LGP 09:Obi#2 vs Spitts#1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damien Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mance Perfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mance Perfo's chin.

Smith
vs
Perfo

176 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
156 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mance Perfo!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perfo.
Perfo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smith is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Perfo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Perfo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Perfo.
Perfo misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Perfo.
Perfo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Perfo lands a head kick!

Smith is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perfo throws a powerful right kick. Smith tried to block low but the kick was high! Smith was taken right off of his feet! Perfo jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mance Perfo!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Boult (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Holzken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timothy Boult has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Boult
vs
Holzken

196 cm
19
151 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timothy Boult!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boult throws a looping overhand right but Holzken ducks down to avoid it.
Boult throws a shot to the body.
Boult avoids the body shot from Holzken.
Boult was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Holzken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boult fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holzken on the side of the head.
We've been told by Boult's head coaches at LOD: Stockton Cardio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boult ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holzken avoids the body shot from Boult.
Holzken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boult.
Boult swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Holzken is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boult sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boult moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boult is looking to wear down Holzken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot lands for Boult.
Boult throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boult changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boult connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boult dodges the punch combination from Holzken.
Holzken walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Boult. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boult.
Holzken misses the body punch
and Boult counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holzken thinking.
Timothy Boult is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holzken tries to clinch there but Boult circles away.
Boult really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Holzken moves into range and clinches up with Boult.

Holzken gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Boult regains guard.
Boult is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holzken is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boult keeping moving, preventing Holzken from controlling successfully.
Holzken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boult is keeping the position for now.
Boult is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holzken is controlling him.
Holzken passes Boult's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Holzken missing with some ground and pound from the 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!
Holzken stops Boult from getting back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Holzken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holzken throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boult counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boult. Holzken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boult misses the shot to the body.
Boult dips to his left and cracks Holzken with an uppercut!
Boult throws a body shot but no joy.
Boult misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holzken.
Boult is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boult just misses with a punch to the body.
Boult connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boult takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boult dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Holzken has managed to clinch.
Holzken is looking to take this one to the mat.
Holzken leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken jumps guard but Boult stands there with Holzken around his waist. Holzken gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Timothy Boult has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Holzken.
Holzken is looking to take this one to the mat.

Boult has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Holzken uses from the top position.
Holzken trying to control the position from guard on top but Boult is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holzken stops Boult from standing up.
Boult keeping moving, preventing Holzken from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boult misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holzken.
Boult moves forwards but Holzken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Holzken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Holzken walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Boult - just one landing.
A big right from Boult misses.
Boult bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holzken's head backwards.
Boult tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holzken was well out of range. Poor timing from Boult.
Holzken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holzken darts in looking for a takedown but Boult gets double underhooks and turns Holzken into the cage.
Boult scores with a decent looking hook.
Holzken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boult.
Holzken tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holzken on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Holzken moves in looking to clinch but Boult pushes him off.
Boult appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Holzken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holzken throws a front kick aimed at Boult's knee but Boult avoids it well.
It looked like Boult was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holzken.
Boult throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holzken on the side of the head.
Holzken throws a body punch but Boult moves out of range.
Boult is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boult lands with an overhand left.
Timothy Boult is winning the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boult.
Boult lands a slapping body shot.
Boult throws a series of strikes that have Holzken backpedaling.
Holzken drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Boult lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boult fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boult thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holzken closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boult lands with a right hand.
Holzken throws a body punch but Boult moves out of range.
Holzken shoots in but no luck this time.
Holzken misses with a shot to the body
and Boult counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holzken doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Boult to counter with a crisp jab.
Timothy Boult has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Holzken.
Boult scores with a nice strike.
Holzken will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Boult was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holzken.
Boult connects with a body shot.
Holzken throws a body punch but Boult moves out of range.
Boult was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boult connects with a body shot.
Holzken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boult throws out the jab.
Boult connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Boult lands an impressive looking overhand right. Holzken doesn't seem phased though.
Holzken closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Holzken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boult moves away.
Boult is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boult throws a looping overhand right but Holzken ducks down to avoid it.
Holzken misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boult lands a nice looking body shot.
Boult swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boult leaves Holzken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken misses with a takedown
and Boult counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boult jabs at Holzken's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boult scores with a body shot.
Boult stuns Holzken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boult clobbers Holzken with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holzken swings for the body but Boult moves out of range.
Boult connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boult lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boult.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holzken shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holzken fails with the takedown
and Boult counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Boult dominated that second round.
That's time! Boult's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Boult connects with a single shot there.
Boult checks a low kick from Holzken.
Boult's corner calls for a 1-2. Boult obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Holzken takes a swing at Boult's ribcage but misses.
Boult lands with a good body shot.
Boult throws a body punch but Holzken moves out of range.
Holzken dives in and grabs Boult's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boult pushes down on Holzken's head and hops out.
Holzken throws a looping overhand right but Boult ducks down to avoid it.
Boult throwing a counter right hand but Holzken manages to avoid it.
Boult is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holzken can do to turn this around?
Boult misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holzken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boult.
Boult keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boult throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holzken throws a series of punches but Boult avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boult leaves Holzken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holzken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No luck for Holzken with that takedown attempt.
Timothy Boult has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Holzken.
Boult listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holzken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boult misses with an uppercut.
Boult misses with a wild body shot.
Boult lands a glancing blow to the side of Holzken's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boult scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boult is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Holzken looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boult is fending him off so far but Holzken persists. Nope, Boult circles away and we're back to standing.
Holzken lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boult leaves Holzken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boult connects with a single shot there.
Boult looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holzken wants to clinch but Boult slips to the side
and Boult counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boult misses the shot to the body.
Rodney Holzken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boult connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holzken has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boult working hard to break the clinch.
Holzken tries for a takedown but Boult manages to get underhooks.

