KOTC 1: Carlos vs Pott PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk De Bremaecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Strzelba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcin Strzelba is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

De Bremaecker
vs
Strzelba

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

201 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dirk De Bremaecker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcin Strzelba!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strzelba on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strzelba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Strzelba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. De Bremaecker did well to prevent Strzelba getting side control.
Strzelba is looking to take a break and control but De Bremaecker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strzelba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Strzelba passes to side control.

Strzelba decides to stand back up. Strzelba steps back and let's De Bremaecker get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strzelba goes for a double leg but De Bremaecker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Bremaecker continues to drive forward.
De Bremaecker scores with a body shot.
De Bremaecker jabs Strzelba right on the nose. Strzelba blinks but takes it well.
Nice takedown defense from De Bremaecker. No joy for Strzelba on that attempt.
De Bremaecker is looking to counter with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Strzelba closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into De Bremaecker's guard.
De Bremaecker seems keen to control Strzelba's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strzelba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Strzelba gets to his feet. De Bremaecker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Strzelba fails with a takedown attempt.
Dirk De Bremaecker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Strzelba.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Bremaecker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strzelba looks winded!
Strzelba tries for a takedown but De Bremaecker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Strzelba darts in trying to clinch
enabling De Bremaecker to counter with a crisp jab.
Strzelba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strzelba moves in looking to clinch but De Bremaecker pushes him off.
De Bremaecker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Bremaecker lands a slapping body shot.

De Bremaecker sends Strzelba crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! De Bremaecker is motioning to the referee to let Strzelba up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Strzelba is rocked!

It looks like Marcin Strzelba has been cut.
Dirk De Bremaecker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Bremaecker lands with a shot to the body.
Strzelba is still on wobbly legs! Can De Bremaecker finish him?
Strzelba leaves his chin hanging out and De Bremaecker seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Strzelba crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dirk De Bremaecker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

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

Jim
vs
McEnroe

190 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
179 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Judo Jim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John McEnroe!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jim is looking to clinch.
Jim gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McEnroe.
A clash of legs there as Jim blocks the low kick.
Jim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McEnroe connects with a right hand. Jim shakes it off.
Jim slips a jab from McEnroe.
A lazy left from McEnroe finds it's target.
Jim misses with a double jab.
McEnroe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jim shoots in and drives through. McEnroe sprawls well.
Jim wants to clinch up but McEnroe keeps it at a distance.
McEnroe digs a good hook to Jim's body.
Jim shoots in looking for a takedown. McEnroe tries to sprawl out of it but Jim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McEnroe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McEnroe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Jim.
John McEnroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by McEnroe.
Jim fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judo Jim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McEnroe works the jab nicely.
McEnroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jim moves away.
McEnroe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McEnroe lands a nice hook to Jim's body. Jim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McEnroe misses with a looping right.
Jim slips under a jab from McEnroe.
Jim fails with a takedown attempt.
Jim ducks right into an uppercut from McEnroe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McEnroe throws a hook to the side of Jim's head but Jim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McEnroe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McEnroe works Jim's body with a nice hook.
McEnroe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McEnroe thuds a left hand into Jim's body.
Jim takes one to the chin there.
Jim ducks right into an uppercut from McEnroe.
McEnroe scores with a hook.
Jim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McEnroe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McEnroe fails to land with a series of punches.
John McEnroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McEnroe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jim.
McEnroe throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from McEnroe misses.
Jim throwing a counter right hand but McEnroe manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McEnroe sprawls well. McEnroe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jim gets slowly back to his feet.
Jim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McEnroe.
Nice defenses there by Jim.
Jim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McEnroe pinned against the cage. McEnroe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McEnroe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McEnroe scores with a shot to the body.
McEnroe tries to work over Jim's front leg with a kick but Jim checks it.
McEnroe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McEnroe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by McEnroe.
McEnroe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jim had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McEnroe throws a hook to the side of Jim's head but Jim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McEnroe throws out a loose jab but Jim uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McEnroe. Jim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jim walks into a stiff left hand from McEnroe.
McEnroe lands a body shot.
Jim with a lazy takedown attempt
and McEnroe counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McEnroe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jim shoots in looking for a takedown. McEnroe tries to sprawl out of it but Jim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McEnroe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jim has his takedown stuffed
and McEnroe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McEnroe lands a two punch combo.
McEnroe lands the left hand.

