K024 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Sakata
vs
Schuurman

185 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Akio Sakata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Schuurman!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sakata feints and as Schuurman raises his hands in defense, Sakata changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakata is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sakata advances position into side control!
Schuurman is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Schuurman taking a bit of punishment here - Sakata scoring with strikes.
Schuurman is being controlled here.
Sakata is chipping away with strikes.
Sakata landing strikes.
Sakata lands a few punches from side control.
Sakata prevents Schuurman from escaping the position.
Sakata in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakata works to advance to full mount. Schuurman defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sakata lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Schuurman hang on?
Schuurman taking shots to the head.

Schuurman is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Sakata.
Schuurman is still in real trouble! Can Sakata finish him?
Schuurman takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Sakata's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akio Sakata!
Akio Sakata decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hakuna Matata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Sutherland Ill Esq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakuna Matata has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Matata
vs
Sutherland Ill Esq

188 cm
26
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hakuna Matata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dean Sutherland Ill Esq!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matata lands a nice looking body shot.

Matata gets a clinch.
Sutherland Ill Esq is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Matata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sutherland Ill Esq throws a shot from downtown. Matata moves away and avoids it.

Matata closes the distance and clinches.

Matata manages to break the clinch.
Sutherland Ill Esq shoots and misses
and Matata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Sutherland Ill Esq tries to keep at a distance but Matata has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sutherland Ill Esq working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutherland Ill Esq tries to pull guard but Matata holds him up against the cage and eventually Sutherland Ill Esq drops back down to his feet.
Matata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sutherland Ill Esq tries to pull guard but Matata holds him up against the cage and eventually Sutherland Ill Esq drops back down to his feet.
Hakuna Matata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Sutherland Ill Esq.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matata lands an elbow inside that Sutherland Ill Esq shrugs off.

It looks like Dean Sutherland Ill Esq has been cut.
Sutherland Ill Esq tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matata smiles and moves away.

Sutherland Ill Esq gets tackled into the cage by Matata. Matata maintains the clinch.
Sutherland Ill Esq wants to get back to striking at distance but Matata won't allow it.
Sutherland Ill Esq tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sutherland Ill Esq is trying to break free.
Matata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sutherland Ill Esq.
Matata lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matata breaks from the clinch.

Matata moves into range and clinches up with Sutherland Ill Esq.
Sutherland Ill Esq has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matata avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matata lands a knee to the body.
Sutherland Ill Esq wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matata comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sutherland Ill Esq looks winded!
Matata cracks Sutherland Ill Esq with a nice body shot.

Matata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Matata moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Sutherland Ill Esq swings wildly with an uppercut but Matata uses good head movement to avoid it.

Matata drops Sutherland Ill Esq with a big knee straight up the middle! Sutherland Ill Esq is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Sutherland Ill Esq is rocked!

That has opened up Dean Sutherland Ill Esq's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sutherland Ill Esq is still on wobbly legs! Can Matata finish him?
Matata scores a nice knee to the body.
Matata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sutherland Ill Esqs head.
Sutherland Ill Esq has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matata is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A hook to the body from Matata.
Matata lands a knee to the body.
Sutherland Ill Esq seems to have recovered his senses.

Matata breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sutherland Ill Esq should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Matata dances in with a quick combination. Sutherland Ill Esq is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Matata snaps Sutherland Ill Esq's head back. Sutherland Ill Esq stumbles backwards against the cage. Matata steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Sutherland Ill Esq's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Sutherland Ill Esq just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hakuna Matata!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ultra Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winner Five (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Winner
vs
Five

170 cm
26
140 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

175 cm
26
153 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ultra Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Winner Five!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Winner closes the distance and clinches up with Five, looking for a takedown. Winner pushes Five against the cage but Five circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Five misses with an attempted mid kick.
Five fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winner.
Winner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultra Winner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Five fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Winner is out of range.
Five tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winner was well out of range. Poor timing from Five.
Five feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Winner's calf.
Winner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Five is fending him off so far but Winner persists. Nope, Five circles away and we're back to standing.
Winner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Five sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winner somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Five as he avoids it easily.
Five tries to counter with a clinch but Winner shakes him off and moves away.
Five throws a hook to the side of Winner's head but Winner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Five lands a jab to the head.
Winner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Five pinned against the cage. Five gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Five counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winner has a takedown stuffed.
Winner is breathing heavily.
Five is looking to chop away at Winner's legs.
Five displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winner.
Five slaps away a takedown attempt from Winner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Five scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Five.
Five throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Winner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Five circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Winner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Five - the referee stops the clock and Winner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Five. Winner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Five throws a wild body kick that Winner sees coming a mile off.
Five connects with a leg kick. Winner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner moves out of range as Five throws a body kick.
It looked like Winner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Five. That's going to slow Winner down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Five tries a head kick but it misses.
Five connects with a leg kick. Winner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Winner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Five defends well and Winner ends up having to push Five into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Winner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Five defends well and Winner ends up having to push Five into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Five appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Five lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Winner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Five.
Five connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Five lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

