Chaos 37 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jagger Jacques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Cutler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jagger Jacques has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jacques
vs
Cutler

186 cm
26
188 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

160 cm
18
156 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jagger Jacques!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Cutler!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jacques forces Cutler back against the cage and clinches.
Jacques connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cutler's face.
Jacques lands a damaging elbow.
Cutler dodges an elbow strike from Jacques.
Jacques prevents the takedown attempt.
Cutler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cutler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jacques walks away with a smile on his face. Cutler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jacques tries to clinch

and Cutler counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacques tries to improve position but can't.

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

Cutler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cutler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jacques tries to buck Cutler off but Cutler is having none of it.
Cutler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jacques tries to buck Cutler off but Cutler is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacques manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cutler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jacques with the ground and pound but Cutler uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jacques throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cutler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacques throws a big elbow that misses.
Jacques in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jacques prevents Cutler from getting back to his feet.
Jacques trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cutler working a defensive guard here.
Jacques loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacques 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.
Cutler has momentary wrist control but Jacques slips an elbow through the middle.
Jacques postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jacques definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacques throws a strike but Cutler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jacques is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jacques is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Cutler has his hands clasped together but Jacques extends and breaks Cutler's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jacques.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jagger Jacques!

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Nealson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bart Pablo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Nealson
vs
Pablo

225 cm
25
302 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

200 cm
19
300 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Nealson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bart Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pablo drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nealson keeping moving, preventing Pablo from controlling successfully.

Pablo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Nealson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pablo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pablo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nealson keeping moving, preventing Pablo from controlling successfully.
Pablo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nealson trying to control the position.
Nealson keeping full guard, as Pablo tries to pass.

Nealson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pablo defends it easily.
Pablo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bart Pablo wasn't active enough on the ground.

Nealson gets a double leg takedown into Pablo's guard.
Our spies down at at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE inform us that Pablo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nealson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nealson prevents Pablo from getting back to his feet.
Nealson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pablo's guard.
Nealson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablo keeps working.
Nealson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pablo wants to get back to his feet.

Nealson 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. Pablo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nealson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Nealson!
A very excited looking Robert Nealson 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.
Bart Pablo was interviewed post fight and said 'thanks my sponsors and fans'.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

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

Pajari
vs
Viale

178 cm
26
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

183 cm
19
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aaro Pajari!
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, Mauro Viale!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pajari fails with the takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Viale.
Pajari tries for a takedown but Viale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pajari shoots in looking for a takedown. Viale tries to sprawl out of it but Pajari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Viale manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaro Pajari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pajari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Viale is fending him off so far but Pajari persists. Nope, Viale circles away and we're back to standing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Viale!
Pajari 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 Viale.
Viale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pajari was well out of range. Poor timing from Viale.
Viale lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pajari.

Pajari shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pajari showed some decent athleticism there.
Pajari trying to control the action but Viale is working from the bottom.
Viale looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pajari is working for a submission of some sort.
Pajari wants to control but Viale is keeping him busy.

Pajari seems to be looking for submissions.
Viale has hold of Pajari's hands but Pajari slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pajari slips a nice elbow through Viale's hands, connecting with Viale's forehead.
Viale won't allow Pajari to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pajari 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.
Viale 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Viale is defending against the submission attempts here by Pajari.

Pajari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pajari thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pajari tries to pass to full mount but Viale defends it.
Viale is looking to escape.
Pajari works his way into full mount!

Pajari looking for a guillotine from mount but Viale is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pajari landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pajari looking to ground and pound but Viale is blocking nicely.

Viale is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Pajari locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Viale is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aaro Pajari!
The defeated Mauro Viale had this to say: ' was a tough fight, he's a good opponent, but I had bad luck, I want a rematch. This time, I will send him to hospital.'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

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

Paranaue
vs
Powers

194 cm
26
244 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
236 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ginga Paranaue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenny Powers!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paranaue misses with a wild body shot.
Paranaue keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paranaue moves out of range as Powers strikes.
Powers misses the shot to the body.
Paranaue looks to score with a jab to the body but Powers is just out of range.
Paranaue slaps away a takedown attempt from Powers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Powers's coach down at Clean and Green was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Powers's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Paranaue misses with a hook. Powers ducked under it nicely.

