AFL 38.5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Tatam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tuppurainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Tatam
vs
Tuppurainen

160 cm
26
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

176 cm
18
168 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Tatam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Teppo Tuppurainen!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatam checks a low kick from Tuppurainen.

Tatam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tuppurainen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tatam is in Tuppurainen's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tatam working some strikes from top position.
Tuppurainen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tatam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tatam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tuppurainen for as long as he can get away with.
Tuppurainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tatam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tatam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tatam sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tom Tatam just wasn't active enough.

Tatam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tuppurainen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tuppurainen wants to control but Tatam postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuppurainen throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Tuppurainen wants to control but Tatam postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tuppurainen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tatam connects with a decent elbow.
Tatam cracks Tuppurainen with a big right hand but Tuppurainen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tuppurainen taking a bit of punishment here - Tatam scoring with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tuppurainen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tuppurainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tatam controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tatam cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tuppurainen tries to hold on but Tatam postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatam controlling from mount.
Tuppurainen tries to hold on but Tatam postures up.
Tatam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tatam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Tatam wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tatam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tom Tatam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatam throws the left hand but Tuppurainen avoids the punch easily.

Tatam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Tuppurainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tuppurainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tatam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tuppurainen looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuppurainen, not yet.
Tatam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tom Tatam.
Tuppurainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tuppurainen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tatam as he avoids it easily.
Tatam misses with a straight right.
Tuppurainen pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Tatam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tuppurainen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuppurainen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tatam taking a breather here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuppurainen tries to improve position but can't.
Tuppurainen tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Tatam easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tatam shoots in and bounces Tuppurainen off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Tom Tatam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tuppurainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Tuppurainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tatam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tatam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tatam won't allow Tuppurainen to sweep him here.
Tatam scoring with some ground and pound.
Tatam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tatam connects with a couple of short punches.
Tatam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tuppurainen trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatam controlling from the top position.
Tuppurainen trying to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tuppurainen shoots in but no luck this time.

Tatam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Tuppurainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tatam defends well.
Tatam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tatam lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Tatam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tatam cracks Tuppurainen with a solid left hand.
Tatam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tatam is working Tuppurainen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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!
Tatam is stalling in the full guard.
Tuppurainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tatam manages to get himself to full guard.

Tuppurainen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tatam is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tatam has escaped and now he's on top!
Tatam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Tuppurainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tatam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tatam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tatam chips away with some ground and pound.
Tatam chips away with some ground and pound.
Tuppurainen is trying to control the position but Tatam postures up.
Tatam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuppurainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tuppurainen keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tuppurainen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tatam connects with a decent elbow.
Tatam controls the position from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuppurainen is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Tatam dominated that second round.
That's time! Tatam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tatam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tuppurainen wants to get back to full guard.
Tatam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

We're going to have a standup here because Tom Tatam wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Tuppurainen has a takedown stuffed.
Tatam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tatam looking to score a takedown here. Tuppurainen is defending well but Tatam drives through and ends up in Tuppurainen's guard.
Tuppurainen trying to keep a closed guard but Tatam is proving a slippery customer.

Tuppurainen is looking for a triangle but Tatam pushes his legs off easily.

Tuppurainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tatam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tatam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tatam controlling from the top position.
Tatam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tuppurainen is keeping the position for now.
Tom Tatam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tatam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tuppurainen can do to turn this around?

Tom Tatam has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Tatam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatam controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Tuppurainen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatam controls the position from side control.
Tuppurainen tries to bench press Tatam off him but Tatam keeps the position.
Tuppurainen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tuppurainen is looking for a sweep. Tatam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Teppo Tuppurainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in half guard, Tatam seems content to control.

Tom Tatam has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tuppurainen goes for a double leg but Tatam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Tatam continues to drive forward.
Tuppurainen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tatam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tom Tatam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teppo Tuppurainen.

