Lazy PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gioros Malaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gioros Malaks is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kage
vs
Malaks

180 cm
25
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
171 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kobe Kage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Gioros Malaks!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malaks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malaks swinging wildly here.
Gioros Malaks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kage blocks a head kick by Malaks.
The fighters circling - Kage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malaks.
Malaks tries to close the distance and clinch but Kage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malaks looks to land a body kick but Kage moved away.
Kage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kage thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kage jabs Malaks right on the nose. Malaks blinks but takes it well.
Kage takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Malaks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Kage is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kage looks to land a left hand but Malaks moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Malaks moves out of range as Kage strikes.
A big right from Kage misses.
Kage missing with a left hand there. Malaks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kage lands a two punch combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malaks.
Malaks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malaks.
No joy there for Malaks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malaks ducks under a wild hook from Kage.
Malaks misses with a head kick.
Kage misses with a body punch
and Malaks counters with a left and a right that stings Kage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaks throws a combination that misses
enabling Kage to counter with a crisp jab.
Malaks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kage.
Gioros Malaks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malaks misses with a combination
enabling Kage to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Malaks. Those never looked like landing.
Kage dodges the punch combination from Malaks.
A head kick misses from Malaks.

Kage gets a double leg takedown into Malaks's guard.
Kage chips away with some ground and pound.
Kage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Kage is working to tighten his grip on Malaks's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Malaks has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kage is really squeezing tight and eventually Malaks passes out! Kage breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kobe Kage!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laaka Mato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fotis Klaniaris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klaniaris is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Maiden-Alexander The Great. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mato
vs
Klaniaris

174 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
168 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Laaka Mato!
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, Fotis Klaniaris!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klaniaris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klaniaris throws a shot from downtown. Mato moves away and avoids it.
Mato is looking to counter punch.
Klaniaris swinging wildly here.
Mato just misses with a punch to the body.
Klaniaris lands a front kick.
Klaniaris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klaniaris tries a head kick but it misses.
Klaniaris misses with a wild combination.
Klaniaris throws a solid leg kick but Mato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Klaniaris.
Fotis Klaniaris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klaniaris looks to score with a jab to the body but Mato is just out of range.
Mato was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Klaniaris misses with the combination.
Klaniaris misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Mato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klaniaris walks into a left hand.
Mato lands with a good body shot.
Klaniaris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klaniaris looks winded!
Klaniaris misses with a jab to the body
and Mato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klaniaris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mato.
Klaniaris misses with a shot to the body
and Mato counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Laaka Mato!
In defeat, Fotis Klaniaris stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was bad today but i will be better at the next fight... '.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Urho Takila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takila comes to the cage accompanied by Kirkkokuoro - Jeesus tulee. The crowd seem to be enjoying Brock's choice of entrance music: Here comes the boom. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Takila
vs
Brock

181 cm
25
181 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Urho Takila!
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, Dan Brock!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takila counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takila lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Brock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Brock misses its intended target.
It appears Takila was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd cheers as Takila lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brock doesn't seem phased though.

Takila lands a big right hand that sends Brock crashing to the mat! Takila stays standing though and waves Brock back to his feet!

Brock is rocked!
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Takila.
Brock is still on wobbly legs! Can Takila finish him?
Takila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brock manages to avoid it.
Brock seems to have recovered his senses.

Brock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brock showed some decent athleticism there.
Takila definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takila on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Takila tries to get out of the position.
Brock seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brock works his way into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brock wants to control the pace but Takila is squirming around nicely.
Brock controlling from the full mount.

Brock looking to isolate an arm here. Takila doesn't see it coming and as Brock extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Brock!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Brock!
The defeated Urho Takila had this to say: 'IT was mean to go like this, it is his will.. Maybe that last bottle of wine was too much, or not enough!'.

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klay Montez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles comes into the arena with Have Heart - Armed With A Mind blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Charles
vs
Montez

178 cm
18
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Klay Montez!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montez fails with the takedown.
Klay Montez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Montez has closed the distance and engaged Charles in a clinch.

Montez breaks from the clinch.

Montez moves into range and clinches up with Charles.
Charles struggles to land a body shot inside as Montez controls his hands.

