Utopia 25 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mayweather Jr
vs
Gonzales

210 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Likes comics

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Floyd Mayweather Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Randy Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gonzales closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mayweather Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Mayweather Jr is trying to control but can't.

Gonzales is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Gonzales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mayweather Jr defends it well.
Mayweather Jr is looking for a sweep. Gonzales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mayweather Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Gonzales seems to be looking for submissions.

Gonzales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mayweather Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.

Gonzales is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mayweather Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Mayweather Jr flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mayweather Jr wants to control but Gonzales is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr pushes Gonzales off looking to stand but Gonzales dives back in and keeps control.

Gonzales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mayweather Jr defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather Jr tries to roll over but Gonzales keeps him under control.

Mayweather Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gonzales is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mayweather Jr defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales prevents Mayweather Jr from improving his position.

Gonzales is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mayweather Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.

Gonzales is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mayweather Jr sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather Jr is looking to improve his position.

Gonzales is looking for a kimura here.
Gonzales content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Mayweather Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzales pulls his head out easily.

Gonzales 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mayweather Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gonzales prevents Mayweather Jr from improving his position.
Mayweather Jr is trying to stand up here but Gonzales is controlling him well.
Mayweather Jr is breathing heavily.
Gonzales 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gonzales lands a nice short elbow.
Mayweather Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Gonzales is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gonzales raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gonzales working for a guillotine from mount but Mayweather Jr is in no mood to give up.
Gonzales looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gonzales jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mayweather Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gonzales content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Gonzales goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mayweather Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gonzales but great work by Mayweather Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Gonzales's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gonzales gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Gonzales dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mayweather Jr fails to land the takedown.

Gonzales drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gonzales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Gonzales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gonzales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mayweather Jr working a defensive guard here.
Gonzales trying to control but Mayweather Jr is working from the bottom.

Gonzales drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gonzales as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Mayweather Jr screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gonzales! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Randy Gonzales!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Seamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideki Ryou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Seamon
vs
Ryou

180 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

172 cm
26
149 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Seamon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hideki Ryou!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seamon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ryou connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seamon scrambles back to his feet.
Ryou has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Seamon shoots in and drives through. Ryou sprawls well.
Hideki Ryou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Ryou coming out on top.
Ryou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Ryou clinches up with Seamon and pushes him back against the cage.

Seamon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ryou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Seamon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ryou sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seamon somewhat.

Seamon rushes Ryou and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ryou gets underhooks to prevent Seamon's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Seamon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seamon backwards.

Seamon is rocked!
Seamon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ryou is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oh Seamon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryou unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Seamon! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ryou is unloading with more strikes now! Seamon drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideki Ryou!

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Trussell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Trussell
vs
Miller

173 cm
25
144 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

167 cm
23
145 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ownit Labs: Virtual Human Optimization

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dennis Trussell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Miller!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller is looking to clinch but Trussell is avoiding it.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Trussell circles away.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller tries to clinch but Trussell moves out of range.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Trussell.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trussell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Trussell counters with a slapping leg kick.

Trussell clinches up against the cage.
Trussell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Trussell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Trussell won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trussell'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.
Trussell tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Trussell prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Trussell scores with a knee to the head.

Trussell breaks the clinch.
Trussell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller tries to clinch but Trussell moves out of range.
Trussell keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Trussell is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Trussell is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Miller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trussell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Trussell circles away.

Trussell has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Trussell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller tries to break free but Trussell pushes him back against the cage.
Miller wants to break free but Trussell has control.
Miller wants to break free but Trussell has control.
Trussell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trussell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trussell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Miller breaks from the clinch.

Trussell pushes Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Trussell has double underhooks.
Trussell has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trussell tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trussell has him pressed against the cage.
Trussell crunches a lovely knee into Miller's ribcage.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Trussell has him pressed against the cage.
Miller is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trussell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Trussell misses with a knee strike.
Trussell stalls.
Trussell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trussell misses with a knee to the head.
Trussell looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trussell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miller's face.
Trussell lands a knee to the head.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Trussell has double underhooks.
Miller tries to break free but Trussell pushes him back against the cage.
Trussell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Trussell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trussell misses with a knee to the head.
Trussell working Miller over with knees to the body.
Miller tries to circle away but Trussell has him pinned against the cage.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Trussell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miller's face.

It looks like Joe Miller has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Trussell is controlling him.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trussell scores with a knee to the head.
Miller tries to break free but Trussell pushes him back against the cage.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trussell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
Trussell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Trussell is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Trussell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Miller's cut.
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.

