Insanity 34: The Voyage PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan DePloi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald has chosen Get Busy Living as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ryan DePloi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

DePloi
vs
McDonald

170 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

165 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan DePloi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

McDonald fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. DePloi sprawls well initially but McDonald persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

McDonald stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

McDonald gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DePloi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
DePloi wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.

DePloi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDonald manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now DePloi has McDonald in his guard.
McDonald controls from within his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
DePloi keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan DePloi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Davey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Gracie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Smith
vs
Gracie

182 cm
26
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
179 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Davey Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Matt Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Gracie is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Davey Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Gracie.
Gracie looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a hook.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davey Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Gracie is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smith is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gracie.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a huge right that knocks Gracie out cold! Smith is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Davey Smith!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul McKilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Blazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Blazer's choice of entrance music: What what (in the butt). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McKilly
vs
Blazer

186 cm
28
180 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

194 cm
19
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul McKilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Blazer!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKilly slips a jab and a cross from Blazer.
Blazer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A cross from McKilly lands.
Blazer lands a body shot.
Blazer connects with a good right hand that stumbles McKilly. McKilly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Paul McKilly has been cut.
McKilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blazer.
Blazer scores with a sloppy right hand. McKilly should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKilly lands a jab to the head.
Blazer jabs at McKilly's body.
McKilly is looking to clinch but Blazer is avoiding it.
McKilly moves out of range of the strikes.
Blazer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blazer misses with a right hand
and McKilly counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from McKilly misses its intended target.
Blazer takes a swing at McKilly's ribcage but misses.
McKilly scores with a three punch combo!
McKilly misses with a straight left.
Blazer feints with a jab and clips McKilly right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! McKilly is sent crashing into the canvas and Blazer leaps in for the kill! McKilly tries to get to his feet but Blazer is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that McKilly is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Blazer!
A victorious Ricky Blazer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Houssam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Klaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Houssam
vs
Klaus

193 cm
27
245 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

225 cm
25
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohamed Houssam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregor Klaus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klaus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Houssam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Houssam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Houssam showed some decent athleticism there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Klaus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klaus wants to get back to his feet.
Houssam wants to pass the guard but Klaus is defending well.
Klaus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klaus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Klaus is trying to stand back up but Houssam is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klaus trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klaus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Houssam.
Still in half guard, Houssam seems content to control.

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

Houssam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Houssam is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Houssam wants to free his trapped foot but Klaus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Houssam prevents Klaus from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klaus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Houssam throwing shots but Klaus is blocking nicely.
Klaus tries to get to full guard but Houssam has control of the leg.
Houssam thows a huge punch but Klaus dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houssam is keen to just control but Klaus is a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Houssam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Mohamed Houssam just wasn't active enough.
Houssam shoots in looking for a takedown. Klaus tries to sprawl out of it but Houssam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klaus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houssam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klaus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Klaus shoots in for a double leg but Houssam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Houssam scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Houssam is pressing down on Klaus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Klaus is holding on for now.
Houssam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Houssam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Klaus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klaus is trying to control but can't.
Houssam wants to control but Klaus is keeping him busy.
Klaus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Houssam is trying to control. Klaus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Houssam stands up from half guard.
Houssam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Houssam shoots in and bounces Klaus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houssam wants to pass the guard but Klaus is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohamed Houssam dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Klaus misses with a wild body shot.
Klaus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Houssam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Klaus somewhat.
Klaus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Houssam circles away.
Houssam tries to clinch but Klaus is having none of it.
Klaus lands a jab to the head.
Klaus slips a jab and a cross from Houssam.
Klaus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Houssam swivels and escapes.
Mohamed Houssam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregor Klaus.

Houssam looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Klaus!
Houssam has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Houssam postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Klaus looks a forlorn figure.
Houssam is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Houssam landing strikes, looking to finish!
Klaus is bucking up trying to escape but Houssam cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Houssam avoids the attempt from Klaus to control.
Klaus is trying to escape the mount.
Klaus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mohamed Houssam!
Mohamed Houssam took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Park Young-Gwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agustin Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young-Gwon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Korean National Anthem. Trujillo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Infectious Grooves - Violent & Funky. On his way into the cage it seems that Park Young-Gwon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Park Young-Gwon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Young-Gwon
vs
Trujillo

194 cm
20
223 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
17
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Park Young-Gwon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Agustin Trujillo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young-Gwon needs to keep his hands up - Trujillo had a free shot at his head there.

