Chaos 39: Good Bye PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rigoberto Lamas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Koli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamas comes to the cage accompanied by Brazilian National Anthem. Sam Koli will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Lamas
vs
Koli

170 cm
20
186 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
196 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue 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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rigoberto Lamas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Koli!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koli moves out of range as Lamas strikes.
Koli looks to land a left hand but Lamas moved out of range nicely.
Koli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lamas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lamas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Koli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've been hearing reports that Lamas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Koli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamas.
Lamas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koli.
Lamas slips a jab and a cross from Koli.
Lamas doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Koli to counter with a crisp jab.
Lamas throws a looping overhand right but Koli ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lamas.
Lamas tries for a takedown but Koli circles away easily
and Koli counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rigoberto Lamas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamas loads up on a big right hand but Koli slips the punch.
Lamas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rigoberto Lamas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koli slips a jab from Lamas.
Lamas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lamas misses with a looping right.
Lamas misses with a hook. Koli ducked under it nicely.
Koli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamas catches Koli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lamas just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamas moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lamas somewhat.
Lamas fails with a takedown attempt.
Lamas takes a swing at Koli's ribcage but misses.

Lamas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Koli napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Koli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koli keeps trying to improve his position.

Lamas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lamas working away.
Koli is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lamas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lamas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lamas trying to control the position but Koli is working away.

Lamas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koli can do anything to dispel that myth.

Lamas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lamas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lamas trying to control the position from guard on top but Koli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lamas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lamas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Lamas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Koli manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lamas has Koli in his guard.
Koli postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koli tries to stand but Lamas is controlling from the bottom.
Koli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lamas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koli postures up.
Koli wants to control from the top but Lamas keeps moving.
Koli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Koli wants to get up but he can't break Lamas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Koli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Sam Koli has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lamas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koli swivels and escapes.
Lamas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lamas somewhat.
Lamas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koli counters with a left and a right that stings Lamas.
Nice straight punches there by Lamas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lamas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamas defending well as Koli loads up on a big left hand.
Sam Koli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamas misses with a hook to the body
and Koli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamas misses the target.
Koli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamas moves away.
Lamas misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Koli misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rigoberto Lamas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koli.
Lamas throws a hook to the side of Koli's head but Koli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamas throws a body punch but Koli moves out of range.
Koli throws a jab when Lamas was well out of range.
Koli looks to land a combination but Lamas avoids it well.
Koli throws a poor cross that misses

and Lamas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Koli won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lamas has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Koli is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lamas yanks on the arm and Koli is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lamas.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rigoberto Lamas!
After the fight, Rigoberto Lamas was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boko Shambles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Thor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boko Shambles's chin.

Thor
vs
Shambles

176 cm
26
163 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

175 cm
26
164 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyson Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boko Shambles!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Thor. Those never looked like landing.
Shambles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Thor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shambles on his heels. He'll look to pass Shambles's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Thor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shambles looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shambles swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Shambles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thor is aware though and is defending well.

Thor drops back looking for a leg! Shambles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shambles manages to kick Thor off! Thor jumps back into Shambles's guard.

Shambles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Thor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Thor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thor drops back looking for a leg! Shambles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shambles manages to kick Thor off! Thor jumps back into Shambles's guard.

Shambles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Thor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shambles is trying to keep Thor in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Thor drops back looking for a leg! Shambles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shambles manages to kick Thor off! Thor jumps back into Shambles's guard.

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

Thor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shambles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thor, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shambles defends well.
Shambles wants to control from the top but Thor keeps moving.
Shambles is pushing down on Thor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thor is fighting to maintain full guard but Shambles has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Thor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Thor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shambles is looking to advance position but Thor won't allow it.

Thor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shambles works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shambles is working for a guillotine from mount but Thor frees his head quite easily.
Thor can't escape the position.

