Chaos 27 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kashvi Jakho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kashvi Jakho will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Murphy
vs
Jakho

150 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

209 cm
25
285 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kashvi Jakho!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy tries to clinch but Jakho moves away
and Jakho counters with a left and a right that stings Murphy.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murphy moves to clinch but Jakho breaks away
and Jakho counters with a left and a right that stings Murphy.
Jakho keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy darts in trying to clinch
and Jakho counters with a one-two to the body.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Jakho keeps it at a distance.
Jakho shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jakho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murphy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Jakho circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy tries to clinch but Jakho is having none of it.
Murphy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jakho counters with a two punch combo.
Murphy tries to clinch but Jakho is having none of it.
Jakho has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Murphy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jakho counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Jakho circles away and keeps his distance.
Jakho tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jakho circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jakho counters with a left and a right that stings Murphy.
Jakho tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
Jakho tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jakho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jakho tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murphy wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jakho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Jakho is trying to break free.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Jakho is trying to break free.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Jakho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Jakho.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Jakho tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Jakho.
Murphy has Jakho pressed against the cage, preventing Jakho from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jakho looks winded!
Jakho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jakho is trying to push Murphy away but Murphy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jakho is trying to break free.
Jakho is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
Joe Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kashvi Jakho.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jakho backwards.

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

Jakho is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy has Jakho pressed against the cage. Jakho drops his hands and Murphy takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Jakho tumbling to the canvas! Murphy rains down with more punches but Jakho was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Murphy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Murphy!
Joe Murphy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carson BB (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Caskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BB comes to the cage accompanied by Jump Right In. This should be a great matchup!

BB
vs
Caskey

190 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carson BB!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kid Caskey!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BB tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caskey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A clash of legs there as BB blocks the low kick.

Caskey instigates a clinch.

Caskey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caskey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and BB is able to avoid easily.
Caskey slaps away a takedown attempt from BB, before circling back to the center of the mat.
BB looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Caskey circles away from the clinch attempt.
BB misses with a takedown attempt
and Caskey counters with a solid body kick.
Carson BB seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caskey does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Caskey, right into the meat.
BB is breathing heavily.
BB takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
BB tries for a takedown but Caskey circles away easily
and Caskey counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples BB! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kid Caskey!
The defeated Carson BB had this to say: 'thanks for the support you guys sorry I didn't win but next fight I will win'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mish Mosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zavier Lack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mosh
vs
Lack

175 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

173 cm
24
164 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mish Mosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zavier Lack!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lack lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mosh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lack.
Mosh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zavier Lack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lack works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lack uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mosh has time to react.
Lack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lack with a hook.
Lack lands a jab to the head.
Mosh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lack scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosh slips a jab and a cross from Lack.
A jab from Lack does it's job there.
Lack lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lack stuns Mosh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Lack - just one landing.
Decent striking displayed by Lack there.
Lack moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zavier Lack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lack lands a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lack closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mosh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lack dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mosh needs to keep his hands up - Lack had a free shot at his head there.
Mosh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mosh takes one to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lack throws a push kick but Mosh slaps the foot to one side.
Lack throws a push kick but Mosh slaps the foot to one side.
Lack has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lack jabs Mosh right on the nose. Mosh blinks but takes it well.
A low kick from Lack is predictable there

and Mosh counters with a shoot takedown. Lack fights it but they end up in guard.
Mosh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mosh is working hard here to advance position.
Mosh is breathing heavily.
Lack is adopting a defensive guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lack is trying to keep Mosh in close.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mosh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lack is keeping the position for now.
Lack controls Mosh momentarily but Mosh frees himself.
Lack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mosh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lack is trying to control the position but Mosh postures up.