Young-Gwon takes the fight into the clinch.
Trujillo throws a punch but it's blocked by Young-Gwon.
Trujillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Trujillo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Young-Gwon.
Young-Gwon lands an uppercut.
Trujillo tries to work over Young-Gwon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trujillo has Young-Gwon pressed against the cage, preventing Young-Gwon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Young-Gwon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trujillo scores with a shot to the side of Young-Gwon's head.
Young-Gwon tries to break free but Trujillo pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Young-Gwon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Trujillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trujillo throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo lands with a right to the head.
Trujillo misses with an elbow strike.
Trujillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Young-Gwon scores with a shoulder strike.
Trujillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Young-Gwon blocks an uppercut.
Trujillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trujillo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young-Gwon.
Young-Gwon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trujillo can't find room to land a body shot as Young-Gwon controls the action.
Trujillo has a couple of punches blocked by Young-Gwon.
Young-Gwon is trying to break free.
Trujillo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Young-Gwon.
Trujillo misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young-Gwon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trujillo is keeping busy.
Young-Gwon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Young-Gwon is trying to trip Trujillo. He has hold of a leg but Trujillo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Young-Gwon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Trujillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Young-Gwon defends it easily.

Trujillo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Young-Gwon frees his head nicely. Oh but Trujillo has switched to an armbar! Young-Gwon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Agustin Trujillo!
Agustin Trujillo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Herbault (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauline Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pauline Pantsdown - I Don't Like It. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Herbault
vs
Hanson

183 cm
21
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
21
208 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Pitt Nutrition + Laundry (160 Recovery, Stamina

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emmanuel Herbault!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pauline Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herbault connects with a right hand. Hanson shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Hanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Hanson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanson.
Herbault tries to clinch there but Hanson circles away.
Hanson thows a left - swing and a miss!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herbault.
Herbault tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herbault working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanson blocks a body shot from Herbault.
Hanson misses with some punches.
Hanson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Herbault doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herbault can't find room to land a body shot as Hanson controls the action.
Herbault stalling in the clinch but Hanson improves position.
Herbault lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Hanson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herbault's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbault misses with some punches.
Herbault misses with a body punch.
Hanson lands a hook that snaps the head of Herbault backwards.
Hanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanson misses with the head strike.
Hanson misses with the head strike.
Herbault tries a body shot but Hanson blocks it.
Herbault tries to work over Hanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herbault scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanson misses with a body punch.
Herbault lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Hanson tries to throw a body punch but Herbault avoids it by throwing Hanson back against the cage.
Hanson digs a right hand into Herbault's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Herbault's gas tank.
Herbault misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Hanson.
Hanson can't find room to land a body shot as Herbault controls the action.
Herbault misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herbault scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herbault's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herbault.
Herbault holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Herbault takes a shot to the head.
Herbault tries to throw a body punch but Hanson avoids it by throwing Herbault back against the cage.
Hanson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Herbault blocks a body shot from Hanson.
Herbault tries to work over Hanson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herbault tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanson has a couple of punches blocked by Herbault.
Herbault throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Herbault.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herbault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Herbault uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Hanson.
Herbault misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Herbault stalling the fight.
Herbault scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Herbault blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Hanson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herbault backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanson.
Hanson lands a body punch.
Herbault pushes Hanson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herbault misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herbault dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanson working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hanson.
Hanson pushes Herbault back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Herbault lands a body punch.
Herbault misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herbault misses with a body punch.
Herbault tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herbault misses with some punches.
Hanson lands a nice uppercut.
Hanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herbault misses with a body punch.
Hanson throws a punch but it's blocked by Herbault.
Hanson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Herbault has him pressed against the cage.
Herbault tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanson scores with a shot to the side of Herbault's head.
Herbault tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanson tries to throw a body punch but Herbault avoids it by throwing Hanson back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Herbault goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pauline Hanson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Herbault lands a jab to the nose.
Herbault lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hanson! Herbault is out on his feet! Hanson rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Herbault is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Herbault is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pauline Hanson!
Post fight, Pauline Hanson stared into the camera and said 'My language has been murdered. My language has been murdered. My shopping trolley murdered. My groceries just gone!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Cutler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Kamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Cutler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yoshi Kamura's chin.

Cutler
vs
Kamura

190 cm
26
186 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
177 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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Bad Man Clothing (Nothing over 40$)

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Cutler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshi Kamura!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamura with a poor takedown

and Cutler counters with a single leg into guard. Kamura didn't expect that.