Powers gets tackled into the cage by Paranaue. Paranaue maintains the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Paranaue has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Paranaue drops down looking for an ankle pick but Powers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Paranaue there.

Powers shoots in and bounces Paranaue off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Paranaue has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Powers is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Powers has had enough of the clinch but Paranaue keeps him there for the moment.

Paranaue breaks from the clinch.
Powers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paranaue moves away.
Powers misses the shot to the body.
Paranaue swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Powers.
Powers throws a body punch but Paranaue moves out of range.
Powers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Powers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Paranaue clinches.

Paranaue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paranaue stuffs the takedown attempt from Powers. Powers gets slowly back to his feet.

Paranaue pushes Powers up against the cage in a clinch.
Powers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers wants to take the fight to the mat but Paranaue manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ginga Paranaue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Powers.
Powers is working for takedown but Paranaue is calmly controlling the position for now.

Paranaue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the body from Powers misses
and Paranaue counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Powers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Powers looks winded!
Powers scores with a decent looking hook.
Paranaue swings for the body but Powers moves out of range.
Paranaue scores with the left hand. Powers knows he should have avoided that one.
Powers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paranaue jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paranaue takes the fight into the clinch.
Paranaue struggles to land a body shot inside as Powers controls his hands.
Paranaue lands a nice uppercut.

Paranaue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paranaue swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Powers counters by clinching up.

Paranaue breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paranaue lands a nice looking body shot.

Paranaue closes the distance and clinches.

Paranaue manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Powers misses.
Powers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paranaue counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Powers slips under a jab.
Paranaue thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Powers gets tackled into the cage by Paranaue. Paranaue maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powers goes for a takedown attempt but Paranaue pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paranaue is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Paranaue scores with a punch to the head.
Paranaue scores with a jab to the jaw.
A lazy left from Paranaue finds it's target.
Powers just misses with a punch to the body.
Powers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paranaue rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, jab by Paranaue - just one landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Paranaue drives through and clinches with Powers against the cage.

Paranaue manages to break the clinch.
Paranaue scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Paranaue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paranaue throws out a powerful jab.
Powers throws a right and a left that Paranaue avoids nicely.
Powers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paranaue defends well and Powers ends up having to push Paranaue into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Paranaue escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paranaue scores with a jab to the head.
Powers moves forwards but Paranaue connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paranaue slips a jab from Powers.
Powers defending well as Paranaue loads up on a big left hand.
Paranaue misses with a shot to the body

and Powers counters by clinching up.

Paranaue manages to break the clinch.
Powers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paranaue.
Horrible takedown by Powers or perhaps it was just good defense by Paranaue which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers goes for a double leg but Paranaue avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paranaue continues to drive forward.
Ginga Paranaue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Powers.
Paranaue lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paranaue has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Powers taking a breather.

Paranaue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paranaue lands with a good body shot.
Paranaue throws a hook but Powers avoids it easily.
Paranaue looks to land a right hand but Powers moved out of range.
Powers misses with a wild body shot.
Paranaue thows a body shot but no joy.
Powers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Powers looks for a takedown but Paranaue sprawls well.
Ginga Paranaue is winning the standup battle so far.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Powers defending well as Paranaue loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paranaue throws out a powerful jab.
Paranaue staying out of range there.
Paranaue scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powers circles away from the clinch attempt

and Powers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Powers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paranaue gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Paranaue.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Paranaue for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

Paranaue's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paranaue takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paranaue. Powers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Powers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Paranaue. Paranaue circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Paranaue ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paranaue moves in looking to clinch but Powers pushes him off.
Paranaue throws a right hand that Powers ducks under and follows up with a left that Powers also avoids with ease.

Paranaue rushes Powers and presses him up against the cage.

