Chaos 26 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Cutler
vs
Koli

160 cm
18
169 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
196 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Cutler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Koli!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koli throws out a powerful jab.
Cutler fails with the takedown
letting Koli counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cutler.
Cutler tries to move into range but Koli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cutler has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Koli.
Koli throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cutler gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Cutler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cutler's head backwards.

Cutler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Koli is looking for a sweep. Cutler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Cutler is looking for a kimura here.
Koli tries to roll over but Cutler keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cutler is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Koli reverses the position - he's now on top in Cutler's guard.
Koli wants to stand but Cutler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Koli gets to his feet. Cutler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Koli lands a really nice looking cross but Cutler seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koli feints a jab promting Cutler to slip. Koli then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cutler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cutler has time to react.
Koli lands a head shot.

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

Cutler is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koli fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Cutler to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Cutler looks to clinch but Koli throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Cutler taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sam Koli!
After winning the bout, Sam Koli 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
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yo Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jere Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ko comes to the cage accompanied by You are.. This should be fireworks!

Ko
vs
Stephens

168 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
164 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yo Ko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jere Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stephens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ko tries to clinch there but Stephens circles away.
No joy there for Stephens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stephens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Ko has Stephens up against the cage in a clinch.
Ko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stephens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ko has Stephens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stephens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stephens is trying to break the clinch but Ko is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Stephens's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stephens is trying to keep an underhook but Ko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stephens defending well though.
Stephens is trying to maintain the position but Ko is very close to passing his half guard.
Stephens looks like he's trying to stand up.

Stephens makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Stephens connects with a looping right hand.
Stephens connects with the punch.
Ko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stephens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ko circles away quickly and effectively.
Ko slips a jab and a cross from Stephens.
Stephens with a hook.
Stephens misses with a body kick.
Ko goes for a double leg but Stephens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stephens continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yo Ko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Nice elbow from Ko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stephens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stephens wants to break free but Ko has control.
Ko misses with a body punch.
Stephens wants to break free but Ko has control.
Stephens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Ko.
A frustrated look appears on Stephens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ko has Stephens pressed against the cage, preventing Stephens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Ko.
Ko avoiding damage.

Ko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko wants to control but Stephens is keeping him busy.
Ko trying to control from Stephens's half guard. Stephens has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Ko from controlling successfully.
Ko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stephens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Stephens has his feet on Ko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stephens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stephens looks to land a combination but Ko avoids it well.
Ko fails with the takedown.
Stephens with a hook.
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ko was well out of range. Poor timing from Stephens.
Stephens lunges at Ko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ko's hand.
Stephens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stephens scores with a three punch combo!
Ko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stephens.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Stephens.

Ko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Ko from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stephens wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ko manages to pass to side control.
Stephens is trying to stand up here but Ko is controlling him well.
Stephens looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ko wants to take a breather but Stephens is having none of it.
Ko working over Stephens with some ground and pound. Stephens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephens is refusing to be controlled, as Ko sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jere Stephens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stephens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jere Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ko moves into the clinch.

Ko has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stephens regains guard immediately.
Ko prevents Stephens from getting back to his feet.
Ko trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens wants to stand but Ko is controlling the position.
Ko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ko trying to control the action but Stephens is working from the bottom.
Ko working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens sneaks back into half guard.
Ko trying to control from half guard but Stephens is working away.
Stephens pushes Ko off looking to stand but Ko dives back in and keeps control.
Stephens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ko wants to take a breather but Stephens is having none of it.
Stephens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stephens keeps working.
Ko wants to advance to full mount but Stephens doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ko wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stephens's head.
Stephens wants to stand up but Ko is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stephens working a defensive guard here.
Ko postures up in Stephens's guard and throws a big left but Stephens blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom.
Ko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ko prevents Stephens from getting back to his feet.
Ko wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stephens is on top in guard.
Ko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ko tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko looking to control.

Stephens stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ko shoots in but Stephens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jere Stephens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ko fails with an attempt to clinch.

Ko darts in and clinches Stephens up against the cage.

Stephens breaks from the clinch.
Stephens tries to bum rush Ko with a series of wild strikes but Ko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ko shoots in for a double leg but Stephens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yo Ko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stephens gets caught napping as Ko dives in and scores a takedown. Stephens manages to retain guard.

Stephens has his foot on Ko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ko works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens can't keep his opponent in guard - Ko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephens on the ground.
Stephens is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Ko wants to work for an arm triangle but Stephens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ko prevents Stephens from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ko lands with a punch from half guard.
Stephens wants to get back to his feet.
Ko working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ko connects with a nice short shot to Stephens's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ko drops an elbow to the side of Stephens's head.
Ko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stephens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stephens looks like he's trying to stand up.