Charles manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles avoids the head kick by Montez.
A little feinted left hand from Charles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Montez with a poor takedown

and Charles moves into the clinch.
Montez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Danny Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klay Montez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Montez to work.
Montez trying to land knees to the body.
Charles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Montez fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Charles tries to keep at a distance but Montez has taken the fight into the clinch.

Montez decides to pull guard.
Charles wants to stand but Montez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Montez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to control from the top but Montez keeps moving.
Montez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Montez kicks Charles off and gets to his feet.
Montez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Charles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Montez is defended easily by Charles.
Charles appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles throws a head kick that misses.
Montez shoots in but no luck this time.
Montez misses with a takedown attempt
and Charles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Montez throws a combination that misses
and Charles counters with a right hand to the body.

Charles rushes Montez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Montez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Charles pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Montez takes the fight into the clinch.

Charles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montez darts in trying to clinch
and Charles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Klay Montez has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charles shoots in but Montez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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 Danny Charles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Klay Montez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Montez shoots in looking for a takedown. Charles tries to sprawl out of it but Montez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Charles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Charles instigates a clinch.

Montez has clasped his hands together around Charles's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montez avoids the strikes from the bottom by Charles.
Montez is staying tight to Charles's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Charles is not content to let Montez control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Montez decides to stand back up. Montez steps back and let's Charles get back to his feet.
Montez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Charles slaps away a takedown attempt from Montez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Charles is looking to counter the offense by Montez and move into the clinch.
Montez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Charles as he jumps to the side.
Danny Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klay Montez.

Charles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Montez!
Montez bucks up and tries to throw Charles off but instead Charles has got his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Montez is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Montez tries to escape but Charles has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Charles is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Montez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Montez for a finish.
Charles has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Montez can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Charles avoiding Montez 's attempts to control his hands.
Montez breaks Charles's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Montez trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Montez tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Charles throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Montez controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Montez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Charles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Montez is controlling him.
Charles wants to sweep here but Montez controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles is trying to control the position but Montez postures up.
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 Danny Charles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Klay Montez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Montez has managed to clinch.
Montez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Charles avoids it.

Montez manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Montez.
Montez looks for a takedown but Charles sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montez darts in trying to clinch
and Charles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Montez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charles looks to clinch

and Montez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Charles's guard.
Montez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Charles is proving hard to escape from.
Montez chips away with some ground and pound.
Montez passes Charles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Charles wants to get back to his feet.
Montez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Montez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Charles is trying to control but Montez passes into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Check out the look on Montez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Montez controls the position.
Charles is looking to regain half guard here but Montez keeps moving and retains side control.
Charles is not content to let Montez control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Montez stands up and beckons Charles to his feet.

Montez clinches up against the cage.
Montez is trying to drag Charles to the mat but Charles just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Danny Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klay Montez.
Montez wants to break the clinch but can't.

Charles jumps into guard, dragging Montez to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Montez stopping the sweep attempt from Charles.

Montez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Charles dives on top into guard.
Klay Montez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Charles looking to sit in guard and control but Montez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Charles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Charles is looking for a triangle but Montez pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Charles kicks Montez off and gets to his feet.

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 Danny Charles.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charles, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Danny Charles!
After winning the bout, Danny Charles thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Temoodschin Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bran Tolbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolbert has chosen Terrible Bear Attack as his entrance music. Bran Tolbert acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Khan
vs
Tolbert