Paranaue manages to break the clinch.
Powers keeps the fight on the outside.
Powers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paranaue throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powers sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paranaue throws a nice looking combination but Powers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paranaue misses with a hook. Powers ducked under it nicely.
Powers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ginga Paranaue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paranaue fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Powers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paranaue thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paranaue throws a lazy right hand but Powers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Paranaue slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paranaue takes a swing at Powers's ribcage but misses.
Powers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paranaue tries to avoid it but Powers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paranaue to the ground. Paranaue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paranaue tries to clinch but Powers moves out of range.
Paranaue throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Paranaue waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powers.
Powers misses with a lunging right hand
and Paranaue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Powers avoids the body shot from Paranaue.
Paranaue jabs at Powers's body.
Paranaue lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Powers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paranaue.
Paranaue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powers can do to turn this around?

Paranaue moves into range and clinches up with Powers.

Paranaue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Paranaue clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Paranaue.

Paranaue breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Paranaue.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Powers misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paranaue tries to clinch but Powers moves away
and Powers counters with a stiff right hand.
Paranaue tests Powers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paranaue misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powers.
Paranaue throws a hook but Powers avoids it easily.
Paranaue moves into range and connects with a jab.
Paranaue throws a right hand that misses
and Powers counters with a three punch combo that has Paranaue backing up. Paranaue nods at Powers to acknowledge the strikes.
Paranaue is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paranaue takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paranaue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Powers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paranaue sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Powers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paranaue is looking to clinch but Powers is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paranaue lunges at Powers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Powers's hand.
Paranaue tries to clinch up.
Powers swats away the attempt to clinch by Paranaue.
Powers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paranaue catches Powers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paranaue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ginga Paranaue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paranaue lands the left hand.
Powers slips a jab and a cross from Paranaue.

Powers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paranaue was covering up waiting for the punch and Powers finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paranaue is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Paranaue pushes Powers off and scrambles back to his feet.
Paranaue doesn't manage to clinch there - Powers circles away.
Powers thuds a left hand into Paranaue's body.
Paranaue fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Powers throws a hook to the side of Paranaue's head but Paranaue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Powers tries to keep at a distance but Paranaue has taken the fight into the clinch.

Paranaue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paranaue scores with a jab.
Paranaue tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Powers was well out of range. Poor timing from Paranaue.
Powers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Powers shoots in and drives through. Paranaue sprawls well.
Powers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paranaue connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paranaue fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paranaue connects with a crisp jab.
Paranaue lands a jab to Powers's midsection.
Kenny Powers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paranaue misses with a wild body shot.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ginga Paranaue!
Kenny Powers was interviewed post fight and said 'Surrender is death, and death is for pussies. And my ass ain't no pussy. My ass is a fugging champion.'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

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

Stephens
vs
Jay

185 cm
25
164 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

168 cm
25
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jere Stephens!
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, Blue Jay!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jay circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jay is defended easily by Stephens.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but Jay shows good takedown defense.
Stephens fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jay checks it well.
Jay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stephens lands with a good body shot.
Stephens throws a big shot that misses.
Stephens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jay doesn't seem bothered though.
Jay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stephens seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jay shoots in but Stephens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jere Stephens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blue Jay.
Stephens stuns Jay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.
Stephens lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Stephens does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens takes a swing at Jay's ribcage but misses.
Stephens misses with a few strikes there.
Stephens scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Blue Jay has been cut.
Jay fails with the takedown
and Stephens counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stephens as he jumps to the side.
Stephens fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Stephens.
Stephens scores with a shot to the body.
Jay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stephens.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Stephens enables Jay to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stephens manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jay stops Stephens from standing up.
Jay throwing strikes from guard but Stephens blocks nicely.
Jay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jay works over Stephens with some ground and pound from guard.
Jay connects with a couple of short punches.
Jay stands up over Stephens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!
Stephens wants to stand and escape but Jay is having none of it.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens wants to stand but Jay is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Stephens manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jay can't get the takedown.

