Chaos-One- PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvain Bourcier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bourcier has chosen Misha Calvin - Ready or not as his entrance music. Silvain Bourcier is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Shango
vs
Bourcier

189 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
266 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Can Moonwalk

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Papa Shango!
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, Silvain Bourcier!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bourcier.
Bourcier lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shango is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bourcier is controlling him well.
Bourcier cracks Shango with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bourcier looks up at the clock and then as Shango takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bourcier smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sloppy strikes there by Bourcier.
Shango on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shango tries to get out of the position.
Bourcier trying to control the action but Shango is working from the bottom.
Bourcier cracks Shango with a big right hand but Shango just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bourcier prevents Shango from escaping the position.

Bourcier goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Shango rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bourcier's guard! Nice work there by Shango!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shango wants to stand and escape but instead Bourcier has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Shango is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango keeping moving, preventing Bourcier from controlling successfully.
Bourcier working some strikes from top position.

Bourcier decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shango, up you get!
Shango avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shango was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bourcier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shango swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bourcier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silvain Bourcier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bourcier closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shango quickly recovers to half guard.
Shango tries to kick Bourcier off but Bourcier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bourcier looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shango with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bourcier stops Shango from getting back to his feet.
Bourcier trying to control from half guard but Shango is working away.

Bourcier is looking for a kimura but Shango is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bourcier to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shango has hold of Bourcier's hands but Bourcier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shango trying to hold on to Bourcier's head to control him but Bourcier postures up.
Bourcier prevents Shango from improving his position.
Shango trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shango is looking to escape.
Bourcier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bourcier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bourcier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bourcier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shango keeps working.

Bourcier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bourcier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bourcier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bourcier is keen to just control but Shango is a slippery customer.
Bourcier is thwarting Shango's attempts to control the position.
Shango on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bourcier lands strikes from half guard.

Shango is rocked!
Bourcier is looking to take a break and control but Shango is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oh Shango is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ground and pound from Bourcier.
Bourcier unloads with some huge strikes here! Shango is out! Bourcier wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Silvain Bourcier!
After winning the bout, Silvain Bourcier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Mirluk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirluk comes to the cage accompanied by Guns N' Roses - Paradise City. Anderson Ramos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Mirluk
vs
Ramos

164 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Terry Mirluk!
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, Anderson Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirluk blocks a head kick by Ramos.
Mirluk throws a hook but Ramos avoids it easily.
Ramos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mirluk eats them both and turns towards Ramos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mirluk lands a right hook to the body.

Mirluk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramos, pushing him back against the cage.
Mirluk prevents Ramos from breaking the clinch.
Mirluk lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirluk.
Mirluk gets underhooks to prevent Ramos's takedown attempt.
Mirluk scores with an uppercut up the middle.

It looks like Anderson Ramos has been cut.

Mirluk pulls Ramos into guard.
Ramos wants to get up but he can't break Mirluk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ramos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirluk is trying to keep Ramos in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirluk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramos is one step ahead there.

Mirluk is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ramos frees his head nicely. Oh but Mirluk has switched to an armbar! Ramos is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Terry Mirluk!
Terry Mirluk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandre Santos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Santos
vs
Mir

178 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

168 cm
25
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexandre Santos!
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, Josh Mir!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Santos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Santos tries to clinch but Mir moves out of range.
Santos is looking to clinch.

Mir shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santos is trying to defend but Mir finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mir throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mir is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mir tries to pass to full mount but Santos defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos trying to control here.
Mir takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mir is looking for a kimura but Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mir to get the leverage.

Mir is looking for a kimura here.

Mir is trying to work for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mir.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos wants to improve his position but Mir is controlling well.
Mir works his foot free and advances to mount.
Santos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Mir unloads with some shots from mount but Santos bucks and avoids them well.
Mir misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mir looking to finish with strikes here!
Santos holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mir tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Santos tries to hold on but Mir postures up.
Santos holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mir tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir unloads with some shots from mount but Santos bucks and avoids them well.
Santos tries to hold on but Mir pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Mir there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Santos avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mir.
Santos is looking to get to half guard.
Mir punching from mount but Santos doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mir throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mir controlling the pace for now.
Santos holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mir tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir punching from mount but Santos doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mir looking to ground and pound but Santos is blocking nicely.
Mir controlling the pace for now.
Santos avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mir.
Santos tries to hold on but Mir postures up.
Santos wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mir.
Mir thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mir takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mir feints and as Santos raises his hands in defense, Mir changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mir throwing strikes but missing.

Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mir stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mir.
Mir creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Santos sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mir throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mir fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mir tries to move to full mount but Santos actually manages to regain half guard.
Mir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mir stalling.
Mir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mir.
Mir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mir passes to full mount!
Mir misses with a head shot.
Mir raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mir unloading with bombs!
Mir misses with a head shot.
Mir controlling from mount.
Mir throws some wild stikes that Santos manages to avoid easily.
Mir looking to ground and pound but Santos is blocking nicely.
Josh Mir has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Mir controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Mir there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mir unloads with some shots from mount but Santos bucks and avoids them well.
Mir sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santos wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mir.
Mir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santos blocking the ground and pound.
Mir looking to ground and pound but Santos is blocking nicely.
Mir putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Santos avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mir.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mir tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mir controlling the position easily from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Mir there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Santos wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mir.
Mir controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Mir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A big left from Santos misses.

Mir is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santos's half guard.
Mir controlling the action here.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mir.
Mir sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Mir is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos wants to control but Mir is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is trying to stand back up but Mir is controlling him
Mir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mir works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mir sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Mir there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mir throws a sloppy strike and Santos uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Santos has ended up in Mir's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir pulls Santos in close to his closed guard and prevents Santos from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mir performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mir prevents Santos from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mir works his way into full mount!
Mir scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mir controlling from mount.
Mir lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Santos hang on?
Mir controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir looking to finish with strikes here!
Santos avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mir.
Santos avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mir.
Mir controlling from mount.
Mir thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Mir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mir winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Mir!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mairbek Taisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Stunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Taisumov
vs
Stunner

205 cm
18
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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, Mairbek Taisumov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jay Stunner!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taisumov throws a hook but Stunner avoids it easily.
Stunner clobbers Taisumov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stunner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taisumov .
Stunner misses with a series of wild punches.
Stunner lands a head kick!
Jay Stunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taisumov throws a jab when Stunner was well out of range.
Taisumov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stunner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taisumov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stunner. Taisumov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taisumov throws a lazy right hand but Stunner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov missing with a left hand there. Stunner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stunner lands a head shot.
Taisumov blocks a head kick by Stunner.
Taisumov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stunner.
Stunner jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Taisumov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stunner.
Taisumov throws a big shot that misses.
Taisumov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stunner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Stunner misses.
A solid body kick from Stunner.
Jay Stunner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stunner throws a hook but Taisumov blocks it.
Taisumov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stunner.
Taisumov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stunner sprawls and moves away.
Taisumov tries to clinch up.
A big left from Taisumov misses.
Stunner scores with a jab to the body.
Taisumov misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stunner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taisumov .
Taisumov throws a body shot but no joy.
Taisumov throws an off balance right hand
and Stunner counters with a nice body kick.
Stunner lands with an uppercut that bounces Taisumov off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stunner throws an overhand right that lands on Taisumov 's shoulder, as Taisumov tries to avoid the shot.
Taisumov looks for a takedown but Stunner sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mairbek Taisumov . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stunner misses with a wild combination.
Taisumov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Taisumov attempts a counter takedown but Stunner avoids it well and moves away.
Stunner avoids the body shot from Taisumov .
Stunner feints a counter leg kick.
Stunner cracks the inside of Taisumov 's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stunner defending well as Taisumov loads up on a big left hand.
Stunner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stunner throws a right hand that Taisumov ducks under and follows up with a left that Taisumov also avoids with ease.
Taisumov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taisumov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Taisumov shoots in and drives through. Stunner sprawls well.
Taisumov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stunner.
Stunner misses with a hook

and Taisumov counters with a takedown into side control.
Taisumov is breathing heavily.
Taisumov prevents Stunner from escaping the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov tries to advance to mount but can't.