Kamura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kamura trying to keep a closed guard but Cutler is proving a slippery customer.

Kamura has his feet on Cutler's thighs here. He's pushed Cutler off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cutler screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoshi Kamura!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Yoshi Kamura waved his t-shirt featuring Bad Man Clothing (Nothing over 40$)'s logo in front of the cameras.

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hit Harder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Gorman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gorman's choice of entrance music: Pinned Down. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Harder
vs
Gorman

190 cm
28
213 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

189 cm
20
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hit Harder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glen Gorman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gorman.
Harder throws out a loose jab but Gorman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gorman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harder at a distance.

Gorman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harder, pushing him back against the cage.
Gorman tries to throw a body punch but Harder avoids it by throwing Gorman back against the cage.
A short left from Gorman.
Gorman is leaning against Harder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harder is trying to pull guard but Gorman has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gorman breaks the clinch.
A combination from Gorman does no damage.
Gorman misses with a double jab.
Gorman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gorman ducks under a wild hook from Harder.
Harder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gorman tries to bum rush Harder with a series of wild strikes but Harder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gorman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harder finds it's way round the side to connect with Gorman's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorman lands with a straight right. Harder didn't see that one coming.
Gorman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harder lands with an overhand left.
Harder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harder just misses with a punch to the body.
Gorman connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Gorman misses its intended target.
Gorman fails to land with a series of punches.
Harder misses with a looping left.

Gorman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gorman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gorman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gorman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gorman misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harder can't find room to land a body shot as Gorman controls the action.
Gorman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Harder on the inside.
Harder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gorman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harder.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gorman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gorman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harder's elbow.
Harder misses with some punches.
Harder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gorman's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Gorman.
Gorman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gorman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harder backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harder.
A short left from Gorman.
Gorman leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Gorman.
Gorman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Harder is breathing heavily.
Harder tries to throw a body punch but Gorman avoids it by throwing Harder back against the cage.
Gorman tries a knee to the head but Harder blocks it.
A hook to the body from Gorman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harder is looking to control Gorman's arms but Gorman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harder has his back to the cage.
Harder takes a knee right on the jaw!
Still in the clinch, Gorman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gorman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A body shot lands from Gorman.
Gorman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gorman continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harder has Gorman pressed against the cage.
Gorman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harder avoids it.
Gorman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gorman scores with a hook to the body.
Harder has a couple of punches blocked by Gorman.
Harder misses with a body punch.
Gorman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gorman misses with a body punch.
Gorman lands with a short shot to the head.
Gorman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harder's elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gorman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gorman is trying to stall.
Gorman landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glen Gorman dominated that round.
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.

Gorman darts in and clinches Harder up against the cage.
A short right from Gorman on the inside.
Harder tries to work over Gorman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harder misses with the head strike.
Gorman lands with a right to the head.
Gorman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Harder fails to land.
Gorman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harder avoids it.
Gorman lands with a left to the head.
Gorman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harder backwards.
Gorman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harder backwards.
Harder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harder working aggressively here.
Gorman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harder throws a head punch that misses.
Harder trying to stall but Gorman improves his position.
Harder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gorman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gorman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harder lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gorman controlling the action here for a moment.

Gorman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harder slips a jab and a cross from Gorman.
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!

Gorman drives through and clinches with Harder against the cage.
Gorman lands with a light punch inside.
Gorman is leaning against Harder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gorman prevents a body shot from Harder.
Gorman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gorman scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorman presses Harder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gorman lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Gorman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gorman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

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

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

Gorman closes the distance and clinches.
Gorman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gorman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Gorman.
Harder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gorman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gorman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gorman misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Gorman.
A short right from Gorman on the inside.
Gorman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harder is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harder lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harder.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Harder avoiding damage as Gorman throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gorman.

Gorman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gorman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harder checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Harder gets tackled into the cage by Gorman. Gorman maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorman prevents a body shot from Harder.
Harder tries to pull guard but Gorman won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Gorman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gorman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Gorman moves into the clinch successfully.
Gorman lands a right hand.
Gorman tries to throw a body punch but Harder avoids it by throwing Gorman back against the cage.
A short right from Gorman.
Gorman tries a knee to the head but Harder blocks it.
Harder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gorman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Harder pulls Gorman into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gorman working some strikes from top position.
Harder trying to keep a closed guard but Gorman is proving a slippery customer.
Gorman is in close to Harder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harder trying to keep a closed guard but Gorman is proving a slippery customer.
Harder keeping moving, preventing Gorman from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glen Gorman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A combination from Gorman does no damage.
Glen Gorman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gorman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harder momentarily.
Gorman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harder is looking to clinch but Gorman is avoiding it.
Harder avoids the body shot from Gorman.
Gorman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gorman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gorman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harder checks a low kick from Gorman.
Gorman cracks Harder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gorman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harder circles away quickly and effectively.

