GFC - 10 Anniversary PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gros Jambon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray has chosen Skindred - Warning as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Jambon
vs
Gray

160 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

194 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gros Jambon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Gray!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jambon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gray somewhat.
Jambon throws out a leg kick but Gray moves out of range and Jambon only half commits.
Gray checks a low kick from Jambon.
Nice defenses there by Gray.

Gray is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jambon's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jambon tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gray manages to move to mount!
Jambon can't escape the position.

Gray is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jambon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jambon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jambon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray landing strikes from the mount and Jambon is in trouble!

Gray wants to finish this one by submission but Jambon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gray.
Gray looking to control but Jambon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gray is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jambon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jambon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gray.
Jambon is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gray trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray looking to ground and pound but Jambon is blocking nicely.

Gray looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jambon is looking to get to half guard.
Jambon wants to control but Gray is having none of it.
Jambon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gray is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jambon is trying to escape the mount.
Gray scoring with strikes but Jambon is staying in there.
Jambon tries to reverse the position but Gray maintains control.

Gray is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jambon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jambon shrugs it off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Gray!
Nick Gray decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Dren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Hayze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dren comes to the cage accompanied by GETO BOYS - mind of a lunatic. Zdravko Dren is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Dren
vs
Hayze

194 cm
25
260 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

195 cm
25
270 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zdravko Dren!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bill Hayze!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dren scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dren goes for a double leg but Hayze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hayze continues to drive forward.
Dren scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Bill Hayze has been cut.
Hayze is stalling here.

Dren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hayze cracks Dren with a good jab.
Zdravko Dren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hayze moves away.
Hayze lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dren slips under a jab from Hayze.
Hayze cracks Dren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dren moves in looking to clinch but Hayze pushes him off.
Hayze scores with a shot to the body.
Dren throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayze.
Hayze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dren misses with a double jab
and Hayze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hayze looks to score with a jab to the body but Dren is just out of range.
Hayze misses with a wild body shot.
Dren misses with an uppercut. Hayze saw that one coming.
Dren lands with a kick to the temple. Hayze shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dren misses with a body kick.
Dren misses with a low kick.
Hayze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dren throws a push kick but Hayze slaps the foot to one side.
Dren tries to clinch but Hayze moves out of range.
Dren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hayze's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayze takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dren misses with a double jab.
Dren throws a lazy uppercut
and Hayze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dren tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hayze counters with a nice uppercut.
Dren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dren throws a front kick aimed at Hayze's knee but Hayze avoids it well.
Dren tries to close the distance and clinch but Hayze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dren misses with a shot to the body
and Hayze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dren doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayze circles away.
Hayze works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dren throws a big shot that misses.
Dren throws a lazy uppercut
and Hayze counters with a stiff right hand.
Dren throws a looping overhand right but Hayze ducks down to avoid it.
Hayze lunges at Dren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dren's hand.
Hayze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dren misses with a two punch combination.
Hayze connects with a body shot.
Dren takes one to the chin there.

Dren is rocked!
Dren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hayze lands a body shot.
Oh Dren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dren is breathing heavily.
Dren throws a right hand that misses
and Hayze rattles Dren with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Dren tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Hayze dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Dren stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bill Hayze!
Bill Hayze is the new heavyweight champion!
Bill Hayze bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herb Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mick Ward will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dean
vs
Ward

165 cm
26
167 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

178 cm
26
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Herb Dean!
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, Mick Ward!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dean definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ward.
Ward throws a nice looking combination but Dean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ward scores with a nice right hand.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Ward misses with a wild combination.

Dean manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ward on his heels. He'll look to pass Ward's guard now, I'm sure.
Dean might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ward seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dean looking to pass the guard.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

We're going to have a standup here because Herb Dean wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ward swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward throws a series of punches but Dean avoids them all with ease.

Dean rushes Ward and presses him up against the cage.
Dean tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ward just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dean keeps control of Ward as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Dean gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Dean is working for a submission of some sort.
Dean trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.

Dean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ward doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dean.
Dean throwing shots but Ward is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dean is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward is looking to control Dean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ward avoid being mounted?

Dean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ward doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.

Dean is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward wants to control but Dean is keeping busy.
Ward punching from the bottom.

Dean is looking for a kimura here.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.

Dean is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ward is not content to let Dean control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward wants to improve his position but Dean is controlling well.
Ward punching from the bottom.
Ward wants to control but Dean is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Ward is defending against the submission attempts here by Dean.
Ward is not content to let Dean control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ward doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dean.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Dean sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Dean dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dean shoots in for a takedown but Ward shows good takedown defense.

