RDFC 11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keo Kalanie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norbert Fortenberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Kalanie
vs
Fortenberry

190 cm
19
214 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keo Kalanie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Norbert Fortenberry!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A punch combination from Kalanie misses.
Keo Kalanie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Kalanie misses.
Fortenberry leaves Kalanie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kalanie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fortenberry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalanie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fortenberry tries to avoid it but Kalanie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fortenberry to the ground. Fortenberry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fortenberry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keo Kalanie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalanie tries to clinch but Fortenberry is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalanie misses with a shot to the body
and Fortenberry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalanie tries to land a front kick but Fortenberry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kalanie shoots in for a double leg but Fortenberry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kalanie stalks Fortenberry and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fortenberry's face. Fortenberry staggers backwards, shaken.
Kalanie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kalanie shoots in for a double leg but Fortenberry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalanie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalanie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fortenberry is out of range.
Kalanie throws the kick towards the body but Fortenberry avoids it.
Fortenberry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalanie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortenberry moves away.
A little jabbing left from Fortenberry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalanie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fortenberry counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Kalanie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortenberry is looking for a sweep. Kalanie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalanie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fortenberry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kalanie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kalanie's back!
Kalanie tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kalanie showing good submission defense here.

Fortenberry working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kalanie just trying to survive but Fortenberry is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Fortenberry is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kalanie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kalanie for a finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalanie can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalanie just trying to survive but Fortenberry is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Fortenberry is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kalanie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kalanie for a finish.
Fortenberry controlling well, preventing Kalanie from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Norbert Fortenberry will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kalanie misses with a leg kick

and Fortenberry counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kalanie!

Fortenberry in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kalanie is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Norbert Fortenberry!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Polo DaDon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jax Marciano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

DaDon
vs
Marciano

225 cm
20
234 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
221 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Polo DaDon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano shoots for a takedown but DaDon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marciano swings for the body but DaDon moves out of range.
DaDon digs a good body shot into Marciano's ribs.
A combination from DaDon does no damage.
Marciano needs to keep his hands up - DaDon had a free shot at his head there.
DaDon misses with a two punch combination.
DaDon is looking to clinch.
Marciano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marciano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marciano wants to clinch.
DaDon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
DaDon is looking to clinch but Marciano is avoiding it.
Marciano shoots for a takedown but DaDon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Polo DaDon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Marciano.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaDon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marciano swivels and escapes.

Marciano has DaDon up against the cage in a clinch.
DaDon fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Marciano pulls DaDon into guard.
Marciano is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marciano has a closed guard, preventing DaDon from standing up.

DaDon stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marciano takes the fight into the clinch.
Marciano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DaDon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DaDon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Marciano pulls guard.
DaDon wants to stand but Marciano is controlling his posture from full guard.
DaDon wants to stand and escape but instead Marciano has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Marciano 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaDon keeping moving, preventing Marciano from controlling successfully.
Marciano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
DaDon is looking to stand up but Marciano isn't so interested in that idea.
Marciano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marciano throws a big right hand that misses.
Marciano controlling from the top position.
Marciano looking to sit in guard and control but DaDon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

DaDon stands and steps away. Marciano gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
DaDon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DaDon misses with a wild body shot.
DaDon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.

Marciano moves into range and clinches up with DaDon.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jax Marciano will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Marciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DaDon was well out of range. Poor timing from Marciano.
Marciano has a takedown stuffed.

Marciano has taken the fight to the clinch.
DaDon fails to pull guard.
DaDon goes for a takedown attempt but Marciano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marciano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DaDon avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano moves out of range of the body kick.
DaDon looks to land a combination but Marciano avoids it well.
Marciano tries a quick counter leg kick but DaDon is wise to it.
DaDon falls off balance throwing a combination

and Marciano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano is pushing DaDon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Marciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DaDon has a takedown stuffed.
Marciano throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Polo DaDon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Marciano clinches up against the cage.
DaDon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marciano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DaDon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marciano lands a nice uppercut.

Marciano gets control of DaDon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marciano will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
DaDon stopping the sweep attempt from Marciano.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marciano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DaDon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DaDon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DaDon wants to stand but Marciano has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marciano looking for a sweep. Not yet Marciano, not yet.

DaDon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Marciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marciano closes the distance and clinches up with DaDon, looking for a takedown. Marciano pushes DaDon against the cage but DaDon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marciano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DaDon's waist but DaDon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marciano off to one side.
Marciano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DaDon misses the shot to the body.
Marciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Polo DaDon is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaDon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some wild striking there from DaDon.
DaDon avoids the head kick by Marciano.
DaDon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marciano feints the counter takedown.
A head kick misses from DaDon.
Polo DaDon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marciano slips under a jab.
Marciano wants to counter with a clinch but DaDon pushes him away.

