Chaos 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ishaq Khentimentiu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: head crusher. Ishaq Khentimentiu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cain Cruz's chin.

Khentimentiu
vs
Cruz

189 cm
25
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ishaq Khentimentiu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cain Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khentimentiu lands a front kick.
Jab by Khentimentiu.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Khentimentiu cracks the inside of Cruz's front leg.
Cruz looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khentimentiu scores with a nice body kick.
Cruz walks into a straight right hand from Khentimentiu.
Khentimentiu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Khentimentiu is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Cruz hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ishaq Khentimentiu!
Ishaq Khentimentiu 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.

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Hentes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ginga Paranaue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hentes
vs
Paranaue

198 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

194 cm
25
244 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oliver Hentes!
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, Ginga Paranaue!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paranaue moves into the clinch.

Paranaue manages to break the clinch.
Paranaue lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hentes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Paranaue lands a nice looking body shot.
Paranaue getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Paranaue just misses with a punch to the body.
Paranaue's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hentes under the eye.
Paranaue scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paranaue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hentes was well out of range. Poor timing from Paranaue.
Paranaue connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hentes momentarily.
Paranaue wants to clinch up but Hentes keeps it at a distance.
Paranaue scores with a jab. Hentes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paranaue lands a body shot.
Hentes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paranaue clobbers Hentes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paranaue throws a shot to the body.
Paranaue cracks Hentes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Paranaue.
A shot to the liver by Paranaue. Beautiful body shot.
Paranaue clobbers Hentes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Paranaue pushes Hentes up against the cage in a clinch.
Paranaue looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Paranaue manages to break the clinch.
Paranaue scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hentes doesn't seem bothered though.
Hentes is breathing heavily.
Paranaue moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Paranaue scores with a jab to the body.
Paranaue takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hentes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paranaue 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.
Hentes looks up at the clock. Bad move! Paranaue lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hentes. Paranaue pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ginga Paranaue!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Sarnoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovani Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sarnoso
vs
Silva

200 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Likes musicals

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stan Sarnoso!
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, Giovani Silva!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarnoso throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.

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

Silva is rocked!

It looks like Giovani Silva has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Sarnoso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sarnoso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Sarnoso finish him?
Sarnoso crunches a massive hammerfist down on Silva - he's out! Sarnoso Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stan Sarnoso!

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C
B

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 Chance The Rapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolph McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Chance The Rapper has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

The Rapper
vs
McKenzie

200 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

201 cm
25
295 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Modernized Goroshi Supplements
Atlantis

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chance The Rapper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rudolph McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenzie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKenzie looks for a takedown but The Rapper sprawls well.
McKenzie shoots in for a takedown but The Rapper shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

McKenzie takes the fight into the clinch.
The Rapper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Rapper looking to slow down the pace here.
McKenzie is trying to maintain a safe position but The Rapper gets an underhook and turns McKenzie into the cage.
The Rapper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McKenzie backwards.

It looks like Rudolph McKenzie has been cut.

The Rapper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKenzie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Rapper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Rapper connects with an inside leg kick.
McKenzie fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Rapper could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

McKenzie has managed to clinch.
McKenzie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chance The Rapper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudolph McKenzie.
McKenzie is working for takedown but The Rapper is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie is working for takedown but The Rapper is calmly controlling the position for now.
The Rapper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Rapper is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McKenzie as The Rapper tries to tie him up.
The Rapper misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKenzie tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Rapper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Rapper wants to stall.
The Rapper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McKenzie backwards.
The Rapper lands a body shot in the clinch.
McKenzie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McKenzie looks winded!
A short uppercut from The Rapper.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Rapper looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, The Rapper scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Rapper lands a body shot.