Trussell is looking to clinch.
Miller throws a body punch but Trussell moves out of range.
Dennis Trussell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Trussell has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Trussell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trussell connects with a knee to the head.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Trussell has the dominant position.
Miller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Trussell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trussell keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller tries to break free but Trussell pushes him back against the cage.
Trussell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trussell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trussell has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dennis Trussell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trussell tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Trussell keeps him there for the moment.
Trussell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trussell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Miller tries to break the clinch but Trussell is controlling the position.
Trussell throws a head punch that misses.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Trussell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Trussell keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trussell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trussell with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Trussell breaks the clinch.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trussell's head.
Trussell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trussell in his tracks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trussell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller wants to clinch up but Trussell keeps it at a distance.
Trussell tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trussell tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.

Trussell clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Miller is trying to break free.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trussell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miller's face.
Trussell has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trussell tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Trussell landing knees to the head.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Trussell tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trussell looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
Trussell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trussell scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Trussell keeps him there for the moment.
Trussell has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trussell has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trussell has him pressed against the cage.
Trussell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Trussell keeps him there for the moment.
Miller tries to break free but Trussell pushes him back against the cage.
Trussell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trussell prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Trussell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trussell keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Trussell misses with a knee to the head.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Trussell has double underhooks.
Trussell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trussell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Trussell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.

Trussell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Trussell is controlling the position.
Trussell looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller tries to circle away but Trussell has him pinned against the cage.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Trussell has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Trussell has him pressed against the cage.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller takes a knee right on the jaw!
Trussell looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dennis Trussell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Miller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Trussell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trussell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller wants to break free but Trussell has control.
Trussell with a knee to the head.
Miller is trying to break free.
Trussell misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Trussell has double underhooks.
Trussell misses with a knee strike.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Trussell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
Trussell misses with a knee to the head.
Miller wants to break free but Trussell has control.
Trussell pressing his opponent against the cage.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Trussell is controlling the position.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trussell prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trussell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trussell avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Trussell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Trussell won't allow it.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Trussell won't allow it.
Miller has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trussell prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Trussell tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Trussell crunches a lovely knee into Miller's ribcage.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Trussell has the dominant position.
Trussell lands a left hand.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Trussell has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trussell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miller working hard to break the clinch.
Trussell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
Trussell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Trussell has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trussell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Trussell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trussell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller tries to break the clinch but Trussell is controlling the position.
Trussell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Trussell has double underhooks.
Trussell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trussell stalling the fight.
Joe Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trussell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trussell throws an elbow that misses.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Trussell has the dominant position.
Trussell landing knees to the head.
Trussell tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
Trussell prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Miller is trying to break free.

Trussell manages to break the clinch.
Miller misses with a few strikes there.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Trussell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Trussell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trussell swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trussell swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Joe Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trussell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trussell avoids a kick to the body.
Trussell is looking to clinch.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - Trussell circles away.

Trussell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miller blocks the elbow strike.
Dennis Trussell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trussell landing knees to the head.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trussell managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Miller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trussell has him pressed against the cage.
Trussell scores with a knee to the head.

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 Dennis Trussell.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trussell, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Trussell!

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FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Coleston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marron Hemmingshirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marron Hemmingshirt will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Coleston
vs
Hemmingshirt