Marciano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
DaDon is pressed up against the cage. Marciano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DaDon down to the mat. DaDon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
DaDon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marciano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marciano 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.
DaDon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marciano.
Marciano throws a series of punches but DaDon moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano shoots in but DaDon avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Marciano closes the distance and clinches.
Marciano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DaDon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marciano has DaDon pressed against the cage, preventing DaDon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
DaDon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marciano has him pressed against the cage.

Marciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DaDon tries to bum rush Marciano with a series of wild strikes but Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DaDon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Marciano clinches up against the cage.

Marciano has dropped down and is working for a takedown. DaDon is trying to keep an underhook but Marciano manages to get the takedown into half guard.

DaDon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Marciano is on him like a limpet, forcing DaDon back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jax Marciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Marciano rushes DaDon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
DaDon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marciano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Marciano manages to break the clinch.
DaDon is looking to wear down Marciano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marciano fails with an attempt to clinch.

Marciano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DaDon, pushing him back against the cage.
DaDon wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marciano.
Marciano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DaDon walks away with a smile on his face. Marciano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Polo DaDon 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marciano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DaDon shoots in and drives through. Marciano sprawls well.
DaDon fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Marciano.
Marciano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DaDon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marciano misses with a takedown attempt - DaDon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marciano closes this distance looking for a takedown but DaDon circles away.
Polo DaDon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Marciano.
DaDon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Marciano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marciano goes for a takedown in the clinch but DaDon prevents it.
Jax Marciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marciano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DaDon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DaDon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marciano gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano tries to score a body lock takedown but DaDon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DaDon tries to pull guard but Marciano won't allow it.
Marciano is trying to drag DaDon to the mat but DaDon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marciano managing to block the knees to the body from DaDon.
DaDon looking for a takedown.
DaDon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
Marciano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning DaDon up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano has DaDon pushed against the cage.
Marciano lands a damaging elbow.
DaDon is trying to pull guard but Marciano turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Marciano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Marciano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Marciano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DaDon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

DaDon stands up and waves to Marciano to follow him.

Marciano has DaDon up against the cage in a clinch.
Polo DaDon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DaDon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marciano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DaDon fails to pull guard.
Marciano wants to take the fight to the mat but DaDon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Marciano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DaDon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marciano has DaDon pushed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jax Marciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marciano winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Marciano!
Polo DaDon was interviewed post fight and said 'We Gone Fight Till He Wont Fight NoMo'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Natan Ral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ral
vs
Connor

195 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Natan Ral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keith Connor!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ral tries to clinch but Connor is having none of it.
Connor lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Natan Ral has been cut.
Ral throws a head kick that misses.
Connor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Connor lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keith Connor!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harrick Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baco Gacov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lewis
vs
Gacov

187 cm
25
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
235 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

TNT Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harrick Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Baco Gacov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gacov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lewis swivels and escapes.
Lewis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gacov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gacov takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Gacov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lewis is trying to defend but Gacov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lewis tries to roll over but Gacov keeps him under control.
Lewis is looking to escape.
Gacov prevents Lewis from improving his position.
Gacov trying to control from half guard but Lewis is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is looking to escape.

Lewis is defending against the submission attempts here by Gacov.
Lewis tries to kick Gacov off but Gacov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gacov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lewis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lewis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lewis manages to get to full guard.

Lewis scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lewis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gacov moves out of range of the strikes.
Gacov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

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

It looks like Baco Gacov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gacov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harrick Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baco Gacov.
Gacov looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis drops Gacov with a naaaaasty hook - Gacov is in real trouble here! Lewis dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harrick Lewis!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson has chosen Hollywood Undead - How We Roll as his entrance music. Gilbert Rodriguez looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Rodriguez
vs
Henderson

185 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

185 cm
24
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gilbert Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henderson defends it nicely.
Henderson misses with the combination.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Henderson darts in and clinches Rodriguez up against the cage.

Henderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Henderson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rodriguez counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Rodriguez forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.

Henderson breaks the clinch.
Henderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
Henderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodriguez misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Rodriguez. Those never looked like landing.

Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Henderson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Henderson throws Rodriguez to one side and escapes!
Rodriguez throws a wild hook but Henderson just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Rodriguez gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Henderson raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Henderson!
Our winner, James Henderson, 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Assassin Sokoudjou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janus Jupiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Sokoudjou
vs
Jupiter