Boult breaks from the clinch.
Holzken is looking to clinch but Boult is avoiding it.
Boult lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holzken tries to clinch up but Boult circles away and keeps his distance.
Boult clobbers Holzken with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boult scores with the left hand. Holzken knows he should have avoided that one.
Holzken takes a swing at Boult's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holzken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boult scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holzken just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holzken. Boult does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Boult was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holzken.
Boult scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holzken doesn't seem bothered though.
Holzken tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boult defends well and Holzken ends up having to push Boult into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boult is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Holzken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boult's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holzken under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boult throws out a powerful jab.
A cross from Boult lands.
Holzken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Timothy Boult is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Boult finds it's way through Holzken's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Boult showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boult, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Boult!
A relieved looking Timothy Boult 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
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kace Kiwi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Han Jee Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiwi comes to the cage accompanied by Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit LIVE. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kiwi
vs
Jee Han

225 cm
19
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
24
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Grand Champion Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kace Kiwi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Han Jee Han!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kiwi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kiwi lands a shot to the body.
Kiwi is leaning against Jee Han and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jee Han takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Han Jee Han has been cut.
Jee Han looks winded!
Nice elbow from Kiwi.
Kiwi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiwi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jee Han's defenses.
Kiwi lands an elbow inside that Jee Han shrugs off.
Kiwi lands an elbow that stopped Jee Han in his tracks for a moment.

That has opened up Han Jee Han's cut even more.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiwi.
Kiwi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Kiwi lands an elbow just above Jee Han 's eye.
A body shot lands from Kiwi.
Kiwi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kiwi lands an elbow that stopped Jee Han in his tracks for a moment.

The cut above Han Jee Han's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kiwi lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiwi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jee Han's defenses.
Kiwi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jee Han's defenses.

Han Jee Han's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A left hand lands to the body for Kiwi.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kiwi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kiwi cracks Jee Han with a nice body shot.
Kiwi scores with a hook to the body.
Kiwi lands an elbow inside that Jee Han shrugs off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kace Kiwi!
A victorious Kace Kiwi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Omid Babak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Babak
vs
Sor Amnuaysirichoke

168 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

161 cm
20
141 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Mohito Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Omid Babak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sor Amnuaysirichoke avoids a kick to the body.
Babak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sor Amnuaysirichoke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Babak takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

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

Babak is rocked!
Sor Amnuaysirichoke fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Babak to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Babak looks to clinch but Sor Amnuaysirichoke throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Babak taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephane Pompier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and New Japan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Japan has chosen The Jackie Chan Adventures Theme Song as his entrance music. New Japan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pompier
vs
Japan

191 cm
19
208 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stephane Pompier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, New Japan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Japan throws a lazy head kick
and Pompier counters with a nice uppercut.
Japan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Japan is looking to chop away at Pompier's legs.
Pompier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Japan.
Japan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Japan thuds his shin into the meat of Pompier's side.
Pompier jabs at Japan's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

It looks like New Japan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Japan throws a hook but Pompier blocks it.
Pompier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Victory Gym and Spa in the buildup to the fight.
Japan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Japan gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Pompier gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Japan is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephane Pompier!
Stephane Pompier spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leerose Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Noel
vs
Santos

173 cm
25
155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

169 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leerose Noel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Santos!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noel misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Noel connects with a high kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Noel.
Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Santos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Noel off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noel tries to escape the position.
Noel just trying to survive but Santos is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Santos has Noel flattened out and is raining down punches.

Noel fending off the submission attempt from Santos.
Santos throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Noel staying busy and making it hard for Santos to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos gets his hands free as Noel looks to control.
Santos missing with strikes.

