IFF - 41 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Veratti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes to the cage accompanied by Mr Right. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maia
vs
Veratti

185 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Damian Maia!
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, Franco Veratti!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia throws a hook to the side of Veratti's head but Veratti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veratti checks a low kick from Maia.
Maia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veratti avoids the body shot from Maia.
A swing and a miss from Maia.
Maia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Veratti checks a low kick from Maia.
Maia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maia wants to slow Veratti down by chopping away at his legs.
Maia misses with a looping left.
Veratti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maia with a poor takedown

and Veratti counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maia!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sloppy strikes there by Veratti.
Veratti lands a few punches from side control.
Veratti working the ground and pound.
Veratti cracks Maia with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Veratti scoring with punches from side control.
Veratti scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veratti looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maia is avoiding damage well.
Veratti working the ground and pound.
Veratti creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Maia sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Veratti working the ground and pound.
Veratti working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia tries to improve position but can't.
Veratti sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Maia is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veratti working the ground and pound.
Veratti wants to control but Maia is keeping him busy.
Veratti working the head with strikes.
Maia taking a bit of punishment here - Veratti scoring with strikes.
Veratti looks up at the clock and then as Maia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Veratti smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Veratti working the ground and pound.
Veratti working the ground and pound from side control.
Veratti lands a nice forearm strike.
Veratti working the head and body with strikes.
Maia taking a bit of punishment here - Veratti scoring with strikes.
Veratti working the head with strikes.

Maia is rocked!
Maia is breathing heavily.
Veratti connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maia some visible discomfort.
Oh Maia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veratti works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veratti working the ground and pound from side control.
Veratti cracks Maia with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Veratti immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Maia is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Veratti!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Franco Veratti!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tarzan Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Mcfly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Mcfly struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Moreira
vs
Mcfly

177 cm
26
146 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

177 cm
22
149 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tarzan Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jim Mcfly!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mcfly gets a clinch.
Mcfly tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moreira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mcfly.
Mcfly throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by Moreira.
Mcfly tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moreira lands a body shot.
Mcfly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moreira avoids it.
Moreira takes an elbow to the temple.
Moreira pushes Mcfly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moreira lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Moreira.
Mcfly takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Moreira.
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!
Moreira is leaning against Mcfly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mcfly looks winded!
Mcfly tries to land a knee to the head but Moreira blocks with his arms.
Mcfly's coach down at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE4CHEAP//19COA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mcfly's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mcfly scores with a knee to the head.
Mcfly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moreira blocks it with crossed arms.
Moreira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moreira lands with a right to the head.
Moreira gets through Mcfly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Mcfly is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Moreira.
Mcfly is still on wobbly legs! Can Moreira finish him?
Moreira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moreira scores with a shoulder strike.
Moreira throws a big uppercut that drops Mcfly! More strikes from Moreira and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mcfly lies dazed against the cage as Moreira celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tarzan Moreira!
Tarzan Moreira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alpha And Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Outhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alpha And Omega has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

And Omega
vs
Outhouse

195 cm
26
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alpha And Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brick Outhouse!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outhouse misses with a series of wild punches.
And Omega swings for the body but Outhouse moves out of range.
And Omega gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And Omega looks to land a combination but Outhouse avoids it well.
And Omega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Omega connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And Omega throws a lazy right hand but Outhouse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Omega shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Outhouse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And Omega definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
And Omega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Outhouse circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for And Omega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
And Omega misses the jab.
And Omega misses with a right hand
and Outhouse counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Outhouse has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A swing and a miss from And Omega.
And Omega scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And Omega throws a shot from downtown. Outhouse moves away and avoids it.
Outhouse tries to bum rush And Omega with a series of wild strikes but And Omega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Outhouse missing with a left hand there. And Omega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Outhouse is on the wrong end of a nice combination from And Omega.
And Omega misses with a straight right.
And Omega connects with a right hand. Outhouse shakes it off.
And Omega throws a hook but Outhouse avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
And Omega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Omega misses with a wild body shot.
And Omega drops his hands momentarily and Outhouse takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Outhouse.
Outhouse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Outhouse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outhouse cracks And Omega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Outhouse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outhouse scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outhouse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Outhouse looks to land a combination but And Omega avoids it well.
Outhouse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps And Omega's head backwards.
Danga de danga de dang - Outhouse scores with a four punch combination!
And Omega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Outhouse! And Omega is backing up but he can't get away as Outhouse lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops And Omega and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brick Outhouse!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Patt Magroin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Drum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drum has chosen Emiliana Torrini - Jungle Drum as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Magroin
vs
Drum

