Highland Games 33 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Attempt
vs
Graham

190 cm
20
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, First Attempt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Winston Graham !
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attempt throws a hook but Graham avoids it easily.
Attempt throws a hook to the side of Graham 's head but Graham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Attempt enables Graham to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Attempt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Graham slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Graham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Attempt has momentary wrist control but Graham slips an elbow through the middle.

Attempt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Graham is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Attempt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Attempt is tightening it up a little... Graham has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Graham reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Graham taps out! Nice BJJ there by Attempt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). First Attempt!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cooper Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper Higgins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steven Turner's chin.

Higgins
vs
Turner

175 cm
21
135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

164 cm
20
144 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cooper Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steven Turner!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Higgins pushes Turner up against the cage in a clinch.

Higgins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Turner is trying to keep an underhook but Higgins manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Higgins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
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.
Higgins trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
Higgins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Higgins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turner sees it coming and defends easily.

Higgins 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.

Higgins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turner defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins is keen to just control but Turner is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

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

Turner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Higgins pulls his head out easily.
Higgins wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy.

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.

Higgins 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Higgins frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Higgins misses with a head shot.
Higgins breaks from Turner's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Higgins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Higgins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Higgins tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higgins sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Higgins scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Turner tries to hold on but Higgins pushes him away.
Higgins thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Higgins is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Turner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Turner!
Higgins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Higgins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turner manages to get himself to full guard.

Higgins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Turner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Turner has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Higgins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Higgins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turner is one step ahead there.
Higgins keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Higgins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Turner stuffs the takedown.
Higgins with a poor takedown
and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Higgins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Higgins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cooper Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higgins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
A combination from Turner does no damage.

Higgins rushes Turner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Higgins has double underhooks.

Higgins gets control of Turner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Higgins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Turner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner wants to stand but Higgins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Higgins trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Turner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Higgins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turner has managed to get both his arms back between Higgins's legs - danger averted.
Turner is fighting to break Higgins's control of his arms but Higgins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Higgins is trying to keep Turner in close.
Cooper Higgins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

Higgins looking for a guillotine here but Turner defends easily.
Higgins is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins managing to control the position.
Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Higgins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Higgins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turner defends it easily.
Turner won't allow Higgins to sweep him here.

Turner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to sweep here but Higgins controlling him for the moment.
Higgins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Higgins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Turner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Turner has escaped and now he's on top!

Higgins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Higgins working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins looking for a sweep. Not yet Higgins, not yet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cooper Higgins!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Einar Enkeltmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Enkeltmann
vs
Hughes

171 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Einar Enkeltmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes tries to clinch but Enkeltmann moves out of range.
Enkeltmann has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Enkeltmann dives in for a single leg takedown but Hughes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hughes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Hughes rushes Enkeltmann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Enkeltmann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hughes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Enkeltmann drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hughes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Einar Enkeltmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Hughes.
Enkeltmann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hughes is defending well.

Hughes jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enkeltmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.

Enkeltmann 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.
Enkeltmann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Enkeltmann advances to half guard.
Enkeltmann passes to full mount!
Hughes is trying desperately to improve position.
Hughes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Enkeltmann 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Enkeltmann is working for a kimura but Hughes is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Enkeltmann is working for a kimura but Hughes is defending it quite comfortably.
Hughes is staying active underneath Enkeltmann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Enkeltmann trying to mount his opponent but Hughes defends it.

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

Enkeltmann is working for a submission of some sort.