Dean rushes Ward and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ward is trying to break free.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Dean is controlling him.
Ward misses with a punch on the inside.
Dean prevents Ward from breaking the clinch.
Ward has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ward lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ward can't find room to land a body shot as Dean controls the action.
Dean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ward's efforts to push away.
Dean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ward's elbow.
Dean blocking some punches.
Ward doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ward walks away with a smile on his face. Dean gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ward wants to clinch up but Dean keeps it at a distance.

Dean gets a takedown into half guard.
Dean thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Dean is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dean to get the leverage.

Dean is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ward sees it coming and defends easily.

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

Dean is looking for a kimura but Ward is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dean to get the leverage.
Dean takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dean is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.
Herb Dean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dean missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ward wants to get back to his feet.

Dean 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.
Ward works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Dean pushes down on Ward's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dean is keen to just control but Ward is a slippery customer.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.
Ward punching from the bottom.

Dean is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ward sees it coming and defends easily.

Dean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ward wants to control but Dean is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward has his hands clasped together around Dean's back. He's all about the action.
Dean trying to control the action but Ward is working from the bottom.

Dean seems to be looking for submissions.
Ward gets full guard.
Our spies down at at Cozad The Island inform us that Ward has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ward keeping full guard, as Dean tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Ward is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Dean dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dean moves into the clinch successfully.
Ward doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dean has Ward pressed against the cage, preventing Ward from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Ward.
Dean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ward prevents it.
Ward digs a right hand into Dean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dean's gas tank.
Ward gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dean.
Ward has had enough of the clinch but Dean keeps him there for the moment.
Ward tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ward stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean lands with a left to the head.
Dean is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herb Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice body punch from Ward - that landed with a thud.

Dean wants the takedown. Ward is fighting it off but Dean persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ward's guard against the cage.
Dean advances to half guard.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ward wants to stand and escape but Dean is having none of it.
Dean wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward wants to stand and escape but Dean is having none of it.
Ward controls Dean momentarily but Dean frees himself.
Ward is looking to stand up but Dean isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dean trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Dean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Dean wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Herb Dean just wasn't active enough.
Nice takedown defense from Ward. No joy for Dean on that attempt.
A punch combination from Ward misses.
Dean walks into a straight right hand from Ward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward tries to clinch there but Dean circles away.
Ward wants to clinch but Dean slips to the side

and Dean counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Dean is trying to trip Ward. He has hold of a leg but Ward is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dean persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ward throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dean trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Dean is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ward is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mick Ward has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Herb Dean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ward looking for a sweep. Not yet Ward, not yet.
Dean trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Herb Dean.
Nice sprawl there from Ward as Dean shoots in.
A punch combination from Ward misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ward misses the shot to the body.
Dean jabs at Ward's body.
Ward is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mick Ward is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ward fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dean manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward misses with a combination

and Dean counters by moving into the clinch.
Ward tries to break free but Dean pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dean.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ward misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ward is trying to break free.
Ward can't find room to land a body shot as Dean controls the action.

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 Herb Dean.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dean, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Dean!
Mick Ward spoke after the fight, saying 'You trained well....'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wanderlei Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silva
vs
James

205 cm
24
275 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

210 cm
26
270 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Atlantis

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wanderlei Silva!
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, Peter James!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James slips a jab from Silva.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
James throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
James 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.
Silva punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva slips a jab from James.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.

It looks like Wanderlei Silva has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James avoids the body shot from Silva.

Silva moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Silva.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by James.
Silva lands an uppercut.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but James is blocking nicely.
James presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by James.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva lands an uppercut.
James tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva lands a left hand.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Silva prevents a body shot from James.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from James.
James wants to break free but Silva has control.
James's coach down at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on James's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
James looks winded!
Silva pushes James back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Silva keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Silva on the inside.

James is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva unloads with a big right hand that wobbles James! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Silva is unloading with more strikes now! James drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wanderlei Silva!
Wanderlei Silva very nearly forgot to thank Atlantis amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Coca Bocus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bocus
vs
Bennett

183 cm
26
179 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

DROPPIN BODIES

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Coca Bocus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bocus misses with a hook
and Bennett counters with a right hand to the body.
Bennett throws a jab when Bocus was well out of range.
Bocus has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bennett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bocus manages to avoid it.
Bocus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennett.
Coca Bocus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett blocks a jab.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Bocus.
Bocus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Bocus tries to clinch up but Bennett circles away and keeps his distance.