Shambles looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Shambles has control of Thor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thor regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Shambles looking for a guillotine from mount but Thor is having none of it.
Thor is squirming around, avoiding Shambles's attempts to control the action.
Thor is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shambles looking to secure an arm triangle but Thor defends it well.

Thor defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shambles.
Thor bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Shambles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!

Thor drops back looking for a leg! Shambles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shambles manages to kick Thor off! Thor jumps back into Shambles's guard.

Thor drops back looking for a leg! Shambles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shambles manages to kick Thor off! Thor jumps back into Shambles's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Thor drops back looking for a leg! Shambles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shambles manages to kick Thor off! Thor jumps back into Shambles's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boko Shambles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shambles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Thor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boko Shambles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shambles is looking for a sweep. Thor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Thor 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.

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

Thor seems to be looking for submissions.
Shambles trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Thor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shambles regains full guard. Nicely done.

Thor has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Shambles to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Thor is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Shambles pulls down on the head and he's put Thor to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Boko Shambles!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myoto Lachida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mother Effyew Ceekay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mother Effyew Ceekay will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lachida
vs
Effyew Ceekay

215 cm
26
293 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

198 cm
26
290 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Myoto Lachida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mother Effyew Ceekay!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lachida closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lachida winds up and cracks Effyew Ceekay with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lachida works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lachida unloading with bombs!

It looks like Mother Effyew Ceekay has been cut.

Lachida with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lachida working for a submission but Effyew Ceekay is keeping him at bay.
Lachida lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That has opened up Mother Effyew Ceekay's cut even more.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Effyew Ceekay taking shots to the head.

The cut above Mother Effyew Ceekay's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mother Effyew Ceekay's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Myoto Lachida!
Myoto Lachida made sure to mention his sponsor, Ace of Spades Clothing in his post fight interview.

C
A

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 Nicol Bolas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Didenko (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!

Bolas
vs
Didenko

170 cm
20
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

197 cm
23
190 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicol Bolas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vlad Didenko!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bolas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Bolas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bolas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Didenko on the ground.
Didenko gets back to half guard.

Didenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Didenko has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Didenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolas pulls his head out easily.
Bolas wants to take a breather but Didenko is having none of it.

Didenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolas pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Didenko looking for submissions off his back.

Didenko actively working from the bottom here.
Didenko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bolas is trying to control. Didenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolas trying to pass the guard but Didenko defending well.
Well, if Bolas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bolas trying to control from half guard but Didenko is working away.

Didenko actively working from the bottom here.

Didenko looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bolas in particular looking to stall.

Didenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolas pulls his head out easily.
Bolas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Didenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolas wants to take a breather but Didenko is having none of it.
Bolas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bolas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Didenko!
Bolas controlling his opponent.
Bolas lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolas controlling from the full mount.
Didenko tries to reverse the position but Bolas maintains control.
Bolas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Didenko is looking to escape.

Bolas looking for a guillotine from mount but Didenko is having none of it.
Bolas lands a big shot there that rocks Didenko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolas dominating with strikes here.
Bolas scoring with strikes but Didenko is staying in there.
Bolas landing shots from mount.
Bolas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolas lands a nice shot to the head.

Didenko is rocked!
Didenko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Didenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bolas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Didenko has Bolas in his guard.
Bolas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Didenko is keeping the position for now.
Bolas trying to control the position from guard on top but Didenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolas working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolas with a nice head shot there.
Bolas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Didenko is looking for a triangle but Bolas pushes his legs off easily.
Bolas pushing down on Didenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bolas trying to pass the guard but Didenko defending well.
Still in half guard, Bolas seems content to control.

Didenko looking for submissions off his back.
Bolas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Didenko is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Bolas is tapping! Great win for Didenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vlad Didenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blake Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger JK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiger JK is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Thompson
vs
JK

170 cm
20
140 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

173 cm
26
134 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blake Thompson !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tiger JK!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from JK enables Thompson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. JK manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
JK not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from JK.
Thompson passes JK's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed JK's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Thompson wants to work for an arm triangle but JK is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
JK is in trouble now - Thompson has advanced to mount!
JK keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thompson works his way to his opponent's back.