Gorman clinches with his opponent.
Harder lands a hook that snaps the head of Gorman backwards.
Harder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harder is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harder misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gorman lands a body punch.
Gorman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harder.
Harder looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harder as Gorman tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gorman.
Harder lands a body punch.
Gorman tries to break free but Harder pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Gorman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Harder fails to land.
Harder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hit Harder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glen Gorman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gorman smiles and moves away.
Harder tries to clinch up
and Gorman counters with a nice uppercut.
Gorman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harder scores with a nice right hand.
Harder dodges the punch combination from Gorman.
Harder cracks Gorman with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorman looks to land a combination. Harder sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gorman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A cross from Gorman lands.
Harder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorman moves away.
Gorman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harder on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Gorman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gorman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorman lands a really nice looking cross but Harder seems unphased.
A jab from Gorman does it's job there.
Gorman slips a straight right by Harder.
Gorman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gorman with a jab.
Harder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gorman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gorman scrambles back to his feet.
Harder throws an overhand right that lands on Gorman's shoulder, as Gorman tries to avoid the shot.
Gorman lands with a thumping leg kick.

Gorman takes the fight into the clinch.
Glen Gorman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harder swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harder swings wildly with an uppercut but Gorman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harder jumps guard but Gorman stands there with Harder around his waist. Harder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Harder manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Harder keeping moving, preventing Gorman from controlling successfully.
Gorman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Harder has his foot on Gorman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gorman works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Glen Gorman.
Well Gorman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Gorman!
A very excited looking Glen Gorman 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.

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Booyakasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craven Moorehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Booyakasha might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Original Nuttah. The key to victory for Ali Booyakasha has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Booyakasha
vs
Moorehead

190 cm
21
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
217 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

KAISER
KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ali Booyakasha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craven Moorehead!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moorehead has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Booyakasha finds it's way round the side to connect with Moorehead's head.
Booyakasha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cutthroat in the buildup to the fight.
Booyakasha lands a lovely overhand right.
Booyakasha cracks a nice hook into Moorehead's ribs.
Booyakasha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moorehead on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Booyakasha throws out a powerful jab.
Booyakasha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Booyakasha.
Booyakasha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moorehead.
Booyakasha connects with a right hand. Moorehead shakes it off.
Booyakasha is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Booyakasha staying out of range there.
Moorehead thows a body shot but no joy.
Moorehead lands the left hand.
Moorehead looks to throw the jab but Booyakasha is out of range.
Booyakasha ducks under a wild hook from Moorehead.
Booyakasha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moorehead walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Booyakasha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moorehead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Booyakasha has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Booyakasha.
Booyakasha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Booyakasha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Booyakasha misses with some punches.
Booyakasha lands a right hand.
Moorehead is trying to break the clinch but Booyakasha is controlling him.
Booyakasha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Booyakasha works on Moorehead's body with a couple of short punches.
Moorehead looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moorehead tries to break free but Booyakasha pushes him back against the cage.
Booyakasha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Booyakasha misses with a body punch.
Moorehead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Booyakasha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Booyakasha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Booyakasha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Booyakasha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moorehead backwards.

Moorehead manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Booyakasha scores with a jab.
Booyakasha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moorehead momentarily.

Moorehead is rocked!
A lazy left from Booyakasha finds it's target.
Moorehead is still on wobbly legs! Can Booyakasha finish him?
Booyakasha cracks Moorehead with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Moorehead falls to his knees and Booyakasha doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Booyakasha!
An out of breath Ali Booyakasha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Morrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Live to Win. Morrell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shipbuilding. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sullivan
vs
Morrell

178 cm
26
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Pitt Nutrition + Laundry (160 Recovery, Stamina

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Sullivan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Morrell!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan misses with a looping left.
We've been told by Sullivan's head coaches at Jef Li's MMA(13 coaches, 49 cap) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sullivan lands with a good body shot.
Morrell wants to clinch up but Sullivan keeps it at a distance.
Morrell avoids the body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a wild body shot.
Sullivan misses with a series of wild punches.