Enkeltmann wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Enkeltmann wants to work for an arm triangle but Hughes 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.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Enkeltmann.
Enkeltmann prevents Hughes from escaping the position.
Enkeltmann tries to advance to mount but Hughes denies him.
Enkeltmann is looking to take a break and control but Hughes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Enkeltmann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hughes, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Enkeltmann looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hughes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Enkeltmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Enkeltmann is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hughes is trying to escape and Enkeltmann transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hughes is forced to tap! Nice work there by Enkeltmann! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Einar Enkeltmann!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Allen
vs
Mclean

196 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
23
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Alcatraz Apparel

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barry Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lenny Mclean!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclean throws a series of strikes that have Allen backpedaling.
Mclean takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like Lenny Mclean has been cut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Allen prevents a body shot from Mclean.
A short right from Allen.
Mclean with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mclean working aggressively here.
Mclean is trying to maintain a safe position but Allen gets an underhook and turns Mclean into the cage.
Mclean's coach down at Foot Loves was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mclean's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Allen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Allen.
Allen lands a body punch.
Allen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Allen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allen can't find room to land a body shot as Mclean controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Mclean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Allen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Allen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Allen's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen tries to throw a body punch but Mclean avoids it by throwing Allen back against the cage.
Mclean takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Allen as the two fighters clinch.
Mclean wants to break free but Allen has control.
Allen has Mclean pushed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Allen lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Allen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mclean tries to break the clinch but Allen is controlling the position.
Allen lands a right hand.
Allen wants to break free but Mclean has control.
Allen lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Allen.

Allen breaks from the clinch.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mclean moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen jabs Mclean right on the nose. Mclean blinks but takes it well.
Allen takes a swing at Mclean's ribcage but misses.
Mclean lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Allen at a distance.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Mclean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Allen.
Allen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Allen throws a right and a left that Mclean avoids nicely.
Allen blocks a jab.
Allen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mclean.
Allen misses the jab.
Mclean cracks Allen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mclean throws a hook but Allen blocks it.

Allen closes the distance and clinches.
Mclean is trying to break the clinch but Allen has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allen connects with a body shot that sends Mclean's belly button to the back.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mclean staying out of range there.
Allen misses with a hook to the body
and Mclean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Allen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mclean doesn't seem bothered though.
Barry Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mclean tries to bum rush Allen with a series of wild strikes but Allen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mclean throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
Mclean moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen misses with a right hand
and Mclean counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mclean throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses with a jab to the body
and Mclean makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Allen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That has opened up Lenny Mclean's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen throws a right hand that misses
and Mclean counters with a series of strikes. Allen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Allen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mclean keeps the fight on the outside.
As Allen backs off Mclean throws a huge counter combo but Allen manages to avoid it all.

Allen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mclean being controlled against the cage.
Mclean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mclean is looking to break free of the clinch but Allen has double underhooks.
Mclean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mclean misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Allen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lenny Mclean's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mclean finds it's way round the side to connect with Allen's head.
Allen fails to land with a series of punches.
Barry Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Allen.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mclean or perhaps it was just good defense by Allen, which made it look bad.
Allen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Allen has managed to clinch.
Allen gets through Mclean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen blocks an uppercut.
Barry Allen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mclean is looking to control Allen's arms but Allen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mclean has his back to the cage.
Mclean tries to break free but Allen pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Allen.
Allen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen gets through Mclean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Allen on the inside.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mclean can do to turn this around?
Allen lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Allen.
Mclean letting Allen take a breather here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Allen.
Allen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Allen!
A relieved looking Barry Allen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Puszke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barol Kedorf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kedorf has chosen POPEK MONSTER - DIRTY DIANA (MATHEO PRODUCTION) as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Puszke
vs
Kedorf

193 cm
26
234 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mateusz Puszke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barol Kedorf!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puszke slips a straight right by Kedorf.
Kedorf misses with an uppercut.
Puszke went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Kedorf misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Kedorf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kedorf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puszke walks into a straight right hand from Kedorf.

