IFF - 31 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Chulainn
vs
Dungheap

180 cm
26
167 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Craig Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Dungheap!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chulainn lands with a right hand.
Dungheap steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chulainn.
Chulainn keeps Dungheap at a distance using the push kick.

Dungheap closes the distance and clinches.
Chulainn jumps guard but Dungheap turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chulainn tries for a takedown but Dungheap manages to get underhooks.
Dungheap scores with a shoulder strike.

It looks like Craig Chulainn has been cut.
Chulainn is trying to drag Dungheap to the mat but Dungheap just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dungheap lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chulainn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dungheap pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chulainn blocks an uppercut.
Chulainn is trying to pull guard but Dungheap has him pressed against the cage.
Dungheap lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dungheap misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Dungheap on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dungheap lands a shoulder strike.
Dungheap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dungheap's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dungheap's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dungheap misses with a punch on the inside.
Chulainn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dungheap pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dungheap avoids a kick to the body.
Dungheap sizes up Chulainn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Chulainn drives through and clinches with Dungheap against the cage.
Dungheap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chulainn has Dungheap pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dungheap manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dungheap has a couple of punches blocked by Chulainn.
Chulainn takes a shot to the head.
Chulainn misses with the head strike.
Chulainn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dungheap pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dungheap is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dungheap instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dungheap.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dungheap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dungheap keeps control of Chulainn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chulainn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dungheap gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chulainn is trying to push Dungheap away but Dungheap has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dungheap lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chulainn is trying to pull guard but Dungheap turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chulainn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dungheap misses with some punches.
Chulainn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dungheap.
Dungheap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chulainn tries a knee to the head but Dungheap blocks it.
Dungheap has a couple of punches blocked by Chulainn.
Dungheap lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dungheap lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chulainn backwards.

Chulainn is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dungheap prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oh Chulainn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dungheap working aggressively here.
Chulainn missing with knees to the body.
Chulainn seems to have got his legs back now.
Dungheap wants to break free but Chulainn has control.
Chulainn prevents a body shot from Dungheap.
Chulainn has Dungheap pushed against the cage.
Chulainn is working for takedown but Dungheap is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dungheap lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dungheap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dungheap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chulainn blocks an uppercut.
Chulainn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dungheap fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dungheap keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dick Dungheap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chulainn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown by Chulainn or perhaps it was just good defense by Dungheap which made him look bad.
Dick Dungheap is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn shoots in but no luck this time.
Chulainn circles away from the clinch attempt.

Chulainn rushes Dungheap and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dungheap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Dungheap working hard to break the clinch.
Dungheap doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dungheap has a couple of punches blocked by Chulainn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chulainn blocks an uppercut.
Dungheap lands with a right to the head.

Chulainn pulls Dungheap into guard.
Dungheap content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Dungheap dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Chulainn'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.

Dungheap tries to clinch but Chulainn moves out of range.
Chulainn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chulainn tries to clinch but Dungheap moves out of range.
Dungheap tries to clinch up but Chulainn circles away and keeps his distance.
Chulainn throws a series of punches but Dungheap moves out of range.
Chulainn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dungheap tries to clinch up
and Chulainn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dungheap fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dungheap fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dungheap tries to clinch but Chulainn moves out of range.

Chulainn closes the distance and pushes Dungheap back into the cage.
Dungheap lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chulainn.
Chulainn is looking for a takedown.
Dungheap gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chulainn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dungheap misses with some punches.
Chulainn is trying to break free.
Dick Dungheap seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dungheap tries to work over Chulainn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dungheap lands a nice uppercut.
Chulainn is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Dungheap.
Chulainn blocking some punches.
Dungheap tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chulainn's elbow.
Chulainn is pushing Dungheap up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chulainn prevents a body shot from Dungheap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dungheap.
Dungheap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dungheap throws a big uppercut that drops Chulainn! More strikes from Dungheap and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chulainn lies dazed against the cage as Dungheap celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Dungheap!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Achilles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Achilles comes to the cage accompanied by The Man. The crowd seem to be enjoying Anderson's choice of entrance music: Radioactive-Imagine Dragons. Liam Anderson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Achilles
vs
Anderson

185 cm
18
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hector Achilles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Liam Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Achilles throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Achilles's shoulder, as Achilles tries to avoid the shot.
Achilles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anderson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Achilles counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Achilles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson cracks Achilles with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Liam Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Achilles.
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!
Achilles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.