Morrell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sullivan misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Morrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan's elbow.
Sullivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Morrell.
Morrell gets through Sullivan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morrell lands a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrell pushes Sullivan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Morrell's coach down at Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Morrell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sullivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Morrell.
Morrell digs a right hand into Sullivan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sullivan's gas tank.
Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Morrell.
Sullivan can't find room to land a body shot as Morrell controls the action.
Morrell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Nice body punch from Morrell.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan tries a body shot but Morrell blocks it.
Morrell gets through Sullivan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan fails to land.
Morrell blocks a body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Morrell.
Morrell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morrell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morrell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sullivan misses with a punch to the body.
Morrell has Sullivan pressed against the cage.
Morrell blocks a body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan tries to work over Morrell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morrell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morrell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Morrell.
Morrell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Morrell.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morrell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morrell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullivans head.

Morrell lands a big uppercut and Sullivan is down! He's in big trouble - Morrell follows him to the mat!

Sullivan is rocked!
Morrell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Oh Sullivan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sullivan is in trouble now - Morrell has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrell content just to control the position here.

Morrell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sullivan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sullivan seems to have got his legs back now.
Morrell tries to control but Sullivan wriggling away.
Sullivan is wriggling around trying to escape.

Morrell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sullivan has managed to escape the submission attempt.

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

Morrell is working for a guillotine from mount but Sullivan frees his head quite easily.
Morrell content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morrell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sullivan is surviving well by controlling Morrell's body position as best he can.
Sullivan tries to hold on but Morrell postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sullivan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Morrell.
Sullivan tries to lock up and control but Morrell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sullivan is working hard here to advance position.

Morrell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sullivan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Morrell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sullivan misses with a body punch

and Morrell counters by clinching up.
Morrell scores with a shoulder strike.
Sullivan tries to throw a body punch but Morrell avoids it by throwing Sullivan back against the cage.
Morrell lands a body punch.
Morrell blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Morrell.
Sullivan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sullivan can't find room to land a body shot as Morrell controls the action.
Morrell is working Sullivan over against the cage.
Sullivan tries to throw a body punch but Morrell avoids it by throwing Sullivan back against the cage.
Morrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morrell prevents a body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan letting Morrell take a breather here.
Sullivan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sullivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morrell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morrell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morrell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrell just leaning against Sullivan, taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Morrell as the two fighters clinch.
Morrell blocks an uppercut.
Morrell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sullivan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Morrell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Morrell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Morrell digs a right hand into Sullivan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sullivan's gas tank.
Sullivan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morrell's elbow.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Morrell.
Morrell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Morrell.
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!
Morrell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sullivan up against the cage.
Sullivan can't find room to land a body shot as Morrell controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan being controlled against the cage.
A body shot lands from Morrell.
Morrell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morrell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morrell digs a right hand into Sullivan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sullivan's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Morrell.
A short body shot lands from Morrell as the two fighters clinch.
Morrell lands with a right to the head.
Morrell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sullivan up against the cage.
Morrell lands a body shot.
Morrell lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morrell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Morrell.
Stalling in the clinch from Morrell.
Morrell lands a nice shot to the body.
Morrell blocks an uppercut.
Sullivan throws a head punch that misses.
Morrell is pushing Sullivan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Morrell lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrell.
Morrell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Morrell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Morrell.
Sullivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Morrell.
Morrell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrell has Sullivan pressed against the cage.
Morrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sullivan has a couple of punches blocked by Morrell.
Sullivan misses with some punches.
Morrell pushes Sullivan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morrell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Morrell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrell.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morrell.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Morrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sullivan misses with the combination.
Morrell tries to clinch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Michael Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sullivan takes a jab right on the kisser.

Morrell closes the distance and clinches.
Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Morrell stalling in the clinch.
Sullivan tries to throw a body punch but Morrell avoids it by throwing Sullivan back against the cage.
Sullivan misses with the head strike.
Morrell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Morrell.
Sullivan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan misses with a body punch.
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!
Morrell lands a shoulder strike.
Morrell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to work over Morrell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morrell pushes Sullivan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morrell pushes Sullivan against the cage. Morrell is working some dirty boxing. Morrell pushes off with a quick right hook! Sullivan goes down! Sullivan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Morrell moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Morrell! Pierre Morrell retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Pierre Morrell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.