Jim is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John McEnroe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McEnroe takes a swing at Jim's ribcage but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McEnroe in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

Jim closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McEnroe did well to prevent Jim getting side control.
McEnroe is pressing down on Jim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McEnroe keeping moving, preventing Jim from controlling successfully.
Jim sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McEnroe's guard.
Jim trying to mount his opponent but McEnroe defends it.
McEnroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McEnroe is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McEnroe kicks off Jim and gets to his feet.
Judo Jim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from McEnroe misses.
Jim is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jim catches McEnroe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jim ducks under a wild hook from McEnroe.
It looked like Jim was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McEnroe.
Jim moves forwards but McEnroe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jim throws a low kick but it's checked well by McEnroe.
Jim fails to land the takedown.
McEnroe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jim.
McEnroe throws a lazy right hand but Jim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jim tries to clinch there but McEnroe circles away.
A jab from McEnroe finds it's way through Jim's defenses.
McEnroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McEnroe throws a body shot but no joy.
Jim appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jim shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McEnroe as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judo Jim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jim gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McEnroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McEnroe lands a nice shot to the body.
McEnroe scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling McEnroe to counter with a crisp jab.
Jim looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jim dives in and grabs McEnroe's left leg, looking for a takedown. McEnroe pushes down on Jim's head and hops out.
McEnroe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jim shoots in for a takedown but McEnroe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McEnroe digs a good hook to Jim's body.
Jim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by McEnroe.
Oh Jim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McEnroe connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Jim! He's out on his feet! McEnroe rushes in and drops Jim with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John McEnroe!
A relieved looking John McEnroe 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
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gooden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reshad Tartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reshad Tartan struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 267.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Michael Gooden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gooden
vs
Tartan

212 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Gooden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reshad Tartan!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gooden misses with a takedown attempt
and Tartan counters with a straight right hand.
Gooden with a poor takedown
enabling Tartan to counter with a crisp jab.
Gooden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tartan finds it's way round the side to connect with Gooden's head.
Tartan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gooden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tartan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gooden somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Gooden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gooden doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tartan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gooden misses with a takedown attempt
and Gooden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Gooden looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in 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!

Gooden is looking for a kimura but Tartan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gooden to get the leverage.
Gooden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gooden is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gooden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gooden is looking to pass into half guard but Tartan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tartan is in guard.

Gooden punching to the body, from the bottom.

Tartan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gooden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tartan has managed to get both his arms back between Gooden's legs - danger averted.
Tartan wants to stand but Gooden has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gooden throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Gooden looking for a triangle here. Tartan is fighting it but it looks tight! Gooden pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tartan is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michael Gooden!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

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

Haji
vs
Eckstroem

175 cm
25
187 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hani Haji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jan Eckstroem!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eckstroem shoots in and drives through. Haji sprawls well.
Haji throws a head kick but Eckstroem moves out of range.
Eckstroem changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Haji misses with a head kick.
Haji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haji throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Eckstroem's head.
Eckstroem shoots in for a double leg but Haji sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Haji.
Haji throws a sloppy head kick and Eckstroem moves out of range easily.
Eckstroem throws a counter combo.
Haji tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Eckstroem's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haji tries a head kick but it misses.
Haji lands with a kick to the temple. Eckstroem shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Haji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haji connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Eckstroem has managed to clinch.

Haji breaks the clinch.
Eckstroem avoids the head kick by Haji.
Eckstroem is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hani Haji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haji tries a head kick but it misses.
Eckstroem throws a counter combo.
Eckstroem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haji swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haji throws a head kick that misses
and Eckstroem counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Eckstroem blocks a head kick by Haji.
A head kick misses from Haji.
Haji is breathing heavily.
Haji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eckstroem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haji throws a head kick that misses.
Haji throws a head kick that misses.
Haji goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Haji throws a sloppy head kick and Eckstroem moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haji throws a sloppy head kick and Eckstroem moves out of range easily.
And Eckstroem tries to counter it with a takedown but Haji pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Eckstroem avoids the head kick by Haji.
A punch combination from Eckstroem misses.
It looked like Haji was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Haji throws a sloppy head kick

and Eckstroem decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haji's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eckstroem working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Eckstroem looking to pass the guard.

Eckstroem gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eckstroem fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Haji to the ground. Eckstroem is now in Haji's guard.
Eckstroem with a flurry of punches that miss.

Eckstroem stands up from Haji's guard - Eckstroem perhaps looking for a knockout.
Eckstroem is looking to clinch but Haji is avoiding it.
A head kick by Haji misses

so Eckstroem counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Eckstroem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haji swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eckstroem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eckstroem tries to stand but Haji is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Eckstroem postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Haji is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Eckstroem, into his guard.

