Highland Games 80 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Windsor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Adriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ralph Windsor had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Windsor
vs
Adriel

187 cm
25
279 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

210 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Big Bear Nutrition 160Q

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ralph Windsor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angel Adriel!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Adriel misses.
Angel Adriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adriel throws the left hand but Windsor avoids the punch easily.
Adriel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Windsor is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Windsor wants to clinch up but Adriel keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Windsor.
Windsor throws a head kick but Adriel moves out of range.
Windsor scoring well with a low kick there.

Adriel drops Windsor with a beautiful combination! Windsor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Adriel is looking for the KO!

It looks like Ralph Windsor has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Windsor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Angel Adriel has been cut.
Windsor drops his hands for a split second and Adriel immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Windsor face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Adriel follows up with a right hand that knocks Windsor into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Angel Adriel!
Angel Adriel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Big Bear Nutrition 160Q for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neil Herstag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yolo Yolovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neil Herstag has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Herstag
vs
Yolovski

165 cm
25
141 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

150 cm
25
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Neil Herstag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yolo Yolovski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herstag looks to land a combination. Yolovski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Yolovski clinches with his opponent.
Yolovski tries to score a body lock takedown but Herstag shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Herstag.
A short right from Herstag.
Yolovski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yolovski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Neil Herstag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yolo Yolovski.
Herstag lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herstag digs a right hand into Yolovski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yolovski's gas tank.
Yolovski blocks an elbow strike.
Herstag lands an elbow that stopped Yolovski in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Yolo Yolovski has been cut.
Herstag tries to throw a body punch but Yolovski avoids it by throwing Herstag back against the cage.
Herstag digs a right hand underneath Yolovski's ribcage. Yolovski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yolovski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Herstag after a bit of a struggle.
Herstag lands a body punch in the clinch.
Herstag lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herstag lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yolovski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Herstag prevents it.
Yolovski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Herstag manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yolovski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Herstag gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Herstag has been working on his elbows in the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yolovski avoiding damage as Herstag throws knees to the body.
Herstag is trying to maintain a safe position but Yolovski gets an underhook and turns Herstag into the cage.

Herstag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Herstag connects with a nice looking jab.

Herstag moves into range and clinches up with Yolovski.
Yolovski has Herstag pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Herstag manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Herstag is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Yolovski wants a takedown but no success here.

Herstag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Yolovski gets a clinch.
Herstag lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Herstag - that landed with a thud.
Yolovski is working for takedown but Herstag is calmly controlling the position for now.
Herstag trying to control the position but instead, Yolovski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Herstag into the cage.
Herstag lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yolovski or not.
Yolovski looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Herstag.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herstag missing with knees to the body.
Herstag stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Herstag.
Herstag taking a breather.
Yolovski tries to score a body lock takedown but Herstag shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Herstag holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yolovski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Herstag pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yolovski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Herstag gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yolovski letting Herstag take a breather here.
Herstag lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Herstag.
A short uppercut from Herstag.

Herstag manages to break the clinch.

Yolovski pushes Herstag up against the cage in a clinch.
Herstag cracks Yolovski with a nice body shot.

Herstag is fighting off a takedown attempt but Yolovski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Herstag to the mat. Herstag regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Yolovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herstag is looking to stand up but Yolovski isn't so interested in that idea.
Yolovski passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herstag is trying to maintain the position but Yolovski is very close to passing his half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yolo Yolovski!
Yolo Yolovski made sure to mention his sponsor, Farm of Muscle in his post fight interview.

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Mattos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter Mattos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shaun Hale's chin.

Hale
vs
Mattos

171 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Hale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter Mattos!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mattos gets caught napping as Hale dives in and scores a takedown. Mattos manages to retain guard.
Hale not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hale seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mattos for as long as he can get away with.

Hale decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Hale forces Mattos back against the cage and clinches.

Hale turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mattos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mattos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mattos isn't going anywhere.
Mattos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hale asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Mattos can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hale decides to stand back up. Hale steps back and let's Mattos get back to his feet.

Mattos tries to sprawl but Hale drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Hale wants to work for an arm triangle but Mattos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hale trying to control the action but Mattos is working from the bottom.
Hale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mattos has his hands clasped together around Hale's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mattos wants to improve his position but Hale is controlling well.
Mattos is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hale is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mattos wants to get back to his feet.