Puszke pushes Kedorf up against the cage in a clinch.
Kedorf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Puszke lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puszke digs a right hand into Kedorf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kedorf's gas tank.
Kedorf has had enough of the clinch but Puszke keeps him there for the moment.
Puszke throws an elbow but it misses.
Puszke tries a body shot but Kedorf blocks it.
Puszke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puszke tries a body shot but Kedorf blocks it.
Kedorf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Puszke throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Puszke throws an elbow but misses.
Puszke presses Kedorf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puszke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Puszke tries to throw a body punch but Kedorf avoids it by throwing Puszke back against the cage.
Puszke struggles to land a body shot inside as Kedorf controls his hands.
Puszke struggles to land a body shot inside as Kedorf controls his hands.
Puszke tries to throw a body punch but Kedorf avoids it by throwing Puszke back against the cage.
Kedorf prevents a body shot from Puszke.
Kedorf blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puszke prevents Kedorf from breaking the clinch.
Kedorf tries to break the clinch but Puszke is controlling the position.
Puszke misses with a body punch.
Puszke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puszke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kedorf tries to break free but Puszke pushes him back against the cage.
Puszke lands an elbow inside that Kedorf shrugs off.
Puszke looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puszke misses with a punch to the body.
Kedorf avoids a wild elbow strike from Puszke.
Kedorf takes an elbow to the forehead.

That has opened up Barol Kedorf's cut even more.
Puszke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puszke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puszke misses with a punch to the body.
Kedorf avoids a wild elbow strike from Puszke.
Puszke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kedorf's elbow.
Puszke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kedorf takes an elbow to the temple.
Puszke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puszke struggles to land a body shot inside as Kedorf controls his hands.
Puszke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

The cut above Barol Kedorf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Puszke tries to work over Kedorf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puszke tries a body shot but Kedorf blocks it.
Puszke misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf prevents a body shot from Puszke.
A body shot lands from Puszke.
Puszke lands an elbow inside that Kedorf shrugs off.
Puszke prevents Kedorf from breaking the clinch.
Kedorf dodges an elbow strike from Puszke.
Kedorf prevents a body shot from Puszke.
Puszke can't find room to land a body shot as Kedorf controls the action.
Puszke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been informed that Kedorf has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Puszke pushes off an throws an elbow but Kedorf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short body shot lands from Puszke as the two fighters clinch.
Puszke lands an elbow just above Kedorf 's eye.

Barol Kedorf's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Puszke struggles to land a body shot inside as Kedorf controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mateusz Puszke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barol Kedorf's cut.
That's time! Puszke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Puszke tries to clinch but Kedorf moves out of range.
Kedorf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puszke.
Puszke throws a series of punches but Kedorf avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Kedorf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puszke slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Puszke misses its target.

Puszke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Puszke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Puszke looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Puszke tries to work over Kedorf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kedorf can't break the clinch.
Kedorf blocks a body shot from Puszke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kedorf blocks an elbow strike from Puszke.
Puszke can't find room to land a body shot as Kedorf controls the action.
Mateusz Puszke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kedorf tries to break the clinch but Puszke is controlling the position.
Puszke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puszke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puszke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puszke throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kedorf dodges an elbow strike from Puszke.
Kedorf blocks a body shot from Puszke.
Puszke misses with an elbow strike.
Puszke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kedorf's elbow.
Kedorf avoids the elbow strike from Puszke, against the cage.
Kedorf blocks the elbow strike.
Puszke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puszke tries a body shot but Kedorf blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Puszke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kedorf's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puszke misses with an elbow over the top.
Puszke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puszke lands a nice elbow.
Puszke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puszke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puszke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kedorf's elbow.
Puszke misses with an elbow strike.
Puszke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Puszke.
Puszke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kedorf can do to turn this around?
Puszke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puszke tries a body shot but Kedorf blocks it.
Kedorf blocks a body shot from Puszke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puszke struggles to land a body shot inside as Kedorf controls his hands.
Puszke has Kedorf pressed against the cage, preventing Kedorf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Puszke tries a body shot but Kedorf blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kedorf blocks an elbow strike from Puszke.
Puszke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kedorf can't break the clinch.
Puszke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puszke tries to throw a body punch but Kedorf avoids it by throwing Puszke back against the cage.
Puszke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Puszke struggles to land a body shot inside as Kedorf controls his hands.
Puszke misses with an elbow strike.
Puszke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Puszke misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puszke creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kedorf's defenses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mateusz Puszke!
The defeated Barol Kedorf had this to say: 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa. Wezme Go na kolana, a potem poloze sie obok Niego i razem zasniemy. To jest prawdziwe szczescie'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

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

Schwein
vs
Slaughter

175 cm
26
194 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

189 cm
22
198 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Alcatraz Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wirbel Schwein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hakeem Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slaughter manages to avoid it.
Slaughter tries to counter by closing the distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schwein.
Schwein misses with a body kick.
Schwein misses with a wild body shot.
Schwein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slaughter moves out of range of the body kick.
Slaughter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Schwein defends it well.