Haji throwing strikes from guard but Eckstroem blocks nicely.
Haji looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hani Haji will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Haji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hani Haji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haji throws a lazy head kick
and Eckstroem counters with a stiff right hand.
Haji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Eckstroem looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Eckstroem controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eckstroem is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Haji manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eckstroem wants to stand but Haji has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Eckstroem trying to control the position from guard on top but Haji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eckstroem content to stall in guard here.
Eckstroem passes Haji's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

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.
Eckstroem is keen to just control but Haji is a slippery customer.
Haji blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eckstroem.

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

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A head kick misses from Haji.
Eckstroem throws a counter combo.
Haji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haji throws a head kick that misses.
Eckstroem throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haji throws a lazy head kick
and Eckstroem counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hani Haji is winning the standup battle so far.

Eckstroem clinches with his opponent.
Eckstroem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Eckstroem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haji just stands there and leans against the cage.
Eckstroem tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eckstroem jumps guard but Haji turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hani Haji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Eckstroem.

Haji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haji misses with a head kick.
Eckstroem blocks a head kick by Haji.
Eckstroem is looking for the big counter here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haji displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eckstroem.
A head kick misses from Haji.
Eckstroem lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Haji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eckstroem throws out a counter right but Haji avoids it with no problem.
Eckstroem is looking to clinch but Haji is avoiding it.
Haji stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haji wants it to stay on the feet.
Haji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haji misses with a head kick.
Eckstroem connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Haji misses

and Eckstroem decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haji's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Eckstroem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Eckstroem goes for a double leg but Haji avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haji continues to drive forward.
Eckstroem avoids the head kick by Haji.
As Haji backs off Eckstroem throws a huge counter combo but Haji manages to avoid it all.
Eckstroem takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Haji throws a head kick that misses.
Eckstroem is looking for the big counter here.
Haji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hani Haji is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eckstroem avoids the head kick by Haji.
Despite the aggression on Eckstroem's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Eckstroem misses with a takedown attempt - Haji sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haji misses with a head kick.
Haji throws a head kick that misses.

Eckstroem scores with a takedown into Haji's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eckstroem chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eckstroem pushes down on Haji's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Eckstroem is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Eckstroem stands up out of the half guard.

Eckstroem closes the distance and pushes Haji back into the cage.
The referee calls for Eckstroem to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eckstroem breaks the clinch.
Eckstroem throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haji's waist but Haji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eckstroem off to one side.
Hani Haji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Eckstroem.
Haji misses with a head kick.
Eckstroem throws a counter combo.
Haji misses with a head kick.
Haji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haji throws a sloppy head kick
and Eckstroem counters with a left and a right that stings Haji.
Haji throws a head kick but Eckstroem moves out of range.

Eckstroem closes the distance and clinches.
Eckstroem jumps guard but Haji turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Eckstroem fails to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eckstroem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eckstroem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haji smiles and moves away.
Haji misses with a head kick.
As Haji backs off Eckstroem throws a huge counter combo but Haji manages to avoid it all.
Haji throws a sloppy head kick and Eckstroem moves out of range easily.
Eckstroem drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haji defends it well.
Eckstroem tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Haji defends well and Eckstroem ends up having to push Haji into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Haji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haji keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haji keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Haji is looking for a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eckstroem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haji as he avoids it easily.
Haji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eckstroem blocks a head kick by Haji.
Eckstroem is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Eckstroem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haji momentarily.
Haji throws a sloppy head kick and Eckstroem moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Haji. No joy for Eckstroem on that attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Haji.
Haji throws a lazy head kick

and Eckstroem counters with a takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jan Eckstroem.
I think Eckstroem has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jan Eckstroem!
Jan Eckstroem bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elinaftali Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Elinaftali Nascimento has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Nascimento
vs
Gracie

210 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elinaftali Nascimento!
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, Helio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nascimento looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Nascimento counters with a right hand to the body.

Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nascimento taking a bit of punishment here - Gracie scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nascimento's legs.
Gracie working away.
Nascimento dodges the ground and pound from Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nascimento keeps working.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nascimento has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie trying to control the action but Nascimento is working from the bottom.
Nascimento knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.

Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Nascimento is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gracie stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nascimento is defended easily by Gracie.

Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nascimento sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nascimento is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gracie scoring with punches from side control.