Hale decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Good leg kick by Mattos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mattos throws a nice head kick!

Hale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mattos tries to get to full guard but Hale has control of the leg.

Hale stands up out of the half guard.
Mattos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hale fails to land the takedown.
Mattos scores with a head kick. Hale tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Mattos lands but Hale takes it in his stride.
Walter Mattos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hale missing with a left hand there. Mattos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mattos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mattos moves out of range as Hale throws a body kick.
A good leg kick by Mattos.
Hale takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Hale misses the target.
Mattos looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Hale clinches with his opponent.
Mattos tries to break free but Hale pushes him back against the cage.
Mattos looking to stall.
Hale has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hale is trying to force a seperation but Mattos has the dominant position.

Mattos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hale swinging wildly here.
Mattos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mattos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mattos stuffs the takedown attempt from Hale. Hale gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mattos connects with an inside leg kick.
Hale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mattos throws a counter combo.
Mattos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 Shaun Hale will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Mattos. No joy for Hale on that attempt.
Hale misses with a head kick.
Hale takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hale fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mattos avoids it really well and circles away.
Mattos throws a big counter head kick but Hale avoids it with no problem.
Hale misses with a shot to the body
and Mattos counters with a nice uppercut.
Hale fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mattos throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shaun Hale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mattos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mattos lands the left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mattos.
Both fighters circling a little - Mattos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale misses with a takedown attempt
and Mattos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hale's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mattos stuffs the takedown.
Mattos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Walter Mattos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mattos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mattos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hale eats them both and turns towards Mattos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hale misses with a takedown
and Mattos counters with a stiff right hand.
Mattos scores with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mattos.
Hale with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mattos counters with a nice uppercut.
Hale takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mattos lands a head kick!
Shaun Hale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hale with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattos feints and then cracks Hale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hale down.
Jab, jab by Mattos - just one landing.
Hale shoots and misses
and Mattos counters with a nice uppercut.
Mattos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mattos, right into the meat.
Mattos scores with a head kick.
Mattos lands a head kick!
Mattos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Mattos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hale doesn't seem phased though.
Mattos connects with a solid leg kick.
Mattos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mattos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mattos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mattos lands with a good body shot.
Hale tries to clinch but Mattos moves out of range.
Hale moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMattos.
Mattos scores with a head kick. Hale tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice body punch from Mattos.
Mattos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mattos throws a series of strikes that have Hale backpedaling.

Hale is rocked!
Mattos lands with a kick to the temple. Hale shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Oh Hale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hale misses with a takedown attempt
and Mattos counters with a good low kick that Hale was not able to check.
Hale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circle, before Mattos throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hale's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Mattos lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Walter Mattos!

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alcazar Tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Tomas
vs
Simpson

177 cm
25
267 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alcazar Tomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Simpson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomas tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Tomas lands with a slapping head kick.
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
Tomas tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Tomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Simpson as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Simpson as Tomas shoots in.
Tomas is breathing heavily.
Tomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alcazar Tomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Simpson catches Tomas napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Tomas to the canvas!

Tomas is rocked!

It looks like Alcazar Tomas has been cut.
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!
Tomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oh Tomas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Tomas's head off the mat! Tomas is out! He's out! Simpson jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Simpson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Long Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatsuzo Fukuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Tatsuzo Fukuda is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Wang
vs
Fukuda

168 cm
25
139 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
140 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Long Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tatsuzo Fukuda!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukuda slips under a jab from Wang.
Fukuda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fukuda throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fukuda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Long Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang shoots in looking for a takedown but Fukuda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fukuda's waist but Fukuda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wang off to one side.
Fukuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukuda misses with a lunging right hand

and Wang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fukuda controls Wang momentarily but Wang frees himself.
Fukuda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Long Wang!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Warring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warring's entrance music is Lick my chocolate salty balls live by chef from South Park. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Warring
vs
Gracie

164 cm
25
196 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

178 cm
28
197 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Warring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renato Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warring lands with a thumping leg kick.
Warring tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Warring.
Warring misses with a low kick.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Warring defends it well.
Warring throws a leg kick that is checked

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Gracie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Warring is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renato Gracie!
A pretty intense looking Renato Gracie took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
Marcus Warring was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm done in mma'.

