Insanity 50: Inner Demons PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sharky Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shark comes into the arena with Simon & Garfunkel - The Boxer blaring out of the sound system. 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.

Shark
vs
Davies

197 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

150 cm
20
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sharky Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyler Davies!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies throws a body shot but no joy.
Davies throws out a loose jab but Shark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davies swings widly with a right hand
and Shark makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Davies shoots in for a double leg but Shark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Davies misses with a looping left.
Davies tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shark is able to avoid easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davies tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shark defends well and Davies ends up having to push Shark into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shark tries a body shot but Davies blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies blocks a body shot from Shark.
Shark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shark stops a takedown attempt from Davies.
Sharky Shark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Davies.
Davies is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davies's coach down at Araba Fenice was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Davies's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark misses with a punch to the body.
Davies can't break the clinch.
Davies is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shark pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Davies wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shark has him pressed against the cage.
Davies fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Davies is trying to pull guard but Shark turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Davies tries to pull guard but Shark holds him up against the cage and eventually Davies drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davies.
Davies blocks a body shot from Shark.
Shark scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Shark fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Shark.
Davies has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shark scores with a shot to the side of Davies's head.

It looks like Tyler Davies has been cut.

Davies gets control of Shark's arms and successfully pulls guard. Davies will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark is working Davies over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Davies has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shark should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Davies has tightened it up now! Shark should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyler Davies!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musashi Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maverick
vs
Miyamoto

200 cm
29
251 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

195 cm
20
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Pitt Nutrition + Laundry (160 Recovery, Stamina

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Maverick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Musashi Miyamoto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maverick has Miyamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Maverick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miyamoto is defending well for now.
Maverick looking to stall.
Miyamoto gets through Maverick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miyamoto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miyamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miyamoto as Maverick tries to tie him up.
Miyamoto tries a body shot but Maverick blocks it.
Miyamoto digs a right hand into Maverick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maverick's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miyamoto as Maverick tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miyamoto.
Maverick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miyamoto is defending well for now.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Miyamoto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Miyamoto digs a right hand underneath Maverick's ribcage. Maverick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miyamoto.
Maverick is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto scores with a shot to the side of Maverick's head.
Miyamoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miyamoto digs a right hand underneath Maverick's ribcage. Maverick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto lands with a short shot to the head.

Maverick is rocked!
Miyamoto lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Miyamoto.
Miyamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Maverick backwards.
Oh Maverick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miyamoto dips a shoulder and cracks Maverick with a mighty uppercut! Maverick falls back against the cage and Miyamoto unloads with a barrage of strikes! Maverick is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Miyamoto screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Musashi Miyamoto!
During a confident post fight interview, Musashi Miyamoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bartolommeo Cavalcanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skip Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cavalcanti
vs
Torres

168 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

168 cm
23
140 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Pitt Nutrition + Laundry (160 Recovery, Stamina

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bartolommeo Cavalcanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skip Torres!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cavalcanti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Torres sprawls well initially but Cavalcanti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Torres avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cavalcanti.
Cavalcanti moves nicely into side control.
Cavalcanti in side control lands a decent elbow.

Cavalcanti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cavalcanti working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cavalcanti working the body and head with strikes.
Cavalcanti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cavalcanti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Torres can't do much from the bottom here.

Cavalcanti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cavalcanti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Cavalcanti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cavalcanti in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

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

Cavalcanti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Torres has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cavalcanti but great work by Torres.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cavalcanti regains half guard.
Cavalcanti's coaches at The Exiled have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Cavalcanti trying to hold on to Torres's head to control him but Torres postures up.

Cavalcanti actively working from the bottom here.
Torres tries to pass to full mount but Cavalcanti defends it.
Torres seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cavalcanti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cavalcanti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cavalcanti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

Cavalcanti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Cavalcanti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Torres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Cavalcanti has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Torres is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cavalcanti.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcanti regains half guard.