178 cm
23
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

172 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Coleston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marron Hemmingshirt!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coleston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hemmingshirt misses with a few strikes there.
Coleston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hemmingshirt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coleston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hemmingshirt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coleston somewhat.
Coleston is looking to clinch.
Coleston closes the distance and clinches up with Hemmingshirt, looking for a takedown. Coleston pushes Hemmingshirt against the cage but Hemmingshirt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Coleston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleston dives in and grabs Hemmingshirt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hemmingshirt pushes down on Coleston's head and hops out.
Mike Coleston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hemmingshirt rushes Coleston and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coleston breaks the clinch.
Coleston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coleston really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coleston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Coleston swings for the body but Hemmingshirt moves out of range.
Hemmingshirt jabs at Coleston's body.
Coleston misses with a takedown attempt - Hemmingshirt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Coleston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hemmingshirt but Hemmingshirt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Coleston is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Hemmingshirt misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hemmingshirt circles away.
Hemmingshirt feints a jab promting Coleston to slip. Hemmingshirt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Coleston slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Coleston darts in trying to clinch
and Hemmingshirt counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hemmingshirt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hemmingshirt cracks a nice hook into Coleston's ribs.
Coleston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hemmingshirt sprawls well. Hemmingshirt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coleston gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hemmingshirt is defended easily by Coleston.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Coleston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hemmingshirt.
Hemmingshirt tests Coleston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coleston misses with a hook to the body
letting Hemmingshirt counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Coleston clinches with his opponent.
Coleston tries to pull guard but Hemmingshirt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Coleston breaks the clinch.
Coleston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coleston dodges the punch combination from Hemmingshirt.
Hemmingshirt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hemmingshirt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Coleston. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy left from Hemmingshirt finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Coleston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hemmingshirt but Hemmingshirt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hemmingshirt slaps away a takedown attempt from Coleston, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Coleston looks to score with a jab to the body but Hemmingshirt is just out of range.
Coleston tries to close the distance and clinch but Hemmingshirt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coleston tries to clinch but Hemmingshirt is having none of it.
Coleston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hemmingshirt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coleston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been informed that Hemmingshirt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hemmingshirt stuffs the takedown attempt from Coleston. Coleston gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Coleston. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleston fails with the takedown
enabling Hemmingshirt to counter with a crisp jab.
Coleston has a takedown stuffed.
Hemmingshirt lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coleston fails with the takedown
and Hemmingshirt counters with a series of strikes. Coleston will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hemmingshirt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coleston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Coleston throws the left hand but Hemmingshirt avoids the punch easily.
Hemmingshirt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleston looks to score with a jab to the body but Hemmingshirt is just out of range.
Hemmingshirt scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hemmingshirt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Coleston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coleston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Coleston is rocked!
Hemmingshirt throws a series of strikes that have Coleston backpedaling.
Oh Coleston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Hemmingshirt closes the distance and pushes Coleston back into the cage.

Hemmingshirt breaks from the clinch.
Hemmingshirt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hemmingshirt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coleston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hemmingshirt counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Coleston! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marron Hemmingshirt!
Marron Hemmingshirt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buck Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Marley
vs
Thomas

195 cm
21
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

181 cm
19
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buck Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vincent Thomas!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Marley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marley works over Thomas's head and body with a nice combination.
Thomas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Marley shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Marley misses with a straight right.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Marley.
Marley lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Marley.
Marley lands a head kick!
Marley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch but Marley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marley lands with a hook. Thomas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marley shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marley lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley misses with a head kick.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Marley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas tries to clinch
enabling Marley to counter with a crisp jab.

Thomas is rocked!
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Marley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thomas back to the cage. Marley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Marley finish him?
Marley's corner calls for a 1-2. Marley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marley tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas tries to clinch but Marley moves out of range.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been told by Marley's head coaches at Renegade Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marley blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Marley's body.
Marley misses the shot to the body.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas tries to clinch but Marley is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley scores with a head kick.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marley pinned against the cage. Marley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley lands a jab to the nose.
Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Marley.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up with Marley, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes Marley against the cage but Marley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marley shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Marley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Marley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thomas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley misses with a straight right.
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Marley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Marley lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.

Thomas clinches up with Marley and pushes him back against the cage.
Marley wants to break the clinch but can't.

Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Marley pushes him off.
Marley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thomas momentarily.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Marley lands with a good body shot.
Marley dives in for a single leg takedown but Thomas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thomas working Marley over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley prevents a takedown attempt there.

Marley breaks the clinch.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Marley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marley misses with a head kick.
Marley throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buck Marley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Marley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marley fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Horrible takedown by Marley or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas which made him look bad.

Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Marley manages to get underhooks.
Marley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thomas is trying to break free.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marley's brow.
Marley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Marley has him pressed against the cage.
Buck Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Thomas.
Marley wants to break free but Thomas has control.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Marley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.
Marley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marley can't break the clinch.
Thomas is working for takedown but Marley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thomas trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thomas has him pressed against the cage.