Ko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yo Ko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Stephens misses with a double jab.
Ko dives in and grabs Stephens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stephens pushes down on Ko's head and hops out.
Ko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Ko moves into the clinch.
Ko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stephens's defenses.
Stephens working hard to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ko is trying to drag Stephens to the mat but Stephens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stephens's elbow.
Ko keeps control of Stephens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens is trying to break the clinch but Ko has him pressed against the cage.
Stephens misses with a punch on the inside.
Ko lands with a left to the head.
Ko lands an elbow inside that Stephens shrugs off.
Stephens is pressed up against the cage. Ko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stephens down to the mat. Stephens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yo Ko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephens looks to land a combination. Ko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stephens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ko on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Ko gets a takedown into half guard.

Stephens manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stephens swats away the attempt to clinch by Ko.
Ko shoots in for a takedown but Stephens shows good takedown defense.

Ko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stephens, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko wants a takedown.
Stephens is trying to break the clinch but Ko has him pressed against the cage.
Ko tries a body shot but Stephens blocks it.
Stephens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stephens wants to get back to striking at distance but Ko won't allow it.
Stephens wants to get back to striking at distance but Ko won't allow it.
Stephens has had enough of the clinch but Ko keeps him there for the moment.

Ko is trying to trip Stephens. He has hold of a leg but Stephens is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ko persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ko stops Stephens from standing up.
Ko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stephens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stephens wants to stand and escape but Ko is having none of it.
Ko wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko chips away with some ground and pound.
Ko trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom.
Ko looking to pass the guard.
Stephens manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stephens trying to control but Ko is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yo Ko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ko tries to hold on but Stephens postures up.
Ko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ko regains half guard.
Ko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stephens lands with a punch from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Ko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ko is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yo Ko.
I think Ko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yo Ko!
Yo Ko took some time post fight to say the following; 'Unnnnnnnghhhhhhhhh feel the loin power!'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Travis Browne has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Browne
vs
Browne

225 cm
21
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

205 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Travis Browne!
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, Travis Browne!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Travis Browne.
Travis Browne moves to clinch but Travis Browne breaks away
and Travis Browne counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Travis Browne has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Travis Browne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Travis Browne.

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

Travis Browne is rocked!
Travis Browne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Travis Browne's coach down at Clean and Green was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Travis Browne's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Travis Browne digs a good body shot into Travis Browne's ribs.
Travis Browne closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Travis Browne out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Browne!

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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 Scott Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jagger Jacques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Nichols
vs
Jacques

192 cm
19
197 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

186 cm
26
188 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Nichols!
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, Jagger Jacques!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacques doesn't manage to clinch there - Nichols circles away.
Jagger Jacques seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacques tries to clinch up but Nichols circles away and keeps his distance.
Jacques fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nichols feints a jab promting Jacques to slip. Nichols then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jacques slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jacques wants to clinch up but Nichols keeps it at a distance.
Jacques tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacques wants to clinch up but Nichols keeps it at a distance.
Nichols scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jacques looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nichols connects with a right hand. Jacques shakes it off.
Jacques wants to clinch up but Nichols keeps it at a distance.
Jacques moves in looking to clinch but Nichols pushes him off.
Jacques tries to clinch there but Nichols circles away.
Jacques takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Jacques is rocked!
Jacques walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Nichols swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scott Nichols!
An out of breath and clearly excited Scott Nichols thanked Bad Ideas, Inc. for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Timm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Dobczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Timm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Timm
vs
Dobczynski

190 cm
19
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Timm!
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, Robert Dobczynski!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Timm scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dobczynski trying to control but Timm postures up.

Timm looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Timm wants to stand but Dobczynski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Dobczynski controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobczynski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobczynski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Timm manages to get himself to full guard.

Dobczynski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Timm, up you get!
A clash of legs there as Dobczynski blocks the low kick.

Timm closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dobczynski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Timm is working away from the top position though.
Timm is trying to control. Dobczynski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobczynski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dobczynski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Timm looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timm wants to get up but he can't break Dobczynski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dobczynski pulls Timm in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Timm tries to clinch up but Dobczynski circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobczynski closes the distance and clinches up with Timm, looking for a takedown. Dobczynski pushes Timm against the cage but Timm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Timm shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dobczynski is positioning himself well to prevent Timm advancing to mount.
Dobczynski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Dobczynski kicks Timm off and gets back to his feet.
Dobczynski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Timm sprawls well. Timm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dobczynski gets slowly back to his feet.

Timm feints and as Dobczynski raises his hands in defense, Timm changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timm trying to control but Dobczynski is working from the bottom.
Dobczynski looking for a sweep. Not yet Dobczynski, not yet.
Timm pushing down on Dobczynski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dobczynski is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobczynski is holding on to half guard well.