It looks like Hector Achilles has been cut.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Achilles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson catches Achilles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Achilles is rocked!
Achilles moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Achilles connects with a jab.
Anderson throws a right hand that Achilles ducks under and follows up with a left that Achilles also avoids with ease.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Achilles dips to his left and cracks Anderson with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Achilles.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Achilles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Achilles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Anderson lands a left and a right that send Achilles crashing to the mat, dazed. Anderson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Achilles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Achilles out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

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

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Panzerfaust (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Sonnen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sonnen
vs
Panzerfaust

190 cm
25
187 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
26
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Sonnen!
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, Peter Panzerfaust!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panzerfaust misses with a body shot.
Sonnen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Panzerfaust shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sonnen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Panzerfaust lands a few punches from side control.
Panzerfaust throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Panzerfaust wants to control but Sonnen is keeping him busy.
Sloppy strikes there by Panzerfaust.
Sonnen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Panzerfaust.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen sneaks back into half guard.
Panzerfaust throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Panzerfaust working over Sonnen with some ground and pound. Sonnen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Panzerfaust is looking to advance position but Sonnen won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panzerfaust is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen is trying to stand up here but Panzerfaust is controlling him well.
Sonnen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Panzerfaust.
Panzerfaust looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sonnen taking some punishment here, with Panzerfaust in his half guard.
Sonnen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Panzerfaust.
Panzerfaust stalling.
Panzerfaust landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Sonnen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panzerfaust wants to pass to mount but Sonnen is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Panzerfaust there.
Panzerfaust throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Panzerfaust tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sonnen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Panzerfaust is trying to control the action in half guard but Sonnen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sonnen has hold of Panzerfaust's hands but Panzerfaust slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Panzerfaust there.
Panzerfaust is nestled in close to Sonnen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sonnen taking some punishment here, with Panzerfaust in his half guard.
Sonnen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Sonnen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panzerfaust looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sonnen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Panzerfaust tries to pass to full mount but Sonnen defends it.
Panzerfaust looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sonnen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Panzerfaust lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sonnen! More strikes land and this one is all over! Panzerfaust jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Panzerfaust!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grapp Ler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero has chosen TSUNAMI as his entrance music. Tyron Romero is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ler
vs
Romero

172 cm
18
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
218 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

DROPPIN BODIES

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, Grapp Ler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyron Romero!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ler with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Romero is looking to break free of the clinch but Ler has double underhooks.

Ler jumps guard.

Romero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romero has managed to get both his arms back between Ler's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Romero is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ler has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Romero is looking to defend but Ler has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Romero! Ler pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Romero taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grapp Ler!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Koji Sobando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crushing Cows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sobando
vs
Cows

169 cm
26
169 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

165 cm
26
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Koji Sobando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Crushing Cows!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobando tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cows swivels and escapes.
Sobando fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sobando has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sobando misses with a two punch combination.
Sobando misses with a series of wild punches.
Cows darts in looking for a takedown but Sobando gets double underhooks and turns Cows into the cage.
Sobando slows down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cows fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sobando prevents a body shot from Cows.
Cows misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sobando has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cows is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sobando wants to take the fight to the mat but Cows manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koji Sobando. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cows tries to throw a body punch but Sobando avoids it by throwing Cows back against the cage.

Cows pulls guard successfully.
Sobando controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobando trying to control the position from guard on top but Cows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobando throwing strikes from guard but Cows blocks nicely.
Cows trying to control the position.
Cows striking off his back but it's not causing Sobando any problems.
Cows looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobando is one step ahead there.
Cows pulls Sobando in close to prevent any damage.
Sobando is looking to pass into half guard but Cows pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cows is in guard.
Cows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobando is keeping the position for now.
Cows won't allow Sobando to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cows seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sobando controls Cows momentarily but Cows frees himself.
Cows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sobando tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cows paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A cross from Sobando lands.
Cows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobando manages to avoid it.

Cows shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cows trying to control but Sobando is working from the bottom.
Cows slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cows wants to control from the top but Sobando keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
My spies in Clean and Green inform me that Cows has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Crushing Cows was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Cows drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cows landing with the ground and pound.
Sobando trying to control the position.
Cows connects with a couple of short punches.
Sobando wants to stand but Cows is controlling the position.
Cows sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cows throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobando working a defensive guard but Cows manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sobando wants to get back to his feet but Cows drags him back down.
Cows lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cows working the ground and pound.
Cows works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cows trying to control the action but Sobando is working from the bottom.
Cows grinds an elbow into Sobando's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cows lands some shots froms side control.
Cows working the ground and pound.
Cows wants to control but Sobando is keeping him busy.
Sobando is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Crushing Cows dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sobando uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cows.