JK defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Thompson 's arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Thompson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but JK has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thompson controlling well, preventing JK from escaping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! JK taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blake Thompson !
Blake Thompson retains his bantamweight title!
Tiger JK spoke after the fight, saying 'groooaaargh...'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anya Oley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitt Thrawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Oley
vs
Thrawn

176 cm
26
185 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

165 cm
19
185 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anya Oley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mitt Thrawn!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrawn moves in looking to clinch but Oley pushes him off.
Oley throws a leg kick that is checked

and Thrawn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thrawn.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thrawn.
Oley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thrawn prevents it.
Thrawn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Oley is trying to drag Thrawn to the mat but Thrawn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oley has been working on his balance at Island Premium 20x CT's, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Thrawn.
Nice elbow from Thrawn.
Nice elbow from Thrawn.
Thrawn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thrawn digs a right hand into Oley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oley's gas tank.
Thrawn lands a nice elbow.
Thrawn lands an elbow just above Oley 's eye.

It looks like Anya Oley has been cut.
Thrawn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thrawn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrawn lands a shot to the body.
Oley takes an elbow to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrawn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thrawn stops a takedown attempt from Oley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anya Oley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrawn lands an elbow just above Oley 's eye.
Nice body punch from Thrawn - that landed with a thud.
Thrawn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thrawn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thrawn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thrawn presses Oley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oley is breathing heavily.
Thrawn is leaning against Oley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thrawn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thrawn lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrawn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thrawn keeps control of Oley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thrawn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thrawn lands an elbow just above Oley 's eye.
Thrawn scores with a hook to the body.
Thrawn lands an elbow just above Oley 's eye.
Thrawn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oley's defenses.
Thrawn lands an elbow that stopped Oley in his tracks for a moment.

Oley is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Thrawn.
Oh Oley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oley takes an elbow to the temple.
A body shot lands from Thrawn.
Thrawn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thrawn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thrawn creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Oley! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Thrawn.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitt Thrawn!
Mitt Thrawn is the new middleweight champion!
A less than humble Mitt Thrawn misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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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 Kid Caskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Caskey
vs
Domingo

198 cm
26
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
223 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kid Caskey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jorge Domingo!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Domingo clinches up against the cage.
Caskey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Domingo lands with a left to the head.
Caskey just leaning against Domingo, taking a breather.
Caskey stalling in the clinch but Domingo improves position.
Domingo is pushing Caskey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Caskey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Domingo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Domingo has a couple of punches blocked by Caskey.
Caskey taking a breather.
Domingo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Caskey seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Domingo can turn it around.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caskey wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kid Caskey.
Domingo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Caskey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caskey tries to score with a low kick but Domingo moves his leg out of the way.

Domingo moves into the clinch.
Domingo is pushing Caskey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Caskey looking to stall.
Domingo lands with a right to the head.

It looks like Kid Caskey has been cut.
Caskey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Caskey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo lands with a nice combination. Caskey backs away looking to recover.
Caskey closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Domingo counter with a right hand.
Caskey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Domingo tries to clinch there but Caskey circles away.

Domingo moves into range and clinches up with Caskey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from Domingo.
Caskey wants to stall.
Domingo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Caskey up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Domingo.
Domingo throws a head punch that misses.
Domingo'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.

Caskey breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Domingo.
Domingo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Domingo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caskey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Domingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Caskey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Caskey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Caskey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Domingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Domingo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Domingo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Domingo moves out of range of the body kick.
Caskey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Domingo.

It looks like Jorge Domingo has been cut.
Caskey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Domingo throws out the jab.
Caskey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Domingo clinches.
Domingo lands a shoulder strike.
Domingo throws a punch but it's blocked by Caskey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Domingo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Caskey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Domingo throws a series of punches but Caskey moves out of range.
Caskey wants to clinch
and Domingo counters with a nice uppercut.
Domingo fails in his attempt to clinch.