Cavalcanti actively working from the bottom here.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cavalcanti keeps working.
Cavalcanti won't allow Torres to pass to mount.

Cavalcanti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cavalcanti keeps working.

Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Cavalcanti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartolommeo Cavalcanti dominated that round.
That's time! Cavalcanti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Torres works over Cavalcanti's head and body with a nice combination.
Cavalcanti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Torres sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cavalcanti somewhat.
Torres scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cavalcanti in his tracks.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cavalcanti.
Torres throws a left and a right that both miss

and Cavalcanti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Torres blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cavalcanti.
Cavalcanti prevents Torres from improving his position.
Torres is holding on to half guard well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is staying active underneath Cavalcanti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres wants to control but Cavalcanti passes into side.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bartolommeo Cavalcanti!
A victorious Bartolommeo Cavalcanti 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
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Dalit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Dalit
vs
Hong

173 cm
29
164 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

178 cm
22
156 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite 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 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Dalit!
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, Antoni Hong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Dalit misses.
Hong slips a straight right by Dalit.
Hong misses the jab.
Dalit just misses with a punch to the body.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hong throws a leg kick but Dalit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dalit moves away from the strike by Hong.
Hong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dalit.
Hong takes one to the chin there.
Dalit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dalit walks into a left hand.
Hong slips under a jab.
Dalit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dalit takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
Hong punishes Dalit's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalit moves away.
Hong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hong lands with a right hand.
Dalit misses with a hook
and Dalit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hong.
Hong looks to land a body kick but Dalit moved away.
Dalit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hong manages to avoid it.
Hong throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalit.
Hong looks to land a left hand but Dalit moved out of range nicely.
Dalit moves out of range as Hong strikes.
Hong avoids the body shot from Dalit.
Hong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dalit misses with a straight right.
Dalit works Hong's body with a nice hook.
Dalit misses with a looping right.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Dalit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dalit misses the shot to the body.
Dalit lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hong is looking to slow Dalit down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalit misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands a leg kick that knocks Dalit off balance momentarily.
Dalit 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.
Dalit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dalit. That did some damage!
Hong misses with a left hand
and Dalit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hong doesn't manage to clinch there - Dalit circles away.
Dalit looks to throw the jab but Hong is out of range.
Dalit is looking to score with low kicks.
Dalit is looking to wear down Hong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dalit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dalit misses with a hook.
Hong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hong looks to land a left hand but Dalit moved out of range nicely.
Dalit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dalit slips under a jab.
Dalit just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalit throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalit. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalit misses with a wild body shot.
Dalit misses with a leg kick
and Hong counters with a low kick, right behind Dalit 's knee.
Dalit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hong.
Dalit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dalit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dalit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hong in his tracks.
Dalit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Dalit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalit throws an overhand right that lands on Hong's shoulder, as Hong tries to avoid the shot.
Hong tries to clinch there but Dalit circles away.

Hong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dalit, pushing him back against the cage.
Hong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Hong prevents a body shot from Dalit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Dalit controls his hands.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Dalit controls his hands.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dalit.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dalit takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hong misses with a body punch.
Hong lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoni Hong dominated that round.
That's time! Dalit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dalit.
Nice shot by Hong.
Dalit wants to slow Hong down by chopping away at his legs.
Hong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hong throws a looping overhand right but Dalit ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Dalit there.

Hong moves into the clinch successfully.
Dalit scores with a shot to the side of Hong's head.
Hong lands a nice uppercut.
Hong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hong misses with the head strike.