Santos looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Noel taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago Santos!
Thiago Santos decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jared Tillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wildemeer Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tillion
vs
Washington

177 cm
26
181 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

BlackStar Athletics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jared Tillion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wildemeer Washington!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tillion shoots for a double leg takedown but Washington sprawls well. He's pushed Tillion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tillion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Tillion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tillion fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Tillion. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tillion drives through with a takedown into Washington's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tillion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tillion scoring with some ground and pound.
Washington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tillion holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Washington is keen to just control but Tillion is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillion trying to control but Washington postures up.
Tillion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tillion tries to get out of the position.
Washington trying to control from half guard but Tillion is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington stops Tillion from getting back to his feet.
Washington tries to pass to full mount but Tillion defends it.
Tillion gets full guard.
Tillion is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Tillion manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Tillion gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Washington is looking to control Tillion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Washington avoid being mounted?
Washington looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tillion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tillion not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Washington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tillion's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tillion's back!
Washington has the hooks in. Tillion is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tillion is trying to stand back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington not allowing Tillion to control his hands.
Washington is hanging on to Tillion's back as he tries to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to control but Tillion is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tillion is trying to get back to his feet but Washington has full control of the position and if anything, Tillion has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tillion is trying to break free.
Washington gets his hands free as Tillion looks to control.
Tillion is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Washington keeps control of the position as Tillion tries to break free.
Washington trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillion trying to control but not successfully.
Tillion is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Washington is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tillion is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tillion is holding onto Washington's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Tillion is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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 Jared Tillion will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tillion shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Washington getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Jared Tillion has been cut.
Tillion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Washington as he avoids it easily.
Washington throws a low kick but Tillion moves out of range easily.
Tillion tries to counter with a takedown but Washington is quick to defend against it.
Sloppy strikes from Washington. Those never looked like landing.
Tillion attempts a counter takedown but Washington avoids it well and moves away.
Tillion shoots in but Washington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Tillion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tillion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Washington tries to avoid it but Tillion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Washington to the ground. Washington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Tillion throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Washington tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tillion is in Washington's guard.
Tillion tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
Washington is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Washington controls Tillion momentarily but Tillion frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington keeping full guard, as Tillion tries to pass.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington seems keen to control Tillion's posture.
Washington can't keep his opponent in guard - Tillion advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tillion throws a strike but Washington avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Washington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tillion is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tillion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tillion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tillion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tillion postures up in Washington's guard and throws a big left but Washington blocks it.
Jared Tillion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tillion postures up.
Tillion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Washington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tillion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillion.
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tillion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tillion passes into half guard.
Tillion prevents Washington from standing back up.
Tillion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washington won't allow Tillion to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Washington trying to control here.
We've been hearing that Tillion has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tillion passes to full mount!
Washington is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Tillion lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Washington hang on?
Tillion thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tillion lands a couple of good shots and Washington has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jared Tillion dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jared Tillion's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Tillion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Washington defends it nicely.
Tillion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Washington is fending him off so far but Tillion persists. Nope, Washington circles away and we're back to standing.
Tillion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?

Tillion shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tillion showed some decent athleticism there.
Washington trying to control but Tillion postures up.
Tillion throwing shots but Washington is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington is trying to get back to full guard.
Tillion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washington tries to get to full guard but Tillion has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillion throws a strike but Washington avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tillion throws a big elbow that misses.
Washington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tillion.
Tillion looking to pass the guard.
Washington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Washington swinging wildly here.
Washington tries a head kick but it misses.

Tillion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tillion lands in his opponent's guard.
Tillion passes Washington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Washington trying to hold on to Tillion's head to control him but Tillion postures up.
Tillion thows a huge punch but Washington dodges it nicely.
Tillion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Washington defending well though.
Washington trying to hold on to Tillion's head to control him but Tillion postures up.
Tillion lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tillion working the head and body with strikes.
Tillion stops Washington from getting back to his feet.
Washington is concentrating on defense, preventing Tillion from advancing position.
Tillion works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Washington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tillion throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Washington is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tillion connects with a decent elbow.
Tillion landing a few strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to improve position but can't.
Tillion working the body and head with strikes.
Tillion lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Washington defending against the ground and pound.
Tillion landing a few strikes.
Washington defending against the ground and pound.
Washington parries the strikes from Tillion easily there. Tillion is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Washington to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tillion looks up at the clock and then as Washington takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tillion smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Washington can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Tillion seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jared Tillion clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jared Tillion's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tillion.
Tillion misses with the ground and pound.
Washington can't do much from the bottom here.
Washington managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tillion.
Sloppy strikes there by Tillion.
Washington is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tillion is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillion lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tillion scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Washington is rocked!
Tillion drops a big elbow. That's hurt Washington! More shots from Tillion and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jared Tillion!
Jared Tillion made sure to mention his sponsor, BlackStar Athletics in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Obi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Spitts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kevin Spitts was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Obi
vs
Spitts

191 cm
25
265 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wilson Obi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Spitts!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Spitts misses the target.
Spitts tries to clinch there but Obi circles away.
Spitts missing with a left hand there. Obi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spitts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Obi under the eye.
Spitts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice cross by Obi.
Spitts is looking to slow Obi down with leg kicks.
Spitts misses with a right hand
and Obi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick from Obi is predictable there
and Spitts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spitts throws a hook to the side of Obi's head but Obi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spitts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spitts tries to land a front kick but Obi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spitts connects with a nice looking jab.
Spitts has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Obi has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spitts finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Obi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Obi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spitts counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Obi out cold! What a finish! Spitts is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Spitts!
Kevin Spitts is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Spitts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.