Slaughter closes the distance and pushes Schwein back into the cage.
Slaughter missing with knees to the body.

Schwein manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Schwein.

Slaughter moves into the clinch.
Slaughter tries to work over Schwein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwein tries to break free but Slaughter pushes him back against the cage.
Schwein is trying to force a seperation but Slaughter has the dominant position.
Schwein is trying to force a seperation but Slaughter has the dominant position.
Slaughter wants a takedown.

Schwein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slaughter misses with a lunging right hand
and Schwein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slaughter.
Schwein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schwein manages to avoid it.
Schwein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Schwein.
Schwein scores with a hook to the body. Slaughter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schwein throws a body shot but no joy.
Schwein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slaughter manages to avoid it.
Schwein lands a nice looking kick to the body. Slaughter takes a step back to recover.
Schwein throws a shot to the body.
Slaughter takes one to the chin there.
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!
Slaughter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schwein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schwein lands a body shot.
Slaughter looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwein scores with a kick to the midsection.
Slaughter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Schwein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schwein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slaughter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Schwein lands a jab to Slaughter's midsection.
Slaughter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wirbel Schwein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slaughter moves out of range as Schwein throws a body kick.
Slaughter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schwein.
Schwein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slaughter doesn't seem bothered though.
Slaughter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schwein scores with a decent looking hook.

Slaughter is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaughter is aggressively charging in as Schwein backs up avoiding any damage. Schwein tosses out a jab and Slaughter runs right into it face first! Slaughter is out cold! Schwein dropped down on all fours and is barking in Slaughter's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wirbel Schwein!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lock Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Gracie
vs
Down

177 cm
26
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
214 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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, Rodrigo Gracie !
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, Lock Down!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Down scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Down swings away with a body shot that misses

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Down won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Gracie !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rodrigo Gracie made sure he mentioned Atlantis, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Mouba
vs
Barrett

190 cm
19
245 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

194 cm
26
245 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Vikai Gear

Atlantis
Vikai Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ali Mouba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Barrett!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mouba decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mouba wants to take a breather but Barrett is having none of it.
Barrett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barrett wants to get back to full guard.
Mouba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barrett's head.

Mouba is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've been hearing that Mouba has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mouba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barrett has his hands clasped together around Mouba's back. He's all about the action.
Mouba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barrett's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouba controlling the action here.
Mouba is looking to take a break and control but Barrett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouba is thwarting Barrett's attempts to control the position.
Barrett wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouba trying to control from half guard but Barrett is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

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

Mouba drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barrett has his hands on Mouba's head, controlling the position.
Mouba's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouba lands a couple of digs.
Mouba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barrett keeping moving, preventing Mouba from controlling successfully.
Mouba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barrett trying to keep a closed guard but Mouba is proving a slippery customer.
Mouba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barrett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Barrett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Barrett keeping moving, preventing Mouba from controlling successfully.

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

Mouba shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mouba showed some decent athleticism there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett is looking to improve his position.
Mouba trying to control from half guard but Barrett is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Barrett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barrett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barrett trying to hold on to Mouba's head to control him but Mouba postures up.
Mouba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Mouba is looking for a kimura here.
Mouba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barrett's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mouba slips a nice elbow through Barrett's hands, connecting with Barrett's forehead.