Tuppurainen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tatam manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tuppurainen trying to control but Tatam is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tuppurainen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tuppurainen looking to pass the guard.
Tatam controlling Tuppurainen's posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuppurainen pushing down on Tatam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatam works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tuppurainen wants to pass the guard but Tatam is keeping the position.
Tuppurainen throws a strike but Tatam rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Tatam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tatam, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Tatam!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mat Kowalak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Thiago is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Kowalak
vs
Thiago

184 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mat Kowalak!
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, Jorge Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kowalak. Kowalak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thiago throws a poor cross that misses

and Kowalak counters with a shoot takedown into half 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.

Kowalak is trying to work for a kimura but Thiago is defending well.

Kowalak is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thiago keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kowalak passes the guard and advances to mount!
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!

Kowalak stands up from mount. Strange move.
Thiago 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.
Thiago goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kowalak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thiago throws a series of strikes that have Kowalak backpedaling.
Nice shot lands for Thiago.
Kowalak misses with a head kick.
Thiago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thiago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jorge Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thiago darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kowalak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kowalak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kowalak slips under a jab from Thiago.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thiago.
Thiago throws a right and a left that Kowalak avoids nicely.
Kowalak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thiago as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalak moves out of range of the body kick.
Kowalak tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thiago defends well and Kowalak ends up having to push Thiago into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mat Kowalak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thiago pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kowalak fails to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalak is looking for a takedown.
Thiago throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Thiago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thiago misses with an elbow over the top.
Thiago misses with an elbow over the top.

Kowalak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thiago uses from the top position.
Thiago must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kowalak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thiago's guard.
Kowalak trying to control but Thiago is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kowalak works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thiago is trying to stand up here but Kowalak is controlling him well.
Thiago is in trouble now - Kowalak has advanced to mount!
Kowalak looking to ground and pound but Thiago is blocking nicely.
Kowalak thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kowalak throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thiago because Kowalak loaded up on that one.

Kowalak stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Thiago has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kowalak is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kowalak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thiago.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago misses with a straight right.
Kowalak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thiago throws a body kick that misses.
Thiago lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thiago jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kowalak misses with a head kick.
Thiago stuffs the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thiago misses with a kick to the body.
Jorge Thiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kowalak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalak moves out of range of the body kick.

Thiago gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thiago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thiago misses with a wild combination.
Thiago misses with a kick to the body.
Kowalak moves out of range of the body kick.
Thiago explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Kowalak gets the takedown into side control.

Kowalak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thiago has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kowalak wants to control but Thiago is keeping him busy.

Kowalak is working to tighten his grip on Thiago's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Thiago has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kowalak is really squeezing tight and eventually Thiago passes out! Kowalak breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mat Kowalak!
Our winner, Mat Kowalak, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tharon Juric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Azeredo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azeredo has chosen "Hooked on a Feeling" by Blue Swede as his entrance music. Antonio Azeredo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tharon Juric's chin.

Juric
vs
Azeredo

189 cm
19
248 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

193 cm
25
245 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tharon Juric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antonio Azeredo!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Azeredo.
Juric scores with a jab.

It looks like Antonio Azeredo has been cut.
Azeredo digs a good hook to Juric's body.
Juric misses with a hook
and Juric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azeredo throws the left hand but Juric avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Azeredo does no damage.
Azeredo misses with a series of wild punches.
Azeredo looks to score with a jab to the body but Juric is just out of range.
Juric throws a hook to the side of Azeredo's head but Azeredo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azeredo throws a body punch but Juric moves out of range.
Juric avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azeredo misses with a double jab.
Azeredo misses with a double jab.
Azeredo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Juric finds it's way round the side to connect with Azeredo's head.
Azeredo walks into a straight right hand from Juric.
Azeredo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azeredo fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azeredo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Azeredo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Azeredo looks to score with a jab to the body but Juric is just out of range.
Juric slips a jab and a cross from Azeredo.
Azeredo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juric.
Juric ducks right into an uppercut from Azeredo.
Azeredo loads up on a big right hand but Juric slips the punch.
Juric misses with a lunging right hand
and Azeredo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Azeredo avoids the body shot from Juric.
Azeredo moves out of range of the strikes.
Azeredo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Azeredo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Juric.

