NYFN 49 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gottlieb Hiebknecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munoz's entrance music is Lil Wayne ft Drake - Right above it. A fine choice. 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.

Munoz
vs
Hiebknecht

171 cm
29
155 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

170 cm
30
160 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Munoz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiebknecht sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Munoz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hiebknecht wants to clinch up but Munoz keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Munoz misses the target.
Hiebknecht lands a jab to Munoz's midsection.

Munoz dives in and scores a takedown into Hiebknecht's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Hiebknecht keeps moving.

Hiebknecht has his foot on Munoz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munoz works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hiebknecht is looking for a triangle but Munoz pushes his legs off easily.
Hiebknecht keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Munoz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hiebknecht is trying to get back to full guard.
Munoz trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Munoz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hiebknecht for as long as he can get away with.
Hiebknecht tries to get to full guard but Munoz has control of the leg.
Hiebknecht is refusing to be controlled, as Munoz sits in half guard.
Hiebknecht wants to get back to full guard.
Hiebknecht has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Munoz is working away from the top position though.
Munoz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good standup being displayed there by Hiebknecht as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht tests Munoz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiebknecht wants to clinch.
Hiebknecht throws the left hand but Munoz avoids the punch easily.
Good work by Hiebknecht as he checks the leg kick.
Hiebknecht throws a body punch but Munoz moves out of range.
Hiebknecht fails to land with a series of punches.
Munoz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Munoz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Munoz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiebknecht manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hiebknecht. No joy for Munoz on that attempt.
Hiebknecht connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Munoz's hands.
A big left from Hiebknecht misses.
Hiebknecht fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Munoz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hiebknecht dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Munoz shoots in looking for a takedown but Hiebknecht manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Munoz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Munoz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiebknecht lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Munoz scores with a takedown into Hiebknecht's guard.
Munoz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiebknecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munoz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hiebknecht controls Munoz momentarily but Munoz frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiebknecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiebknecht is looking to sweep but instead, Munoz has passed into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiebknecht is staying active underneath Munoz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hiebknecht is looking to improve his position.
Munoz trying to control from half guard but Hiebknecht is working away.
Hiebknecht is looking for a sweep. Munoz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hiebknecht wants to control but Munoz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Munoz connects with a nice short shot to Hiebknecht's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Munoz connects with a nice short shot to Hiebknecht's temple.
Munoz wants to control but Hiebknecht is keeping him busy.
Hiebknecht is pressing down on Munoz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Hiebknecht working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munoz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munoz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Hiebknecht is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Munoz trying to control but Hiebknecht is working from the bottom.
Hiebknecht trying to control the position.
Munoz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiebknecht wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson Munoz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiebknecht keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hiebknecht!
Hiebknecht checks a low kick from Munoz.
A jab from Hiebknecht finds it's way through Munoz's defenses.
Munoz throws a series of punches but Hiebknecht avoids them all with ease.
Hiebknecht blocks a jab.
Gottlieb Hiebknecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiebknecht throws a nice looking combination but Munoz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Munoz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hiebknecht just manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz scores with a hook.
Hiebknecht misses with the combination.
Munoz lands a nice shot that snaps Hiebknecht's head back.

It looks like Gottlieb Hiebknecht has been cut.
Hiebknecht bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiebknecht ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gottlieb Hiebknecht seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munoz looks for a takedown but Hiebknecht sprawls well.
Hiebknecht tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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 Jackson Munoz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gottlieb Hiebknecht's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hiebknecht throws a series of punches but Munoz moves out of range.

Munoz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Munoz lands in his opponent's guard.

Hiebknecht is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Munoz is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munoz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hiebknecht looking for a sweep. Not yet Hiebknecht, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiebknecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiebknecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munoz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Munoz sitting in guard here, content to control.