Dalit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dalit misses with a low kick.
Dalit lands with a nice combination. Hong backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalit moves out of range of the leg kick from Hong.
Hong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalit misses with a hook. Hong ducked under it nicely.
Dalit staying out of range there.
Hong misses with a body kick.
Hong lands an overhand right.
Hong checks a leg kick nicely.
Hong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dalit.
Dalit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dalit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hong manages to avoid it.
Hong defending well as Dalit loads up on a big left hand.
Hong misses with a straight left.
Hong misses with a wild body shot.
Antoni Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dalit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dalit misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalit defending well as Hong loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dalit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hong.
Dalit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hong ducks under a wild hook from Dalit.
Dalit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
A leg kick checked by Dalit.
Dalit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hong throws a looping overhand right but Dalit ducks down to avoid it.
Dalit is looking to score with low kicks.
Dalit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A lazy left from Hong finds it's target.
Hong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hong tries a low kick but Dalit avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Dalit misses the target.
Dalit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dexter Dalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalit takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
Dalit takes one on the button.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalit moves away.
Dalit throws a right and a left that Hong avoids nicely.
Hong slips a jab from Dalit.
Hong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dalit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hong.
Dalit throws a jab but it's blocked by Hong.
Dalit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Hong connects with a body shot that sends Dalit's belly button to the back.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dalit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dalit throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.

Hong moves into range and clinches up with Dalit.
Dalit blocks a body shot from Hong.
Dalit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dalit's elbow.
Hong can't find room to land a body shot as Dalit controls the action.
Dalit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hong blocking some punches.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Dalit controls his hands.
Hong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dalit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dalit - that landed with a thud.
Hong lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Antoni Hong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Hong lands a lovely overhand right.
Dalit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dalit throws a series of punches but Hong moves out of range.
Jab from Hong.
Dalit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong cracks Dalit with a right hand to the side of the head.

Dalit is rocked!
Hong jabs at Dalit's body.
Oh Dalit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hong throws a pinpoint strike between Dalit's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Dalit crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Hong scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antoni Hong!
Antoni Hong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Rainwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Rainwater
vs
Santiago

172 cm
27
140 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

175 cm
21
142 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Sparta Fightware

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dallas Rainwater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rainwater looks to score with a jab to the body but Santiago is just out of range.
Santiago closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rainwater counters with a nice uppercut.
Santiago tries to clinch
and Rainwater counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Santiago gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rainwater is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Santiago unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Santiago.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rainwater avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rainwater blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rainwater is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Santiago to keep the fight standing.
Santiago lands an elbow that stopped Rainwater in his tracks for a moment.
Santiago unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rainwater on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santiago using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rainwater managing to block the knees to the body from Santiago.
Santiago unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Santiago landing knees to the body.
Santiago lands a knee to the head.
Santiago scores a nice knee to the body.
Rainwater is breathing heavily.
Santiago scores a nice knee to the body.
Rainwater takes an elbow to the temple.
Santiago lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Santiago obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Dallas Rainwater has been cut.
Rainwater definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago crunches a lovely knee into Rainwater's ribcage.
Santiago unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rainwater lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Santiago pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santiago.
Santiago gets underhooks to prevent Rainwater's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dallas Rainwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rainwater is trying to pull guard but Santiago has him pressed against the cage.
Santiago lands a nice elbow.
Santiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santiago lands an elbow just above Rainwater 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santiago.
Nice elbow from Santiago.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago working Rainwater over with knees to the body.
Rainwater takes a knee to the side of the body.
Santiago trying to land knees to the body.
Rainwater avoids a wild elbow strike from Santiago.
Santiago lands an elbow inside.

Dallas Rainwater's cut is getting worse.
Santiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Rainwater is trying to trip Santiago. He has hold of a leg but Santiago is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rainwater persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rainwater trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Santiago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rainwater can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Santiago is working an open guard so Rainwater takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Santiago doesn't manage to clinch there - Rainwater circles away.
Rainwater keeps the fight on the outside.
Rainwater misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rainwater avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santiago moves in looking to clinch but Rainwater pushes him off.
Rainwater keeps the fight on the outside.
Santiago is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Santiago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dallas Rainwater's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rainwater fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santiago sprawls well initially but Rainwater persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Rainwater is trying to work for a kimura but Santiago is defending well.
Santiago looks like he's trying to stand up.

