WPL: Road To Success. PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renan Batarao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kukfinn Kukesen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kukesen has chosen Flo Rida - Whistle as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Batarao
vs
Kukesen

190 cm
23
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
171 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 Tokyo, Renan Batarao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kukfinn Kukesen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukesen throws the kick towards the body but Batarao avoids it.
Kukesen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kukesen tries to clinch there but Batarao circles away.

Batarao scores with a takedown into Kukesen's guard.
Batarao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kukesen swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Batarao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kukesen dives on top into guard.
Batarao trying to keep a closed guard but Kukesen is proving a slippery customer.
Kukesen throwing strikes but missing.
Batarao keeping moving, preventing Kukesen from controlling successfully.

Batarao isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kukesen stacks Batarao on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kukesen!

Kukesen has hold of Batarao's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Batarao seems comfortable defending it but Kukesen has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Batarao is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Batarao is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kukesen couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kukfinn Kukesen!
In his post fight interview, Kukfinn Kukesen gave a big smile as he said 'Osten e faen meg den beste fyren i heile verden. Kuk OUT!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Avro Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Trejo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Trejo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lancaster
vs
Trejo

185 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

168 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

LOD: Affordable Quality
Sex Panther! (160q recovery $149)

Merciless Gladiators

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Avro Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Trejo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster fails to land the takedown.

Lancaster throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trejo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lancaster is in Trejo's guard.
Lancaster won't allow Trejo to get back to his feet.
Lancaster wants to pass the guard but Trejo is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Lancaster has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Trejo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trejo wants to stand but Lancaster is controlling the position.
Lancaster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trejo is keeping the position for now.
Lancaster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lancaster takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Avro Lancaster has been cut.
Trejo tries to clinch there but Lancaster circles away.
Lancaster goes for a double leg but Trejo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Trejo continues to drive forward.

Trejo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lancaster can't fight it off and eventually Trejo manages to take the fight to the floor. Lancaster looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Trejo wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
Lancaster 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.
Trejo throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trejo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lancaster is looking to stand up but Trejo isn't so interested in that idea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trejo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trejo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trejo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Lancaster working for submissions but it's allowed Trejo to get to half guard.
Lancaster is pressing down on Trejo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster controlling Trejo's posture.
Trejo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Trejo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trejo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lancaster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lancaster can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trejo controls the pace.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trejo is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Danny Trejo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Trejo.
Trejo is looking to clinch.

Trejo clinches.
Lancaster tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avro Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Trejo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Lancaster closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trejo quickly recovers to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Lancaster seems content to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lancaster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trejo 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.

A close round but Danny Trejo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Avro Lancaster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Trejo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trejo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lancaster's calf.
Trejo is looking to clinch.
Trejo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lancaster as he avoids it easily.

Trejo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lancaster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trejo drops an elbow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Trejo is trying to control. Lancaster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trejo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trejo is trying to control the action in half guard but Lancaster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trejo.

Trejo 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.
Trejo works his way into side control.
Lancaster keeps Trejo under control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trejo has control of an arm but Lancaster manages to advance to Trejo's back!
Trejo is trying to get back to his feet but Lancaster has full control of the position and if anything, Trejo has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Trejo is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trejo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lancaster.

Lancaster is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Trejo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lancaster's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Trejo controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lancaster's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
What can Trejo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trejo takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Trejo controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Lancaster looking for the choke but no joy.

Lancaster working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Lancaster working for the choke.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trejo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Trejo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Avro Lancaster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Lancaster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trejo counters with a good, hard body kick but Lancaster shrugs it off.

Trejo clinches.

Trejo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danny Trejo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trejo tries a head kick but it misses.
Trejo tries to clinch up but Lancaster circles away and keeps his distance.
Trejo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Trejo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lancaster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trejo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lancaster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Trejo pushes Lancaster up against the cage in a clinch.

