him?
Tapettava landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giraldo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Giraldo is looking for a sweep. Tapettava is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Giraldo seems to have recovered his senses.
Tapettava lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

It looks like Greg Giraldo has been cut.
Tapettava creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Giraldo is out cold and this one is all over! Tapettava climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nyrkilla Tapettava!