Domingo has managed to clinch.
Domingo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Domingo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caskey taking a breather.
Caskey takes a shot to the head.
Domingo misses with the head strike.
Caskey blocking some punches.
Domingo misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo has Caskey pushed against the cage.
Caskey takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Domingo.
Domingo controlling the action here for a moment.
Domingo wants to stall.

Caskey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caskey dodges the punch combination from Domingo.
Domingo scores with a one two! Caskey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo tries to clinch up.
Domingo throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Domingo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Domingo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Domingo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is keeping an eye on Domingo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Domingo on the inside.
Domingo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorge Domingo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Domingo misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caskey blocking some punches.
Domingo taking a breather.
Domingo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Caskey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Domingo misses with an uppercut. Caskey saw that one coming.
Caskey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Domingo darts in and clinches Caskey up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Domingo - that landed with a thud.

Caskey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caskey is looking to land body kicks.
Domingo lands with a nice combination. Caskey backs away looking to recover.
Jorge Domingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Domingo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Caskey. Caskey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Domingo drives through and clinches with Caskey against the cage.
Caskey controlling the action here for a moment.
Caskey tries a body shot but Domingo blocks it.
Domingo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Domingo avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Caskey breaks the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Caskey is looking to clinch but Domingo is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Domingo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Caskey throws a leg kick which misses Domingo's front leg but catches the back leg as Domingo tries to avoid it.

Caskey lands a big head kick that sends Domingo tumbling to the mat! Caskey takes a step backwards and waves Domingo back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Domingo is rocked!
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!
Caskey misses with a low kick as Domingo jumps back.
Domingo avoids the head kick by Caskey.
Domingo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caskey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Caskey is looking to chop away at Domingo's legs.
Caskey walks into a straight right hand from Domingo.
Caskey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jorge Domingo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Domingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Caskey.
Caskey misses with a low kick as Domingo jumps back.
Caskey tries a head kick but it misses.
Domingo moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caskey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caskey delivers a nice body kick.

Domingo gets a clinch.
Domingo misses with a punch on the inside.

Caskey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Domingo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caskey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caskey is looking to slow Domingo down with leg kicks.
Domingo swinging wildly here.
Domingo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Domingo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Domingo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caskey tries to clinch but Domingo is having none of it.
Domingo moves in looking to clinch but Caskey pushes him off.
No joy there for Domingo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caskey throws a leg kick that misses.
Domingo blocks a low kick nicely.
Caskey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jorge Domingo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Domingo scores with the left hand. Caskey knows he should have avoided that one.
Domingo misses with a looping right.
Domingo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Domingo digs a good body shot into Caskey's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo is looking to clinch but Caskey is avoiding it.

Domingo rushes Caskey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Domingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Caskey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Caskey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Domingo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Domingo throws a head punch that misses.
Caskey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Domingo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Caskey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Domingo is keeping busy.
Domingo lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Caskey gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Domingo slowing the pace effectively.
Still in the clinch, Domingo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Domingo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Caskey up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Domingo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Caskey clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Caskey misses with a head kick.
Domingo scores with a punch to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Domingo.

Domingo drives through and clinches with Caskey against the cage.
Domingo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Caskey misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Domingo.
Caskey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Domingo misses with a punch on the inside.
Caskey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Domingo has him pressed against the cage.
Caskey trying to stall but Domingo improves his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo pushes Caskey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Domingo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Domingo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Caskey trying to stall but Domingo improves his position.
Domingo working aggressively here.
Caskey takes a shot to the head.
Domingo misses with the head strike.
Domingo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caskey backwards.
Domingo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Caskey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caskey misses the jab.
Caskey throws a front kick that sends Domingo stumbling back into the cage.
Domingo blocks a leg kick.
Domingo is looking to clinch but Caskey is avoiding it.
Domingo doesn't manage to clinch there - Caskey circles away.
Domingo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Caskeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caskey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Domingo misses with a hook.
Domingo cracks Caskey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo lands a body punch.
Domingo has a couple of punches blocked by Caskey.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Caskey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caskey keeps the fight on the outside.
Domingo misses with a jab, cross combination.