181 cm
21
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Assassin Sokoudjou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Janus Jupiter!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokoudjou throws a right hand that Jupiter ducks under and follows up with a left that Jupiter also avoids with ease.
Jupiter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A head kick misses from Sokoudjou.
Jupiter lands with an uppercut that bounces Sokoudjou off the cage and back into range.
Jupiter throws out a loose jab but Sokoudjou uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sokoudjou.
Jupiter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jupiter lands a jab to the nose.
Jupiter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jupiter throws a body punch but Sokoudjou moves out of range.
Jupiter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sokoudjou.
Jupiter throws a shot from downtown. Sokoudjou moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Sokoudjou misses.
Sokoudjou lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jupiter will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jupiter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jupiter blocks a head kick by Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoudjou stuffs the takedown.
Jupiter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sokoudjou counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sokoudjou moves away from the strike by Jupiter.
Jupiter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sokoudjou misses with a double jab.
Jupiter with a poor takedown
and Sokoudjou counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Assassin Sokoudjou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janus Jupiter.
Sokoudjou throws a head kick that misses

and Jupiter counters with a shoot takedown. Sokoudjou fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jupiter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sokoudjou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sokoudjou wants to stand but Jupiter is controlling the position.
Sokoudjou wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jupiter manages to pass to side control.
Jupiter slips a nice elbow through Sokoudjou's hands, connecting with Sokoudjou's forehead.

It looks like Assassin Sokoudjou has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jupiter lands strikes from half guard.
Jupiter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jupiter stops Sokoudjou from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jupiter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jupiter working the head and body with strikes.

Assassin Sokoudjou's cut is getting worse.
Jupiter lands strikes from half guard.

Assassin Sokoudjou's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Janus Jupiter!

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FIGHT
RATING
35%

Main event

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

Gatmaitan
vs
Gouveia

181 cm
27
186 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

180 cm
20
165 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lapu Gatmaitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Gouveia!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatmaitan throws a leg kick but Gouveia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gouveia scores with a jab. Gatmaitan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gouveia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gatmaitan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gouveia.
Gouveia throws out a counter right but Gatmaitan avoids it with no problem.
Gatmaitan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gouveia is out of range.
Gouveia lands with a nice body punch.
Gouveia scores with the left hand. Gatmaitan knows he should have avoided that one.
Gouveia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gatmaitan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gouveia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gatmaitan doesn't seem bothered though.
Gouveia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Lapu Gatmaitan has been cut.
Gouveia throws a series of punches but Gatmaitan moves out of range.
Gatmaitan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gouveia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gouveia throws a head kick that misses.
Gouveia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mike Gouveia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gouveia misses with a head kick.
Gouveia throws a head kick but Gatmaitan moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouveia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gatmaitan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gouveia throws a push kick but Gatmaitan slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick there by Gatmaitan.
Gouveia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Gatmaitan gets a clinch.
Gatmaitan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gouveia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gatmaitan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gouveia is trying to break free.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gatmaitan is working for takedown but Gouveia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gouveia avoiding damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gatmaitan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gouveia's brow.
Gouveia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gatmaitan misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Gouveia manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatmaitan scores with a spinning back kick!
Gatmaitan slips a jab and a cross from Gouveia.
Gatmaitan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Gouveia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gouveia throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Gatmaitan misses.
Gouveia misses with a head kick.
Gouveia's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gouveia duly obliges.
Gatmaitan moves in looking to clinch but Gouveia pushes him off.
Gatmaitan dodges the punch combination from Gouveia.
Gatmaitan blocks a low kick nicely.
Gouveia swinging wildly here.
Gatmaitan tries to clinch there but Gouveia circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Gatmaitan misses.
Gouveia tries to bum rush Gatmaitan with a series of wild strikes but Gatmaitan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gouveia fails to land with a series of punches.
Gatmaitan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gouveia lands a leg kick that knocks Gatmaitan off balance momentarily.
Gatmaitan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gouveia.
Gouveia throws a series of punches but Gatmaitan avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Gouveia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gatmaitan misses with an uppercut.
Gouveia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gouveia throws a lazy head kick

and Gatmaitan counters by clinching up.
Gouveia blocks an elbow strike from Gatmaitan.
Gouveia working hard to break the clinch.
Gouveia stalling.

Gouveia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gouveia stalks Gatmaitan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gatmaitan's face. Gatmaitan staggers backwards, shaken.
Gatmaitan takes a swing at Gouveia's ribcage but misses.
Gatmaitan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatmaitan tries to clinch up but Gouveia circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from Gouveia.
Gouveia misses with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Gouveia as he connects with a hook.
Gouveia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gatmaitan misses with a leg kick.
Gatmaitan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatmaitan throws a jab when Gouveia was well out of range.
Gouveia tries a head kick but it misses.
Gouveia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gatmaitan's head backwards.
Gatmaitan throws a lazy right hand but Gouveia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gouveia. That's going to slow Gatmaitan down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Gouveia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lapu Gatmaitan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gatmaitan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gatmaitan delivers a nice body kick.
Gouveia cracks Gatmaitan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gatmaitan moves out of range of the body kick from Gouveia.
Mike Gouveia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gouveia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Gatmaitan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Gatmaitan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gatmaitan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gouveia can't do much from the bottom here.
Gouveia tries to buck Gatmaitan off but Gatmaitan is having none of it.

Gatmaitan tries for a kimura but Gouveia is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Gatmaitan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lapu Gatmaitan!
A victorious Lapu Gatmaitan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.