It looks like Ultra Winner has been cut.
Five throws a quick inside leg kick.
Winner doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Five counters by moving into the clinch.

Five breaks from the clinch.
Winner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Five is fending him off so far but Winner persists. Nope, Five circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Five lands a brutal head kick. Winner looks out on his feet and Five throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Winner Five!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karly Maybi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maybi comes into the arena with Bad blood blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maybi
vs
Ford

190 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karly Maybi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alan Ford!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford cracks a nice hook into Maybi's ribs.
Maybi tries to clinch there but Ford circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maybi avoids the body shot from Ford.
Maybi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ford counters with a straight right hand.
Ford lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Maybi with a poor takedown
and Ford counters with a leg kick.
Ford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maybi's head.

Maybi clinches up with Ford and pushes him back against the cage.
Maybi lands an elbow that stopped Ford in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Alan Ford has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maybi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Maybi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maybi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Maybi tries to clinch up.
Ford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ford cracks the inside of Maybi's front leg.
Ford misses with a hook. Maybi ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ford. That's going to slow Maybi down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford fails to land with a series of punches.
Alan Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ford.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maybi.
Maybi doesn't manage to clinch there - Ford circles away.
Ford scoring well with a low kick there.
Maybi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ford.

Ford drives through and clinches with Maybi against the cage.
Maybi tries to land knees in the clinch but Ford avoids the damage to the body.
Maybi is trying to force a seperation but Ford has the dominant position.
Ford misses with a body punch.
Maybi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ford lands an elbow that stopped Maybi in his tracks for a moment.
Ford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maybi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maybi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ford is defending well for now.
Ford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maybi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maybi takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford keeps control of Maybi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maybi.
Ford throws an elbow but it misses.
Ford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maybi lands an elbow just above Ford 's eye.
Maybi missing with knees to the body.
Ford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ford misses with a body punch.
Ford managing to block the knees to the body from Maybi.
Ford lands an elbow inside.
A right hand to the body from Ford.
Ford lands an elbow inside that Maybi shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maybi.
Ford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ford managing to block the knees to the body from Maybi.
Ford lands an elbow that stopped Maybi in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Ford.
Maybi takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maybi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ford blocks an elbow strike.
Maybi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maybi is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Ford.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ford lands an elbow just above Maybi 's eye.
Maybi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ford comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Maybi is rocked!
Ford lands a nice elbow.
Oh Maybi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ford pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Maybi! Ford unloads with more strikes and Maybi sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Ford!
Karly Maybi was interviewed post fight and said 'He's the better fighter today. But i will have revenge'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franky Redz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drunken Piaso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Redz
vs
Piaso

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Franky Redz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drunken Piaso!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piaso jabs at Redz's body.
Redz throws a leg kick that is checked

and Piaso counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Piaso.
Redz is trying to keep Piaso in close.
Piaso wants to pass the guard but Redz is keeping the position.

Piaso stands up and waves to Redz to follow him.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Piaso has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Piaso shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Piaso was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Piaso landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Piaso scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee asks Piaso politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Piaso prefers to stall for the moment though.
A control attempt from Redz but he's now mounted!
Piaso looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piaso working Redz over with strikes here.
Piaso drops a big elbow. That's hurt Redz! More shots from Piaso and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drunken Piaso!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Azinho Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Maul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Maul has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Solomon
vs
Maul