180 cm
26
140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

162 cm
26
140 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Atlantis

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Patt Magroin!
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, Joshua Drum!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magroin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drum circles away quickly and effectively.
Magroin misses with a series of wild punches.
Magroin walks into a left hand.
Drum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magroins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magroin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drum throws out a powerful jab.
Magroin misses with a two punch combination.
A cross from Drum lands.
Magroin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magroin misses with an uppercut.
Magroin misses with a combination
and Drum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magroin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magroin fails to land with a series of punches.
Magroin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magroin throws a series of punches but Drum moves out of range.
Magroin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Drum counter with a right hand.
Magroin throws an off balance right hand
and Drum counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drum fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magroin on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magroin scores with a one two! Drum had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Drum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magroins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magroin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drum moves into range and connects with a jab.
Magroin misses with a jab, cross combination.

Drum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drum lands a left hand.
Magroin is trying to push Drum away but Drum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Drum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magroin backwards.
Drum scores with a shot to the side of Magroin's head.

Magroin is rocked!
Magroin is trying to force a seperation but Drum has the dominant position.
Oh Magroin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Drum.
Drum throws a big uppercut that drops Magroin! More strikes from Drum and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Magroin lies dazed against the cage as Drum celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Drum!
After winning the bout, Joshua Drum thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Stryker Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Stryker Xiii
vs
Abbott

205 cm
26
269 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
285 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hans Stryker Xiii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Stryker Xiii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Abbott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Stryker Xiii.
Abbott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stryker Xiii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Hans Stryker Xiii has been cut.
Abbott's coach down at Island Premium 20x CT's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Abbott's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stryker Xiii scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Stryker Xiii misses.
Abbott looks to land a left hand but Stryker Xiii moved out of range nicely.
Abbott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abbott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stryker Xiii moves away.
Stryker Xiii throws a shot from downtown. Abbott moves away and avoids it.
Abbott misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stryker Xiii. Abbott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abbott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abbott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abbott misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abbott drives through and clinches with Stryker Xiii against the cage.
Abbott lands a nice uppercut.
Stryker Xiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Abbott lands a body punch.
Stryker Xiii is breathing heavily.
Abbott lands an elbow just above Stryker Xiii 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abbott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stryker Xiii backwards.

Abbott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stryker Xiii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stryker Xiii looks up at the clock. Bad move! Abbott lands a right hand from hell, dropping Stryker Xiii. Abbott pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Abbott!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Skunky Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dude Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dude Love kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Skunky Monkey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dude Love's chin.

Monkey
vs
Love

199 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

197 cm
26
194 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Skunky Monkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dude Love!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey throws a sloppy head kick and Love moves out of range easily.
Love throws a leg kick which misses Monkey's front leg but catches the back leg as Monkey tries to avoid it.
Monkey throws a hook but Love blocks it.
Love thows a body shot but no joy.
Love finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monkey takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Love.
Monkey scores with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Love. That's going to slow Monkey down.

Love forces Monkey back against the cage and clinches.
A knee to the head by Love.