Juric lands a left and a right that send Azeredo crashing to the mat, dazed. Juric thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Juric misses.
Juric throws a lazy right hand but Azeredo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Azeredo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot by Juric.

Juric cracks Azeredo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Azeredo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Juric finish him?

Azeredo is rocked!
Crack! Juric connects with the perfect overhand right and Azeredo falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Juric!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tharon Juric!
The defeated Antonio Azeredo had this to say: 'That loss sucked, but I'm a juge New Japan fan, so no big deal. RAIN-MAKAH!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jisuk Seo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stirling Sanguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jisuk Seo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Seo
vs
Sanguin

180 cm
26
175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
26
170 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jisuk Seo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stirling Sanguin!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanguin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Sanguin closes the distance and pushes Seo back into the ropes.

Sanguin breaks the clinch.

Sanguin closes the distance and clinches.
Sanguin is pressed up against the ropes. Seo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sanguin down to the mat. Sanguin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Seo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Sanguin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Seo on his heels. He'll look to pass Seo's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seo looking to control.
Sanguin tries to stand but Seo is controlling from the bottom.
Sanguin landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanguin wants to pass the guard but Seo is keeping the position.
Sanguin wants to stand and escape but instead Seo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanguin keeping moving, preventing Seo from controlling successfully.
Seo postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sanguin wants to sweep here but Seo controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sanguin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sanguin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stirling Sanguin.
Sanguin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seo slips a jab from Sanguin.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanguin. That snapped Seo's head back.
Seo has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sanguin.
Stirling Sanguin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seo shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanguin tries to sprawl out of it but Seo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Sanguin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanguin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Sanguin forces Seo back against the ropes and clinches.

Sanguin breaks the clinch.
Sanguin misses with a looping right.

Seo gets caught napping as Sanguin dives in and scores a takedown. Seo manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanguin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanguin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanguin is looking to stand up but Seo won't let him.
Seo has momentary wrist control but Sanguin slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanguin tries to stand but Seo is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seo trying to keep a closed guard but Sanguin is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Seo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanguin wants to stand but Seo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sanguin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seo has a closed guard, preventing Sanguin from standing up.
Sanguin scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanguin trying to control but Seo is working from the bottom.
Sanguin is pushing down on Seo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Seo is fighting to maintain full guard but Sanguin has managed to sneak the leg through.

Sanguin seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanguin thows a huge punch but Seo dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sanguin is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sanguin jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Sanguin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Seo's guard.
Sanguin is looking to advance position but Seo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Sanguin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Seo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sanguin is looking to improve his position but Seo isn't that keen on the idea.

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

Seo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanguin tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Seo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sanguin turns into him and now he's in Seo's guard.
Seo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanguin.
Sanguin wants to get up but he can't break Seo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Sanguin stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Seo throws up his legs and catches Sanguin in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Sanguin tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Seo! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jisuk Seo!
After winning the bout, Jisuk Seo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damon Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shia Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Johnson

175 cm
22
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
27
170 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Damon Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shia Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damon Johnson scores with a one two! Shia Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Damon Johnson lands a nice hook to Shia Johnson's body. Shia Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Damon Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Damon Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shia Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Damon Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shia Johnson on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damon Johnson lands with a hook. Shia Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shia Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shia Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Shia Johnson has been cut.
Shia Johnson misses with a takedown
and Damon Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shia Johnson drops his hands for a split second and Damon Johnson immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Shia Johnson face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Damon Johnson follows up with a right hand that knocks Shia Johnson into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damon Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaiser Wilhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xav Danger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Danger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wilhelm
vs
Danger

180 cm
19
180 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

177 cm
20
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaiser Wilhelm!
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, Xav Danger!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilhelm thows a leg kick but Danger checks it

and Danger counters with a single leg into guard. Wilhelm didn't expect that.
Danger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilhelm is looking to stand back up but Danger counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wilhelm.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Danger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilhelm has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilhelm is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilhelm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Danger.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wilhelm wants to get back to his feet.
Wilhelm on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wilhelm tries to get out of the position.
Danger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wilhelm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Danger.
Danger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilhelm is not content to let Danger control the position.
Wilhelm is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Danger scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilhelm pushes Danger off looking to stand but Danger dives back in and keeps control.
Danger is thwarting Wilhelm's attempts to control the position.