Marley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas throws a head kick but Marley moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marley with a hook.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marley throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Marley misses with a head kick.
Marley throws a good cross that connects.
Marley misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a left and a right that stings Marley.
Marley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas dives in and grabs Marley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marley pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
Marley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Donk. Marley catches Thomas right on the button with a cross.
Marley throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thomas.
We've been informed that Thomas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marley swivels and escapes.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
Thomas walks into a left hand.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Buck Marley is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Marley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vincent Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Marley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley misses the shot to the body.
Marley cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marley lands a big head kick that sends Thomas to the canvas! Marley follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Marley!
In his post fight interview, Buck Marley gave a big smile as he said 'Im bout dat action'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Beetch Scruff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Scruff
vs
Adams

170 cm
23
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

184 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Beetch Scruff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Adams!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Adams rushes Scruff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scruff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Scruff.
Scruff is trying to break the clinch but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
Scruff is trying to push Adams away but Adams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Adams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scruff gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Adams wants the takedown. Scruff is fighting it off but Adams persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Scruff's guard against the cage.
Adams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adams lands a couple of elbows.
Scruff wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Adams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is fighting to break Scruff's control of his arms but Scruff is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Adams trying to control but Scruff is working from the bottom.
Scruff wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mike Adams wasn't active enough on the ground.
Scruff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adams on the side of the head.
Scruff scores with a jab to the body.
Scruff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adams tries to clinch but Scruff is having none of it.
Scruff throws a series of punches but Adams moves out of range.
Scruff throws a good cross that connects.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Scruff pushes him off.
Adams wants to clinch.
Scruff tries to land a leg kick but Adams saw it coming and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Adams rushes Scruff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Scruff breaks from the clinch.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Scruff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scruff is fending him off so far but Adams persists. Nope, Scruff circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams missing with a left hand there. Scruff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scruff jabs at Adams's body.
Scruff's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Scruff duly obliges.

Adams is rocked!

It looks like Mike Adams has been cut.
Scruff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Scruff finish him?
Adams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scruff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adams checks it well.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Scruff sprawls well. Scruff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Beetch Scruff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Adams.
Scruff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adams seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scruff drops Adams with a beautiful combination! Adams stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Scruff is looking for the KO!

Adams tries to keep at a distance but Scruff has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Adams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Scruff pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Scruff is looking to break free of the clinch but Adams has double underhooks.
Adams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Adams looks winded!

Scruff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scruff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scruff misses with a few strikes there.
Scruff is looking to clinch but Adams is avoiding it.

Scruff clinches with his opponent.
Scruff wants to get back to striking at distance but Adams won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scruff as Adams tries to tie him up.

Scruff drags the fight down to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scruff is pulling down on Adams's head to control his posture.
Scruff wants to stand but Adams is controlling the position.
Adams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Adams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adams won't allow Scruff to sweep him here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scruff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Adams was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Scruff lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beetch Scruff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Adams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Adams rushes Scruff and presses him up against the cage.
Scruff is trying to break free.

Adams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adams wants to clinch up but Scruff keeps it at a distance.
Scruff scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Scruff pushes him off.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Scruff circles away.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scruff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Scruff pushes him off.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scruff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scruff scores with a decent looking hook.
Adams wants to clinch up but Scruff keeps it at a distance.
Scruff moves in looking to clinch but Adams pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scruff scores with a one two! Adams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Beetch Scruff is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Scruff.
Mike Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scruff drops Adams with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Adams! Scruff dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beetch Scruff!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson De Santa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by FOZZY - Sandpaper (Featuring M Shadows). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lewis
vs
De Santa

173 cm
26
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonathan Lewis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edson De Santa!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lewis clinches.
De Santa tries to pull guard but Lewis holds him up against the cage and eventually De Santa drops back down to his feet.
De Santa working hard to break the clinch.
Lewis is working De Santa over against the cage.
De Santa wants to take the fight to the mat but Lewis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Santa wants a takedown but no success here.
Jonathan Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edson De Santa.
Lewis lands a hook that snaps the head of De Santa backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Lewis.
Lewis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lewis lands with a right to the head.
De Santa wants to take the fight to the mat but Lewis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lewis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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 hook to the body from Lewis.
Lewis lands a left hand.
De Santa looks winded!
De Santa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lewis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lewis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lewis.

De Santa is rocked!
De Santa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lewis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
De Santa is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santa is trying to pull guard but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Santa seems to have recovered his senses.
De Santa takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lewis.
Lewis pushes De Santa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lewis slowing the pace effectively.
Lewis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lewis lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Santa backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis works on De Santa's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Lewis.
Lewis scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Lewis as the two fighters clinch.
Lewis creates a bit of space for himself and rocks De Santa with a big uppercut! De Santa tries to clinch up but Lewis pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples De Santa to the mat! De Santa covers up and Lewis unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonathan Lewis!
Jonathan Lewis retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonathan Lewis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.