Timm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dobczynski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Timm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Timm dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Timm clinches.

Timm is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dobczynski can't fight it off and eventually Timm manages to take the fight to the floor. Dobczynski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Dobczynski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Timm trying to control but Dobczynski is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobczynski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Dobczynski looking for a guillotine from mount but Timm is having none of it.
Timm on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Timm tries to get out of the position.

Dobczynski working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Dobczynski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Timm is looking to improve his position but Dobczynski isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timm wants to hold on but Dobczynski pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dobczynski is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Timm shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dobczynski wants to get back to full guard.
Dobczynski is doing well to control the position and prevent Timm from advancing to side control.
Dobczynski wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timm trying to mount his opponent but Dobczynski defends it.
Timm trying to control from half guard but Dobczynski is working away.
Dobczynski is trying to stand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dobczynski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Timm fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dobczynski sprawls well initially but Timm persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dobczynski wants to control but Timm is keeping busy.
Timm missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobczynski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Timm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Timm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dobczynski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Timm has managed to get both his arms back between Dobczynski's legs - danger averted.

Dobczynski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dobczynski pulls Timm in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timm wants to get up but he can't break Dobczynski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Dobczynski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Timm scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Robert Dobczynski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dobczynski has his hands clasped together around Timm's back. He's all about the action.
Let's hope that Dobczynski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dobczynski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Dobczynski!
A relieved looking Robert Dobczynski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Page is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Hand That Feeds. The key to victory for Solomon Halo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Halo
vs
Page

191 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Solomon Halo!
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, Kyle Page!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Halo moves into the clinch successfully.
Halo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Page's face.
Halo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Page jumps guard but Halo stands there with Page around his waist. Page gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Halo lands a hook that snaps the head of Page backwards.
A knee to the head by Halo.
Halo lands a knee to the head.
Halo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Halo.
Halo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Halo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good body shot from Halo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo lands with a right to the head.
Page is trying to drag Halo to the mat but Halo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo scores with a knee to the head.
Halo crunches a lovely knee into Page's ribcage.
Halo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Page takes a knee right on the jaw!
Halo crunches a lovely knee into Page's ribcage.
Halo lands a shoulder strike.
Halo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Page's face.
Halo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Solomon Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Page.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Halo.
Page looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page tries to pull guard but Halo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Page tries for a takedown. No joy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Halo pushes Page back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Halo.
Halo connects with a knee to the head.
Halo lands a knee to the head.
Halo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Halo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Halo lands with a short shot to the head.
Halo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Page.
A knee to the head by Halo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Halo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Halo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Halo lands a right hand.
Halo connects with a knee to the head.
Halo lands with a left to the head.
Page looking to slow down the pace here.
Halo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A body shot lands from Halo.
Halo presses Page against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Halo.
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!
Halo crunches a lovely knee into Page's ribcage.
Halo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Halo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Halo working Page over with knees to the body.
Halo lands a body punch.
Halo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Halo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halo lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Halo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Halo tries to close the distance and clinch but Page swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halo tries to clinch up but Page circles away and keeps his distance.

Halo closes the distance and pushes Page back into the cage.
Halo lands an uppercut.
Solomon Halo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Halo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Halo lands a hook that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Halo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Halo lands a shoulder strike.
Halo crunches a lovely knee into Page's ribcage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Halo.
Halo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Page.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo lands an uppercut.
Page is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Halo lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Halo.
Halo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Page lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Halo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Halo as the two fighters clinch.
Halo landing knees to the head.
Halo connects with a knee to the head.
Halo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
A right hook to the body lands for Halo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short uppercut from Halo.
Halo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo lands a body shot.
Halo scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Halo.
Halo landing knees to the head.
Halo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Halo lands a knee to the body.
Halo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Halo landing knees to the head.
Halo lands a body shot.
Halo cracks Page with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Halo.
Halo with a knee to the head.
Halo scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Halo on the inside.
Halo lands with a light punch inside.
Halo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Halo scores with a knee to the head.
Halo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Halo lands a left hand.
Page tries for a takedown but Halo manages to get underhooks.
Page drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Halo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Halo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Page in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo lands a right hand.
Halo cracks Page with a nice body shot.
Halo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Halo with a knee to the head.
Halo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo with a knee to the head.
Page is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Halo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Solomon Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Page.
Halo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Page jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Halo walks away with a smile on his face. Page gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Page avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halo tries to clinch up but Page circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Halo dominated that second round.
That's time! Halo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Halo moves into the clinch.
Page drops down looking for an ankle pick but Halo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Halo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Halo is looking to clinch.
Page swats away the attempt to clinch by Halo.
Halo wants to clinch up but Page keeps it at a distance.
Halo wants to clinch up but Page keeps it at a distance.
Halo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Page circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kyle Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Page swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Page manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Halo slams his shin into Page's torso.
Page waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Halo.
Halo stuffs the takedown.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Halo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Page gets tackled into the cage by Halo. Halo maintains the clinch.
Halo is pressed up against the cage. Page has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Halo down to the mat. Halo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Solomon Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Page.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo tries to clinch up but Page circles away and keeps his distance.
Halo slips a jab from Page.
Halo wants to clinch up but Page keeps it at a distance.
Page shoots in but Halo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Halo wants to clinch.
Halo lands a right hook to the body.