170 cm
25
168 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

199 cm
24
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Temoodschin Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bran Tolbert!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tolbert feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Khan wants to get back to his feet but Tolbert is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tolbert is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tolbert works over Khan with some ground and pound from guard.
Khan wants to stand but Tolbert is controlling the position.
Tolbert throwing strikes from guard but Khan blocks nicely.
Tolbert prevents Khan from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolbert sitting in guard here, content to control.
Khan wants to stand up but Tolbert is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tolbert tries to clinch but Khan is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tolbert decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.
Khan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Khan is looking to get back to is feet but Tolbert passes into side control.
Khan is trying to get back to his feet.
Tolbert controls the position.
Khan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tolbert is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hut - $50 in the buildup to the fight.
Khan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Khan.
Tolbert moves in looking to clinch but Khan pushes him off.
And Khan counters with a quick kick to the body but Tolbert blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tolbert shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tolbert was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tolbert looks winded!
Khan is trying to buck Tolbert off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tolbert fails to land the takedown.
Khan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Khan lands a front kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Khan - that will leave a mark!
Tolbert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khan can pounce on him.
Khan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Khan scores with a kick to the body.
Khan thumps Tolbert with a low kick.
Khan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Khan chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan keeps Tolbert at a distance using the push kick.
Tolbert has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Khan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tolbert takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khan. That's going to slow Tolbert down.
Khan misses with a body kick.
Tolbert is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Khan throws a push kick but Tolbert slaps the foot to one side.
Tolbert tries to counter by closing the distance.
Khan cracks the inside of Tolbert's front leg.
Khan stuffs the takedown attempt from Tolbert. Tolbert gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan throws a body kick that misses.
Tolbert darts in looking for a takedown but Khan gets double underhooks and turns Tolbert into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Khan. Tolbert shrugs it off though.
Temoodschin Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan throws a half hearted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tolbert.
Tolbert moves out of range of the body kick.
Tolbert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tolbert closes the distance and clinches up with Khan, looking for a takedown. Tolbert pushes Khan against the cage but Khan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tolbert has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Khan.
Bran Tolbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan looks for the body kick but Tolbert saw that one coming.
Khan thuds his shin into the meat of Tolbert's side.
Khan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tolbert is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Bran Tolbert has been cut.
Khan looks to land a body kick but Tolbert moved away.
Khan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Khan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Khan cracks the inside of Tolbert's front leg.
Khan looks for the body kick but Tolbert saw that one coming.
Khan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Khan connects with a solid leg kick.
Khan cracks the inside of Tolbert's front leg.
Tolbert tries a head kick but it misses.
Tolbert takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tolbert.
Tolbert's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tolbert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tolbert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khan can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolbert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khan. Khan obviously looking to wear him down.
Khan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tolbert is looking to clinch.
As Tolbert tries to get set, Khan tries to push him back and clinch up but Tolbert manages to avoid the attempt.
Khan leaves Tolbert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Temoodschin Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bran Tolbert.
Tolbert moves out of range of the body kick.
Tolbert unleashes a big counter combination but Khan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bran Tolbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Khan - that will leave a mark!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan keeps Tolbert at a distance using the push kick.
Khan connects with a high kick.
Tolbert tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Khan counters with a leg kick.
Khan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khan thows a body kick. Tolbert tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tolbert can do to turn this around?
Khan avoids the head kick by Tolbert.
Tolbert blocks the body kick.
Khan scores with a push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan feints and then cracks Tolbert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tolbert down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Khan - that will leave a mark!
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!
Khan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tolbert takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Khan connects with a solid leg kick.
Khan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tolbert is looking for the big counter here.
Tolbert tries to clinch up.
Khan is looking for a counter combo.
Khan scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Temoodschin Khan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bran Tolbert's cut.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Khan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Khan misses with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Khan - that will leave a mark!
Tolbert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Khan cracks the inside of Tolbert's front leg.
Khan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tolbert moves out of range of the body kick from Khan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tolbert shoots and misses
and Khan counters with a nice kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khan. That's going to slow Tolbert down.
Khan misses with a body kick.
Tolbert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolbert has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Khan.
Khan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tolbert takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Khan is looking to land body kicks.
Khan throws the kick towards the body but Tolbert avoids it.
Khan looks for the body kick but Tolbert saw that one coming.
Khan scores with a push kick.
Khan throws a body kick that misses.
Khan throws a front kick that sends Tolbert stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws the kick towards the body but Tolbert avoids it.
Khan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tolbert takes a step back to recover.
Khan is looking to land body kicks.
Tolbert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tolbert blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan connects with a solid leg kick.
Khan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khan fakes the leg kick and cracks Tolbert in the body.
Khan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Khan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Khan throws the kick towards the body but Tolbert avoids it.
Khan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Khan feints and then cracks Tolbert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tolbert down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khan.
Khan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khan throws a nice outside leg kick.

