ITFL 2 - Team Finals PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Potapoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Potapoff
vs
Thompson

187 cm
17
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

203 cm
17
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Very confident

Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimitri Potapoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potapoff scores with a shot to the body.
Potapoff tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Potapoff feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thompson's calf.
Potapoff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thompson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Potapoff on the side of the head.
Thompson tries a low kick but Potapoff avoids it.
Nice body punch from Potapoff.
Thompson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Potapoff connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thompson scrambles back to his feet.
Potapoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Potapoff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson.
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!
Potapoff throws a push kick but Thompson slaps the foot to one side.
Potapoff throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Potapoff scores with a decent looking hook.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Potapoff's calf.
The fighters circle momentarily. Potapoff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Thompson catches Potapoff right on the button with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potapoff slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thompson digs a good body shot into Potapoff's ribs.
Potapoff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Potapoff misses its intended target.
Thompson throws a head kick but Potapoff moves out of range.
Potapoff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thompson was well out of range. Poor timing from Potapoff.
Potapoff throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thompson thuds his right hand into Potapoff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thompson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thompson scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potapoff stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thompson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Potapoff.
Potapoff doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Potapoff blocks a leg kick.
Potapoff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Potapoff has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Potapoff has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson tries to break free but Potapoff pushes him back against the cage.
Potapoff lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thompson or not.
Potapoff tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Potapoff swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Potapoff.
Potapoff leaning against his opponent.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Potapoff.
Potapoff gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thompson.
Potapoff scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
A head punch on the inside from Potapoff fails to land.
Potapoff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potapoff lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Potapoff scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Potapoff.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Potapoff.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.

Potapoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Potapoff moved away.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thompson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Potapoff finds it's way round the side to connect with Thompson's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potapoff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Potapoff lands.
Potapoff throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thompson looks winded!
Thompson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Potapoff stuffs the takedown.
Dimitri Potapoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Thompson.
Potapoff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thompson slips a jab from Potapoff.
Thompson is looking to land body kicks.
Donk. Potapoff catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.
Potapoff throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Potapoff. That's going to slow Thompson down.
Potapoff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thompson on the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potapoff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Potapoff connects with a solid leg kick.
Potapoff thows a body kick. Thompson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Potapoff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thompson throws a leg kick

and Potapoff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Potapoff.
Potapoff misses with a punch on the inside.
Potapoff can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Potapoff controls the action.
Potapoff working aggressively here.
Thompson is looking to control Potapoff's arms but Potapoff gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thompson has his back to the cage.
Thompson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Potapoff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.

Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson throws the left hand but Potapoff avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheers as Potapoff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thompson doesn't seem phased though.

Thompson is rocked!
Potapoff lands a brutal uppercut that launches Thompson off his feet! Thompson tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimitri Potapoff!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cornel Develutian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Shoznes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shoznes has chosen O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Develutian
vs
Shoznes

203 cm
25
244 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

198 cm
25
253 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cornel Develutian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Shoznes!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Develutian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoznes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Develutian connects with a jab.
Develutian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shoznes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Develutian moves away.
Shoznes misses with a head kick.
Shoznes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shoznes throws a jab when Develutian was well out of range.
Develutian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shoznes circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circle momentarily. Develutian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Develutian connects with a solid leg kick.
Develutian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shoznes misses the shot to the body.
Shoznes scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Develutian.
Develutian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Develutian throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Develutian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Develutian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shoznes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Develutian momentarily.
Shoznes throws a head kick that half lands.
A jab from Develutian misses.
Shoznes scores with a decent looking hook.
Develutian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shoznes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shoznes misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Develutian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shoznes. Shoznes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shoznes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Develutian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shoznes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Develutian moves out of range of the body kick from Shoznes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Develutian lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shoznes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shoznes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shoznes lands with a slapping head kick.

Develutian is rocked!
Shoznes ducks under a wild hook from Develutian.
Oh Develutian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes digs a good body shot into Develutian's ribs.
Develutian is breathing heavily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shoznes - that will leave a mark!
Shoznes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shoznes grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Develutian takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Shoznes cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joseph Shoznes!
Joseph Shoznes 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.
Cornel Develutian was interviewed post fight and said 'Thats right ladies and gentlemen, I am officially the shittest fighter of all time.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitali Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Dj Nosferatu - When Angels Cry as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Taphorn
vs
Kersikov

170 cm
25
172 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

189 cm
25
209 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Reaper Combatwear

Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Taphorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Taphorn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taphorn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taphorn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taphorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Taphorn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taphorn scores with a nice head shot.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taphorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Taphorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taphorn loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Taphorn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kersikov defends well and Taphorn ends up having to push Kersikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taphorn blocking some punches.
Taphorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to stall.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov wants to break the clinch but can't.