Hiebknecht has his foot on Munoz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munoz works his way back into a safe position though.
Munoz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hiebknecht on the ground.
Munoz content to stall in guard here.
Munoz trying to control but Hiebknecht is working from the bottom.
Hiebknecht looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Hiebknecht looking for a guillotine here but Munoz defends easily.
Munoz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Munoz won't allow Hiebknecht to sweep him here.
Munoz forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz trying to control the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hiebknecht falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hiebknecht takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hiebknecht connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Munoz's hands.
Munoz throws a body punch but Hiebknecht moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz throws a body shot but no joy.
Hiebknecht drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Munoz defends it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hiebknecht!
Hiebknecht connects with a looping right hand.
Munoz dives in and grabs Hiebknecht's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hiebknecht pushes down on Munoz's head and hops out.
Hiebknecht is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Munoz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hiebknecht sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munoz somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hiebknecht.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gottlieb Hiebknecht comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hiebknecht has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gottlieb Hiebknecht!
A very excited looking Gottlieb Hiebknecht made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Pablos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Spectre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spectre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Die for Metal. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pablos
vs
Spectre

175 cm
28
181 lbs
13 - 24 - 0

185 cm
26
175 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu

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 13 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pablo Pablos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Serge Spectre!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spectre keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pablos shoots in and drives through. Spectre sprawls well.
Spectre drops Pablos with a naaaaasty hook - Pablos is in real trouble here! Spectre dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serge Spectre!
Serge Spectre decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Pablo Pablos had this to say: 'thanks my sponsors and 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Paul Wani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bustamante might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Here Comes The Boom!. Wani has chosen *South* Sudan as his entrance music. Diego Bustamante could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Paul Wani's chin.

Bustamante
vs
Paul Wani

197 cm
26
280 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

194 cm
27
240 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu
Arcticus University: London

GREEN!160

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Bustamante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Paul Wani!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wani scores with a decent looking hook.
Bustamante slips a straight right by Wani.
Wani misses with a lunging right hand
and Bustamante counters with a low kick, right behind Wani 's knee.
Wani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bustamante finds it's way round the side to connect with Wani's head.
Wani avoids the body shot from Bustamante.
Bustamante moves out of range of the strikes.
Bustamante throws a head kick that misses.
Wani misses with a looping left.
Good leg kick by Bustamante there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bustamante looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Bustamante misses
and Wani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bustamante misses with a low kick.
Wani lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
John Paul Wani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bustamante lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bustamante on the side of the head.
Bustamante throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wani! But no joy.
Bustamante ducks under a wild hook from Wani.
Wani slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wani throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bustamante blocks a jab.
Wani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bustamante swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bustamante throws a sloppy body shot
and Bustamante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bustamante lands a really nice looking cross but Wani seems unphased.
Bustamante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wani.
Wani moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wani looks to throw the jab but Bustamante is out of range.
Bustamante misses with a head kick.
Wani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wani looks to land a right hand but Bustamante moved out of range.
Nice shot by Wani.
Nice straight punches there by Bustamante. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bustamante.
Wani scores with a punch to the head.
Bustamante lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wani circles away quickly and effectively.
Wani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bustamante staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Wani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bustamante swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Bustamante drops Wani with a big left hand and mounts him. Wani is in big trouble!

Wani is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante content just to control the position here.
Wani is still in real trouble! Can Bustamante finish him?

Bustamante is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wani has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Bustamante has hold of Wani's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wani manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wani seems to have recovered his senses.
Bustamante controlling the position easily from mount.
Wani is looking to improve his position but Bustamante isn't that keen on the idea.
Bustamante looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wani is looking to improve his position but Bustamante isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wani is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bustamante controlling from the full mount.
Wani is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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 Diego Bustamante will probably get the nod.
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.