The Rapper breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Rapper counters with a low kick, right behind McKenzie 's knee.
The Rapper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The Rapper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McKenzie. That did some damage!
McKenzie shoots in looking for a takedown but The Rapper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McKenzie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rudolph McKenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Rapper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chance The Rapper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Rapper fakes the leg kick and cracks McKenzie in the body.
The Rapper cracks McKenzie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McKenzie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Rapper throws a quick inside leg kick.
McKenzie tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Rapper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McKenzie somewhat.
The Rapper connects with a leg kick. McKenzie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Rapper lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McKenzie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Rapper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Rapper dips to his left and cracks McKenzie with an uppercut!
McKenzie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Rapper delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Rapper scores with a push kick.
The Rapper scoring well with a low kick there.
The Rapper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McKenzie on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by The Rapper.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Rapper lands a brutal head kick. McKenzie looks out on his feet and The Rapper throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Chance The Rapper!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chance The Rapper waved his t-shirt featuring Modernized Goroshi Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mirrka Crovopic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tung Kuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tung Kuk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Crovopic
vs
Kuk

182 cm
24
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mirrka Crovopic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tung Kuk !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuk wants to clinch
and Crovopic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Kuk moves into the clinch.
Kuk is leaning against Crovopic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuk misses with a body punch.
Kuk tries a body shot but Crovopic blocks it.
Crovopic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Kuk .
Kuk misses with a body punch.
Kuk struggles to land a body shot inside as Crovopic controls his hands.
Crovopic being controlled against the cage.
Kuk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuk stalls.
Kuk tries to work over Crovopic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Kuk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crovopic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuk throws a head punch that misses.
Kuk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crovopic is looking for a takedown.
Kuk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crovopic wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Crovopic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kuk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirrka Crovopic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crovopic blocks a body shot from Kuk .
Kuk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kuk displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crovopic up against the cage.
Kuk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kuk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Crovopic tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kuk misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crovopic wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kuk just leaning against Crovopic, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tung Kuk .
Kuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crovopic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tung Kuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crovopic counters with a left and a right that stings Kuk .
Tung Kuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Crovopic.
Crovopic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Tung Kuk has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuk tries to clinch up
and Crovopic counters with a three punch combo that has Kuk backing up. Kuk nods at Crovopic to acknowledge the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decent striking displayed by Kuk there.

Kuk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tung Kuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tung Kuk '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.

Crovopic tries to keep at a distance but Kuk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuk slows down the pace here.
Crovopic prevents a body shot from Kuk .
Crovopic has a couple of punches blocked by Kuk .
Kuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Crovopic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crovopic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuk misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuk .
Kuk struggles to land a body shot inside as Crovopic controls his hands.
Crovopic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Kuk .
Kuk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crovopic.
Kuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuk is stalling here.
Crovopic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kuk pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kuk clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuk stalling.
Crovopic tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuk avoids the damage to the body.
Come on Kuk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Crovopic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kuk pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirrka Crovopic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Crovopic both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kuk rushes Crovopic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crovopic blocks an uppercut.
Kuk tries to work over Crovopic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crovopic backwards.
Kuk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crovopic.
Kuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuk tries to work over Crovopic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crovopic letting Kuk take a breather here.
Crovopic blocks a body shot from Kuk .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crovopic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kuk lands an uppercut.
Kuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crovopic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuk 's elbow.
Crovopic is trying to push Kuk away but Kuk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kuk throws a head punch that misses.
Crovopic blocks a body shot from Kuk .
Tung Kuk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Crovopic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuk tries to throw a body punch but Crovopic avoids it by throwing Kuk back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kuk fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kuk tries to clinch there but Crovopic circles away.
Crovopic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuk throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Crovopic is just out of range.
Kuk scores with a jab to the head.

Kuk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crovopic cracks Kuk with a nice body shot.
Kuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuk tries a body shot but Crovopic blocks it.
Crovopic can't get the takedown.
Kuk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crovopic's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuk misses with a punch to the body.
Crovopic wants a takedown but no success here.
Crovopic goes for a takedown attempt but Kuk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirrka Crovopic. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kuk forces Crovopic back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Kuk fails to land.
Kuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crovopic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Kuk .
Kuk tries a body shot but Crovopic blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crovopic blocks a body shot from Kuk .
Kuk digs a right hand underneath Crovopic's ribcage. Crovopic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kuk lands a nice shot to the body.
Crovopic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Crovopic.
Kuk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Crovopic prevents a body shot from Kuk .
Mirrka Crovopic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuk lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Crovopic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuk is pushing Crovopic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crovopic.
Crovopic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuk is defending well for now.
Crovopic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kuk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crovopic up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuk lands a shot to the body.
Kuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kuk receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuk misses with a body punch.
Kuk scores with a shot to the side of Crovopic's head.
Tung Kuk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crovopic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tung Kuk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuk 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tung Kuk !
A very excited looking Tung Kuk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aout Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Icarus Liege (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.