Nascimento is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Nascimento looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Gracie turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helio Gracie!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ali Haji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Elimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Haji
vs
Elimo

187 cm
25
187 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ali Haji!
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, Sebastian Elimo!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Haji closes the distance and clinches.
Haji's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Elimo breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Elimo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haji attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Elimo throws a combination that misses

and Haji counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Elimo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elimo misses with a double jab.
Sebastian Elimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Elimo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elimo misses with a combination
and Haji counters with a one-two to the body.
Elimo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haji counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haji throws a shot to the body.
Elimo looks winded!
Haji shoots in and drives through. Elimo sprawls well.
Sebastian Elimo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haji closes the distance and clinches.
Haji wants to take the fight to the mat but Elimo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Haji tries to land knees in the clinch but Elimo avoids the damage to the body.
Haji jumps guard but Elimo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Haji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haji keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Elimo's efforts to push away.
Elimo is trying to force a seperation but Haji has the dominant position.

Haji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elimo throws a series of punches but Haji avoids them all with ease.
Haji throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Elimo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elimo misses with a series of wild punches.
Haji wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Elimo throws a left and a right that both miss

and Haji holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Haji is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Elimo to keep the fight standing.
Haji's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Haji drops down looking for an ankle pick but Elimo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Haji tries to clinch but Elimo moves out of range.
Elimo throws a series of punches but Haji avoids them all with ease.
Haji showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elimo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haji misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haji shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elimo defends it nicely.
Elimo misses with the combination.
Elimo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elimo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haji.
Elimo throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haji is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Elimo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Haji's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haji misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haji has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Haji avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elimo has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haji fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Elimo blocks the low kick.
Haji shoots in looking for a takedown. Elimo tries to sprawl out of it but Haji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elimo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Elimo swinging wildly here.
Elimo misses with a double jab
and Haji counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Elimo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Elimo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haji shoots in for a double leg but Elimo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elimo walks into a jab.
Haji shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elimo but Elimo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haji avoids a punch combination nicely.

Haji closes the distance and clinches.
Haji tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Haji. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Haji breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elimo throws a combination that misses

and Haji moves into the clinch.

Elimo breaks from the clinch.
Haji jabs Elimo right on the nose. Elimo blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Elimo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Haji.

It looks like Sebastian Elimo has been cut.
Elimo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haji shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elimo sprawls well. Elimo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haji gets slowly back to his feet.

Haji has Elimo up against the cage in a clinch.
Haji pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Haji manages to break the clinch.

Haji rushes Elimo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Haji softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Elimo breaks the clinch.
Haji misses with a head kick.
Elimo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haji moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haji will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Elimo blocks a head kick by Haji.
Elimo throws a right hand that Haji ducks under and follows up with a left that Haji also avoids with ease.
Elimo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Haji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Elimo. Those never looked like landing.
Elimo is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Elimo. No joy for Haji on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haji.
Elimo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haji tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Elimo defends well and Haji ends up having to push Elimo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Elimo is looking for the big counter here.
Elimo misses with a two punch combination.
Haji is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Elimo.
Elimo tries to bum rush Haji with a series of wild strikes but Haji uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Elimo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haji tries to clinch but Elimo moves out of range.
Elimo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haji scores with a shot to the body.
Haji connects with a right hand. Elimo shakes it off.
Elimo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haji.
Haji throws a body kick that misses.
Haji attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Elimo unleashes a big counter combination but Haji bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Haji changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elimo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Haji counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Haji has taken the fight to the clinch.
Elimo letting Haji take a breather here.
Elimo wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Haji just misses with a elbow thrown towards Elimo's brow.
Haji lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elimo or not.
Ali Haji has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Haji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haji throws a head kick that misses.
Sebastian Elimo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elimo throws a nice looking combination but Haji bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Haji dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Elimo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Elimo misses with a two punch combination.
Elimo throws a right and a left that Haji avoids nicely.
Elimo slaps away a takedown attempt from Haji, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Elimo is looking for the big counter here.

Haji darts in and clinches Elimo up against the cage.
Haji is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Elimo is defending well for now.

Haji pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Haji clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Haji breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Elimo. Those never looked like landing.
Elimo misses with the combination.
Elimo throws a right and a left that Haji avoids nicely.
Haji swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Elimo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elimo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haji tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Elimo manages to circle out of the way.
Haji shoots in looking for a takedown but Elimo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haji's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Elimo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Elimo misses with the combination.
Haji is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Elimo.
Haji fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Haji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haji looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haji shoots in looking for a takedown but Elimo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haji's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Elimo throws a counter combo.
Elimo tries to bum rush Haji with a series of wild strikes but Haji uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haji tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elimo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elimo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ali Haji is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haji is looking to clinch but Elimo is avoiding it.
A combination from Elimo does no damage.
Haji lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elimo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haji.
Haji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haji shoots for a double leg takedown but Elimo sprawls well. He's pushed Haji's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Elimo lands a two punch combo.
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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Haji or perhaps it was just good defense by Elimo, which made it look bad.
Elimo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Haji counters with a nice uppercut.
Haji shoots in for a takedown but Elimo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left and a right from Elimo both land. Nice combination.
Nice takedown defense from Elimo. No joy for Haji on that attempt.
As Haji backs off Elimo throws a huge counter combo but Haji manages to avoid it all.
Haji is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Elimo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haji is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elimo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elimo throws a series of punches but Haji avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haji rushes Elimo and presses him up against the cage.
Haji fails to pull guard.
Haji tries to pull guard but Elimo won't allow it.