Bocus instigates a clinch.
Bennett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bennett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bennett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bocus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bocus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bennett has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett is trying to break the clinch but Bocus has him pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bocus as the two fighters clinch.
Bocus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bocus keeps control of Bennett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bennett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bocus has him pressed against the cage.
Bocus tries to work over Bennett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bocus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennett is trying to break the clinch but Bocus is controlling him.
Bennett tries to break free but Bocus pushes him back against the cage.
Bennett is trying to break free.
Bennett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bocus.
Bocus misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bocus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bocus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bocus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bennett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bocus scores with a shot to the side of Bennett's 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!
Bennett is trying to force a seperation but Bocus has the dominant position.
Bennett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bocus blocking some punches.
Bennett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bennett avoiding damage as Bocus throws knees to the body.
Bennett taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bocus misses with a punch on the inside.
Bocus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bocus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bocus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Bocus working aggressively here.
Bocus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bocus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bennett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bennett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bocus has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bocus.
Bennett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bennett wants to get back to striking at distance but Bocus won't allow it.
Bennett is looking to break free of the clinch but Bocus has double underhooks.
Bocus throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennett.
Bocus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennett blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bocus scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bocus trying to land knees to the body.
Bennett is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bocus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bocus leaning against his opponent.
Bennett is looking to break free of the clinch but Bocus has double underhooks.
Bennett wants to break free but Bocus has control.
Bocus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Bocus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bennett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bennett is trying to push Bocus away but Bocus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bocus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bocus stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bocus wants to clinch.
Bocus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bocus looks to throw the jab but Bennett is out of range.
Bennett moves out of range as Bocus strikes.
Bocus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bennett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Bennett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bennett.
Bocus misses with the combination.
Bocus moves out of range as Bennett strikes.
Bennett cracks Bocus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bocus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Coca Bocus has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bocus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bennett scrambles back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Bennett.
Bennett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bennett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bocus tries to clinch up.
Bennett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bennett keeps the fight on the outside.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bocus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bocus looking to throw knees to the head but Bennett is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bocus stalling the fight.
Bocus has Bennett pressed against the cage, preventing Bennett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bocus struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennett controls his hands.
Bocus misses with some punches.
Bocus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bocus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Bocus.
Bocus trying to control the position but instead, Bennett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bocus into the cage.
Bennett tries to break free but Bocus pushes him back against the cage.
Bennett is trying to force a seperation but Bocus has the dominant position.

Bennett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bocus ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Robert Bennett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bennett misses with a hook. Bocus ducked under it nicely.

Bocus moves into range and clinches up with Bennett.
A head punch on the inside from Bocus fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bocus blocking some punches.
Bocus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennett backwards.
Bocus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bocus gets through Bennett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bocus misses with some punches.
A short right from Bocus.
Bocus stalling.
Bocus struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennett controls his hands.
Bennett is trying to push Bocus away but Bocus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bocus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennett avoids it.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennett avoiding damage as Bocus throws knees to the body.
Bocus blocking some punches.
Bocus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennett is trying to break the clinch but Bocus has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett is trying to break the clinch but Bocus has him pressed against the cage.
Bocus leaning against his opponent.
Bennett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bocus pushes Bennett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bocus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bocus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bennett's efforts to push away.
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennett has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bennett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bocus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bennett lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bennett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bocus avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Coca Bocus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Coca Bocus'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!

Bennett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bocus's head backwards.
Bennett slips under a jab.
Bennett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bocus ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Bocus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bocus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bocus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Bocus thows a body shot but no joy.
Bennett clobbers Bocus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bennett scores with a jab to the head.
Bocus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bocus forces Bennett back against the cage and clinches.
Bennett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bennett is trying to push Bocus away but Bocus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bocus has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bocus.
Bennett just leaning against Bocus, taking a breather.
Bocus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bennett in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bennett wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bocus has him pressed against the cage.
Bocus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bocus lands a nice uppercut.
Bennett has had enough of the clinch but Bocus keeps him there for the moment.
Bocus has a couple of punches blocked by Bennett.
Bocus stalls.
Bennett tries to circle away but Bocus has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bocus stalling.
Bennett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennett.
Bennett prevents a body shot from Bocus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bocus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bocus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bocus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bocus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bocus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bocus fails to land.
Bocus is leaning against Bennett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bocus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bennett lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bocus lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bocus.
Bocus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coca Bocus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bennett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bocus can't find room to land a body shot as Bennett controls the action.
Bocus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bennett blocks an uppercut.
Bennett blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Bocus.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Bocus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bocus lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bocus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bennett avoids it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bocus can't find room to land a body shot as Bennett controls the action.
Bocus misses with some punches.
Bennett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bennett has had enough of the clinch but Bocus keeps him there for the moment.
Coca Bocus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bennett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Bennett on the inside.
Bocus lands a left hand.
Bocus landing knees to the head.