Taisumov swings around for an armbar but Stunner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Taisumov 's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stunner wants to get up but he can't break Taisumov 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Taisumov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Taisumov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stunner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Taisumov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A combination from Stunner does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taisumov .
Taisumov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stunner.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stunner scores with a one two! Taisumov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Taisumov throws the left hand but Stunner avoids the punch easily.
Stunner throws a head kick but Taisumov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stunner ducks under a wild hook from Taisumov .
Good standup being displayed there by Stunner as he connects with a hook.

Taisumov is rocked!
A big right from Taisumov misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Stunner misses.
Oh Taisumov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jay Stunner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stunner connects with a right hand. Taisumov shakes it off.
Taisumov misses the body punch
and Stunner counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Taisumov badly! He tries to strike back but Stunner puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Taisumov out cold! Oh man, Taisumov will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jay Stunner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thimo Lindeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lue Tiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lindeman
vs
Tiki

198 cm
18
257 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thimo Lindeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lue Tiki!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lindeman as he avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Lindeman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Tiki with that takedown attempt.
Tiki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Lindeman backs off Tiki throws a huge counter combo but Lindeman manages to avoid it all.
Tiki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lindeman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lindeman lands with an overhand left.
Tiki wants to slow Lindeman down by chopping away at his legs.
Lindeman catches Tiki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tiki misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lindeman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lue Tiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiki tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lindeman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lindeman defends well and Tiki ends up having to push Lindeman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lindeman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thimo Lindeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lue Tiki.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindeman jabs Tiki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thimo Lindeman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiki shoots in but Lindeman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tiki misses with a takedown
and Lindeman counters with a nice body shot.
Lindeman misses with a straight right.
Tiki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Lindeman gets caught flat footed, as Tiki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tiki is stalling in the full guard.
Lindeman is pulling down on Tiki's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman has momentary wrist control but Tiki slips an elbow through the middle.
Tiki throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tiki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Tiki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tiki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lindeman.
A combination from Tiki does no damage.
It looked like Lindeman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tiki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lindeman.
An attempted straight right counter from Lindeman misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiki throws a right hand that Lindeman ducks under and follows up with a left that Lindeman also avoids with ease.
Lindeman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lindeman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tiki misses with a wild combination.
Lindeman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tiki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lindeman with a hook.
Tiki dives in and grabs Lindeman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lindeman pushes down on Tiki's head and hops out.
A clash of legs there as Lindeman blocks the low kick.
Lindeman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A combination from Tiki does no damage.
Lindeman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tiki looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiki is looking to clinch but Lindeman is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Lindeman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lindeman counters with a right hand to the body.
Lindeman ducks under a wild hook from Tiki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lindeman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lindeman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tiki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindeman.
Tiki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tiki misses with a wild combination.
Lindeman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tiki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lindeman scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lue Tiki will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lindeman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiki.

Tiki has Lindeman up against the cage in a clinch.

Tiki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiki tries for a takedown but Lindeman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lindeman lands a nice hook to Tiki's body. Tiki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Lindeman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiki misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Lindeman misses the target.

Tiki closes the distance and pushes Lindeman back into the cage.
Tiki is trying to force a seperation but Lindeman has the dominant position.
Tiki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lindeman prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lindeman is trying to push Tiki away but Tiki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lindeman is pushing Tiki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lindeman throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiki.
Lindeman slows down the pace here.
Tiki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thimo Lindeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lue Tiki.
Lindeman misses with the head strike.
Lindeman is trying to push Tiki away but Tiki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tiki is looking for a takedown.
Lindeman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tiki.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lindeman gets underhooks to prevent Tiki's takedown attempt.
Tiki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lindeman tries to break free but Tiki pushes him back against the cage.
Lindeman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lindeman wants to get back to striking at distance but Tiki won't allow it.
Lindeman is pushing Tiki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lindeman looking to slow down the pace here.
Tiki is trying to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiki looking to slow down the pace here.
Tiki is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Lindeman has denied him.
Lindeman taking a breather.