Danger is working for a submission of some sort.
Danger lands with a punch from half guard.
Danger wants to control but Wilhelm is keeping him busy.
Wilhelm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Danger on the ground.
Danger working over Wilhelm with some ground and pound. Wilhelm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilhelm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilhelm wants to get back to his feet.
Danger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilhelm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilhelm has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Danger working over Wilhelm with some ground and pound. Wilhelm looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Danger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilhelm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Danger.
Wilhelm is trying to stand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danger drops an elbow to the side of Wilhelm's head.
Wilhelm wants to get back to his feet.
Wilhelm taking some punishment here, with Danger in his half guard.
Danger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Danger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilhelm defending well though.

Danger is working for a kimura but Wilhelm is defending it quite comfortably.

Wilhelm is defending against the submission attempts here by Danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm looks like he's trying to stand up.

Danger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilhelm is just riding it out for now. Danger eventually gives up the hold.
Danger winds up and cracks Wilhelm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Danger lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilhelm is trying to stand back up but Danger is controlling him
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wilhelm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger stopping the sweep attempt from Wilhelm.
Danger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilhelm is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Danger is controlling him.
Wilhelm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilhelm wants to stand and escape but Danger is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilhelm trying to keep a closed guard but Danger is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kaiser Wilhelm wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wilhelm throws a sloppy head kick and Danger moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wilhelm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wilhelm throws a sloppy head kick and Danger moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Wilhelm.
Wilhelm throws a head kick but Danger moves out of range.
Wilhelm scores with a jab to the body.
Danger checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Wilhelm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilhelm throws a head kick but Danger moves out of range.
Danger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Danger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilhelm.
Wilhelm scoring well with a low kick there.
Danger shoots in for a double leg but Wilhelm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilhelm missing with a left hand there. Danger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilhelm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Danger checks it well.
A head kick misses from Wilhelm.
A bone on bone clash there as Danger blocks the leg kick.
Danger avoids the head kick by Wilhelm.
Wilhelm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danger ducks under a wild hook from Wilhelm.
Wilhelm throws a sloppy head kick and Danger moves out of range easily.
Danger checks the leg kick.
Danger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wilhelm scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm throws the kick towards the body but Danger avoids it.
Danger darts in looking for a takedown but Wilhelm gets double underhooks and turns Danger into the ropes.
Kaiser Wilhelm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xav Danger.
Danger prevents Wilhelm from breaking the clinch.

Wilhelm breaks the clinch.
Wilhelm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilhelm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wilhelm throws a leg kick but Danger checks it.
Wilhelm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilhelm throws a sloppy head kick and Danger moves out of range easily.
Wilhelm throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Wilhelm there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilhelm.
Wilhelm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Danger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wilhelm throws a leg kick but Danger checks it.
Wilhelm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Danger.
Wilhelm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilhelm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wilhelm looks to land a body kick but Danger moved away.
Kaiser Wilhelm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilhelm throws a nice head kick!
A leg kick checked by Danger.
Wilhelm bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilhelm throws a sloppy head kick and Danger moves out of range easily.

Danger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Danger lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilhelm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Danger.
Wilhelm keeping moving, preventing Danger from controlling successfully.
Wilhelm is looking to stand up but Danger isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilhelm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Danger.
Danger scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiser Wilhelm dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Danger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilhelm defends well and Danger ends up having to push Wilhelm into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Danger prevents Wilhelm from breaking the clinch.
Wilhelm wants to break the clinch but can't.