It looks like Skunky Monkey has been cut.
Love tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Monkey prevents a body shot from Love.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Monkey's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Love to work.
Come on Monkey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Love tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Love tries to stall but Monkey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Love.
Love tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Monkey avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Monkey fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Love lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey tries to break the clinch but Love is controlling the position.
Love tries a knee to the head but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Love lands with a right to the head.
Come on Love - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Love tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Monkey avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Love.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Love.
Love tries to land knees in the clinch but Monkey avoids the damage to the body.
Love is stalling here.
Monkey stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Love escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Love fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monkey.
Monkey throws a jab when Love was well out of range.
Monkey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Love manages to avoid it.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey lands a lovely overhand right.
Love will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Love throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey keeps the fight on the outside.
Monkey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Love.
Monkey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Love with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Love ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Monkey checks a leg kick nicely.
Monkey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Love at a distance.
Nice body kick there by Love.
Love throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Love goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Love throws a leg kick
and Monkey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Monkey blocks the body kick.
Monkey scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Love looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monkey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Love closes the distance and clinches.
Love has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.

Monkey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monkey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice body kick from Love.
Monkey throws a poor cross that misses

and Love counters by moving into the clinch.
Monkey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Love with a knee to the head.
Monkey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Love blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Love has Monkey pressed against the cage.
Monkey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Love stalling against the cage.
Monkey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Love tries to land knees in the clinch but Monkey avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey avoiding damage as Love throws knees to the body.
Monkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loves head.
Monkey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Love with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Love lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Monkey.
Love wants to break the clinch but can't.
Love misses with a body punch.
Monkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loves head.
Monkey working aggressively here.
Love tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Monkey avoids it.
Love blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Love swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monkey lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Love stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Love is trying to break the clinch but Monkey has him pressed against the cage.
Monkey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Love with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Love lands a body shot.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Love.
Love stalling in the clinch.
Love looking to stall.
Monkey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Love uses good head movement to avoid it.
Love displaying some good clinch control by pressing Monkey up against the cage.
Love blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Love is trying to maintain a safe position but Monkey gets an underhook and turns Love into the cage.
Love's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Monkey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Love.
Love misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Monkey.
Love looking to throw knees to the head but Monkey is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dude Love.
Love tries to clinch there but Monkey circles away.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses.
Love moves to clinch but Monkey breaks away
enabling Monkey to counter with a crisp jab.
Love throws a body kick that misses.
Monkey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monkey throws the left hand but Love avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Love throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Love staying out of range there.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dude Love will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Skunky Monkey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Love misses with a low kick as Monkey jumps back.
Love explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Love keeps Monkey at a distance using the push kick.
Dude Love seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Love lands a leg kick that knocks Monkey off balance momentarily.
Love moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Love sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Love 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.
Love misses with a low kick.
Love scores with a head kick. Monkey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Monkey is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Love pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monkey checks a leg kick nicely.
Love uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Love takes one to the chin there.
Love motions for Monkey to come forward. Love throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey punishes Love's body with a nice straight punch.
Monkey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Love tries to clinch but Monkey moves out of range.
Nice shot by Monkey.
The fight stays on the outside here - Love looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Monkey keeps the fight on the outside.
Good exchange - Monkey coming out on top.
Monkey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Love wants to clinch.
Love wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monkey's sensitive parts.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monkey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Love tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monkey throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Monkey.
Monkey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Love moves in looking to clinch but Monkey pushes him off.
Love is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monkey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Monkey. That snapped Love's head back.
Monkey keeps the fight on the outside.
Monkey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dude Love seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Love ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Love scores with a sloppy right hand. Monkey should have avoided that one.
Love walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Monkey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A lazy body kick from Love
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Love misses
and Monkey counters with a nice uppercut.