It looks like Robert Bennett has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Bocus - that landed with a thud.
Bocus lands a knee to the head.
Bocus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Coca Bocus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bocus, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coca Bocus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Eubanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Street Gang. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Noel
vs
Eubanks

186 cm
25
199 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
192 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Noel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brandon Eubanks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noel tries to clinch but Eubanks moves out of range.
We've been told by Noel's head coaches at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Noel tries to clinch but Eubanks moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Noel lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Brandon Eubanks has been cut.
Eubanks blocks the elbow strike.
Eubanks avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Eubanks misses with some punches.
Eubanks avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
Eubanks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eubanks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Eubanks misses with a punch on the inside.
Noel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Noel.

That has opened up Brandon Eubanks's cut even more.
Noel throws an elbow but it misses.
Noel lands an elbow inside.
Eubanks can't break the clinch.
Noel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eubanks's defenses.
Nice elbow from Noel.

The cut above Brandon Eubanks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Danny Noel!
Danny Noel retains his middleweight title!
Danny Noel was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miron Karoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Galneryus - Everlasting. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hunter
vs
Karoa

180 cm
23
165 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

184 cm
26
176 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tim Hunter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Miron Karoa!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karoa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karoa darts in looking for a takedown but Hunter gets double underhooks and turns Karoa into the cage.
Karoa fails to pull guard.
Hunter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hunter is pressed up against the cage. Karoa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hunter down to the mat. Hunter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tim Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miron Karoa.
Karoa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karoa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunter swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Some wild striking there from Hunter.
Hunter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karoa keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunter tries to clinch but Karoa is having none of it.
Hunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Karoa.
Tim Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Karoa tries to keep at a distance but Hunter has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hunter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunter tries a body shot but Karoa blocks it.
Hunter tries a body shot but Karoa blocks it.
Hunter presses Karoa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hunter scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Karoa manages to pull guard.
Hunter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Karoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Elite Training Facility inform us that Karoa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hunter stays in close to Karoa's body and controls the position.
Karoa has a closed guard, preventing Hunter from standing up.

Karoa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunter is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karoa working a defensive guard here.

We're going to have a standup here because Tim Hunter wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Hunter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunter lands a nice shot to the body.
Karoa looks winded!
Hunter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Karoa up against the cage.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter scores with a shot to the side of Karoa's head.
Hunter tries a body shot but Karoa blocks it.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter gets through Karoa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunter stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hunter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karoa jumps guard but Hunter stands there with Karoa around his waist. Karoa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hunter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter leaning against his opponent.
Karoa tries to pull guard but Hunter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hunter stalling in the clinch.
Hunter scores with a shot to the side of Karoa's head.
Hunter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karoa tries to pull guard but Hunter won't allow it.
Hunter lands a nice uppercut.
Hunter effectively controlling the action here.
Karoa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunter walks away with a smile on his face. Karoa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a body punch.
Hunter lands with a left to the head.

Karoa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hunter wanted to stand there but Karoa had control of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Karoa working for a triangle but Hunter defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hunter cracks Karoa with a solid left hand.
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Hunter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Karoa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Hunter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Karoa gets tackled into the cage by Hunter. Hunter maintains the clinch.
Karoa tries to pull guard but Hunter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karoa tries to pull guard but Hunter won't allow it.
Karoa blocks a body shot from Hunter.
Karoa jumps guard but Hunter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tim Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miron Karoa.
Hunter has Karoa pressed against the cage.
Hunter pushes Karoa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karoa jumps guard but Hunter stands there with Karoa around his waist. Karoa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hunter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karoa fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Hunter.
Karoa tries to pull guard but Hunter won't allow it.
Karoa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karoa is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karoa jumps guard but Hunter stands there with Karoa around his waist. Karoa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hunter lands a body punch.
Hunter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunter lands with a short shot to the head.

Karoa is rocked!
Hunter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karoa is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?
Hunter lands a big right hand that drops Karoa! The killer instinct kicks in and Hunter finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hunter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Hunter!
Tim Hunter retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Tim Hunter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.