Danger gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Danger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilhelm defending well though.
Wilhelm taking some punishment here, with Danger in his half guard.
Wilhelm looks like he's trying to stand up.

Danger seems to be looking for submissions.
Danger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wilhelm wants to control but Danger is keeping busy.
Danger passes into side control, despite Wilhelm's attempt to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilhelm is trying to control Danger's posture but Danger avoids it.
Wilhelm on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Danger scoring with punches and elbows.
Wilhelm is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Danger has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Danger has hold of Wilhelm's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Wilhelm seems comfortable defending it but Danger has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Wilhelm is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Wilhelm is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Danger couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xav Danger!
Xav Danger thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santos Goncalves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brenton Bryce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos Goncalves could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brenton Bryce's chin.

Goncalves
vs
Bryce

172 cm
26
217 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

197 cm
25
211 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Determined

Atlantis

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Santos Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brenton Bryce!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves shoots for a takedown but Bryce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice cross by Bryce.

Bryce has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Bryce won't allow it.
Bryce landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bryce lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Santos Goncalves has been cut.
Bryce lands an elbow inside that Goncalves shrugs off.
Bryce lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but Bryce has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santos Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goncalves as Bryce tries to tie him up.
Goncalves tries to score a body lock takedown but Bryce shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bryce is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Bryce to keep the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryce lands a knee to the head.
Goncalves fails to pull guard.
Bryce is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Goncalves is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bryce gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bryce tries to stall but Goncalves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bryce comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bryce crunches a lovely knee into Goncalves's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Bryce.
Goncalves is looking for a takedown.
Goncalves is breathing heavily.
Goncalves goes for a takedown attempt but Bryce pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Bryce closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Bryce forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
The referee calls for Bryce to work.
Bryce lands an elbow inside.
Goncalves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bryce is defending well.
Bryce landing knees to the body.

Bryce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Bryce. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bryce lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves takes a shot to the head.
Goncalves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bryce smiles and moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Goncalves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bryce cracks Goncalves with a nice body shot.
Goncalves takes an elbow to the temple.

Bryce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryce circles away from the clinch attempt.

Bryce clinches with his opponent.
Goncalves tries for a takedown but Bryce manages to get underhooks.
Bryce is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Bryce breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goncalves.
A head kick from Bryce lands but Goncalves takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Goncalves is rocked!

Santos Goncalves's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bryce closes the distance looking for a takedown. Goncalves stuffs it but Bryce still has hold of him. Bryce picks Goncalves up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Bryce slams Goncalves to the floor and that's really hurt Goncalves - he doesn't know where he is! Bryce throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brenton Bryce!
In his post fight interview, Brenton Bryce started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Santos Goncalves stepped up to the mic, saying 'whatever it is what it is'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shark Attack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabago kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Senses Fail - New Years Eve. Shark Attack is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Rabago
vs
Attack

180 cm
26
170 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
184 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Atlantis