Lack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mosh stands up over Lack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mosh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lack tries to get to full guard but Mosh has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lack works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lack, as that shot connected.
Zavier Lack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lack misses with a two punch combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lack.
Lack lands a nice hook to Mosh's body. Mosh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lack thows a leg kick but Mosh checks it

and Mosh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Mosh.
Lack is looking for a sweep. Mosh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mosh tries to pass to full mount but Lack defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lack gets back to full guard.
Mosh passes Lack's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mish Mosh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lack trying to control here.
Lack tries to get to full guard but Mosh has control of the leg.
Lack keeps trying to improve his position.
Mosh passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Mosh working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Lack turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mosh off and cradles Lack's limp body as Mosh celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mish Mosh!
Mish Mosh thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

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

Santos
vs
Maeda

195 cm
18
290 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gustavo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keijiro Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Maeda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Santos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maeda's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Santos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Maeda darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns Maeda into the cage.
Maeda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keijiro Maeda.
Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Santos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maeda is trying to keep an underhook but Santos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Santos tries to pass to full mount but Maeda defends it.
Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos fails to move to back control.

Santos working for a submission but Maeda is keeping him at bay.
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Maeda is looking to improve his position but Santos isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
Maeda is trying to escape the mount.
Maeda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos mounts Maeda! Really nice guard pass there!

Santos stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Santos feints and as Maeda raises his hands in defense, Santos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santos is breathing heavily.

Maeda working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Maeda keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Santos advances to half guard.
Santos passes to full mount!
Maeda working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos content just to control the position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Santos is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Maeda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maeda doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Santos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maeda!
Maeda is trying to escape the position but Santos is controlling the position.
Santos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Santos controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gustavo Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santos has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Santos get's back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Maeda sprawls well. He's pushed Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maeda is defended easily by Santos.
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Maeda tries to clinch up.

Maeda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda tries to stand but Santos is controlling his head.
Maeda creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Santos sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda working away.
Santos gets back to half guard.
Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maeda wants to take a breather but Santos is having none of it.

Santos kicks Maeda off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Maeda shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
Gustavo Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keijiro Maeda.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Santos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Santos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee asks Santos politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Santos prefers to stall for the moment though.
Maeda pushes Santos away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Santos gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos just content to control the position.
Santos tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maeda's legs.

Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santos controls the position.
Maeda can't do much from the bottom here.

Santos has hold of Maeda's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Maeda tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Santos cranks the arm and Maeda screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Maeda, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gustavo Santos!
Gustavo Santos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benedykt Jaworsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Halmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Jaworsky
vs
Halmann

183 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benedykt Jaworsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Seth Halmann!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaworsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jaworsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halmann as he avoids it easily.

Jaworsky takes the fight into the clinch.
Halmann is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jaworsky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Halmann jumps guard and drags Jaworsky to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halmann holds on and takes a little breather.
Jaworsky trying to move into half guard but instead Halmann has managed to sweep!
Halmann wants to control from the top but Jaworsky keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halmann is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Seth Halmann was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Halmann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jaworsky has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedykt Jaworsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Jaworsky scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaworsky darts in looking for a takedown but Halmann gets double underhooks and turns Jaworsky into the cage.
Jaworsky has been working on his balance at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE4CHEAP//19COA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Halmann.

Halmann is trying to trip Jaworsky. He has hold of a leg but Jaworsky is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Halmann persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jaworsky keeping full guard, as Halmann tries to pass.
Halmann advances position into side control!
Halmann just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Halmann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halmann wants to control but Jaworsky is keeping him busy.
Halmann laying and praying for a moment but Jaworsky takes advantage and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halmann controlling the action here.

Jaworsky makes his way to full guard, as Halmann worked for a kimura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jaworsky fails with the takedown

and Halmann counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jaworsky!
Jaworsky is looking for a sweep.
Halmann is looking to take a break and control but Jaworsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jaworsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Halmann wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jaworsky is letting Halmann control him for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halmann wants to control but Jaworsky is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Seth Halmann has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jaworsky has his takedown stuffed

and Halmann counters with a shoot takedown. Jaworsky fights it but they end up in guard.
Halmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaworsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halmann is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Seth Halmann.
Jaworsky looks for a takedown but Halmann sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedykt Jaworsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaworsky has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaworsky with a poor takedown

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Halmann moves into the clinch.