Tolbert clinches up with Khan and pushes him back against the cage.
Khan is looking to break free of the clinch but Tolbert has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert lands a knee to the body.
Tolbert prevents the takedown attempt.
Tolbert jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khan walks away with a smile on his face. Tolbert gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Khan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Khan is looking to land body kicks.
Khan misses with an attempted mid kick.
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!
Tolbert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khan avoids it really well and circles away.
Temoodschin Khan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bran Tolbert.
Tolbert tries to clinch but Khan is having none of it.
Bran Tolbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khan connects with a leg kick. Tolbert looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Temoodschin Khan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luk Yuha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Roberts
vs
Yuha

178 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
181 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Roberts!
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, Luk Yuha!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts ducks under a wild hook from Yuha.
Roberts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yuha defends well and Roberts ends up having to push Yuha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yuha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roberts circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Yuha.
Roberts walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Nick Roberts has been cut.
Yuha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roberts wants to clinch.

Yuha drops Roberts with a beautiful combination! Roberts stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Yuha is looking for the KO!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Yuha circles away.

Yuha drops Roberts with a beautiful combination! Roberts stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Yuha is looking for the KO!
A shot to the liver by Yuha. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yuha is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Roberts flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Roberts is out cold! Yuha holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luk Yuha!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmie Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ganbaatar Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Khan's choice of entrance music: Bad Seed - Watch It Burn. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Johns
vs
Khan

184 cm
25
194 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

166 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmie Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ganbaatar Khan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan throws a head kick that misses.

Khan closes the distance and clinches.

Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ganbaatar Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johns is defended easily by Khan.
The fighters circle, before Khan throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Johns's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Khan lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ganbaatar Khan!
Our winner, Ganbaatar Khan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demitrious Dalby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitel King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dalby kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is TOM PETTY - I WON'T BACK DOWN. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Dalby
vs
King

199 cm
25
215 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Vikai Gear Island

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 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Demitrious Dalby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mitel King!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for King with that takedown attempt.
King with a poor takedown

and Dalby counters by clinching up.
Dalby connects with a knee to the head.

Dalby drops King with a big knee straight up the middle! King is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

It looks like Mitel King has been cut.

Dalby moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalby is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dalby lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dalby.
Dalby tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dalby misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalby working aggressively here.
Dalby creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
Dalby lands a good knee to the midsection. King won't want to take too many of those.
Dalby lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
King is looking for a takedown.
Demitrious Dalby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitel King.
Dalby lands a damaging elbow.
King takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dalby unloads a knee to the mid-section.
King looks winded!
Dalby lands a nice knee to the body.
Dalby landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalby utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dalby lands a nice knee to the body.
Dalby connects with a nasty looking knee right to King's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dalby obliges.
King tries to pull guard but Dalby won't allow it.
King takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dalby utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dalby landing knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalby lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dalby obliges.
Dalby creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
King takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dalby creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
Nice elbow from Dalby.
Dalby lands a nice shot to the body.
Dalby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
Dalby working King over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Dalby.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalby putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has King in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dalby creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
King takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dalby scores with a knee to the head.
Dalby misses with a punch to the body.
Dalby with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalby using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dalby scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Demitrious Dalby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitel King's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dalby has King up against the cage in a clinch.
Dalby lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dalby lands a nice elbow.
Dalby working King over with knees to the body.
King takes an elbow to the forehead.
King tries to pull guard but Dalby won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalby lands a damaging elbow.
Dalby stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dalby landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
King is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalby working King over with knees to the body.
Dalby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Dalby crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.
Dalby lands a nice elbow.
Dalby lands a nice elbow.
Dalby unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dalby crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.
Dalby lands an elbow just above King 's eye.
Dalby lands a knee to the body.
Dalby lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalby lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalby landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dalby lands with a right to the head.
Dalby working King over with knees to the body.
Dalby gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dalby lands a right hand.

King is rocked!
Nice elbow from Dalby.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Dalby finish him?

Dalby lands a vicious elbow to the side of King's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Dalby tries to finish him with strikes but King still seems able to defend himself so Dalby steps back and lets King get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.