Rainwater is looking for a kimura here.
Santiago wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rainwater wants to take a breather but Santiago is having none of it.
Santiago really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rainwater. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santiago is looking to escape.

Rainwater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santiago sees it coming and defends easily.
Santiago is trying to get back to full guard.
Santiago is trying to stand back up but Rainwater is controlling him

Rainwater is looking for a kimura here.

Rainwater is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santiago is just riding it out for now. Rainwater eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rainwater stops Santiago from getting back to his feet.
Santiago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santiago tries to clinch up.
Santiago tries to clinch but Rainwater moves away
and Rainwater counters with a nice uppercut.
Santiago tries to clinch up but Rainwater circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rainwater gets tackled into the cage by Santiago. Santiago maintains the clinch.
Rainwater is trying to drag Santiago to the mat but Santiago just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Santiago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rainwater's defenses.
Santiago lands an elbow inside that Rainwater shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Santiago.
Rainwater takes an elbow to the forehead.
Santiago looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Santiago unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rainwater lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rainwater avoiding damage as Santiago throws knees to the body.
Santiago has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rainwater seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Santiago can turn it around.
Santiago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rainwater's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Santiago obliges.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rainwater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santiago lands an elbow inside.
Rainwater takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santiago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Dallas Rainwater's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rainwater tries to break free but Santiago pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Santiago.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago working Rainwater over with knees to the body.
Santiago lands a nice elbow.

Jeez, Dallas Rainwater's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Santiago crunches a lovely knee into Rainwater's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Santiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dallas Rainwater's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rainwater swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rainwater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santiago tries to clinch but Rainwater is having none of it.
Santiago wants to clinch but Rainwater slips to the side
and Rainwater counters with a stiff right hand.
Pedro Santiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santiago tries to clinch but Rainwater moves out of range.
Santiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santiago tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Rainwater counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Rainwater is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rainwater prevents Santiago from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rainwater prevents Santiago from improving his position.

Rainwater is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Santiago is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dallas Rainwater!
Dallas Rainwater seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Kocur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kocur comes to the cage accompanied by Head Crusher - Megadeth. Ramirez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Joyenergizer. 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.

Kocur
vs
Ramirez

183 cm
21
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
215 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Perkele!
Zipp Zapp

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Kocur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesus Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kocur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramirez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kocur lands a jab to the nose.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kocur - that will leave a mark!
Ramirez swinging wildly here.
Ramirez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ramirez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramirez fails to land with a series of punches.
Kocur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ramirez takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ramirez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kocur - the referee stops the clock and Ramirez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kocur. Ramirez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kocur cracks Ramirez with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ramirez tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kocur pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ramirez is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Kocur!
After winning the bout, Joey Kocur thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Patrioticheskaya Pesnya. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hicks
vs
Kozlov

170 cm
30
154 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

168 cm
28
164 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Kemists ↑ 5x160Q
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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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksandr Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Kozlov misses the target.
Kozlov catches Hicks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hicks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Hicks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hicks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kozlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kozlov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hicks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hicks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hicks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kozlov.
Hicks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kozlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kozlov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kozlov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozlov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kozlov throws a hook but Hicks blocks it.
Hicks walks into a jab.

Hicks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hicks showed some decent athleticism there.
Hicks wants to pass to mount but Kozlov is defending the position.
Hicks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kozlov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hicks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kozlov is trying to stand up here but Hicks is controlling him well.
Hicks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is trying to control. Kozlov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hicks controlling the action here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks trying to control the action but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Hicks creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kozlov is looking for a sweep.
Hicks slows the pace down.
Kozlov is trying to get back to half guard.