Love is rocked!
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body.
Love throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Love swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Good work by Monkey as he checks the leg kick.
Love tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Love wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Love tries to clinch but Monkey moves out of range.
Love tries to clinch up but Monkey circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey throws a body punch but Love moves out of range.
Monkey looks to land a combination but Love avoids it well.
Love misses with a straight right.
Love is looking to chop away at Monkey's legs.
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Love throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Love feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monkeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Love in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Monkey misses with a right hand

and Love counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Love.
Monkey pushes Love back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skunky Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monkey scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monkey lands a left hand.
Love misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Monkey.
Monkey lands a big right hand that drops Love! The killer instinct kicks in and Monkey finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Monkey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skunky Monkey!
Skunky Monkey bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ceasar Memphis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koji Muto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Muto has chosen Sleepwalking through the Mekong as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Memphis
vs
Muto

173 cm
26
142 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

163 cm
26
140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ceasar Memphis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Koji Muto!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muto dodges the punch combination from Memphis.
Memphis is looking to chop away at Muto's legs.
Memphis avoids the body shot from Muto.
Memphis throws a right and a left that Muto avoids nicely.
Muto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

Memphis moves into the clinch.
Muto jumps guard but Memphis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Memphis presses Muto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Memphis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Memphis digs a right hand underneath Muto's ribcage. Muto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Muto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Memphis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Muto drops down looking for an ankle pick but Memphis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ceasar Memphis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koji Muto.
Muto misses with a jab to the body
and Memphis counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muto misses with an uppercut
and Memphis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Memphis.
Memphis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Memphis avoids it really well and circles away.
Muto swings widly with a right hand
and Memphis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Memphis punishes Muto's body with a nice straight punch.
Memphis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Memphis swinging wildly here.
Memphis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Muto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Memphis.
A shot to the body from Muto misses
and Memphis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muto connects with a nice looking jab.
Memphis tries to close the distance and clinch but Muto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Memphis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Memphis misses with a two punch combination.

Memphis has managed to clinch.
Memphis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muto letting Memphis take a breather here.
Memphis cracks Muto with a nice body shot.
Muto jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Memphis walks away with a smile on his face. Muto gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've been told by Memphis's head coaches at Island Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muto walks into a stiff left hand from Memphis.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Muto.
Muto fails with a takedown attempt.
Memphis avoids the body shot from Muto.
Muto misses with a hook
and Memphis counters with a stiff right hand.
Memphis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Memphis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Muto misses with a series of wild punches.
Memphis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Muto.
Muto looks for a takedown but Memphis sprawls well.
Muto connects with a crisp jab.
Muto misses with a wild body shot.
Memphis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muto shoots in looking for a takedown. Memphis tries to sprawl out of it but Muto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Memphis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Muto shoots in and drives through. Memphis sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ceasar Memphis 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.

Memphis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Memphis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Muto.
Ceasar Memphis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Muto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Memphis tries to bum rush Muto with a series of wild strikes but Muto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Memphis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Muto's head backwards.
Muto takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Memphis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Memphis is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muto jumps guard but Memphis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Muto is working for takedown but Memphis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ceasar Memphis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koji Muto.
Muto takes a shot to the head.
Muto takes a shot to the head.
Muto fails to pull guard.
Memphis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Memphis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Memphis works on Muto's body with a couple of short punches.
Memphis stalling.
Memphis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Memphis.
Memphis lands a nice uppercut.
Memphis scores with a shoulder strike.

Memphis breaks the clinch.
Memphis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Memphis misses with a series of wild punches.
Muto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Memphis.
Muto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ceasar Memphis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Memphis tries to bum rush Muto with a series of wild strikes but Muto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Memphis misses with the combination.
Memphis lands with a good body shot.
Muto throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Memphis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ceasar Memphis is winning the standup battle so far.
Muto misses with a hook to the body
and Memphis counters with a series of strikes. Muto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Muto thows a body shot but no joy.
Muto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Memphis to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Muto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Memphis scores with a shot to the body.

Muto dives in and scores a takedown into Memphis's guard.
Muto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Memphis wants to stand but Muto is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muto is pushing down on Memphis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Memphis is fighting to maintain full guard but Muto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Memphis is trying to maintain the position but Muto is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Muto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Muto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Memphis defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muto trying to pass the guard but Memphis defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ceasar Memphis dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Muto throws a lazy uppercut
and Memphis counters with a left and a right that stings Muto.
Muto misses with a lunging right hand

and Memphis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Muto blocks the elbow strike.
Memphis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Memphis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Muto tries to pull guard but Memphis won't allow it.
Muto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Memphis prevents it.
Memphis lands an uppercut.
Memphis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Memphis prevents the takedown attempt.
Ceasar Memphis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koji Muto.