Mouba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mouba throwing shots but Barrett is blocking nicely.
Barrett is staying active underneath Mouba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barrett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mouba.
Barrett is trying is best to control the position here.
Mouba 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barrett preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barrett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mouba shoots in for a takedown but Barrett shows good takedown defense.
Mouba doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Barrett counters by moving into the clinch.
Mouba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Mouba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrett tries a body shot but Mouba blocks it.
Mouba is looking for a takedown.
Mouba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barrett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barrett scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barrett looking to stall.
Barrett looking to stall.
Barrett struggles to land a body shot inside as Mouba controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mouba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barrett after a bit of a struggle.
Barrett is pressed up against the cage. Mouba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barrett down to the mat. Barrett avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mouba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barrett avoids it really well and circles away.
Mouba tries for a takedown but Barrett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Barrett.

Barrett feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mouba sprawling to the canvas! Mouba rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barrett finish him?!

Mouba is rocked!

Mouba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barrett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mouba is in Barrett's guard.
Oh Mouba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mouba is fighting to break Barrett's control of his arms but Barrett is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mouba seems to have got his legs back now.
Mouba postures up in Barrett's guard and throws a big left but Barrett blocks it.
Mouba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barrett looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouba preventing the sweep.
Barrett keeps trying to improve his position.
Mouba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barrett looking to control.
Mouba throws an elbow that misses. Barrett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mouba's guard. Nice move by Barrett!

Barrett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mouba is keeping the position for now.
Mouba working a defensive guard but Barrett manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett working away.
Mouba tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Barrett easily slips into full mount!
Barrett controlling the position easily from mount.
Barrett's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mouba can't escape the 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.
Mouba is squirming around, avoiding Barrett's attempts to control the action.
Mouba manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barrett tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mouba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mouba is refusing to be controlled, as Barrett sits in half guard.
Mouba is doing well to control the position and prevent Barrett from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barrett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mouba keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice sprawl there from Barrett as Mouba shoots in.
Barrett throws out a counter right but Mouba avoids it with no problem.

Mouba scores with a takedown into Barrett's guard.
Barrett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mouba's guard.

Barrett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mouba is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barrett looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barrett manages to get himself to full guard.

Barrett pulls Mouba in close to prevent any damage.
Mouba working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barrett's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mouba trying to control but Barrett is working from the bottom.
Mouba stopping the sweep attempt from Barrett.
Mouba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mouba with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barrett looking to control.
Mouba trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mouba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mouba trying to control the position from guard on top but Barrett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barrett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mouba tries for a takedown but Barrett circles away easily
and Barrett counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Mouba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouba shoots in looking for a takedown. Barrett tries to sprawl out of it but Mouba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barrett manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barrett throws the kick towards the body but Mouba avoids it.
Mouba with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Barrett to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mouba drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Barrett swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mouba's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Barrett!
After winning the bout, Jason Barrett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Frazier Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Frazier Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Calling All Cars. Riddick is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ture Nature by Jane's Addiction. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Frazier Jr
vs
Riddick

205 cm
26
280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

196 cm
21
278 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Atlantis
Vikai Gear

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nelson Frazier Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Riddick!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Frazier Jr clinches up with Riddick and pushes him back against the cage.
Frazier Jr tries to throw a body punch but Riddick avoids it by throwing Frazier Jr back against the cage.
Frazier Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frazier Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riddick backwards.
Riddick has had enough of the clinch but Frazier Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Riddick blocks a body shot from Frazier Jr.
Frazier Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riddick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frazier Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riddick backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frazier Jr.
Frazier Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Riddick controls his hands.
Frazier Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddick taking a breather.
Frazier Jr misses with a body punch.
Frazier Jr prevents Riddick from breaking the clinch.
Riddick's coach down at Fitness elite 24/7 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Riddick's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Riddick blocks a body shot from Frazier Jr.
Frazier Jr misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Riddick controls his hands.
Riddick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frazier Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riddick's elbow.
Frazier Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riddick's elbow.
Frazier Jr misses with a punch to the body.