Dalby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
Dalby unloads a knee to the mid-section. King lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalby gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Demitrious Dalby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dalby.
Dalby working the clinch nicely. King is working for position but Dalby cracks him with a big knee to the head! King crumples up against the cage and Dalby lands two more shots before the ref can save King! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Demitrious Dalby!
Demitrious Dalby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Radovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achillies Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendricks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rocky Theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Radovan
vs
Hendricks

183 cm
25
179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Austin Radovan!
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, Achillies Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks misses with a body kick.
Hendricks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hendricks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Radovan has managed to clinch.
Radovan misses with a punch on the inside.
Radovan misses with a punch to the body.
Hendricks wants a takedown.
Radovan misses with a punch to the body.
Hendricks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Radovan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Radovan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
Radovan throws a punch but it's blocked by Hendricks.
Radovan 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.
Hendricks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radovan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Austin Radovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achillies Hendricks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hendricks.
Radovan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Radovan lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks prevents a body shot from Radovan.
Hendricks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Radovan working aggressively here.
Radovan throws a head punch that misses.
Hendricks wants a takedown but no success here.
Hendricks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hendricks wants to take the fight to the mat but Radovan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Radovan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Radovan lands a hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Achillies Hendricks has been cut.
Radovan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Radovan lands a left hand.
Radovan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Radovan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks looking for a takedown.
Radovan has a couple of punches blocked by Hendricks.
Radovan lands with a right to the head.
Radovan misses with the head strike.
Hendricks can't get the takedown.
Hendricks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks blocks a body shot from Radovan.
Hendricks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hendricks being controlled against the cage.
Radovan lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Radovan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Radovan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Radovan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hendricks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Radovan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Radovan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hendricks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hendricks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Radovan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Hendricks.
Radovan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hendricks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hendricks throws out a counter right but Radovan avoids it with no problem.
Achillies Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendricks closes the distance and clinches up with Radovan, looking for a takedown. Hendricks pushes Radovan against the cage but Radovan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hendricks looks winded!
Hendricks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hendricks is looking to chop away at Radovan's legs.
Hendricks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Radovan avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks moves forwards but Radovan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hendricks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hendricks throws a right hand that Radovan ducks under and follows up with a left that Radovan also avoids with ease.
Hendricks lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks throws a right and a left that Radovan avoids nicely.
Hendricks shoots for a double leg takedown but Radovan sprawls well. He's pushed Hendricks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A shot to the liver by Radovan. Beautiful body shot.
Radovan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Radovan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Radovan ducks under a wild hook from Hendricks.
No luck for Hendricks with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Radovan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Achillies Hendricks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Radovan connects with a body shot.
Radovan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hendricks misses with a left hand
and Radovan counters with a stiff right hand.
Radovan connects with a crisp jab.
Radovan is looking to wear down Hendricks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hendricks goes for a double leg but Radovan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Radovan continues to drive forward.
Radovan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Radovan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hendricks.
Radovan moves in looking to clinch but Hendricks pushes him off.
Radovan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hendricks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Hendricks is just out of range.
Radovan misses with a wild body shot.
Radovan just misses with a punch to the body.
Hendricks keeps the fight on the outside.
Radovan slips a straight right by Hendricks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radovan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hendricks misses with a takedown attempt
and Radovan counters with a nice body shot.
Hendricks is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Radovan.
Radovan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendricks can do to turn this around?