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

Taphorn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kersikov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Taphorn is in Kersikov's guard.
Taphorn is looking to work some ground and pound but Kersikov has wrist control.
Taphorn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kersikov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Taphorn easily slips into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn looking to ground and pound but Kersikov is blocking nicely.

Taphorn swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kersikov is now in Taphorn's guard. A big mistake from Taphorn there, giving up the dominant position!
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov cracks Taphorn with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.

Taphorn has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kersikov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Taphorn has tightened it up now! Kersikov should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter Taphorn!
In his post fight interview, Peter Taphorn gave a big smile as he said 'I dedicate this win to Duphus. You are not allowed to die.'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artie Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat McDermot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lange
vs
McDermot

182 cm
32
199 lbs
17 - 15 - 1

180 cm
35
181 lbs
40 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear

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 17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Artie Lange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Pat McDermot!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDermot moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McDermot misses with a hook to the body
and McDermot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lange works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lange cracks a nice hook into McDermot's ribs.
McDermot swings widly with a right hand
and Lange counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDermot was well out of range. Poor timing from Lange.
Nice straight punches there by Lange. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lange.
Lange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lange misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Lange does it's job there.
McDermot swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lange walks into a jab.
Lange misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lange takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McDermot slips under a jab.
Lange looks to score with a jab to the body but McDermot is just out of range.
McDermot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lange's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McDermot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDermot throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick from McDermot misses.
Nice body kick from McDermot.
Lange is breathing heavily.
Lange takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by McDermot. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDermot lands a leg kick that knocks Lange off balance momentarily.
McDermot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDermot throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDermot scores with a body shot.
McDermot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDermot sizes up Lange with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McDermot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDermot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDermot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been informed that McDermot 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.
McDermot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for McDermot.
McDermot throws a quick inside leg kick.

McDermot cracks Lange with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lange looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McDermot finish him?

Lange is rocked!
Lange takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Lange is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for McDermot.
Lange is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lange on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDermot. McDermot obviously looking to wear him down.
McDermot punishes Lange's body with a nice straight punch.
Lange takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDermot finds Lange's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Lange flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. McDermot lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Lange will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pat McDermot!
Pat McDermot looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Artie is the best fighter I've ever fought. CGrace is a true gentleman.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Templeton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Allen
vs
Templeton

191 cm
25
215 lbs
15 - 3 - 1

175 cm
25
164 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Reaper Combatwear

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lance Templeton!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templeton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Allen will feel that in the morning.
Templeton scoring well with a low kick there.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Templeton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Templeton throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Templeton's sensitive parts.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Templeton's head but Templeton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Templeton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Templeton is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Templeton. Beautiful body shot.
Templeton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Templeton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Allen misses with a hook
letting Templeton counter with a right hand.
Templeton dodges the punch combination from Allen.
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick.
Templeton connects with a solid leg kick.
Allen thows a body shot but no joy.
Templeton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Templeton misses with an uppercut. Allen saw that one coming.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Templeton.
Templeton swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.
Templeton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Templeton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
Allen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Templeton loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Templeton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Templeton throws a push kick but Allen slaps the foot to one side.
Allen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Templeton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allen is looking to clinch but Templeton is avoiding it.
Templeton connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Templeton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allen tries to land a front kick but Templeton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Templeton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Allen thows a body shot but no joy.
Allen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Templeton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Templeton tries to score with a low kick but Allen moves his leg out of the way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Templeton, right into the meat.
Templeton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Allen lands a jab to Templeton's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Templeton checks a leg kick.
Allen throws a jab when Templeton was well out of range.
Templeton throws a leg kick that is checked