Drogba
vs
Liege

185 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aout Drogba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Icarus Liege!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liege lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Liege lands with an uppercut that bounces Drogba off the cage and back into range.
Liege lands with an uppercut that bounces Drogba off the cage and back into range.
Decent striking displayed by Liege there.
A punch lands to the side of Drogba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Liege scores with a one two! Drogba had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Liege is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drogba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drogba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Liege throws a nice looking combination but Drogba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liege.
Icarus Liege is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liege connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drogba. Drogba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Liege scores with a sloppy right hand. Drogba should have avoided that one.
Liege dips to his left and cracks Drogba with an uppercut!
Drogba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Liege with a hook.
Liege throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drogba blocks a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Liege.
Liege lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Liege scores with a hook.
Liege lands with a hook. Drogba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Liege throws a body punch but Drogba moves out of range.
Liege throws a series of punches but Drogba avoids them all with ease.
Drogba fails with a takedown attempt.
Liege throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Liege.
Drogba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Liege!
Liege misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Drogba. Those never looked like landing.
Liege connects with a nice looking jab.
Drogba with a lazy takedown attempt
and Drogba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Liege.
Drogba misses with a takedown
and Liege counters with a series of strikes. Drogba will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aout Drogba. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liege scores with a three punch combo!
Liege scores with a nice head shot.
Liege lands with a straight right. Drogba didn't see that one coming.
Liege is working the combinations to good effect here.
Liege digs a good body shot into Drogba's ribs.
Liege is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Drogba had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Liege looks to land a combination but Drogba avoids it well.
Liege throws an overhand right that lands on Drogba's shoulder, as Drogba tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liege lands a nice shot that snaps Drogba's head back.
Liege bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Drogba misses with a takedown
and Liege counters with a stiff right hand.
Liege might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Liege connects with a single shot there.
Liege lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Liege clobbers Drogba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch combination from Liege misses.
Liege lands a body shot.
Liege jabs Drogba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drogba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Liege counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Icarus Liege seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liege connects with the punch.
Drogba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Liege throws a nice looking combination but Drogba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liege throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liege throws out a loose jab but Drogba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liege lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Liege lands with an uppercut that bounces Drogba off the cage and back into range.
Drogba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liege takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Liege bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drogba's head backwards.
Liege scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Liege connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Drogba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Liege counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aout Drogba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liege takes a swing at Drogba's ribcage but misses.
Liege fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Liege looks to throw the jab but Drogba is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Liege misses.
Liege connects with a body shot that sends Drogba's belly button to the back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liege.
Drogba slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drogba is defended easily by Liege.
A lazy left from Liege finds it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liege lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Liege scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drogba shoots in but Liege avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A left and a right from Liege both land. Nice combination.
Liege scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Liege throws a jab when Drogba was well out of range.
Aout Drogba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liege lunges at Drogba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drogba's hand.
Drogba shoots in looking for a takedown but Liege manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Drogba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Icarus Liege showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Drogba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Liege misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Liege coming out on top.
Drogba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Liege throws a hook but Drogba blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Liege.
Liege jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drogba walks into a stiff left hand from Liege.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Drogba. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Liege with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Liege counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drogba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drogba dodges the punch combination from Liege.
Drogba slips under a jab.
Liege scores with a nice head shot.
Liege bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drogba's head.
Some wild striking there from Liege.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Liege - just one landing.
Drogba walks into a left hand.
Liege scores with a nice head shot.
Liege connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drogba momentarily.
Liege connects with a crisp jab.
Drogba blocks a jab.
A nice combination there by Liege.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liege shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Drogba eats them both and turns towards Liege to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Drogba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Liege throws a jab when Drogba was well out of range.
Liege takes a swing at Drogba's ribcage but misses.
Liege throws a body punch but Drogba moves out of range.
Liege lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Drogba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Liege scores with a nice head shot.
Drogba wants to clinch up but Liege keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogba slips a jab from Liege.
Liege looks to land a combination. Drogba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Liege with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Drogba might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Liege misses its intended target.
Icarus Liege seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liege missing with a left hand there. Drogba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Liege connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drogba moves out of range of the strikes.
Liege throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Icarus Liege comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Liege 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Icarus Liege!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
29%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Kenshiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Burke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burke has chosen LOSE YOURSELF as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kenshiro
vs
Burke