Halmann pulls guard.
Halmann keeping full guard, as Jaworsky tries to pass.
Jaworsky is working hard here to advance position.

Jaworsky drops back, looking for a kneebar! Halmann looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Halmann looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Halmann!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaworsky is not content to let Halmann control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaworsky is holding Halmann down, trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Halmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jaworsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jaworsky with a poor takedown

and Halmann counters with a shoot takedown. Jaworsky fights it but they end up in guard.
Jaworsky keeping moving, preventing Halmann from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Seth Halmann has got the better of the ground game so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Seth Halmann was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jaworsky is defended easily by Halmann.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halmann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jaworsky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedykt Jaworsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaworsky tries to close the distance and clinch but Halmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Jaworsky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jaworsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halmann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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

Jaworsky swings around for an armbar but Halmann sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jaworsky's guard.
Halmann wants to control from the top but Jaworsky keeps moving.
Halmann slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halmann wants to control from the top but Jaworsky keeps moving.
Halmann should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Seth Halmann has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jaworsky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halmann defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Jaworsky changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Halmann looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Jaworsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halmann knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Jaworsky is trying to get an arm triangle but Halmann is defending well.
Benedykt Jaworsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jaworsky is trying to get an arm triangle but Halmann is defending well.

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 Benedykt Jaworsky.
I think Halmann 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Halmann!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Couture
vs
Pablo

190 cm
26
280 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

200 cm
19
300 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leon Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bart Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pablo avoids it really well and circles away.
Pablo tries to clinch there but Couture circles away.
Pablo throws the kick towards the body but Couture avoids it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pablo 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.
Pablo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pablo tries to clinch but Couture moves out of range.
Couture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Couture avoids the head kick by Pablo.

Couture shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pablo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Couture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Couture is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Couture stops Pablo from standing up.
Couture keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pablo's head.
Couture connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture postures up and lands a big shot to Pablo's brow.
Pablo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Couture is controlling him.
Couture scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

It looks like Bart Pablo has been cut.
Couture cracks Pablo with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is working Pablo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Couture has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Couture works over Pablo with some ground and pound from guard.
Couture loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pablo is looking to stand up but Couture isn't so interested in that idea.
Couture distracts Pablo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Couture cracks Pablo with a solid left hand.
Couture is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pablo wants to stand up but Couture is controlling him.
Pablo looks winded!
Couture makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That has opened up Bart Pablo's cut even more.
Couture lands a couple of digs.

Bart Pablo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leon Couture!
After winning the bout, Leon Couture thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Bart Pablo was interviewed post fight and said 'thanks my sponsors and fans'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Logan Moules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moules comes to the cage accompanied by Que sera . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Moules
vs
Shadow

180 cm
21
142 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
137 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Logan Moules!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mr Shadow!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Moules is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shadow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shadow tries to bench press Moules off him but Moules keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Moules tries for a kimura but Shadow is defending well.
Shadow regains half guard.

Shadow looking for submissions off his back.
Shadow is not content to let Moules control the position.

Moules is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shadow sees it coming and defends easily.

Moules is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moules really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Moules is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shadow defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moules prevents Shadow from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moules is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Moules seems to be looking for submissions.
Shadow tries to roll over but Moules keeps him under control.
Moules wants to pass to mount but Shadow is defending the position.
Shadow is looking for a sweep. Moules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shadow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shadow has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clean and Green. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Shadow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moules is working for a submission of some sort.
Shadow is trying to get back to full guard.

Shadow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moules pulls his head out easily.
Shadow is refusing to be controlled, as Moules sits in half guard.
Moules is really struggling to control Shadow but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Moules seems to be working for a kimura but Shadow defends the submission attempt.

Shadow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moules pulls his head out easily.

Moules seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Moules seems to be looking for submissions.
Shadow regains full guard. Nicely done.