and Allen counters with a single leg into guard. Templeton didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Allen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Templeton keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Templeton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Templeton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Allen trying to control but Templeton is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Templeton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Templeton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Templeton defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Templeton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Allen scores with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Templeton.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Allen.
Templeton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Templeton wants to land a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Templeton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Templeton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Allen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Templeton is out of range and Allen settles back down.
Templeton takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Barry Allen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Templeton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Templeton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Allen misses with a body kick.
Allen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Templeton.
Allen swings for the body but Templeton moves out of range.
Templeton thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
Templeton tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Templeton.
Allen tries to land a front kick but Templeton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Templeton.
Allen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Templeton circles away quickly and effectively.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Templeton saw that one coming.
Templeton moves out of range of the body kick from Allen.
Templeton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lance Templeton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Allen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen connects with a jab.
Donk. Allen catches Templeton right on the button with a cross.
Templeton is looking to land body kicks.
Allen tries to clinch up.
Templeton slips under a jab.
Allen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Templeton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Allen throws the kick towards the body but Templeton avoids it.
Templeton 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Templeton, right into the meat.
Templeton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Templeton throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Templeton.
Templeton moves out of range as Allen strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Templeton blocks the leg kick.
Templeton throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Allen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Allen misses with a low kick.
Allen misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Templeton misses with an uppercut.
Templeton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Allen's head.
Templeton throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Templeton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Allen rather than just go for the knockout.
Templeton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Templeton throws a head kick that misses.
Templeton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Templeton lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Allen finds it's way through Templeton's defenses.
Allen works the jab nicely.
A jab from Allen misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Templeton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Allen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Allen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Allen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Templeton thuds his right hand into Allen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Templeton scores with a decent looking hook.
A solid body kick from Templeton.
A chopping leg kick lands by Templeton.
Templeton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy left from Allen finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Allen.
Templeton misses with a body kick.
Allen misses with an uppercut
and Templeton counters with a nice uppercut.
Allen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Allen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Templeton can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Allen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Allen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Allen cracks Templeton with an open hand slap.
Templeton scores with a kick to the body.
Templeton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Templeton does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Templeton!
Templeton scores with a sloppy right hand. Allen should have avoided that one.
Templeton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Templeton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Templeton lands with a right hand.
Templeton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Allen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Templeton.
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 Barry Allen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Templeton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Templeton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Templeton moves out of range as Allen strikes.
A swing and a miss from Allen.
A shot to the body from Allen misses
and Templeton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Templeton scores with a jab to the body.
Allen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Templeton. Templeton obviously looking to wear him down.
Templeton feints and then cracks Allen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Allen down.
Allen slips under a jab.
Templeton checks a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Allen there.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Templeton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Allen at a distance.
Templeton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Templeton throws a leg kick but Allen checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Allen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Templeton is out of range and Allen settles back down.
Templeton motions for Allen to come forward. Templeton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Templeton lands a right hook to the body.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.

Templeton tries to keep at a distance but Allen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Templeton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Allen gets through Templeton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Allen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Templeton or not.
Templeton lands a body shot.
Allen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Allen blocks a body shot from Templeton.
Allen swings wildly with an uppercut but Templeton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lance Templeton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Templeton avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Allen.
Templeton has Allen pressed against the cage, preventing Allen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Allen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Allen.
Allen stalling the fight.
Templeton blocking some punches.
Allen throws a head punch that misses.
Barry Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Templeton.
Templeton tries to throw a body punch but Allen avoids it by throwing Templeton back against the cage.
Templeton misses with a body punch.
Templeton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Templeton blocking some punches.
Templeton prevents a body shot from Allen.
Templeton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Allen prevents a body shot from Templeton.
Templeton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Allen has had enough of the clinch but Templeton keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Allen.
Templeton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Allen misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Allen.
Allen is trying to break the clinch but Templeton has him pressed against the cage.
Allen lands an uppercut.
Allen leaning his opponent against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Templeton controls the action.

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 Barry Allen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allen, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Barry Allen!
Barry Allen very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenta Kobashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kobashi comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Krush - Kemuri. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Kobashi
vs
Knight

186 cm
24
198 lbs
17 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
211 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conquer
KAISER

Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenta Kobashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Knight!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Knight. Kobashi shrugs it off though.
Kobashi tries to land a front kick but Knight steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kobashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knight has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Kobashi there.
Kobashi misses with a looping right.
Knight checks a leg kick.
Kobashi slips under a jab from Knight.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Kobashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kobashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kobashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kobashi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch but Kobashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Knight throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kobashi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Knight is in Kobashi's guard.
Knight stopping the sweep attempt from Kobashi.
Knight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Kobashi has wrist control.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Knight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knight's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Kobashi pushes Knight off and scrambles back to his feet.
Knight tries to clinch up.
Kobashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hunter's hideout in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Knight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Knight lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kobashi throws out a leg kick but Knight moves out of range and Kobashi only half commits.
Kobashi looks to land a body kick but Knight moved away.
Knight avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kobashi.
A low kick from Kobashi misses

and Knight counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Knight is looking to pass into half guard but Kobashi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kobashi is in guard.
Knight controlling the position.
Kobashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kobashi wants to pass the guard but Knight is keeping the position.
Knight wants to sweep here but Kobashi controlling him for the moment.
Kobashi throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight 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.
Kobashi content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kobashi won't allow Knight to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Knight controls Kobashi momentarily but Kobashi frees himself.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Knight fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knight misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight moves out of range as Kobashi throws a body kick.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kobashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knight lands a body shot.
Knight throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kobashi. Knight shrugs it off though.
Kobashi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
Knight looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slow jab from Kobashi misses its intended target.
Kobashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knight.
Nice defenses there by Kobashi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Knight dominated that round.
That's time! Kobashi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Kobashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight thumps Kobashi with a low kick.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Knight sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kobashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kobashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kobashi throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
Knight moves out of range of the body kick from Kobashi.
Knight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kobashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kobashi. Kobashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Donk. Knight catches Kobashi right on the button with a cross.
Kobashi lands with a kick to the temple. Knight shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice straight punches there by Knight. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight cracks Kobashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kobashi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kobashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kobashi feints and then cracks Knight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knight down.
Kenta Kobashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight shoots for a takedown but Kobashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knight bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knight cracks Kobashi with an open hand slap.
Knight feints a jab promting Kobashi to slip. Knight then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kobashi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kobashi misses with a low kick as Knight jumps back.
Knight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Knight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kobashi.
Knight looks for the body kick but Kobashi saw that one coming.
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 low kick from Kobashi is predictable there

and Knight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Knight.
Knight is in close to Kobashi's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight postures up in Kobashi's guard and throws a big left but Kobashi blocks it.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight scoring with some ground and pound.
Kobashi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Knight puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kobashi wants to improve his position but Knight is controlling well.
Kobashi is refusing to be controlled, as Knight sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kobashi is staying active underneath Knight, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kobashi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Knight scoring with some ground and pound.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Knight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kobashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kobashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a big elbow that misses.
Knight working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knight stands up over Kobashi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Knight trying to control but Kobashi is working from the bottom.
Knight throwing strikes from guard but Kobashi blocks nicely.
Knight has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Knight swings for the body but Kobashi moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kobashi.
Kobashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Knight throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a head kick.
Knight tries to land a leg kick but Kobashi saw it coming and moves away.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Knight checks it.
Julian Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knight cracks the inside of Kobashi's front leg.
Kobashi throws a solid leg kick but Knight takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kobashi.
Knight checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knight pushes Kobashi away with a front kick.
Kobashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight scores with a push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knight.
Knight dives in for a single leg takedown but Kobashi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kobashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight looking to slow down the pace here.

Kobashi breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Knight tenderised Kobashi's leg. Kobashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kobashi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Knight swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as Kobashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Knight doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Kobashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Knight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kobashi looks to land a body kick but Knight moved away.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the body.
Knight tries to clinch up.
Knight thumps Kobashi with a low kick.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knight throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kenta Kobashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobashi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Knight goes for a double leg but Kobashi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kobashi continues to drive forward.
Kenta Kobashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Knight.
Kobashi misses with some punches.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kobashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobashi misses with the head strike.
Kobashi misses with the head strike.
Kobashi misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knight pulls guard.
Knight pulls Kobashi in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Knight is on top in guard.
Knight connects with a couple of short punches.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Kobashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Knight keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kobashi's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kobashi trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
Kobashi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Julian Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight throws a big elbow that misses.
Kobashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knight controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Knight winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Knight!
A victorious Julian Knight 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
85%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conan Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Croft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Croft has chosen Break Stuff - Limp Bizkit as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Drogo
vs
Croft