Hicks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kozlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kozlov is being controlled here.
Hicks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kozlov keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kozlov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hicks's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Hicks! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Kozlov has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bill Hicks!
After winning the bout, Bill Hicks 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
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jingle Jingle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Parke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jingle might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kay Kyser - I got spurs that jingle jangle jingle. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jingle
vs
Parke

178 cm
22
169 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jingle Jingle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Parke!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parke moves away from the strike by Jingle.
Jingle tests Parke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A shot to the liver by Parke. Beautiful body shot.
Jingle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Norman Parke has been cut.
Jingle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jingle shoots for a takedown but Parke saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parke tries to clinch up but Jingle circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parke. Jingle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jingle misses with an uppercut. Parke saw that one coming.
Parke's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Parke duly obliges.
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 swing and a miss from Jingle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jingle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jingle slips a jab and a cross from Parke.
Parke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jingle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Jingle.
Parke thuds a left hand into Jingle's body.
Jingle lands with a hook. Parke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Parke misses with a looping left.
Jingle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parke is looking to clinch but Jingle is avoiding it.
Jingle misses with a looping left.
Parke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jingle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jingle circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jingle lands a body shot.
Jingle takes one on the button.
Jingle slips a jab from Parke.
Parke throws a big shot that misses.
Jingle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parke moves away.
Parke cracks Jingle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Parke ducks under a wild hook from Jingle.
Jingle throws a looping overhand right but Parke ducks down to avoid it.
Jingle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parke scores with a sloppy right hand. Jingle should have avoided that one.
Parke moves away from the strike by Jingle.
Parke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jingle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jingle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parke lands an overhand right.
Parke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jingle shoots in for a double leg but Parke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jingle cracks Parke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Parke throws a right and a left that Jingle avoids nicely.
Parke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jingle.
Parke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parke avoids the body shot from Jingle.
Jingle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Parke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Jingle misses its intended target.
Parke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jingle lands a jab to the head.
Parke avoids the body shot from Jingle.
Parke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jingle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Parke connects with the punch.
Jingle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jingle misses with a series of wild punches.
Jingle fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingle Jingle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parke looks to land a combination. Jingle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Norman Parke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norman Parke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jingle throws out a loose jab but Parke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jingle manages to avoid it.
Parke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parke wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jingle is defended easily by Parke.
Parke connects with a nice looking jab.
Parke throws out a loose jab but Jingle uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parke leaves Jingle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingle Jingle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parke is looking to clinch but Jingle is avoiding it.
Parke lands a nice hook to Jingle's body. Jingle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jingle misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parke rushes Jingle and presses him up against the cage.
Parke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jingle backwards.
Parke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Jingle's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Parke stalling in the clinch but Jingle improves position.

Jingle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jingle closes the distance and clinches up with Parke, looking for a takedown. Jingle pushes Parke against the cage but Parke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parke has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Parke throws a jab when Jingle was well out of range.
Jingle moves out of range of the strikes.
Parke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Parke.
Parke throws a series of punches but Jingle moves out of range.

Parke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Parke tries to throw a body punch but Jingle avoids it by throwing Parke back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parke digs a right hand into Jingle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jingle's gas tank.
Parke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jingles head.
Parke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jingle blocks an uppercut.
Jingle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Parke on the inside.

Parke tightens his grip and picks Jingle up, before dumping him to the ground. Jingle manages to land in guard.
Parke throws a big elbow that misses.
Parke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parke throws a big right hand that misses.

Parke throws a sloppy strike and Jingle has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Parke is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Jingle!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jingle Jingle!
Jingle Jingle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alton Newcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donowitz has chosen JEW FLOW as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Newcastle
vs
Donowitz

170 cm
23
148 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

171 cm
23
145 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alton Newcastle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abraham Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newcastle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Newcastle throws a jab but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Newcastle misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot by Newcastle.

It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.
Alton Newcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newcastle.
Donowitz throws a looping overhand right but Newcastle ducks down to avoid it.
Newcastle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donowitz throws out a loose jab but Newcastle uses good head movement to avoid it.

Newcastle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Donowitz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newcastle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Newcastle tries to pass to full mount but Donowitz defends it.

Newcastle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Donowitz is just riding it out for now. Newcastle eventually gives up the hold.
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!