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energy
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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 Chocolate Mousse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousse comes into the arena with Le Boudin blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Mousse
vs
Balboa

182 cm
27
212 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

190 cm
27
215 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Bullet Proof System

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 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Chocolate Mousse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Balboa misses its intended target.
Mousse throws a poor cross that misses
and Balboa counters with a nice uppercut.
Mousse shoots in looking for a takedown but Balboa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mousse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Balboa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Mousse has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Some wild striking there from Mousse.
Balboa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Balboa swings for the body but Mousse moves out of range.
Mousse throws a right hand that misses
and Balboa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mousse lands with a nice combination. Balboa backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Rocky Balboa has been cut.
Mousse misses with a shot to the body
and Balboa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balboa throws the left hand but Mousse avoids the punch easily.
Balboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mousse.
Mousse throws a predictable looking body shot

and Balboa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mousse dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Balboa as Mousse tries to tie him up.
Balboa tries to work over Mousse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mousse's efforts to push away.
Balboa blocking some punches.
Balboa gets through Mousse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mousse is trying to maintain a safe position but Balboa gets an underhook and turns Mousse into the cage.
Balboa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Balboa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mousse backwards.
Mousse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balboa throws a punch but it's blocked by Mousse.
Balboa lands a hook that snaps the head of Mousse backwards.
Balboa misses with a body punch.
Mousse is trying to maintain a safe position but Balboa gets an underhook and turns Mousse into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mousse.
Balboa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mousse works on Balboa's body with a couple of short punches.
Balboa working aggressively here.
Mousse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balboa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mousse backwards.
Mousse swings wildly with an uppercut but Balboa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balboa prevents a body shot from Mousse.
Balboa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mousse's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mousse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mousse goes for a takedown attempt but Balboa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mousse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Balboa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Balboa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mousse misses the shot to the body.
Balboa avoids the body shot from Mousse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balboa. Mousse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mousse lands with a hook. Balboa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Balboa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Mousse does no damage.
A shot to the body from Mousse misses
and Balboa counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mousse. Balboa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Mousse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Balboa counters with a nice body shot.
Balboa cracks Mousse with a good jab.
Mousse falls off balance throwing a combination

and Balboa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mousse is trying to drag Balboa to the mat but Balboa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chocolate Mousse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Balboa.
Balboa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Balboa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mousses head.
Balboa prevents a body shot from Mousse.
Mousse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mousse working aggressively here.
Mousse misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balboa scores with a hook to the body.
Balboa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa avoiding damage.
Balboa blocking some punches.
Mousse is trying to break free.
Balboa is working Mousse over against the cage.
Mousse is breathing heavily.
Balboa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balboa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mousse's elbow.