Halo rushes Page and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo connects with a knee to the head.
Halo tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Halo scores with a knee to the head.
Page is working for takedown but Halo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Halo scores with a knee to the head.
Page is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Halo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Halo lands with a short shot to the head.
A knee to the head by Halo.
Page drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Halo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Page drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo scores with a hook to the body.
Halo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page can't get the takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Halo.
Halo lands a body shot.
A knee to the head by Halo.
Halo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halo with a knee to the head.
Halo lands a good knee to the midsection. Page won't want to take too many of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Halo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Halo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Halo!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian OTool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valdet Berisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Valdet Berisha has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brian OTool's chin.

OTool
vs
Berisha

205 cm
22
275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

220 cm
25
299 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brian OTool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Valdet Berisha!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for OTool, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OTool misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from OTool misses.
Berisha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
OTool fails to land with a series of punches.
OTool thows a body shot but no joy.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
OTool softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from OTool.
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!
OTool lands with a light punch inside.
OTool lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from OTool.
Berisha looks winded!
OTool lands a shoulder strike.
OTool lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berisha backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from OTool.
OTool gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Berisha.
OTool cracks Berisha with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OTool lands a hook that snaps the head of Berisha backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OTool.
OTool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berisha.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OTool.
OTool lands a body shot in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Berisha has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
OTool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berisha.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from OTool on the inside.
OTool lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from OTool.
OTool digs a right hand into Berisha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Berisha's gas tank.
A short right from OTool on the inside.
Berisha takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from OTool.
OTool lands a shot to the body.
OTool lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OTool lands with a short shot to the head.

Berisha is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from OTool.
OTool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
OTool lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for OTool.
A right hand to the body from OTool.
OTool scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OTool.
Berisha is still on wobbly legs! Can OTool finish him?
OTool lands a body shot in the clinch.
OTool creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Berisha with a big uppercut! Berisha tries to clinch up but OTool pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Berisha to the mat! Berisha covers up and OTool unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brian OTool!

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 Billy Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tung Kuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tung Kuk has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Hill
vs
Kuk

180 cm
26
163 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

178 cm
19
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Hill!
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, Tung Kuk !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kuk closes the distance and pushes Hill back into the cage.
Kuk has Hill pressed against the cage.
Kuk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuk '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.
Kuk lands a right hand.
Hill jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuk walks away with a smile on his face. Hill gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Kuk has Hill up against the cage in a clinch.
Hill fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill fails to pull guard.
Kuk gets through Hill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kuk digs a right hand underneath Hill's ribcage. Hill let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hill is trying to pull guard but Kuk has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuk lands a shoulder strike.
Kuk effectively controlling the action here.
Kuk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuk .
A nice left hand lands by Kuk .
A left hand lands to the body for Kuk .
The referee calls for Kuk to work.
A right handed body shot lands from Kuk .
Hill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kuk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Hill is rocked!
Hill is breathing heavily.
Kuk pushes Hill back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Hill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuk pushes Hill against the cage. Kuk is working some dirty boxing. Kuk pushes off with a quick right hook! Hill goes down! Hill tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kuk moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tung Kuk !
Tung Kuk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Billy Hill spoke after the fight, saying 'Good scrap, good scrap. Pretty good scrap der.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stank McCrank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faber has chosen 2 Pac - California Love as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McCrank
vs
Faber

150 cm
25
130 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

167 cm
25
143 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Island Gear

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stank McCrank!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber is looking to chop away at McCrank's legs.
Faber with a nice cross.
McCrank walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Faber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCrank.
Faber listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

McCrank closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Faber's guard.
Faber can't keep his opponent in guard - McCrank advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCrank wants to pass the guard but Faber is defending well.

McCrank is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

McCrank is working for a submission of some sort.

Faber is defending against the submission attempts here by McCrank.
McCrank could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

McCrank is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCrank looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

McCrank is working for a kimura but Faber is defending it quite comfortably.
McCrank is breathing heavily.

Faber looking for submissions off his back.

Faber is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCrank pulls his head out easily.

Faber has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for McCrank. Oh but Faber has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! McCrank goes limp - he's gone! Faber jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Urijah Faber!
Urijah Faber is the new bantamweight champion!
Urijah Faber bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.