Donowitz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz is trying to maintain the position but Newcastle is very close to passing his half guard.
Newcastle is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Donowitz reverses the position - he's now on top in Newcastle's guard.
Newcastle keeping moving, preventing Donowitz from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Donowitz looking to pass the guard.
Donowitz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Donowitz preventing the sweep.

Newcastle looking for a guillotine here but Donowitz defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Newcastle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newcastle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Donowitz manages to get himself to full guard.

Donowitz 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.
Newcastle looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle is looking to pass into half guard but Donowitz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Donowitz is in guard.

Donowitz postures up in Newcastle's guard and throws a big left but Newcastle blocks it.
Newcastle looking for a sweep. Not yet Newcastle, not yet.
Donowitz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Donowitz advances position into side control!
Newcastle tries to bench press Donowitz off him but Donowitz keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz works to advance to full mount. Newcastle defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Newcastle is working to get back to half guard.
Donowitz avoids the attempt from Newcastle to control.
Donowitz raining down shots from the mount!
Newcastle working to try and regain half guard.
Donowitz landing shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donowitz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Newcastle regains half guard.
Newcastle wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Newcastle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donowitz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Newcastle misses with a hook

and Donowitz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Donowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Newcastle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newcastle wants to sweep but no luck.
Donowitz trying to control but Newcastle is working from the bottom.

Newcastle looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Donowitz has picked Newcastle up and slammed him! Newcastle can't keep hold of the triangle and Donowitz manages to pass to side control!
Newcastle tries to escape but Donowitz is in control.
Newcastle is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rancid Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Newcastle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Donowitz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle manages to get back to half guard.
Donowitz slips a nice elbow through Newcastle's hands, connecting with Newcastle's forehead.
Donowitz is looking to advance position but Newcastle won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcastle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Donowitz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Newcastle trying to hold on to Donowitz's head to control him but Donowitz postures up.
Newcastle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donowitz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donowitz's back!

Newcastle has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Donowitz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Donowitz turns into Newcastle and is now in his guard.

Newcastle has an active guard here but Donowitz has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Newcastle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Donowitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Newcastle is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Donowitz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Newcastle 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Donowitz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Newcastle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Newcastle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Donowitz manages to get himself to full guard.

Donowitz 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donowitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newcastle postures up.
Newcastle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Donowitz's guard.
Abraham Donowitz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donowitz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Newcastle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Donowitz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Newcastle is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Donowitz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Donowitz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle regains half guard.
Newcastle tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Donowitz has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Newcastle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newcastle regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donowitz is keen to just control but Newcastle is a slippery customer.
Newcastle is trying to maintain the position but Donowitz is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abraham Donowitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A combination from Newcastle does no damage.
Donowitz tries to clinch but Newcastle moves out of range.
Donowitz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Newcastle is able to avoid easily.
Donowitz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Newcastle lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Newcastle throws an overhand right that lands on Donowitz's shoulder, as Donowitz tries to avoid the shot.
Donowitz tries to clinch up.
Newcastle misses with a takedown attempt

and Donowitz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Newcastle gets back to full guard.
Newcastle has momentary wrist control but Donowitz slips an elbow through the middle.
Donowitz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Newcastle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donowitz wants to control but Newcastle is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcastle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donowitz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donowitz's back!
Donowitz is in bad spot here.
Even with his hooks in, Newcastle manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Newcastle controlling well, preventing Donowitz from escaping the position.