Memphis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Memphis misses.
Horrible takedown by Muto or perhaps it was just good defense by Memphis which made him look bad.
Muto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Memphis is looking to clinch but Muto is avoiding it.
Muto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Memphis manages to avoid it.
Muto tries to clinch but Memphis moves away
and Memphis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Muto thinking.
Memphis stuffs the takedown attempt from Muto. Muto gets slowly back to his feet.
Muto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Muto misses with a straight right.
Muto throws a lazy right hand but Memphis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Memphis, as that shot connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Memphis misses with the combination.
Muto misses with a hook.
Muto is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Muto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muto lands a slapping body shot.
Muto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Memphis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Muto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Memphis counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muto misses with a looping left.
Muto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muto walks into a left hand.
Memphis misses with the combination.
Memphis tries to bum rush Muto with a series of wild strikes but Muto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muto slips a jab and a cross from Memphis.
Muto fails with a takedown attempt.
Muto throws a right and a left that Memphis avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Memphis throws a head kick that misses.
Memphis cracks a nice hook into Muto's ribs.
Muto connects with a looping right hand.
Memphis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koji Muto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Memphis connects with a crisp jab.
Memphis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ceasar Memphis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Memphis ducks under a wild hook from Muto.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muto misses with a looping right.
Memphis with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ceasar Memphis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Memphis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceasar Memphis!
In his post fight interview, Ceasar Memphis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Simon Adabisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honza Kucera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Adabisi
vs
Kucera

157 cm
26
140 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

157 cm
19
144 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Simon Adabisi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Honza Kucera!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kucera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Adabisi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kucera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adabisi scores with a jab to the body.
Adabisi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kucera.
Adabisi throws a series of punches but Kucera moves out of range.
Kucera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kucera shoots for a takedown but Adabisi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simon Adabisi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Kucera.
Kucera fails with a takedown attempt.
Adabisi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucera walks into a straight right hand from Adabisi.
Adabisi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adabisi wants it to stay on the feet.
Kucera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kucera shoots for a double leg takedown but Adabisi sprawls well. He's pushed Kucera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simon Adabisi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adabisi throws a good cross that connects.

Kucera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kucera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adabisi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Honza Kucera!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bawkup Huknee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Fistur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fistur comes into a darkened arena with his song building. FATE kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Willy Fistur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Huknee
vs
Fistur

150 cm
26
270 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

201 cm
26
285 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bawkup Huknee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Willy Fistur!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huknee tries to clinch up.
Fistur lands a front kick.
Fistur tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fistur.
Fistur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fistur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fistur scores with a head kick.
Fistur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fistur lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fistur scores with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fistur.
Huknee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fistur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Huknee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Huknee is looking to clinch but Fistur is avoiding it.
Huknee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Huknee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fistur was well out of range. Poor timing from Huknee.
Nice uppercut there from Fistur.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fistur throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fistur.
Fistur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huknee tries to clinch there but Fistur circles away.
Fistur misses with a wild combination.
Fistur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Huknee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fistur takes a swing at Huknee's ribcage but misses.
Willy Fistur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huknee moves in looking to clinch but Fistur pushes him off.
Fistur throws a hook but Huknee blocks it.
Fistur scores with a nice body kick.
Huknee avoids the head kick by Fistur.
Sloppy strikes from Fistur. Those never looked like landing.
Huknee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Willy Fistur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fistur misses with a low kick.
Fistur missing with a left hand there. Huknee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huknee tries to clinch up.
Fistur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Huknee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Huknee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fistur.
Fistur lands a jab to the head.