Mousse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Balboa clinches up against the cage.
Balboa tries a body shot but Mousse blocks it.
Mousse misses with the head strike.
Mousse misses with the head strike.
Balboa has a couple of punches blocked by Mousse.
A right hand to the body from Balboa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mousse.
Mousse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balboa's elbow.
Mousse is looking for a takedown.
Balboa lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Balboa.
Balboa lands with a short shot to the head.
Balboa gets through Mousse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Balboa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mousse looks to score with a jab to the body but Balboa is just out of range.
Mousse thuds a left hand into Balboa's body.
Mousse misses with a wild body shot.
Mousse lands a nice hook to Balboa's body. Balboa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mousse is looking to wear down Balboa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mousse misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Balboa counter with a right hand.
Chocolate Mousse is winning the standup battle so far.
Mousse lands with a shot to the body.
Mousse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balboa.
Mousse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Balboa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mousse throws a jab when Balboa was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Balboa slips a jab from Mousse.
Balboa tries to counter with a clinch but Mousse shakes him off and moves away.
Mousse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mousse staying out of range there.
A nice combination there by Mousse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousse throws a predictable looking body shot
and Balboa counters with a right hand to the body.
Balboa wants to clinch.
Mousse slips under a jab from Balboa.
Mousse cracks Balboa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chocolate Mousse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mousse cracks Balboa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mousse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mousse, as that shot connected.
Mousse just misses with a punch to the body.
Mousse sets himself, and Balboa steps forward looking for the clinch! Mousse avoids it this time.
Balboa scores with a punch to the head.
Balboa throws a hook but Mousse avoids it easily.
Balboa lands a jab to the nose.
Mousse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Balboa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa throws the left hand but Mousse avoids the punch easily.
Mousse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mousse throws a combination that misses
and Balboa counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big right from Balboa misses.
Mousse blocks a jab.
Balboa avoids the body shot from Mousse.
Mousse misses with an uppercut
and Balboa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mousse throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Mousse misses.
Balboa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mousse appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mousse throws a right hand that misses
and Balboa counters with a nice body shot.
Balboa throws a jab when Mousse was well out of range.
Balboa misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousse misses with a combination
enabling Balboa to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Balboa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Mousse misses its intended target.
Mousse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Balboa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mousse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Balboa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mousse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balboa lands a jab to Mousse's midsection.
Mousse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Balboa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mousse throws a poor cross that misses
and Balboa counters with a nice uppercut.
Mousse misses with a shot to the body
and Balboa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mousse scores with the left hand. Balboa knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa looks to land a right hand but Mousse moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousse clobbers Balboa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mousse swings for the body but Balboa moves out of range.
Mousse throws a right hand that Balboa ducks under and follows up with a left that Balboa also avoids with ease.
Balboa lands with a cross.

Balboa moves into range and clinches up with Mousse.
Mousse is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Balboa is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Balboa.
Mousse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mousse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balboa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Balboa lands with a right to the head.
Balboa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mousse misses with a punch on the inside.
Balboa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Balboa fails to land.
Balboa swings wildly with an uppercut but Mousse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mousse takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rocky Balboa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rocky Balboa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mousse throws a body punch but Balboa moves out of range.
Jab by Balboa.
Balboa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mousse misses with a double jab.
Balboa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Balboa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mousse.
Mousse misses with a lunging right hand
and Balboa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mousse misses with a hook
and Balboa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mousse misses with a takedown
and Balboa counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Balboa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mousse on the side of the head.
Mousse throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousse throws a looping overhand right but Balboa ducks down to avoid it.
Balboa scores with the left hand. Mousse knows he should have avoided that one.
Mousse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balboa.
Mousse misses with a looping right.
Mousse throws a body punch but Balboa moves out of range.
Mousse misses with a jab to the body
and Balboa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mousse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balboa manages to avoid it.
Balboa tries to counter with a clinch but Mousse shakes him off and moves away.
Mousse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mousse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mousse misses with the combination.
Mousse takes one on the button.
Mousse swings away with a body shot that misses
and Balboa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Mousse is rocked!
Mousse misses with a shot to the body
and Balboa counters with a huge left! Mousse is in big trouble! He's backing up but Balboa isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mousse from any more damage. A dominating finish by Balboa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Balboa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Smith
vs
Parker

164 cm
28
155 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

175 cm
28
160 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Warren Parker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Parker's half guard.
Parker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.

Parker actively working from the bottom here.

Smith is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith prevents Parker from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Parker looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.

Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith trying to advance position but Parker counters by regaining guard.
Smith is pushing down on Parker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Parker is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Smith is working for a kimura here but Parker manages to reverse the position and he's now in Smith's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith is looking to sweep but instead, Parker has passed into half guard.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Parker tries to stand and escape but Smith is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.

Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Parker wants to stand up but Smith has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Parker wants to stand up but Smith has a hold of him and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parker's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Parker with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Parker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith slips a jab from Parker.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Parker.
Parker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
Parker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice shot lands for Smith.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith tries for a takedown but Parker circles away easily
and Parker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Smith dominated that round.
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.

Smith throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Parker as he avoids it easily.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Parker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've been informed that Parker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Warren Parker has got the better of the ground game so far.

Smith is looking for a triangle but Parker pushes his legs off easily.

Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Smith has his foot on Parker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parker works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.

Smith working for a triangle but Parker defends it easily.

Parker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Parker has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Parker has passed into half guard!
Parker tries to stand and escape but Smith is controlling the position.

Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like Parker is going to stand back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Parker wants to stand up but Smith is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Parker swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parker swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith sizes up Parker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Parker misses.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Parker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parker throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Warren Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
It seemed like Parker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease.
Parker wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Parker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Parker tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parker stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left and a right from Parker both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Parker gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith dives in and grabs Parker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Parker misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Parker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Parker wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Parker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice body punch from Parker.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Parker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense.
Parker wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Parker sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Parker is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith tries to sprawl but Parker drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker tries to stand and escape but Smith is controlling the position.
Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Parker seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
It looks like Parker is going to stand back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Parker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Smith misses with a hook
letting Parker counter with a right hand.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parker tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parker to the ground. Parker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Parker misses.
Parker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Parker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parker throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith goes for a double leg but Parker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Parker continues to drive forward.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Parker misses.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jason Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Parker throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Parker scores with a decent looking hook.

Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Parker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Parker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Parker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get!
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Parker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Warren Parker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Parker!
An out of breath Warren Parker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Massa Hurmaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saladin Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hurmaaja
vs
Hussain

180 cm
28
197 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

168 cm
28
173 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Sun-Tzu
Mohito Fightwear

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Massa Hurmaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saladin Hussain !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hussain . Hurmaaja does a little dance to reset his feet.

Hurmaaja shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hussain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hurmaaja throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hussain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hurmaaja defends it easily.
Hurmaaja has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hurmaaja preventing the sweep.
Hussain keeping moving, preventing Hurmaaja from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurmaaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hurmaaja postures up in Hussain 's guard and throws a big left but Hussain blocks it.
Hussain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hurmaaja manages to get himself to full guard.

Hussain wants to control from the top but Hurmaaja keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurmaaja tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hurmaaja is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hurmaaja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Hurmaaja maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hussain could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hurmaaja has cracked it and Hussain is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hurmaaja!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Massa Hurmaaja!
After winning the bout, Massa Hurmaaja 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
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Anttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Moshington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moshington comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Common Enemny - Pit Trilogy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! George Moshington will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Anttila
vs
Moshington

163 cm
27
145 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

178 cm
28
169 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Grand Champion Apparel

Spartan Nutrition
AnonymouS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taisto Anttila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, George Moshington!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moshington throws a right hand that Anttila ducks under and follows up with a left that Anttila also avoids with ease.
Moshington throws a left and a right that both miss

and Anttila counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moshington won't be happy with that.
Moshington is looking to regain half guard here but Anttila keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Moshington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moshington gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Moshington wants to hold on but Anttila pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Anttila looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Moshington wants to control but Anttila is having none of it.
Moshington is squirming around, avoiding Anttila's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anttila is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Moshington can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Anttila trying to control but Moshington is having none of it.

Anttila is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Moshington to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Moshington shrugs it off.
Anttila looking to control but Moshington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moshington wants to hold on but Anttila pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moshington is desperately trying to improve his position but Anttila has a good base and remains in mount.
Moshington has given up his back here.

Anttila working for a choke but Moshington is defending well.
Moshington is really stuck here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moshington prevents Anttila from getting a body triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moshington wants to control his opponent's hands but Anttila gets his hands free.
Anttila has good solid back control here.

Anttila working for a choke but Moshington is defending well.
Moshington trying to control the position but Anttila manages to sink in the hooks.
Moshington might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anttila haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Anttila is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Moshington knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Moshington for a finish.

Anttila looking for the choke from the back.
Anttila gets his hands free as Moshington looks to control.

Moshington defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Moshington turns into Anttila and is now in his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anttila trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taisto Anttila dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Anttila fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moshington misses with a body punch

and Anttila counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Moshington has his foot on Anttila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anttila works his way back into a safe position though.
Moshington looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moshington being controlled here, momentarily.
Moshington pulls Anttila in to control the position.
Anttila looking to sit in guard and control but Moshington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moshington trying to control but Anttila is working from the bottom.
Moshington postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moshington content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Anttila has locked up a guillotine! Anttila's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Moshington is holding on here and Anttila must be using up a lot of energy. Moshington has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Anttila gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Taisto Anttila!
An out of breath Taisto Anttila thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.