Trejo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Lancaster looking to score a takedown here. Trejo is defending well but Lancaster drives through and ends up in Trejo's guard.
Lancaster slips nicely into half guard.
Lancaster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Lancaster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trejo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lancaster stops Trejo from getting back to his feet.
Lancaster thows a huge punch but Trejo dodges it nicely.
Trejo is trying to stand.
Lancaster slows the pace down in half guard.
Trejo tries to kick Lancaster off but Lancaster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster trying to pass the guard but Trejo defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lancaster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trejo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lancaster wants to pass the guard but Trejo is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trejo is looking to escape.
Well, if Lancaster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Trejo is looking to escape.
Lancaster looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trejo is trying to stand.
Avro Lancaster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lancaster is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Trejo is not content to let Lancaster control the position.
Avro Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster is just content to waste time from the top position. Trejo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Trejo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Avro Lancaster wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lancaster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trejo tries to clinch but Lancaster moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lancaster is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Trejo's half guard.
Trejo tries to kick Lancaster off but Lancaster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lancaster controlling the pace.
Lancaster prevents Trejo from standing back up.
Trejo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Lancaster is working for a kimura but Trejo is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trejo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Avro Lancaster.
I think Trejo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Trejo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clint Hook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Pistone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pistone has chosen Bonobo - The Sicilians as his entrance music. Clint Hook could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe Pistone's chin.

Hook
vs
Pistone

182 cm
23
178 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

183 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clint Hook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Pistone!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hook misses with a wild combination.
Hook explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pistone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hook circles away quickly and effectively.
Hook lands a head kick. Pistone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pistone. Hook shrugs it off though.
Pistone throws a low kick but Hook moves out of range easily.
Hook takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hook attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pistone tries to land a front kick but Hook steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hook misses with a body shot
and Pistone counters with an outside leg kick.
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!
Pistone scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from Hook.
Hook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Pistone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pistone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pistone throws a sloppy head kick and Hook moves out of range easily.
Pistone thumps Hook with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone blocks a head kick by Hook.
Hook swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pistone lands with a right hand.
Pistone cracks Hook on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hook falls backwards against the cage. Pistone follows up with more strikes that drop Hook to his knees. Pistone keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hook! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Pistone!
Joe Pistone decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azarov Greydorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turpa Jallu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greydorian's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Korn - Trash. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Greydorian
vs
Jallu

196 cm
28
220 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
275 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Azarov Greydorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turpa Jallu!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jallu misses with a hook. Greydorian ducked under it nicely.
Greydorian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jallu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greydorian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jallu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greydorian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turpa Jallu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Greydorian drops Jallu with a big left hand and mounts him. Jallu is in big trouble!

It looks like Turpa Jallu has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Greydorian wants to finish this one by submission but Jallu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Greydorian.
Greydorian postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Jallu in real trouble here! The ref calls for Jallu to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azarov Greydorian!
A very excited looking Azarov Greydorian rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kakka Parta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eckhard Rowedder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Parta might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Slipknot - Psychosocial. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Parta
vs
Rowedder

198 cm
23
245 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kakka Parta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eckhard Rowedder!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowedder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parta.
Parta is looking to land body kicks.
Parta cracks Rowedder with an open hand slap.
Parta cracks Rowedder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Parta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Parta lands a jab to the head.

Parta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rowedder, pushing him back against the cage.
Parta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rowedder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Parta lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Parta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rowedder throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rowedder wants to take the fight to the mat but Parta manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Parta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Parta controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Parta.
Parta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good body shot from Parta.
Parta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parta lands an uppercut.
Parta taking a breather.
Rowedder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Parta fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kakka Parta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eckhard Rowedder.
Parta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rowedder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Parta.
Parta scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parta wants to clinch.
Kakka Parta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parta wants to clinch.
Parta scores with a punch to the head.
Kakka Parta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parta lands a really nice looking cross but Rowedder seems unphased.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowedder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parta.
Parta misses with a wild body shot.
Parta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Parta scores with a punch to the head.
Parta lands with a cross.
Rowedder keeps the fight on the outside.
Parta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Parta throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Parta.
Rowedder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowedder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parta swinging wildly here.
Parta throws a leg kick which misses Rowedder's front leg but catches the back leg as Rowedder tries to avoid it.
Parta scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Parta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rowedder throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rowedder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Parta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Parta cracks Rowedder with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kakka Parta dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Parta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Parta scores with a decent looking hook.
Parta scores with a hook to the body. Rowedder takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parta tests Rowedder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rowedder on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Parta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Parta works the jab nicely.
Parta thumps Rowedder with a low kick.
Kakka Parta is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Parta.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parta tries to clinch up but Rowedder circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parta wants to clinch up but Rowedder keeps it at a distance.
Parta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rowedder's head.
Parta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rowedder's calf.
Parta stuns Rowedder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rowedder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parta dips to his left and cracks Rowedder with an uppercut!
Parta tries to clinch up but Rowedder circles away and keeps his distance.

