Extreme-4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between MadDog McMahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Spizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McMahon comes to the cage accompanied by MADNESS-by INSANE CLOWN POSSE. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

McMahon
vs
Spizer

197 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, MadDog McMahon !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Larry Spizer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spizer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spizer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

McMahon pushes Spizer up against the cage in a clinch.
McMahon keeps control of Spizer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McMahon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMahon swings wildly with an uppercut but Spizer uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMahon avoiding damage.
McMahon working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMahon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McMahon has a couple of punches blocked by Spizer.
McMahon working aggressively here.
McMahon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McMahon throws a punch but it's blocked by Spizer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMahon lands with a right to the head.
McMahon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McMahon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McMahon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spizer as McMahon tries to tie him up.
Spizer's coach down at Last Dragon MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spizer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McMahon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spizer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMahon lands with a short shot to the head.
McMahon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spizer's elbow.
Spizer blocking some punches.
McMahon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMahon tries to throw a body punch but Spizer avoids it by throwing McMahon back against the cage.
Spizer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spizer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spizer blocks a body shot from McMahon .
Spizer letting McMahon take a breather here.
McMahon misses with a body punch.
McMahon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spizer is trying to break the clinch but McMahon has him pressed against the cage.
McMahon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spizer backwards.
McMahon prevents Spizer from breaking the clinch.
McMahon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spizer's elbow.
Spizer is trying to pull guard but McMahon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McMahon is pressed up against the cage. Spizer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McMahon down to the mat. McMahon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from McMahon as Spizer shoots in.
MadDog McMahon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Spizer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMahon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McMahon just misses with a punch to the body.
McMahon is looking to clinch but Spizer is avoiding it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McMahon .
A jab from McMahon does it's job there.
Spizer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McMahon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spizer.
Jab by McMahon .
Spizer scores with a jab to the body.
Spizer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from McMahon misses its target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMahon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spizer.
McMahon throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Spizer misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spizer dodges the punch combination from McMahon .
Spizer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McMahon .

Spizer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McMahon to the mat! McMahon manages to get full guard.
Spizer connects with a couple of short punches.
McMahon is trying to control the position but Spizer postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spizer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McMahon 's waist but McMahon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spizer off to one side.

McMahon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Spizer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Spizer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Spizer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Spizer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spizer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McMahon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McMahon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spizer can do to turn this around?
McMahon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spizer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McMahon 's head.
McMahon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Spizer trying to control but McMahon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spizer chips away with some ground and pound.
Spizer lands a couple of digs.
Spizer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spizer connects with a couple of short punches.
Spizer scoring with punches to the head and body.

McMahon is rocked!

Spizer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spizer postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces McMahon 's head off the mat! McMahon is out! He's out! Spizer jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Larry Spizer!
Larry Spizer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
MadDog McMahon was interviewed post fight and said 'This dogs on its last legs'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darren Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Jameson 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!

Brown
vs
Jameson

189 cm
25
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
135 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Namunamu Clothing
Big Bear Nutrition 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darren Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brown closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jameson quickly recovers to half guard.

Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jameson trying to control but Brown postures up.

Jameson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Jameson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Brown in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jameson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Brown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darren Brown!
After the fight, Darren Brown was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.