Cows scores with a takedown into Sobando's guard.
Cows postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cows working some strikes from top position.
Cows is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cows postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Sobando looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cows passes into half guard.
Crushing Cows has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nice strikes from Cows there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cows landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cows is thwarting Sobando's attempts to control the position.
Cows looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sobando with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cows stalling.
Sobando is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cows scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cows is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cows wants to take a breather but Sobando is having none of it.
Cows winds up and cracks Sobando with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cows working the head and body with strikes.
Sobando on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sobando tries to roll over but Cows keeps him under control.

Sobando is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cows pulls his head out easily.
Sobando is trying to stand back up but Cows is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cows trying to control the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobando on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sobando is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sobando has hold of Cows's hands but Cows slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cows looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cows perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cows is pressing down on Sobando's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sobando is holding on for now.
Cows is nestled in close to Sobando, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cows takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cows lands strikes from half guard.

Sobando is rocked!
Sobando on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Sobando is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cows content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cows lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Sobando quite badly. Sobando pulls Cows in close trying to recover. Cows postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Sobando on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Sobando doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crushing Cows!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richie Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Ribeiro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Richie Phillips's chin.

Phillips
vs
Ribeiro

188 cm
25
192 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
194 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richie Phillips!
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, Thiago Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips tries to grapple but his opponent circles

so Ribeiro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ribeiro controlling from the top position.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Phillips's guard.
Ribeiro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Ribeiro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phillips doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ribeiro.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Ribeiro is looking for a kimura but Phillips is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ribeiro to get the leverage.
Ribeiro is pressing down on Phillips's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phillips is holding on for now.
Ribeiro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is refusing to be controlled, as Ribeiro sits in half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Ribeiro!
After winning the bout, Thiago Ribeiro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geri Freki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Freki
vs
Barnes

200 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

192 cm
26
240 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Geri Freki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenny Barnes!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes swings for the body but Freki moves out of range.
Barnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

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

Barnes is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Freki finish him?
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Freki.
Freki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Freki misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Freki misses.
A big right from Freki misses.
A punch combination from Freki misses.
Freki misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Freki.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Freki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Freki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a front kick that sends Freki stumbling back into the cage.
Freki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Freki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Freki. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Freki. Those never looked like landing.
Freki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Freki throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Geri Freki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Freki is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Freki jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well.
Freki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Freki.
Freki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab lands there for Barnes.
Freki avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes throws a head kick that half lands.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Freki misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Freki swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Freki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Freki misses with a wild combination.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freki throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Freki blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Freki under the eye.
Freki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Freki.
Barnes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Freki blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Freki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnes scores with a head kick. Freki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Freki down.
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!
Barnes cracks Freki with an open hand slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Freki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Freki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freki throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a left to the body.
Barnes throws out a powerful jab.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Freki moves out of range easily.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Freki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes throws a head kick but Freki moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Freki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Freki throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Barnes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Freki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat.
Freki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Freki misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Freki misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Freki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Freki misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnes.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Freki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Freki misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Freki 's knee.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Freki moves out of range easily.
Barnes connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Freki. That did some damage!
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. Freki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Freki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barnes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Freki misses with a wild combination.
Freki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barnes jabs Freki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat.
Freki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Freki throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Freki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Geri Freki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Freki.
Barnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Freki in his tracks.

Freki is rocked!
Kenny Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes cracks Freki with a hook to the temple - Freki is on wobbly legs here! Barnes swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Freki falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Barnes wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kenny Barnes!
A very excited looking Kenny Barnes 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.
The defeated Geri Freki had this to say: 'Where am I?'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mervyn Goble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goat Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy has chosen Bill Hicks - Goatboy as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Goble
vs
Boy

180 cm
26
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

177 cm
26
162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mervyn Goble!
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, Goat Boy!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goble.
Goble misses with a low kick as Boy jumps back.
Boy defending well as Goble loads up on a big left hand.
Goble misses with a hook