Riddick breaks the clinch.
Frazier Jr cracks a nice hook into Riddick's ribs.
Riddick cracks a nice hook into Frazier Jr's ribs.
Frazier Jr tries to clinch up but Riddick circles away and keeps his distance.
Frazier Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Riddick finds it's way round the side to connect with Frazier Jr's head.
Riddick slips a jab and a cross from Frazier Jr.
Frazier Jr lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riddick. Frazier Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frazier Jr lands a jab to Riddick's midsection.
Riddick misses with an uppercut. Frazier Jr saw that one coming.
Frazier Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frazier Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Riddick is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier Jr swings for the body but Riddick moves out of range.
Frazier Jr moves away from the strike by Riddick.
No joy there for Frazier Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riddick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riddick missing with a left hand there. Frazier Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frazier Jr looks to land a combination but Riddick avoids it well.
Frazier Jr moves in looking to clinch but Riddick pushes him off.
Frazier Jr misses the shot to the body.
Riddick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frazier Jr throws out the jab.
Riddick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frazier Jr throws a nice looking combination but Riddick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frazier Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riddick! But no joy.
Riddick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Riddick is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Frazier Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frazier Jr cracks Riddick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Riddick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frazier Jr avoids the body shot from Riddick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier Jr misses with a looping left.
Frazier Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Riddick keeps the fight on the outside.
Nelson Frazier Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier Jr tries to clinch there but Riddick circles away.
A little jabbing left from Riddick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frazier Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Riddick let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Frazier Jr has managed to clinch.
Frazier Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Riddick.
Riddick looks winded!
Frazier Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Riddick controls his hands.
Frazier Jr tries to throw a body punch but Riddick avoids it by throwing Frazier Jr back against the cage.
Frazier Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riddick is trying to break free.
Riddick blocks a body shot from Frazier Jr.
Frazier Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riddick is looking to break free of the clinch but Frazier Jr has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Riddick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frazier Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Riddick counters with a stiff right hand.
Frazier Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frazier Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Riddick throws out a counter right but Frazier Jr avoids it with no problem.
Riddick scores with a nice right hand.
Frazier Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riddick.
Frazier Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frazier Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Riddick throws out a counter right but Frazier Jr avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Riddick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frazier Jr tries to clinch but Riddick is having none of it.
Frazier Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Frazier Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riddick moves away.
Frazier Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frazier Jr throws a body punch but Riddick moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Riddick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Riddick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Frazier Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frazier Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riddick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frazier Jr misses the shot to the body.
Frazier Jr misses the body punch
and Riddick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frazier Jr takes a swing at Riddick's ribcage but misses.
Frazier Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Riddick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frazier Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Riddick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Frazier Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Frazier Jr does no damage.
Riddick stuns Frazier Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Riddick bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Frazier Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riddick avoids the body shot from Frazier Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Riddick lands a left and a right that sends Frazier Jr crashing to the canvas! Riddick dives into mount looking to finish!

Frazier Jr is rocked!
Riddick controlling from the full mount.
Oh Frazier Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Riddick trying to control but Frazier Jr is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frazier Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
BOOM! Riddick connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Riddick looking to control but Frazier Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big strike lands for Riddick! That's really hurt Frazier Jr and he's turned his back - Riddick keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Riddick jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Riddick!
Richard Riddick bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

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

Weight
vs
Struja

175 cm
26
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
211 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, LightHeavy Weight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ludko Struja!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Weight darts in and clinches Struja up against the cage.
Weight lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Ludko Struja has been cut.
Nice elbow from Weight.
Struja takes an elbow to the temple.
Weight lands a nice elbow.
Weight lands a damaging elbow.
Struja takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up Ludko Struja's cut even more.

Struja gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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 big thud reverberates around the arena there as Struja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weight trying to keep a closed guard but Struja is proving a slippery customer.
Struja trying to control but Weight is working from the bottom.
Weight is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Struja trying to control but Weight is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Struja with a nice head shot there.
Weight keeping moving, preventing Struja from controlling successfully.
Weight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Weight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weight throws a lazy right hand but Struja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Struja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
LightHeavy Weight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

The cut above Ludko Struja's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Weight scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Struja keeps the fight on the outside.
Weight is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Struja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Weight closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struja tries for a takedown but Weight manages to get underhooks.
Weight lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Weight stops a takedown attempt from Struja.
Weight lands an elbow inside.

Ludko Struja's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Weight creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Struja's defenses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). LightHeavy Weight!
LightHeavy Weight retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking LightHeavy Weight made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.