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Rabago!
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, Shark Attack!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rabago lands a left and a right that send Attack crashing to the mat, dazed. Rabago thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Shark Attack has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Attack is looking to chop away at Rabago's legs.
Rabago wants to clinch.
Attack misses with an uppercut.
Rabago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Attack.
Attack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rabago checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rabago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Attack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rabago wants to clinch but Attack slips to the side
and Attack finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rabago tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Attack counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Attack misses with a two punch combination.
Attack looks to land a left hand but Rabago moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Attack.
Attack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rabago.
Attack's coach down at Clean and Green was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Attack's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rabago fails to land with a series of punches.
Attack throws a jab but it's blocked by Rabago.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Attack. Those never looked like landing.
Attack throws a leg kick but Rabago moved away.
A jab from Attack misses.
Rabago sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Attack takes a swing at Rabago's ribcage but misses.
Attack misses with a head kick.
Rabago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Attack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rabago tries to clinch
and Attack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rabago tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Attack counters with a nice body shot.
Attack misses with a low kick.
Rabago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Attack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rabago seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Attack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rabago checks it well.
Rabago keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Attack looks to land a combination but Rabago avoids it well.
Rabago tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Attack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rabago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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!
Attack scores with a leg kick.
Rabago moves in looking to clinch but Attack pushes him off.
Rabago throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rabago ducks under a wild hook from Attack.
Rabago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rabago tries to clinch there but Attack circles away.
Attack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rabago was well out of range. Poor timing from Attack.
Attack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rabago closes the distance but Attack moves to the side
and Attack counters with a low kick, right behind Rabago 's knee.
Attack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rabago.
An inside leg kick lands from Attack.
Attack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rabago tries to clinch but Attack is having none of it.
Rabago doesn't manage to clinch there - Attack circles away.
Ryan Rabago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Attack gets tackled into the ropes by Rabago. Rabago maintains the clinch.
Rabago struggles to land a body shot inside as Attack controls his hands.
Rabago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Attack's efforts to push away.
Attack can't break the clinch.
Rabago misses with an elbow strike.
Rabago can't find room to land a body shot as Attack controls the action.
Attack can't break the clinch.

Attack manages to break the clinch.

Rabago has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rabago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Attack's efforts to push away.
Attack tries to circle away but Rabago has him pinned against the ropes.
Rabago creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rabago creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabago throws an elbow but it misses.
Rabago lands a damaging elbow.
Rabago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Attack is looking to break free of the clinch but Rabago has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Rabago throws an elbow but misses.
Rabago creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Rabago throws an elbow but misses.
Attack is trying to force a seperation but Rabago has the dominant position.
Attack working hard to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Rabago.
Attack working hard to break the clinch.
Rabago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rabago misses with a body punch.
Rabago is leaning against Attack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Attack tries to circle away but Rabago has him pinned against the ropes.
Attack is trying to break the clinch but Rabago has him pressed against the ropes.

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

Rabago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Rabago scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Rabago will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shark Attack's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rabago wants to clinch
and Attack counters with an inside leg kick.
Rabago doesn't manage to clinch there - Attack circles away.
Attack throws a right and a left that Rabago avoids nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Rabago checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rabago tries to clinch up but Attack circles away and keeps his distance.
Attack circles away from the clinch attempt.

Rabago closes the distance and clinches.
Attack takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rabago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rabago looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rabago lands with a left to the head.
Rabago lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Rabago throws an elbow but misses.
Attack tries to break free but Rabago pushes him back against the ropes.
Attack can't break the clinch.
Rabago digs a right hand underneath Attack's ribcage. Attack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Attack avoids the elbow strike from Rabago, against the ropes.
Rabago prevents Attack from breaking the clinch.
Ryan Rabago has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Attack tries to break the clinch but Rabago is controlling the position.
Rabago lands with a right to the head.
Rabago keeps control of Attack as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Attack blocks an elbow strike.
Rabago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Attack's elbow.
Attack is looking to break free of the clinch but Rabago has double underhooks.
Rabago lands an elbow just above Attack 's eye.
Attack tries to break the clinch but Rabago is controlling the position.
Attack tries to break the clinch but Rabago is controlling the position.
Rabago tries to throw a body punch but Attack avoids it by throwing Rabago back against the ropes.