Fistur gets caught napping as Huknee dives in and scores a takedown. Fistur manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fistur is on top in guard.
Huknee keeping moving, preventing Fistur from controlling successfully.
Fistur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fistur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huknee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fistur stays in close to Huknee's body and controls the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Bawkup Huknee wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Huknee moves out of range of the body kick from Fistur.
Fistur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fistur scores with a head kick.
Fistur connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huknee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fistur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huknee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fistur misses the shot to the body.
Fistur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Huknee.
Huknee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fistur.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huknee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fistur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huknee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fistur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Huknee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fistur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fistur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fistur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Huknee.
Fistur throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fistur circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fistur throws a sloppy head kick and Huknee moves out of range easily.

Huknee pushes Fistur up against the cage in a clinch.
Fistur prevents a body shot from Huknee.
Huknee has Fistur pressed against the cage.
Fistur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Fistur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huknee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fistur.
Fistur misses the shot to the body.
Fistur swats away the attempt to clinch by Huknee.
Fistur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Fistur slams his shin into Huknee's torso.
Huknee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fistur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Huknee avoids the head kick by Fistur.
Huknee tries to clinch but Fistur moves out of range.
Fistur throws a head kick but Huknee moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fistur.

Huknee gets a clinch.
Fistur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fistur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fistur working hard to break the clinch.
Huknee lands a nice shot to the body.
Fistur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fistur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huknee.
Fistur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huknee is working Fistur over against the cage.
Huknee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
Huknee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fistur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huknee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fistur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fistur blocks a body shot from Huknee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huknee blocking some punches.
Fistur wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fistur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huknee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fistur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fistur tries to work over Huknee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fistur misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huknee.
Fistur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huknee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Huknee scores with a hook to the body.
Fistur is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Huknee.
Fistur has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Huknee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Huknee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huknee lands an uppercut.
Huknee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Huknee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huknee lands with a right to the head.
Fistur misses with some punches.
Fistur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fistur is trying to force a seperation but Huknee has the dominant position.
Fistur blocks an uppercut.
Fistur tries to break free but Huknee pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Huknee.
Huknee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fistur's elbow.
Huknee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Huknee pushes Fistur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huknee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huknee.
Fistur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huknee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
Fistur swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huknee can't find room to land a body shot as Fistur controls the action.
Huknee lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Huknee.
Huknee lands with a short shot to the head.
Huknee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
Huknee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Huknee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Huknee struggles to land a body shot inside as Fistur controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Huknee.
Huknee struggles to land a body shot inside as Fistur controls his hands.

Huknee drops Fistur onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fistur is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Fistur is rocked!
Fistur wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fistur is still on wobbly legs! Can Huknee finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Huknee.
Huknee lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Huknee as the two fighters clinch.
Bawkup Huknee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Huknee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Huknee pushes Fistur against the cage and as Fistur bounces back, Huknee cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Huknee follows up with more strikes but Fistur was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bawkup Huknee!
Post fight, an emotional Bawkup Huknee said 'My bank account was negative before this fight. Now I can buy all the cocaine and hookers I want! Im rich, biatch!!!'.

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex The Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huang Tze Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

The Lion
vs
Tze Long

169 cm
26
145 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
142 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex The Lion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Huang Tze Long!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Lion is looking to clinch but Tze Long is avoiding it.
The Lion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tze Long shoots in looking for a takedown. The Lion tries to sprawl out of it but Tze Long keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Lion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Lion fails in his attempt to clinch.

The Lion forces Tze Long back against the cage and clinches.
The Lion lands with a light punch inside.
The Lion tries to throw a body punch but Tze Long avoids it by throwing The Lion back against the cage.
The Lion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tze Long or not.
The Lion lands with a light punch inside.
Tze Long changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Lion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Lion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alex The Lion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Lion tries to clinch up but Tze Long circles away and keeps his distance.
The Lion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tze Long circles away from the clinch attempt.

Tze Long fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging The Lion to the ground. Tze Long is now in The Lion's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tze Long drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Tze Long seems to have locked his on tight now - The Lion screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Tze Long, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Huang Tze Long!
Huang Tze Long is the new bantamweight champion!