Tiki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Lindeman.
Tiki throws a leg kick that misses.
Tiki throws a right hand that Lindeman ducks under and follows up with a left that Lindeman also avoids with ease.
Lindeman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lindeman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lindeman swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Lindeman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lindeman swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiki.
It looked like Lindeman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiki misses with a double jab.
Lindeman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tiki staying out of range there.
Lindeman looks to land a left hand but Tiki moved out of range nicely.
Tiki tries to score with a low kick but Lindeman moves his leg out of the way.
Tiki misses with a series of wild punches.
Lindeman thuds a left hand into Tiki's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Lindeman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lindeman jabs Tiki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thimo Lindeman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Tiki darts in trying to clinch
and Lindeman counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiki jabs at Lindeman's body.
Tiki throws a combination that misses
and Lindeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lindeman dodges the punch combination from Tiki.
Lindeman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tiki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Lindeman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiki throws a right hand that Lindeman ducks under and follows up with a left that Lindeman also avoids with ease.
Lindeman slaps away a takedown attempt from Tiki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Lindeman. Those never looked like landing.
Tiki unleashes a big counter combination but Lindeman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tiki looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindeman is just out of range.
Tiki throws a series of punches but Lindeman moves out of range.
It looked like Lindeman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tiki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tiki thows a leg kick but Lindeman checks it
and Lindeman counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindeman lands a slapping body shot.
Tiki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lindeman throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiki tries to clinch up but Lindeman circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Lindeman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindeman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiki misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Lindeman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tiki duly obliges.
Tiki tries to clinch but Lindeman moves away
and Lindeman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiki misses with a wild combination.
Tiki wants to clinch up but Lindeman keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Lindeman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiki slips under a jab from Lindeman.
Tiki stalks Lindeman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lindeman's face. Lindeman staggers backwards, shaken.
Lindeman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tiki wants to land a leg kick but Lindeman is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiki digs a good hook to Lindeman's body.
Lindeman scores with a jab. Tiki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tiki misses with a combination
and Lindeman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tiki thinking.
Tiki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Lindeman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lindeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiki moves in looking to clinch but Lindeman pushes him off.
Tiki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lindeman defends it nicely.
Lindeman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiki slips under a jab from Lindeman.
Tiki misses with a series of wild punches.
Tiki with a poor takedown
and Lindeman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thimo Lindeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lue Tiki.
Tiki throws a low kick but Lindeman moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lindeman misses the target.
Tiki misses with a takedown attempt - Lindeman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donk. Lindeman catches Tiki right on the button with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thimo Lindeman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lindeman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thimo Lindeman!

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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Cerci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Gerrig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cerci
vs
Gerrig

185 cm
25
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Emilio Cerci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Gerrig!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerci circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cerci counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gerrig dodges the punch combination from Cerci.
Cerci ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cerci connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gerrig gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cerci throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cerci lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Richard Gerrig has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerci scores with a jab to the head.
Cerci lands with a cross.

Gerrig is rocked!
Gerrig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cerci is fending him off so far but Gerrig persists. Nope, Cerci circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerrig looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gerrig is still on wobbly legs! Can Cerci finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerrig takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Cerci coming out on top.
Gerrig avoids the body shot from Cerci.
Gerrig seems to have recovered his senses.

Cerci gets caught flat footed, as Gerrig shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cerci pulls Gerrig in close to prevent any damage.
Gerrig trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cerci trying to keep a closed guard but Gerrig is proving a slippery customer.
Gerrig wants to control from the top but Cerci keeps moving.
Cerci on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cerci tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerrig content to stall in guard here.
Gerrig is looking to work some ground and pound but Cerci has wrist control.
Gerrig wants to pass the guard but Cerci is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gerrig stays in close to Cerci's body and controls the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gerrig shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cerci counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerci leaves Gerrig with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cerci is looking to counter punch.
Emilio Cerci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Gerrig.
Cerci throws a shot to the body.
Cerci scores with a nice head shot.
Cerci connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gerrig ducks under a wild hook from Cerci.
Cerci is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gerrig takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gerrig misses with a wild combination.
Emilio Cerci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerrig shoots in for a takedown but Cerci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cerci cracks Gerrig with a good jab.
Cerci darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cerci lands a two punch combo.
Emilio Cerci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerrig fails with the takedown
and Cerci counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
and Cerci counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Gerrig! He's just covering up as Cerci starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Cerci!