Attack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rabago is looking to clinch but Attack is avoiding it.
Rabago scores with a body shot.
Attack keeps the fight on the outside.
Attack throws out a leg kick but Rabago moves out of range and Attack only half commits.
Rabago closes the distance looking to clinch
and Attack counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attack thows a body kick. Rabago tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rabago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Attack throws a nice looking combination but Rabago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shark Attack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rabago.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Rabago has managed to clinch.
Rabago is leaning against Attack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Attack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Attack in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rabago.
Rabago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rabago lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Attack.
Attack is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rabago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Attack takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rabago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That has opened up Shark Attack's cut even more.
Attack takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rabago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rabago lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attack tries to break free but Rabago pushes him back against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Rabago.
A body shot lands from Rabago.
Rabago lands a damaging elbow.
Rabago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Attack's efforts to push away.
Attack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Attack wants to get back to striking at distance but Rabago won't allow it.
Rabago lands an elbow inside.
Rabago lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rabago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The cut above Shark Attack's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rabago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rabago lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Rabago.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Attack takes an elbow to the temple.

Shark Attack's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rabago lands a nice elbow.
Attack takes an elbow to the forehead.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryan Rabago!
Post fight, Ryan Rabago took to the microphone: 'I wanna thank my team at Elite Training Facility and family where bring the belt home to texas'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Yates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanley comes to the ring accompanied by Frotch Retirement Jam. Yates has chosen Here comes Tecca Nina - Tech N9ne as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Stanley
vs
Yates

190 cm
26
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

195 cm
23
201 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Atlantis

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 The Island, Max Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Yates!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yates swings widly with a right hand

and Stanley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yates won't be happy with that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yates pushes Stanley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stanley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

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

Stanley is trying to get an arm triangle but Yates is defending well.
Stanley throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Yates is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stanley is controlling him well.

Stanley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yates is looking to regain half guard here but Stanley keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley working the strikes but Yates uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Yates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stanley prevents Yates from standing back up.

Stanley wants to work for an arm triangle but Yates is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stanley stops Yates from getting back to his feet.

Stanley 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.
Stanley wants to free his trapped foot but Yates is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates tries to get to full guard but Stanley has control of the leg.
Yates is trying to stand up here but Stanley is controlling him well.

Yates is defending against the submission attempts here by Stanley.
Stanley throwing shots but Yates is blocking nicely.
Stanley tries to pass to full mount but Yates defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates wants to get back to his feet.
Stanley is looking to take a break and control but Yates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Yates looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stanley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yates does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanley prevents Yates from improving his position.

Stanley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yates is just riding it out for now. Stanley eventually gives up the hold.
Stanley trying to advance position but Yates counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Stanley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Yates ducks right into an uppercut from Stanley.
Yates misses with a body punch
and Stanley counters with a low kick, right behind Yates 's knee.
Stanley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yates but Yates pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stanley misses with a takedown
and Yates counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yates connects with a body shot.
Yates connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good shot there by Yates.
Stanley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stanley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yates throws the left hand but Stanley avoids the punch easily.
Yates lands a lovely overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Yates as he connects with a hook.
Yates punishes Stanley's body with a nice straight punch.
Yates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yates throws a good cross that connects.
Yates lands a glancing blow to the side of Stanley's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yates throws a shot to the body.
Yates thuds a left hand into Stanley's body.
Yates fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Stanley to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Stanley looks to clinch but Yates throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Stanley taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aaron Yates!
A pretty intense looking Aaron Yates took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
In defeat, Max Stanley stepped up to the mic, saying 'BLAHHH!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mach II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). II has chosen Ace of Spades as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Halo
vs
II

191 cm
26
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

190 cm
27
221 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Good chin

Good wrestler
Good elbows
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Solomon Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mach II!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Halo moves into range and clinches up with II.
II is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Halo is defending well.
Halo tries a knee to the head but II blocks it.
II fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
II fails to pull guard.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
II gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Solomon Halo has been cut.
II doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halo misses with a body punch.
Halo tries to land a knee to the head but II blocks with his arms.
II tries to pull guard but Halo holds him up against the ropes and eventually II drops back down to his feet.
Solomon Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mach II.
II misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Halo.

II jumps guard and drags Halo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

II is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

II is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halo defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
II is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

II working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Halo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
II seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

II has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Halo doesn't defend quickly enough and II has managed to lock this one up! Can Halo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to II on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mach II!
Our winner, Mach II, 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.