177 cm
26
199 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Azinho Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paul Maul!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maul scores with a body shot.
Maul looks to land a left hand but Solomon moved out of range nicely.
Maul scores with a nice strike.
Maul misses with an uppercut. Solomon saw that one coming.
Maul shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Solomon eats them both and turns towards Maul to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Azinho Solomon has been cut.
Solomon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
Solomon misses with a hook.
Maul stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maul rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Solomon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maul!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul parries the strikes from Solomon easily there. Solomon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Maul to escape.
Solomon working the head with strikes.
Solomon working the body and head with strikes.
Maul is trying to get back to half guard.
Maul is trying to control Solomon's posture but Solomon avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon with the ground and pound but Maul regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Solomon controlling the action here.
Maul really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Solomon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Solomon drops an elbow to the side of Maul's head.
Solomon throwing shots but Maul is blocking nicely.
Solomon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Solomon lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon thows a huge punch but Maul dodges it nicely.
Maul regains full guard. Nicely done.
Maul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Solomon trying to control the position from guard on top but Maul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Solomon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maul is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Solomon stays in close to Maul's body and controls the position.
Maul pulls Solomon in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maul wants to stand and escape but Solomon is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon chips away with some ground and pound.
Maul avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maul is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Maul preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Solomon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Solomon throws a looping overhand right but Maul ducks down to avoid it.
Maul unleashes a big counter combination but Solomon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Solomon throws a looping overhand right but Maul ducks down to avoid it.
Maul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Solomon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solomon manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maul throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Solomon misses with a hook.
Maul lands the left hand.
Solomon ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Solomon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Solomon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maul misses with a few strikes there.
Solomon tries to counter with a takedown but Maul is quick to defend against it.
Maul throws a series of punches but Solomon avoids them all with ease.
Solomon feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Solomon misses.
Maul connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Solomon.
Solomon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maul misses with a few strikes there.
Solomon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maul sprawls and moves away.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solomon.
Maul misses with a hook. Solomon ducked under it nicely.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Azinho Solomon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Maul misses with a hook

and Solomon counters with a single leg into guard. Maul didn't expect that.
Solomon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Solomon chips away with some ground and pound.
Solomon cracks Maul with a solid left hand.
Solomon working some strikes from top position.
Solomon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Solomon stays in close to Maul's body and controls the position.
Maul looking to control.
Maul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maul is trying to control the position but Solomon postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon landing some decent shots from guard.
Solomon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Solomon works over Maul with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solomon is stalling in the full guard.
Maul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solomon's guard.

Maul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon seems keen to control Maul's posture.
Maul tries to free his leg and advance position but Solomon is retaining full guard.
Maul content to stall in guard here.

Maul gets to his feet - Solomon follows without any prompting.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solomon missing with a left hand there. Maul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solomon slips a straight right by Maul.
Maul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Solomon throws a lazy uppercut
and Maul counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Solomon looks to land a left hand but Maul moved out of range nicely.
Paul Maul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Maul. Those never looked like landing.
Paul Maul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maul connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Solomon's hands.
Maul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Solomon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maul sprawls and moves away.
Maul punishes Solomon's body with a nice straight punch.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Solomon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Solomon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maul scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Maul misses.
Maul misses with a hook.
Solomon misses with an uppercut. Maul saw that one coming.

Solomon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Solomon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon lands a decent elbow from side control.
Solomon lands an elbow.
Solomon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maul keeps working.
Solomon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Solomon looks up at the clock and then as Maul takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Solomon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Solomon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Solomon lands a nice forearm strike.
Solomon working the head and body with strikes.
Solomon in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Azinho Solomon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Azinho Solomon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Solomon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maul.
Solomon looks to throw the jab but Maul is out of range.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Solomon moved out of range.
Solomon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maul's corner calls for a 1-2. Maul obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Maul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Solomon doesn't seem phased though.
Maul connects with a body shot that sends Solomon's belly button to the back.
Maul lands a jab to the head.
Solomon misses with a low kick.
Solomon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maul.

Solomon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solomon looks to land a strike but Maul avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solomon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Solomon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maul wants to sweep here but Solomon controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul working a defensive guard but Solomon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Solomon scoring with punches from side control.
Solomon cracks Maul with a big right hand but Maul just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Solomon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Maul is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Solomon lands some shots froms side control.
Solomon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Maul managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Solomon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Maul is working to avoid the ground and pound but Solomon connects with a decent elbow.
Maul is working to avoid the ground and pound but Solomon connects with a decent elbow.
Maul is being controlled here.
Solomon throwing strikes but Maul manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Solomon struggling a bit here.
Solomon manages to get back to half guard.
Solomon controlling the position well.
Maul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Solomon defending well though.
Azinho Solomon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon is not content to let Maul control the position.
Maul might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Solomon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maul is just content to waste time from the top position. Solomon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Solomon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maul showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maul misses with a lunging right hand

and Solomon counters with a single leg into guard. Maul didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Solomon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Solomon is one step ahead there.
Maul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Solomon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solomon controls the pace.
Solomon throwing strikes but missing.
Solomon with a nice head shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Azinho Solomon.
I think Solomon 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azinho Solomon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Moka Moka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Moka
vs
Force