195 cm
25
272 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

188 cm
25
214 lbs
13 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conan Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colin Croft!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogo misses with a body kick.
Drogo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drogo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drogo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drogo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drogo looks to land a body kick but Croft moved away.
Conan Drogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Croft uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Croft misses with a hook. Drogo ducked under it nicely.
Drogo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Croft sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Croft throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Drogo moves into the clinch.
Croft lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drogo.
A body shot lands from Croft.
Drogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Croft blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Croft tries to throw a body punch but Drogo avoids it by throwing Croft back against the cage.
Drogo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo tries to throw a body punch but Croft avoids it by throwing Drogo back against the cage.
Drogo misses with a punch to the body.
Croft swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drogo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drogo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drogo tries a body shot but Croft blocks it.
Drogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Croft scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drogo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Croft backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Croft is trying to break the clinch but Drogo is controlling him.
Drogo tries to throw a body punch but Croft avoids it by throwing Drogo back against the cage.
Croft misses with a punch on the inside.
Croft tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Croft doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Croft has a couple of punches blocked by Drogo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Croft.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Croft softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drogo lands a left hand.
Drogo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Croft gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Drogo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drogo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drogo working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drogo.
Drogo misses with the head strike.
Croft softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Croft.
Drogo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Croft can't find room to land a body shot as Drogo controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Croft - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Drogo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drogo throws a head punch that misses.
Croft blocks a body shot from Drogo.
Drogo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Croft backwards.
Drogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Croft controls his hands.
Drogo lands a nice shot to the body.
Drogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Croft controls his hands.
Croft misses with a punch on the inside.
Croft lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Croft blocks a body shot from Drogo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Croft blocks a body shot from Drogo.
Croft throws a punch but it's blocked by Drogo.
Croft stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drogo.
A short right from Croft on the inside.
Drogo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Croft tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drogo's elbow.
Drogo is leaning against Croft and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Croft.
Croft misses with a punch to the body.
Croft swings wildly with an uppercut but Drogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Croft swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drogo misses with a punch to the body.
Drogo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colin Croft will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Drogo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Croft was well out of range. Poor timing from Drogo.
Drogo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Drogo tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Croft counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Drogo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Croft is one step ahead there.
Croft pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drogo is keeping the position for now.
Croft wants to control from the top but Drogo keeps moving.
Drogo wants to hit a switch here but Croft passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Drogo there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Croft can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drogo is looking to escape.
Croft prevents Drogo from getting the reversal.
Croft is trying to take his opponent's back.
Croft can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drogo is looking to escape.
Drogo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Croft wants to take Drogo's back but he can't do it this time.
Croft tries to control but Drogo wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Croft is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Croft punching from mount but Drogo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Croft tries to control but Drogo wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogo wants to control but Croft is having none of it.
Croft tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Croft wants to control the pace but Drogo is squirming around nicely.
Croft has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at DILLIGAF Dojo II. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Drogo is trying to escape the mount.
Croft can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drogo is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Drogo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Croft swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Croft pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Croft throws a leg kick which misses Drogo's front leg but catches the back leg as Drogo tries to avoid it.
Drogo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Croft.
Croft misses with a body shot.
Croft ducks right into an uppercut from Drogo.
Croft lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drogo tries to clinch but Croft moves out of range.
Croft circles away from the clinch attempt.
Croft moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Croft scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drogo motions for Croft to come forward. Drogo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drogo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Croft takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Drogo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Croft scores with a jab. Drogo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Croft throws a lazy head kick
and Croft takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Croft.
Croft cracks Drogo with an open hand slap.
Drogo misses with a body shot.
Drogo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Croft walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Colin Croft is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Croft lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drogo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Conan Drogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Croft ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Croft connects with a nice looking jab.
Croft chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Croft throws a leg kick which misses Drogo's front leg but catches the back leg as Drogo tries to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Drogo misses.
Croft lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drogo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Croft can pounce on him.
Colin Croft is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Drogo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Croft is looking to slow Drogo down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Croft.
Drogo takes a swing at Croft's ribcage but misses.
Drogo throws a chopping leg kick but Croft manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice body punch from Croft.
A slapping leg kick lands for Croft.
Drogo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Croft moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Croft dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drogo. That did some damage!
Drogo tries to move into range but Croft moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Croft.
Croft with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Croft uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Drogo.
Croft cracks the inside of Drogo's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Croft.
Drogo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Croft scores with a nice right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Croft, right into the meat.
Drogo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Drogo throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Croft decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Drogo's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Croft trying to control the position from guard on top but Drogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Croft pushing down on Drogo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Croft trying to mount his opponent but Drogo defends it.
Drogo is staying active underneath Croft, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Croft tries to pass to full mount but Drogo defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Croft controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Croft comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Croft has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Croft!
Colin Croft thanked the fans post fight for their support.