Domingo clinches up against the cage.
Domingo trying to control the position but instead, Caskey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Domingo into the cage.
Domingo is pushing Caskey up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Caskey misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Domingo lands a nice shot to the body.
Caskey blocking some punches.
Caskey prevents a body shot from Domingo.
Caskey'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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for Domingo to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Domingo dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A cross from Domingo lands.
A head kick misses from Caskey.
Caskey looks to throw the jab but Domingo is out of range.
Caskey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Caskey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Domingo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Domingo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caskey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caskey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Caskey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Domingo checks it well.
Domingo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Domingo misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo lands a body shot.
Domingo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Caskey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Domingo with a jab.
Caskey feints and then cracks Domingo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Domingo down.
Domingo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Domingo misses with a straight left.
Domingo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A cross from Caskey lands.
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!
Caskey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Domingo takes a kick to the side of the head.
That kick from Caskey tenderised Domingo's leg. Domingo is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caskey thumps Domingo with a low kick.
Caskey throws a head kick but Domingo moves out of range.
Caskey dodges the punch combination from Domingo.
Domingo tries to clinch up but Caskey circles away and keeps his distance.
Caskey tries a head kick but it misses.
Caskey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Domingo blocks a leg kick.
Domingo tries to clinch but Caskey moves out of range.
Caskey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caskey misses with a head kick.
Caskey throws a poor cross that misses
and Domingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Caskey misses the jab.
Caskey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Caskey slips a jab and a cross from Domingo.
Domingo throws the left hand but Caskey avoids the punch easily.
Caskey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Caskey walks into a left hand.
Domingo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Caskey slips a jab and a cross from Domingo.
Caskey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caskey throws a leg kick but Domingo moved away.
Caskey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Domingo moves to clinch but Caskey breaks away
and Caskey counters with an outside leg kick.
Domingo tries to clinch but Caskey moves out of range.
Domingo tries to clinch there but Caskey circles away.
Good work by Domingo as he checks the leg kick.
Caskey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Domingo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kid Caskey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Domingo moves out of range of the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kid Caskey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Domingo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 47:48
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 47:48
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Domingo!
Jorge Domingo is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jorge Domingo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Benedict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tung Kuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Benedict
vs
Kuk

170 cm
27
163 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
160 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Benedict!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tung Kuk !
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuk tries to clinch up.

Kuk has closed the distance and engaged Benedict in a clinch.
Kuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benedict fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedict working aggressively here.
Kuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Kuk .
Kuk lands a right hand.
Kuk misses with a body punch.
Kuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benedict is trying to break the clinch but Kuk has him pressed against the cage.
Kuk keeps control of Benedict as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kuk misses with a punch to the body.
Benedict tries to throw a body punch but Kuk avoids it by throwing Benedict back against the cage.
I was talking to Benedict's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Kuk .

It looks like Charles Benedict has been cut.
Kuk lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Kuk .
Benedict lands a shoulder strike.
Kuk letting Benedict take a breather here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedict.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kuk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kuk has a couple of punches blocked by Benedict.
Kuk lands a right hand.
Kuk prevents a body shot from Benedict.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benedict.
Kuk struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedict controls his hands.
Kuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benedict misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benedict backwards.
Benedict looking to slow down the pace here.
Kuk is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kuk misses with some punches.
Kuk tries to throw a body punch but Benedict avoids it by throwing Kuk back against the cage.
Benedict misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Benedict fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benedict misses with the head strike.
Kuk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuk stalling in the clinch.
Benedict doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuk is leaning against Benedict and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuk lands a hook that snaps the head of Benedict backwards.
Kuk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuk struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedict controls his hands.