Haji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elimo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haji circles away quickly and effectively.
Haji slips a jab and a cross from Elimo.
Haji drops down looking for a counter takedown but Elimo sprawls and moves away.
Haji shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elimo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elimo misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Elimo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haji drops down looking for a counter takedown but Elimo sprawls and moves away.
Elimo throws a left and a right that both miss

and Haji counters by clinching up.
Haji jumps guard but Elimo stands there with Haji around his waist. Haji gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haji is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Elimo is keeping busy.

Haji breaks the clinch.
Haji wants to clinch.
Haji tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elimo swivels and escapes.
Elimo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haji takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Elimo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Elimo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Elimo!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Borhan Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Five Finger Death Punch as his entrance music. Tom Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Khan
vs
Smith

174 cm
25
186 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

177 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

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, Borhan Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Smith!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan checks a leg kick nicely.
Khan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Smith misses.
Khan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Khan, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Khan against the cage but Khan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Khan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Smith misses

and Khan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.

Khan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith wants to control but Khan postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Khan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Khan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
Khan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.

Khan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Khan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Khan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Khan decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot

and Khan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the position.
Khan stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.

Smith has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Khan off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Khan tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Khan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khan pinned against the cage. Khan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Borhan Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Smith.
Khan moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Khan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tom Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Khan moved out of range.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith throws a jab when Khan was well out of range.
Khan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Khan somewhat.
Smith throws a leg kick but Khan checks it.
Smith has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Khan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Khan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khan fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Khan tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Smith lands with a good body shot.

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

Khan looking for submissions off his back.

Khan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khan keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Khan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan moves into full guard.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.

Smith is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Khan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Smith is looking to defend but Khan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Smith! Khan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Smith taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Borhan Khan!
Tom Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'I feel real SUCKY right now...But Im a fast learner and I promise my return will be different !'.

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Juan Carlos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruan Pott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Carlos comes to the cage accompanied by Mr Colombia. Pott has chosen Winter Rose as his entrance music. The key to victory for Diego Juan Carlos has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Juan Carlos
vs
Pott

177 cm
25
202 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
208 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Diego Juan Carlos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ruan Pott!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juan Carlos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pott does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Juan Carlos closes the distance and clinches up with Pott, looking for a takedown. Juan Carlos pushes Pott against the cage but Pott circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Juan Carlos gets caught flat footed, as Pott shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pott lands a couple of elbows.

It looks like Diego Juan Carlos has been cut.
Pott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Juan Carlos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Juan Carlos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Juan Carlos could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Juan Carlos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pott is aware though and is defending well.

Juan Carlos has his foot on Pott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pott works his way back into a safe position though.
Pott is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pott keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Juan Carlos's head.
Pott chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pott looking to pass the guard.
Pott makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pott is working Juan Carlos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Juan Carlos's head.
Pott scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Pott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Juan Carlos keeping full guard, as Pott tries to pass.
Pott is in close to Juan Carlos's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pott wants to control from the top but Juan Carlos keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pott landing with the ground and pound.
Pott trying to control but Juan Carlos is working from the bottom.
Pott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Juan Carlos's head.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juan Carlos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pott working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pott distracts Juan Carlos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pott is in close to Juan Carlos's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pott lands a couple of digs.
Pott makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pott landing with the ground and pound.
Pott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Juan Carlos is breathing heavily.
Pott distracts Juan Carlos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Diego Juan Carlos's cut is getting worse.
Pott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Jeez, Diego Juan Carlos's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Juan Carlos looking to control.
Pott working some strikes from top position.

Juan Carlos is looking for a triangle but Pott pushes his legs off easily.
Pott is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ruan Pott!
Our winner, Ruan Pott, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Diego Juan Carlos stepped up to the mic, saying 'my opponent deserves the win today, I will train harder and we will see the outcome next time! im sorry Colombia.'.