Parta lands a big head kick that sends Rowedder tumbling to the mat! Parta takes a step backwards and waves Rowedder back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Rowedder is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Parta clinches up with Rowedder and pushes him back against the cage.
Rowedder has had enough of the clinch but Parta keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Parta.
Parta scores with a shot to the side of Rowedder's head.
Rowedder is still on wobbly legs! Can Parta finish him?
Parta lands with a left to the head.
Parta dips a shoulder and cracks Rowedder with a mighty uppercut! Rowedder falls back against the cage and Parta unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rowedder is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Parta screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kakka Parta!
In his post fight interview, Kakka Parta started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karevul Ikarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ikarus has chosen Flight of Icarus by Iron Maiden as his entrance music. Jonny Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Karevul Ikarus's chin.

Jones
vs
Ikarus

190 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Big heart

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karevul Ikarus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Ikarus lands an overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Ikarus.
Ikarus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Jones is rocked!
Jones fails with the takedown
and Ikarus counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Jones to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Ikarus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Karevul Ikarus!
A victorious Karevul Ikarus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 Oberyn Martell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Martell
vs
Minotauro

185 cm
21
215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

197 cm
29
222 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oberyn Martell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Minotauro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minotauro tries to clinch there but Martell circles away.
Martell scores with a hook to the body. Minotauro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Minotauro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martell tries to land a front kick but Minotauro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martell misses the jab.
Martell scores with a decent looking hook.
Minotauro shoots and misses
and Martell counters with a good low kick that Minotauro was not able to check.
Minotauro is looking to clinch but Martell is avoiding it.
Minotauro fails to land the takedown.
Minotauro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martell swivels and escapes.
Oberyn Martell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Minotauro.
Martell stuffs the takedown.
We've been told by Martell's head coaches at Urban Fight Gym (12 ELITE COACHES) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Minotauro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro trying to control the action but Martell is working from the bottom.
Minotauro throws a strike but Martell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Minotauro trying to control the position from guard on top but Martell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minotauro throws a big right hand that misses.
Martell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Minotauro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martell keeping moving, preventing Minotauro from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Minotauro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Minotauro trying to control but Martell is working from the bottom.
Minotauro wants to pass the guard but Martell is keeping the position.
Minotauro advances to half guard.
Martell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Martell wants to get back to his feet.
Martell is trying to control but can't.
Minotauro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martell's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Minotauro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Minotauro's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Martell's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Minotauro is trying to break free.
Minotauro prevents Martell from getting a body triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martell lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Minotauro.
Minotauro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Minotauro trying to control from the bottom.
Minotauro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martell.
Martell throwing shots but Minotauro is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Minotauro regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Minotauro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Minotauro trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Diego Minotauro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Minotauro avoids the body shot from Martell.
Minotauro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Martell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Minotauro wants to improve his position but Martell is controlling well.
Diego Minotauro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martell is stalling here. Minotauro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Martell seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Minotauro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Minotauro trying to control the action but Martell is working from the bottom.
Martell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro wants to control but Martell is keeping him busy.

Minotauro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Martell is staying active underneath Minotauro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martell is trying to get back to full guard.
Martell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martell tries to get out of the position.

Minotauro is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Martell still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Martell has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Minotauro dodges the ground and pound from Martell.
Minotauro is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro regains half guard.
Minotauro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martell is stalling here. Minotauro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Martell seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Minotauro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Minotauro tries to score with some ground and pound. Martell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Minotauro trying to control the action but Martell is working from the bottom.

Minotauro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martell, who protects the arm well.
Martell wants to control but Minotauro postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro misses with the ground and pound.
Martell is looking to reverse the position.
Minotauro trying to control the position but Martell is working away.
Minotauro tries to advance to mount but can't.
Martell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Minotauro.
Martell is not content to let Minotauro control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martell wants to get back to his feet.

Minotauro is working to tighten his grip on Martell's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Martell has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Minotauro is really squeezing tight and eventually Martell passes out! Minotauro breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Diego Minotauro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andon Dinev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Jay Franlkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Franlkin's choice of entrance music: ACDC- For Those About To Rock . Richard Jay Franlkin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Dinev
vs
Jay Franlkin

191 cm
21
198 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andon Dinev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Jay Franlkin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinev tries a head kick but it misses.

Franlkin drops Dinev with a left and a right! Oh, Dinev is hurt - Franlkin dives into side control looking to finish!

Dinev is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Franlkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oh Dinev is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Franlkin has an Americana. Dinev didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Franlkin is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Franlkin hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Richard Jay Franlkin!
Richard Jay Franlkin took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.