Benedict manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Benedict is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kuk throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Benedict's body to avoid the submission. Benedict has instead reached around Kuk 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Benedict arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Charles Benedict!
Charles Benedict retains his lightweight title!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casper Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Kong Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casper Holm could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to King Kong Dong's chin.

Holm
vs
Kong Dong

200 cm
26
270 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

200 cm
27
275 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Island Gear

Atlantis

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Casper Holm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, King Kong Dong!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong digs a good body shot into Holm's ribs.
Dong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holm momentarily.
Holm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holm misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Holm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Holm tenderised Dong's leg. Dong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dong duly obliges.
Holm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shitty Training Facility (Product Recall) in the buildup to the fight.
Holm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dong misses with a body shot.
Dong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dong swings widly with a right hand
and Holm counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dong looks winded!
Holm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like King Kong Dong has been cut.
Holm scores with a push kick.
Holm cracks the inside of Dong's front leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Look low, kick high! Holm uses the oldest trick in the book to send Dong tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Holm is absolutely delighted - when Dong wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Casper Holm!
Casper Holm retains his heavyweight title!
Casper Holm really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Island Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chance The Rapper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raf Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raf Fernandes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chance The Rapper's chin.

The Rapper
vs
Fernandes

200 cm
27
300 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
300 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

Atlantis

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chance The Rapper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raf Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Rapper misses with a kick to the body.
Fernandes just misses with a punch to the body.
The Rapper throws the kick towards the body but Fernandes avoids it.
The Rapper displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The Rapper ducks under a wild hook from Fernandes.
The Rapper looks to land a right hand but Fernandes moved out of range.
Fernandes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fernandes there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Rapper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Rapper scores with a shot to the body.
The Rapper cracks Fernandes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Raf Fernandes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Rapper jabs Fernandes right on the nose. Fernandes blinks but takes it well.
The Rapper connects with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Fernandes there.

It looks like Chance The Rapper has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Rapper thumps Fernandes with a low kick.
A head kick misses from The Rapper.
Fernandes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Rapper manages to avoid it.
The Rapper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fernandes's hands.
The Rapper slips a jab and a cross from Fernandes.
Fernandes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fernandes throws a right hand that The Rapper ducks under and follows up with a left that The Rapper also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Rapper.
Fernandes cracks a nice hook into The Rapper's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Rapper scores with a jab to the body.
Fernandes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Rapper connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick from The Rapper lands but Fernandes takes it in his stride.
A head kick from The Rapper lands but Fernandes takes it in his stride.
Fernandes throws a lazy uppercut
and The Rapper counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Rapper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernandes.
Fernandes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Rapper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Rapper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernandes.
The Rapper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Rapper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernandes.
The Rapper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Rapper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Rapper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Rapper thumps Fernandes with a low kick.
The Rapper cracks Fernandes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fernandes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Rapper.
The Rapper blocks a jab.
Fernandes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Rapper lands a really nice looking cross but Fernandes seems unphased.
The Rapper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernandes.
The Rapper thuds a left hand into Fernandes's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from The Rapper lands but Fernandes takes it in his stride.
Fernandes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fernandes misses with a body shot
and The Rapper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Rapper lands an overhand right.
Fernandes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Rapper rather than just go for the knockout.
Fernandes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Rapper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Rapper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Rapper lands a front kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The Rapper lands a big head kick that sends Fernandes tumbling to the mat! The Rapper takes a step backwards and waves Fernandes back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Fernandes is rocked!
Fernandes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice jab there from The Rapper.
Fernandes is still on wobbly legs! Can The Rapper finish him?
The Rapper walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Fernandes drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! The Rapper swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Fernandes's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chance The Rapper!
Chance The Rapper retains his super heavyweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Chance The Rapper said 'I've been scouting my opponent for some time time now, a match up was inevitable. As the king of the island I have nothing but respect for my opponent and his manager. Thank you based god! '.