225 cm
25
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

210 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raoul Kenshiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Trey Burke!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenshiro misses with a shot to the body

so Burke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Kenshiro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Burke escapes and throws Kenshiro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kenshiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Kenshiro wants to get back to his feet.
Kenshiro prevents Burke from improving position.
Kenshiro tries to escape but Burke is in control.

Burke stands up.
Nice shot by Kenshiro.

It looks like Trey Burke has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Burke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kenshiro is trying to defend but Burke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Kenshiro actively working from the bottom here.

Kenshiro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Burke escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Burke!
Kenshiro is trying to escape the position but Burke is controlling the position.

Burke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kenshiro, who protects the arm well.
Kenshiro tries to buck Burke off but Burke is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenshiro being controlled for a moment.
Burke has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kenshiro tries to reverse the position but Burke maintains control.
Burke manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kenshiro to take his back!

Kenshiro is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Burke gets his way!
Kenshiro tries to break free.

Burke is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kenshiro is defending well though. Burke let's go of the attempt for now.
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!
Burke controlling from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kenshiro defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Kenshiro trying to get back to his feet but Burke is in full control for now.

Kenshiro is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Burke gets his way!

Burke is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Burke looks winded!
Burke has Kenshiro flattened out and is raining down punches.
Kenshiro breaks Burke's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenshiro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Burke is proving hard to escape from.
Kenshiro pushing down on Burke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Burke makes his way to full guard, as Kenshiro worked for a kimura.
Burke is trying to control the position but Kenshiro postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burke is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kenshiro looking for a guillotine here but Burke defends easily.
Burke wants to control from the top but Kenshiro keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Burke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trey Burke's cut.
That's time! Kenshiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Burke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kenshiro sneaks back into half guard.
Burke prevents Kenshiro from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kenshiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kenshiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burke pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burke not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Kenshiro looking for submissions off his back.
Burke stops Kenshiro from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke trying to control from half guard but Kenshiro is working away.

Kenshiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Kenshiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kenshiro is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burke is controlling the pace.

Kenshiro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Kenshiro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Burke escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Burke!
Kenshiro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Burke presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Burke stands up from mount. Strange move.
Burke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenshiro misses with a straight left.

Burke drives through and clinches with Kenshiro against the cage.
Kenshiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Burke breaks from the clinch.
Burke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kenshiro misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Burke.
Raoul Kenshiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Burke has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kenshiro fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Burke lands a takedown into guard.

Kenshiro looking for a guillotine here but Burke defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Burke stands and steps away. Kenshiro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenshiro misses with the combination.
Kenshiro misses with an uppercut.
Burke scores with the left hand. Kenshiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Raoul Kenshiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenshiro looks to land a left hand but Burke moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burke. Kenshiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenshiro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burke's hands.

Burke rushes Kenshiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenshiro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burke just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raoul Kenshiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Burke has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kenshiro regains guard immediately.

Kenshiro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Burke stacks Kenshiro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Burke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Burke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trey Burke's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kenshiro moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Burke has taken the fight to the clinch.

Kenshiro jumps guard and drags Burke to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Burke controlling from the top position.

Kenshiro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Burke stacks Kenshiro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Burke!
Burke trying to control the position but Kenshiro is working away.
Kenshiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke scores with punches from side control.

Burke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Burke decides to stand back up.
Burke lands a high kick!

It looks like Raoul Kenshiro has been cut.
Burke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Kenshiro is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenshiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Burke shoots in for a double leg counter - driving through into a slam and Kenshiro is out! The slam has knocked him out cold! Devastating for Kenshiro but Burke is celebrating as the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Trey Burke!
Post fight, an emotional Trey Burke said 'SALIL EKA SALIL VIKA'.