165 cm
26
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

150 cm
26
145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Moka Moka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Force!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force throws a shot to the body.
Force checks a low kick from Moka.
Moka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Moka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moka blocks a head kick by Force.
Moka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Force throws a head kick that misses

and Moka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Force's guard.
Force is trying to keep Moka in close.
Moka tries to free his leg and advance position but Force is retaining full guard.
Moka scoring with some ground and pound.
Moka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Force should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moka postures up in Force's guard and throws a big left but Force blocks it.
Moka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Force looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moka pushing down on Force's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Force is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Moka scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Moka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Force knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Moka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moka 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.
Moka stalling away here and it's allowed Force to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moka scoring with some ground and pound.
Moka wants to control from the top but Force keeps moving.
Moka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moka stopping the sweep attempt from Force.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moka lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Force's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moka wants to control from the top but Force keeps moving.
Moka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moka trying to control but Force is working from the bottom.
Force wants to sweep but no luck.
Force working a defensive guard here.
Moka slips nicely into half guard.
Moka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Moka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moka is trying to control. Force wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moka is controlling the pace.
Moka trying to control from half guard but Force is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moka passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Force ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moka avoids the head kick by Force.
Force throws the kick towards the body but Moka avoids it.
Moka avoids the head kick by Force.
Moka tries to counter with a takedown but Force is quick to defend against it.

Moka clinches.
Moka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Force wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Force is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moka is keeping busy.
Moka lands with a light punch inside.

Force manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Force keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moka jabs Force to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moka misses with a straight right.
Force throws a hook but Moka blocks it.

Moka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Force is trying to defend but Moka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Force keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moka content to control rather than advance.
Moka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moka looking to control but Force is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moka putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Moka lands a heavy elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moka connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Force is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Force is still in real trouble! Can Moka finish him?
A big strike lands for Moka! That's really hurt Force and he's turned his back - Moka keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Moka jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moka Moka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

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

Agamu
vs
Kirby

184 cm
26
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

166 cm
26
191 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timu Agamu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pink Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby shoots in but no luck this time.
Agamu cracks Kirby with an open hand slap.
Kirby has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Agamu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Pink Kirby has been cut.
Agamu misses with an uppercut.
Kirby takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheers as Agamu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kirby doesn't seem phased though.
Agamu scores with a jab to the head.
We've been told by Agamu's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Agamu sizes up Kirby with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agamu throws a right hand that Kirby ducks under and follows up with a left that Kirby also avoids with ease.
Agamu lands with a hook. Kirby tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Kirby is rocked!
Agamu closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Kirby out cold! Kirby corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Timu Agamu!
A pretty intense looking Timu Agamu took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between IB Strokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Segurado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strokin comes to the cage accompanied by I Be Strokin'. IB Strokin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Strokin
vs
Segurado

150 cm
26
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, IB Strokin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pablo Segurado!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Segurado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strokin throws a body shot but no joy.
Segurado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A lazy left from Strokin finds it's target.
Segurado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strokin.
Segurado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Strokin jabs at Segurado's body.

Strokin drops Segurado with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Segurado looks back up at him and smiles so Strokin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Segurado is rocked!

It looks like Pablo Segurado has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strokin scores with a body shot.
Segurado is still on wobbly legs! Can Strokin finish him?
Nice defenses there by Segurado.
Segurado feints the counter takedown.
Strokin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Segurado was well out of range. Poor timing from Strokin.
Strokin digs a good body shot into Segurado's ribs.
Segurado looks winded!
Crack! Strokin connects with the perfect overhand right and Segurado falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Strokin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). IB Strokin!
IB Strokin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Pablo Segurado was interviewed post fight and said 'Fvck this organization. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mister Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay El Pee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mister Average has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Average
vs
El Pee

165 cm
26
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

150 cm
26
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mister Average!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jay El Pee!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Pee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Average shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches El Pee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
El Pee is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Average trying to control the position but El Pee is working away.

Average is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. El Pee is trying to escape and Average transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and El Pee is forced to tap! Nice work there by Average! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mister Average!
Mister Average is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Mister Average made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.