Radovan closes the distance and clinches.
Radovan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Radovan scores with a shoulder strike.
Radovan lands a right hand.
Radovan lands a shoulder strike.
Radovan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Radovan misses with a punch to the body.
Hendricks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Hendricks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Radovan can't find room to land a body shot as Hendricks controls the action.
Hendricks goes for a takedown attempt but Radovan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Austin Radovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achillies Hendricks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hendricks tries to keep at a distance but Radovan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hendricks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Radovan pushes Hendricks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Radovan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hendricks tries for a takedown but Radovan manages to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Radovan.
Radovan has a couple of punches blocked by Hendricks.
Hendricks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Radovan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radovan scores with a shoulder strike.
Hendricks takes a shot to the head.
Radovan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendrickss head.
Radovan is leaning against Hendricks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Radovan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Radovan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendrickss head.
Radovan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Radovan pushes Hendricks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Radovan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hendricks takes a shot to the head.
Radovan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hendricks prevents a body shot from Radovan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radovan lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Radovan.
Radovan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Radovan lands a right hand.
Radovan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hendricks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Radovan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hendricks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Radovan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Radovan.
Radovan misses with some punches.
Radovan struggles to land a body shot inside as Hendricks controls his hands.
Radovan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Radovan to work.
Radovan lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Radovan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Achillies Hendricks'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Radovan has Hendricks up against the cage in a clinch.
Radovan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Radovan can't find room to land a body shot as Hendricks controls the action.
Radovan lands a hook that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radovan.
A short right from Radovan.
Radovan scores with a shot to the side of Hendricks's head.
Hendricks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Radovan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Austin Radovan is winning the standup battle so far.

Radovan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hendricks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Radovan.

That has opened up Achillies Hendricks's cut even more.
Radovan lands with a short shot to the head.
Radovan lands an uppercut.
Austin Radovan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Radovan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Radovan lands a hook that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.

Hendricks is rocked!
Hendricks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Radovan lands a right hand.
Hendricks is still on wobbly legs! Can Radovan finish him?
A short body shot lands from Radovan as the two fighters clinch.
Hendricks seems to have recovered his senses.
Radovan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Radovan swings wildly with an uppercut but Hendricks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radovan lands with a left to the head.
Radovan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Radovan scores with a shoulder strike.
Radovan lands a body punch.
Radovan lands a right hand.
Radovan lands a shot to the body.
Radovan working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radovan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Radovan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Radovan fails to land.
A short right from Radovan on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Radovan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Radovan digs a right hand underneath Hendricks's ribcage. Hendricks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Radovan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Austin Radovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achillies Hendricks.
Hendricks takes a shot to the head.
Radovan can't find room to land a body shot as Hendricks controls the action.
Radovan lands a nice uppercut.
Radovan effectively controlling the action here.
Radovan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Radovan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks goes for a takedown attempt but Radovan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hendricks shoots for a takedown but Radovan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Radovan thuds his right hand into Hendricks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Radovan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hendricks under the eye.

Radovan clinches up against the cage.
Radovan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Radovan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendrickss head.
Radovan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Radovan presses Hendricks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Radovan lands with a left to the head.
Radovan swings wildly with an uppercut but Hendricks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Radovan pushes Hendricks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Radovan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Radovan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Radovan.
Radovan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Achillies Hendricks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Radovan lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Radovan.
Radovan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Radovan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hendricks backwards.
Radovan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Radovan.
Radovan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Radovan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

The cut above Achillies Hendricks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Radovan lands a shoulder strike.
Austin Radovan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in the clinch, Radovan scores with a nice short uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Radovan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Radovan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Radovan!
In defeat, Achillies Hendricks stepped up to the mic, saying 'Warriors come back stronger'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerson's entrance music is RAP JIU-JITSU. A fine choice. Hall is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Change the World. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Gerson
vs
Hall

183 cm
25
188 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
184 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Vikai Gear Island

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricardo Gerson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Hall!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gerson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerson is not content to let Hall control the position.
Hall in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gerson tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Hall lands some shots froms side control.
Hall landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hall lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gerson tries to escape but Hall is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hall works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hall lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hall working the ground and pound.
Gerson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hall's best efforts.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Gerson is defending well.
Gerson wants to get back to his feet.
Hall lands strikes from half guard.
Hall is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Gerson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hall drops an elbow to the side of Gerson's head.
Gerson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gerson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerson moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerson has momentary wrist control but Hall slips an elbow through the middle.
Hall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hall lands a couple of digs.
Hall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gerson's head.

Gerson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gerson's head.

Gerson looking for a guillotine here but Hall defends easily.
Hall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricardo Gerson!
Ricardo Gerson retains his middleweight title!
Ricardo Gerson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Bobby Hall had this to say: 'I tried. First of all I want to thank god for allowing me to get in the cage and to do what I do and come out safely and him as well. Full credit to Gerson for bringing his A-game. Much respect. I now see why he is one of the best right now.'.