Donowitz fending off the submission attempt from Newcastle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz tries to escape the position.
Donowitz covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Donowitz wants to control his opponent's hands but Newcastle gets his hands free.
Donowitz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Newcastle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Donowitz sees it coming and defends easily.
Donowitz trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz wants to get back to full guard.
Newcastle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Donowitz has hold of Newcastle's hands but Newcastle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Donowitz is looking to improve his position.
Donowitz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Newcastle is working for a submission of some sort.
Donowitz is looking for a sweep. Newcastle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Newcastle works his way into side control.
Newcastle throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Newcastle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Donowitz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Donowitz is trying to control Newcastle's posture but Newcastle avoids it.
Newcastle scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donowitz struggling a bit here.
Newcastle tries to move to mount but Donowitz blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alton Newcastle clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Newcastle throws a series of punches but Donowitz avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Newcastle misses.
Donowitz connects with the punch.
Newcastle missing with a left hand there. Donowitz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donowitz is looking to clinch but Newcastle is avoiding it.
Newcastle misses with a hook

and Donowitz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Newcastle wants to get back to full guard.
Newcastle is refusing to be controlled, as Donowitz sits in half guard.
Donowitz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Donowitz slows the pace down in half guard.
Donowitz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz is looking to advance position but Newcastle won't allow it.
Donowitz drops an elbow to the side of Newcastle's head.
Newcastle wants to control but Donowitz is keeping busy.
Newcastle is looking for a sweep. Donowitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newcastle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Newcastle looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Donowitz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Donowitz wants to free his trapped foot but Newcastle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Newcastle wants to get back to full guard.

Donowitz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Newcastle defend it? Donowitz steps over the head and cranks it - Newcastle is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Donowitz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abraham Donowitz! Abraham Donowitz retains his featherweight title!
Abraham Donowitz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teller comes to the cage accompanied by This Life. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Teller
vs
Sackett

189 cm
22
199 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

182 cm
23
200 lbs
11 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Teller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nolan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teller throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Teller lands with a right hand.
Teller defending well as Sackett loads up on a big left hand.
Teller throws an overhand right that lands on Sackett's shoulder, as Sackett tries to avoid the shot.
Teller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sackett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Crunch! Teller slams his shin into Sackett's torso.
Sackett lands a nice shot that snaps Teller's head back.
Teller checks a leg kick nicely.
Teller misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Teller.
Teller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teller misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've been told by Teller's head coaches at Nights Watch MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Teller is looking to land body kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Teller. Those never looked like landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sackett.
Teller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Teller throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Teller. Those never looked like landing.
Teller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett slips a jab from Teller.
Teller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sackett takes one to the side of the head.
Sackett staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Teller.
A slow jab from Teller misses its intended target.
Teller lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sackett will feel that in the morning.
Teller throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Teller off the cage and back into range.
Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Teller misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett swings for the body but Teller moves out of range.
Teller swinging wildly here.
Sackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Teller is out of range.
Teller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Teller's front leg but catches the back leg as Teller tries to avoid it.
Sackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teller.
Teller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Sackett connects with an inside leg kick.
Teller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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 kick misses from Teller.
Sackett 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.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Teller scores with a sloppy right hand. Sackett should have avoided that one.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Teller's leg. Teller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Teller checks it well.
Teller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Teller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Teller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sackett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Teller blocks a low kick nicely.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Teller's front leg but catches the back leg as Teller tries to avoid it.
Teller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Teller throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Teller lands a nice shot that snaps Sackett's head back.
Teller connects with a single shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Teller, as that shot connected.
Teller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Teller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sackett's hands.
Teller misses the jab.
Teller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sackett can do to turn this around?

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

Sackett is rocked!
Teller lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Donk. Teller catches Sackett right on the button with a cross.
Teller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body kick there by Teller.
Sackett slips under a jab from Teller.
Teller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Teller cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller gets in close and tags Sackett with a short punch that almost sends Sackett to the mat! Oh Sackett is in big trouble! He turns his back on Teller, trying to create some distance but Teller rushes him, striking wildly and Sackett goes down! The referee tackles Teller into the cage to end the fight! Teller is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Teller!
Jackson Teller is the new middleweight champion!
An intense looking Jackson Teller took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I lost that title fight and it left a bad taste in my mouth. Tonight I dominated again and will string together a few wins and make my way back to the title. SAMCRO!!'.