Moules is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Shadow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moules defends it easily.
Shadow doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Shadow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moules sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shadow's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moules is working for a kimura but Shadow is defending it quite comfortably.
Moules passes to side control.
Shadow tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

Moules is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shadow has escaped the position, nice work there.
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!
Shadow sneaks back into half guard.
Shadow missing with punches from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moules is looking to advance position but Shadow won't allow it.

Shadow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moules pulls his head out easily.
Moules wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shadow keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Some wild striking there from Moules.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Shadow.
Logan Moules overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moules sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Shadow in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Moules tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Shadow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mr Shadow!
A very excited looking Mr Shadow made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uhh Restart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uhh Restart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Osbourne
vs
Restart

210 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
26
280 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Restart slips under a jab.
Restart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Osbourne misses.
Restart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Osbourne throws a series of punches but Restart moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Osbourne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Osbourne misses with the combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Osbourne as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Uhh Restart has been cut.
Restart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Osbourne.
Osbourne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Osbourne throws a right hand that Restart ducks under and follows up with a left that Restart also avoids with ease.
Osbourne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Restart.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne misses with the combination.
Theodore Osbourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Restart throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Osbourne lands a nice hook to Restart's body. Restart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Osbourne swats away the attempt to clinch by Restart.
Restart slips a jab and a cross from Osbourne.
Restart's coach down at Island Premium CT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Restart's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Osbourne. Restart does a little dance to reset his feet.
Osbourne moves out of range as Restart throws a body kick.
Osbourne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Osbourne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne looks to land a right hand but Restart moved out of range.
Osbourne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Osbourne misses with an uppercut.
Restart slips a straight right by Osbourne.
Restart blocks a jab.
Restart slips a jab and a cross from Osbourne.
Osbourne throws an overhand right that lands on Restart's shoulder, as Restart tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Osbourne misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Osbourne misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Restart is looking to clinch.

Restart closes the distance and pushes Osbourne back into the cage.
Osbourne blocks an elbow strike.
Osbourne is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Restart lands an elbow that stopped Osbourne in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Theodore Osbourne has been cut.
Restart lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Restart.
Osbourne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Osbourne looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Osbourne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osbourne is trying to break free.
Restart lands a damaging elbow.

Theodore Osbourne's cut is getting worse.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Restart working Osbourne over with knees to the body.
Osbourne is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Restart lands an elbow inside.
Restart unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Restart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Osbourne's defenses.

Theodore Osbourne's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne takes an elbow to the temple.
Restart scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Restart.

Jeez, Theodore Osbourne's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Restart unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Osbourne takes an elbow to the temple.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Uhh Restart!
Uhh Restart decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lazar DeCola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

DeCola
vs
Thompson

180 cm
26
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
19
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lazar DeCola!
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, Blake Thompson !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Thompson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeCola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Thompson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
DeCola really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeCola on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

DeCola actively working from the bottom here.

DeCola looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thompson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thompson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
DeCola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.

Thompson is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. DeCola is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. DeCola flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Thompson anticipates the leg and manages to get behind DeCola and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Thompson slips an arm under DeCola chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Thompson has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Thompson is squeezing on DeCola like an anaconda would it's prey. DeCola fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Blake Thompson !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

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

Benedict
vs
Thor

170 cm
26
163 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

176 cm
26
163 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 5 - 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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyson Thor!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benedict counters with an outside leg kick.
Thor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benedict counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benedict tries a head kick but it misses.
Thor has his takedown stuffed
and Benedict counters with an outside leg kick.
Charles Benedict has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Thor.
Thor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benedict counters with a body kick.
Benedict throws a front kick that sends Thor stumbling back into the cage.
Thor misses with a takedown
and Benedict counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thor thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thor looks winded!
Benedict lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Benedict definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benedict scores with a push kick.
Benedict is looking to slow Thor down with leg kicks.
Benedict lands with a kick to the ribs.

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

Thor is rocked!

It looks like Tyson Thor has been cut.
Benedict lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Thor crumples to the floor! Benedict milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charles Benedict!
Charles Benedict retains his lightweight title!