and Boy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boy.
Boy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goble looking to stall.
Boy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boy.
Goble working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boy swings wildly with an uppercut but Goble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy lands with a left to the head.
Boy gets through Goble's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boy has a couple of punches blocked by Goble.
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!
Goble has a couple of punches blocked by Boy.
Boy gets through Goble's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Boy fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Goble fails to land.
Boy lands an uppercut.
Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goble blocks an uppercut.
Boy blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boy.
Goble misses with a body punch.
Boy gets through Goble's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goble throws a head punch that misses.
Boy has a couple of punches blocked by Goble.
Goble has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Goble is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Goble - that landed with a thud.
Goble pushes Boy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boy.
The referee calls for Goble to work.
A head punch on the inside from Goble fails to land.
Boy throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Goble - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boy's elbow.
Boy working aggressively here.
Goble is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy misses with the head strike.
Goble lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goble scores with a shoulder strike.
Goble looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goble.
Goble working aggressively here.
Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
Goble blocks an uppercut.
Boy has a couple of punches blocked by Goble.
Boy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goble.
Boy misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Goble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boy's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boy lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goble.
Goble struggles to land a body shot inside as Boy controls his hands.
Boy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goble stalling in the clinch.
Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goble throws a punch but it's blocked by Boy.
Goble scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goble working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goble.
Boy lands a hook that snaps the head of Goble backwards.
Boy misses with the head strike.
Boy swings wildly with an uppercut but Goble uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goble is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goble has a couple of punches blocked by Boy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goble struggles to land a body shot inside as Boy controls his hands.
Boy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goble.
Boy has a couple of punches blocked by Goble.
Boy misses with the head strike.
Boy throws a punch but it's blocked by Goble.
Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
Boy working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boy.
Boy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boy lands a shoulder strike.

Goble is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boy.
Boy lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Goble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Goble.
Goble seems to have got his legs back now.
Boy throws a punch but it's blocked by Goble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boy moves out of range as Goble strikes.
Goble misses with a body kick.
Goble misses with an uppercut. Boy saw that one coming.
Boy slips under a jab.
Goble thows a body shot but no joy.
Goble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boy tries to work over Goble's front leg with a kick but Goble checks it.
Mervyn Goble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goble's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boy under the eye.
A punch lands to the side of Goble 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goble throws a body punch but Boy moves out of range.
Boy staying out of range there.
Goble takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goble scores with a shot to the body.
Goble looks to clinch

and Boy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy misses with the head strike.
Boy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boy throws a punch but it's blocked by Goble.
Boy gets through Goble's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goble stalling in the clinch but Boy improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Goble fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Goble fails to land.
Boy prevents a body shot from Goble.
Boy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boy.
Goble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goble has a couple of punches blocked by Boy.
Goble working aggressively here.
Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goble trying to stall but Boy improves his position.
Goble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goble stalling in the clinch but Boy improves position.
Goble blocking some punches.
Boy lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boy misses with some punches.
Boy lands with a left to the head.
Goble tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boy avoids it.
Boy misses with the head strike.
Boy scores with a shot to the side of Goble's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goble.
Boy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gobles head.
Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boy swings wildly with an uppercut but Goble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goble throws a head punch that misses.
Goble misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Goble fails to land.
Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goble throws a head punch that misses.
Boy lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Goble fails to land.
Boy has a couple of punches blocked by Goble.
Goat Boy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goble lands a shoulder strike.
Boy misses with the head strike.
Boy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boy.
A short right from Boy.
Boy lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Boy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goble blocking some punches.
Boy misses with the head strike.
Goble blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Goble fails to land.
Goble takes a shot to the head.
Boy working aggressively here.
Goble lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goble blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy has a couple of punches blocked by Goble.
A short right from Boy.
Goble stalling in the clinch but Boy improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boy.
Goble blocking some punches.
Goble tries a knee to the head but Boy blocks it.
Boy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goble backwards.
Goble wants to stall.
Maybe Goble would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Boy throws a punch but it's blocked by Goble.
Boy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boy misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goble backwards.
Boy gets through Goble's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goble.
Goble throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goat Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Goble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Goble looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goble throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Boy moves into the clinch.
Boy lands with a short shot to the head.
Goble misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Boy fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Goble fails to land.
Goble blocks an uppercut.
Goble tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Boy.
Boy blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Boy fails to land.
Goble blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goble misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goble lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boy.
Goble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goble has a couple of punches blocked by Boy.
Boy blocks a body shot from Goble.
Goble misses with a punch to the body.
Boy misses with some punches.
Boy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goble misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Boy.
Goble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boy lands a right hand.
Goble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goble has a couple of punches blocked by Boy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goble.
Goble can't find room to land a body shot as Boy controls the action.
Boy has a couple of punches blocked by Goble.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goble.
Boy working aggressively here.
Goble misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Boy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goble backwards.
Goble stalling in the clinch but Boy improves position.
Boy blocks an uppercut.
Goble's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boy unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Goble! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Boy is unloading with more strikes now! Goble drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goat Boy!
Post fight, Goat Boy stared into the camera and said 'Now you truly know who the GOAT is, son.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diaz
vs
Mitchell

180 cm
26
168 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nigel Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matthew Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz cracks Mitchell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mitchell slips under a jab.
Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Mitchell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Diaz circles away.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Mitchell's head back.
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Diaz gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nigel Diaz!
A less than humble Nigel Diaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Matthew Mitchell stepped up to the mic, saying 'He showed up tonight and I didn't. Congrats man'.