Stephens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jay shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stephens is trying to defend but Jay finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Jay seems to be looking for submissions.
Jay stops Stephens from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stephens is trying to stand.
Jay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jay looks to land a strike but Stephens avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Stephens uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Jay throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stephens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jay is in Stephens's guard.
Jay lands a couple of elbows.
Stephens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jay is controlling him.
Jay postures up in Stephens's guard and throws a big left but Stephens blocks it.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Jay from controlling successfully.
Stephens is looking to stand back up but Jay counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stephens.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephens is trying to stand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stephens is breathing heavily.

Jay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stephens tries to kick Jay off but Jay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jay is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jay is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stephens looks like he's trying to stand up.

Jay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stephens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jay.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jay wants to control but Stephens is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blue Jay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blue Jay's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Stephens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jay fails to land the takedown.
Jere Stephens is winning the standup battle so far.

Stephens looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jay!
Jay regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Stephens there.
Stephens tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jay tries to roll over but Stephens keeps him under control.
Jay trying to control here.
Jay is trying to stand back up but Stephens is controlling him
Stephens wants to stand but Jay has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jay manages to get to full guard.
Jay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stephens is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Jay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stephens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stephens would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stephens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jay controls Stephens momentarily but Stephens frees himself.

Jay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stephens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
Jay looking for a sweep. Not yet Jay, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jay working for a triangle but Stephens defends it easily.
Jay trying to keep a closed guard but Stephens is proving a slippery customer.
Jay is breathing heavily.

Stephens stands up and waves to Jay to follow him.

Jay gets the takedown 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!
Stephens wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Blue Jay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stephens tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stephens tries to escape but Jay is in control.
Jay is chipping away with strikes.
Stephens wants to get back to his feet.

Jay thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jay lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stephens down.
Jay in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stephens is trying to buck Jay off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay working the ground and pound from side control.
Jay grinds an elbow into Stephens's temple.
Jay landing a few strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jay is working Stephens over with some ground and pound from side control.

Jay thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jay working the ground and pound from side control.

Stephens is rocked!
Stephens is not content to let Jay control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jay scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blue Jay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blue Jay's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Stephens does no damage.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jay.

Jay bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Jay thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stephens has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jay is working Stephens over with some ground and pound from side control.
Stephens is trying to buck Jay off.
Jay lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephens is trying to get back to his feet.
Jay cracks Stephens with a big right hand but Stephens just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jay landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oh Stephens is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens struggling a bit here.
Stephens seems to have got his legs back now.
Jay working the head with strikes.

Jay thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stephens manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Jay is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Stephens still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Stephens has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jay can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stephens tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Jay tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stephens wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stephens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stephens lands a decent elbow from side control.

Stephens has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jay has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stephens finds it's way round the side to connect with Jay's head.
Jere Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jay drives through with a takedown into Stephens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stephens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jay is controlling him.
Jay distracts Stephens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stephens wants to stand but Jay is controlling the position.
Jay working some strikes from top position.
Jay working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stephens's head.
Jay cracks Stephens with a solid left hand.
Jay chips away with some ground and pound.
Jay scoring with some ground and pound.
Jay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephens is keeping the position for now.
Jay won't allow Stephens to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jay drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stephens manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jay has Stephens in his guard.
Jay wants to sweep but no luck.
Blue Jay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stephens postures up and lands a big shot to Jay's brow.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens postures up in Jay's guard and throws a big left but Jay blocks it.
Jay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stephens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jay's head.
Stephens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephens preventing the sweep.
Stephens scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stephens manages to get himself to full guard.

Stephens working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jay has passed into half guard!
Jay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jay working Stephens over with strikes.
Stephens throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blue Jay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jay winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blue Jay!
A relieved looking Blue Jay thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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 Rudolph McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sani Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McKenzie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Real McKenzies - Loch Lomond. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sani Hassan enters the cage!

McKenzie
vs
Hassan

201 cm
26
295 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

200 cm
19
290 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Atlantis

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rudolph McKenzie!
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, Sani Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan lands with a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that McKenzie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hassan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and McKenzie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McKenzie.
McKenzie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hassan tries to work over McKenzie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Hassan as the two fighters clinch.
Hassan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hassan can't find room to land a body shot as McKenzie controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKenzie.
Hassan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McKenzie fights it off and pushes away nicely.

McKenzie clinches up with Hassan and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hassan tries a body shot but McKenzie blocks it.

McKenzie has hold of one of Hassan's legs. Hassan is fighting the takedown attempt but McKenzie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McKenzie preventing the sweep.
McKenzie throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie postures up.
Hassan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McKenzie's guard.
McKenzie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hassan has passed into side control.
Hassan lands some shots froms side control.
Hassan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McKenzie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

It looks like Rudolph McKenzie has been cut.
Hassan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McKenzie is avoiding damage well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenzie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hassan connects with a decent elbow.

Rudolph McKenzie's cut is getting worse.
My spies in Basics -LOD- inform me that Hassan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hassan grinds an elbow into McKenzie's temple.

Rudolph McKenzie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hassan lands a nice forearm strike.

McKenzie is rocked!

Jeez, Rudolph McKenzie's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sani Hassan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benedykt Jaworsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Krarotrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Benedykt Jaworsky has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Benedykt Jaworsky seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Jaworsky
vs
Krarotrov

183 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

179 cm
22
195 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Brawler
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 4 - 1 - 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Krarotrov!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krarotrov slips a jab and a cross from Jaworsky.
Jaworsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krarotrov circles away.
Krarotrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jaworsky fails with the takedown
and Krarotrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Jaworsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Krarotrov wants to improve his position but instead Jaworsky has moved into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krarotrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krarotrov is trying to control but can't.
Krarotrov is trying to get back to full guard.

Jaworsky is looking for a kimura here.
Krarotrov moves into full guard.
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!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krarotrov keeping full guard, as Jaworsky tries to pass.
Krarotrov trying to keep a closed guard but Jaworsky is proving a slippery customer.
Jaworsky trying to control but Krarotrov is working from the bottom.
Jaworsky content to stall in guard here.
Jaworsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Krarotrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krarotrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaworsky is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Krarotrov misses with the combination.
Jaworsky slips a jab and a cross from Krarotrov.
A cross from Krarotrov lands.
Krarotrov missing with a left hand there. Jaworsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Krarotrov 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.
Krarotrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jaworsky dives in for a single leg takedown but Krarotrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benedykt Jaworsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krarotrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jaworsky breaks the clinch.
Jaworsky tries for a takedown but Krarotrov circles away easily
and Krarotrov counters with a straight that turns Jaworsky's legs to rubber! Krarotrov pushes forward with more strikes and Jaworsky goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Krarotrov!
Jason Krarotrov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lodewijk Baert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Baert
vs
Malone

189 cm
26
240 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

197 cm
26
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lodewijk Baert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frankie Malone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baert checks a low kick from Malone.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Malone.
Baert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
Malone tries to clinch but Baert moves away
and Malone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malone moves out of range as Baert strikes.
Baert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malone lands with a kick to the temple. Baert shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Baert checks a low kick from Malone.
Malone staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Baert blocks the leg kick.
Baert connects with a single shot there.
Malone misses with a low kick.
Malone fails to land the takedown.
Malone looks to land a body kick but Baert moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baert avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Baert lands with a cross.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Baert misses its intended target.
Malone has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Malone tries to land a body kick
letting Baert counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Malone.
Malone tries a head kick but it misses.
Malone misses with a head kick.
Baert throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone misses with the body kick
and Baert counters with a body kick.
Malone looks winded!
Malone throws a lazy head kick
and Baert counters with a left to the body.
Baert lunges at Malone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malone's hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baert lands with a straight right. Malone didn't see that one coming.
Baert scores with a jab to the head.
Baert throws a series of strikes that have Malone backpedaling.
Baert is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Baert connects with a single shot there.
Baert keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baert. Malone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baert throws a hook but Malone blocks it.
A combination from Malone does no damage.
The fighters circling - Baert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malone needs to keep his hands up - Baert had a free shot at his head there.

Malone moves into the clinch successfully.
Baert is trying to push Malone away but Malone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malone successfully pulls guard.
Baert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malone is keeping the position for now.
Malone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malone wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lodewijk Baert just wasn't active enough.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lodewijk Baert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Malone or perhaps it was just good defense by Baert which made him look bad.
Lodewijk Baert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Malone.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baert throws a shot to the body.
Malone tried to score with a low kick but Baert checks it.
Malone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baert's calf.

Malone closes the distance and clinches.
Baert wants to break free but Malone has control.

Baert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malone is looking to land body kicks.
Baert throws a hook but Malone blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Malone moves into the clinch.
Malone prevents Baert from breaking the clinch.
Malone keeps control of Baert as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Baert lands with an uppercut that bounces Malone off the cage and back into range.
Baert jabs Malone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Baert here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Malone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baert momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Baert.
Nice takedown defense from Baert. No joy for Malone on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Baert there.
Baert with a jab.
Baert slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baert stalks Malone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Malone's face. Malone staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Frankie Malone has been cut.
Baert connects with a right hand. Malone shakes it off.
Baert connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malone momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baert cracks a nice hook into Malone's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Malone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Baert lands a nice looking body kick.
Baert lands a nice hook to Malone's body. Malone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baert cracks Malone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lodewijk Baert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Malone.
Baert lands a head shot.
A cross from Baert lands.

Malone is rocked!
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baert as he avoids it easily.

Baert feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Malone sprawling to the canvas! Malone rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Baert finish him?!
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Baert finish him?
Baert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?
Malone looks up at the clock. Bad move! Baert lands a right hand from hell, dropping Malone. Baert pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lodewijk Baert!
In his post fight interview, Lodewijk Baert started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yo Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boko Shambles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ko comes into the arena with You are. blaring out of the sound system. Yo Ko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boko Shambles's chin.

Ko
vs
Shambles

168 cm
25
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
164 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yo Ko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boko Shambles!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Ko is posturing up here but Shambles has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ko tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ko has to tap! Slick submission there by Shambles!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boko Shambles!
In defeat, Yo Ko stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have shamed my people, I will now drink and contemplate suicide.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casper Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uhh Restart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uhh Restart told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Holm
vs
Restart

200 cm
26
270 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

200 cm
26
280 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

Island Gear

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 9 - 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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uhh Restart!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holm throws out a leg kick but Restart moves out of range and Holm only half commits.
Nice body punch from Holm.
Holm pivots, looking for a leg kick but Restart is out of range and Holm settles back down.
Restart looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Restart blocks a jab.
Restart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Uhh Restart has been cut.
Restart walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Holm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Holm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holm just misses with a punch to the body.
Holm misses with a kick to the body.
Holm feints and then cracks Restart's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Restart down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Restart on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Holm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holm.
Restart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holm was well out of range. Poor timing from Restart.
Holm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Casper Holm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holm connects with an inside leg kick.
Restart looks winded!
Holm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Holm.
Restart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holm throws a head kick that misses.
Holm scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Restart checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holm.
Holm scores with a kick to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Holm.
Holm jabs Restart right on the nose. Restart blinks but takes it well.
Restart avoids the head kick by Holm.
Restart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Restart moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Restart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holm throws the left hand but Restart avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Restart on the side of the head.
Holm throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Restart is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Restart avoids the body shot from Holm.
Restart motions for Holm to come forward. Restart throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holm throws a wild body kick that Restart sees coming a mile off.
Holm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Restart sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Restart's head backwards.

That has opened up Uhh Restart's cut even more.
Restart keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Restart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holm throws a head kick but Restart moves out of range.
Holm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holm blocks a leg kick.
Holm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Restart was well out of range. Poor timing from Holm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holm keeps Restart at a distance using the push kick.
Holm with a nice cross.
Holm avoids the head kick by Restart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Casper Holm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uhh Restart's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Restart takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holm connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Holm cracks Restart with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Holm has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Restart to stand back up!

Restart is rocked!
Holm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Restart can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Restart is still on wobbly legs! Can Holm finish him?
Holm lands an uppercut, right on the button! Restart tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Casper Holm!
Casper Holm retains his heavyweight title!
Casper Holm managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Island Gear, into his post fight interview.