Wani tries to land a leg kick but Bustamante saw it coming and moves away.
Bustamante quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bustamante throws a leg kick but Wani sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wani throws a combination that misses
and Bustamante counters with a straight right hand.
Bustamante looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bustamante throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bustamante slips a straight right by Wani.
Bustamante attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bustamante uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wani.
It looked like Bustamante was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustamante ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bustamante ducks under a wild hook from Wani.
Bustamante looks to land a body kick but Wani moved away.
Wani throws a body punch but Bustamante moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wani misses with a left hand
and Bustamante counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bustamante. That's going to slow Wani down.
Wani misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Bustamante misses its target.
Wani throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wani slips a straight right by Bustamante.
Bustamante throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wani throws a looping overhand right but Bustamante ducks down to avoid it.
Bustamante throws a body punch but Wani moves out of range.
Wani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John Paul Wani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wani misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wani doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wani throws a body kick that misses
and Bustamante counters with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bustamante.
Wani throws a right hand that misses
and Wani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Wani cracks Bustamante with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bustamante throws a head kick that misses.
Wani looks to throw the jab but Bustamante is out of range.
Bustamante lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wani's sensitive parts.
Bustamante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bustamante will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bustamante feints and then cracks Wani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wani down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wani throws a shot from downtown. Bustamante moves away and avoids it.
Bustamante moves out of range as Wani strikes.
A low kick from Bustamante misses
and Wani counters with an outside leg kick.
Wani cracks the inside of Bustamante's front leg.
Bustamante connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wani.
Bustamante misses with a body kick.
Bustamante on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wani. Wani obviously looking to wear him down.
Bustamante misses with a wild body shot.
Wani thinks about the counter body kick.
Bustamante moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wani slips a straight right by Bustamante.
The fighters circle, before Bustamante throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Wani's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bustamante lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Diego Bustamante!
Post fight, Diego Bustamante stared into the camera and said 'I got a message for you punk... Stay Classy!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Dahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Dahl
vs
Stoker

185 cm
27
209 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

199 cm
24
212 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Highland Clothing

DC Unrivaled

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Dahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Stoker!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoker lands a leg kick that knocks Dahl off balance momentarily.
Stoker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stoker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Stoker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dahl looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Dahl off the cage and back into range.
Stoker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dahl if he has to take too many more of those.
Stoker looks for the body kick but Dahl saw that one coming.
Stoker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoker lands a lovely overhand right.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dahl moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker keeps Dahl at a distance using the push kick.
Edward Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker tries a low kick but Dahl avoids it.
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dahl. That did some damage!
Stoker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dahl will feel that in the morning.
Dahl moves out of range of the body kick from Stoker.
Dahl walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stoker.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dahl has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dahl there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stoker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dahl moves out of range of the body kick.
Dahl throws a series of punches but Stoker moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker misses with a leg kick.
Stoker punishes Dahl's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker keeps Dahl at a distance using the push kick.
That kick from Stoker tenderised Dahl's leg. Dahl is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stoker lands with a straight right. Dahl didn't see that one coming.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dahl's sensitive parts.
Stoker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stoker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dahl had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice cross by Stoker.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dahl manages to avoid it.
Stoker throws a front kick that sends Dahl stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws a wild body kick that Dahl sees coming a mile off.
Dahl thows a leg kick but Stoker checks it
and Dahl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dahl half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Stoker does it's job there.
Stoker throws the kick towards the body but Dahl avoids it.
Dahl feinted with a counter takedown.
Dahl will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stoker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stoker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stoker clobbers Dahl with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stoker is looking to land body kicks.
Dahl tries to counter with a takedown but Stoker is quick to defend against it.
Stoker thumps Dahl with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dahl. That did some damage!
Stoker connects with a looping right hand.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dahl misses with a straight left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stoker.
Dahl wants to slow Stoker down by chopping away at his legs.
Stoker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dahl throws a nice looking combination but Stoker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dahl is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dahl takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stoker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stoker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stoker thumps Dahl with a low kick.
Stoker connects with the punch.
Dahl moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dahl takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stoker scores with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Stoker lands with a slapping head kick.

Dahl is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker throws a leg kick which misses Dahl's front leg but catches the back leg as Dahl tries to avoid it.
Oh Dahl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stoker throws a monster overhand right that drops Dahl! Stoker follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Stoker!
Edward Stoker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Everyday. 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.

Beast
vs
Gutz

188 cm
28
199 lbs
18 - 4 - 0

185 cm
35
179 lbs
32 - 19 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

AnonymouS

Perkele!
Mohito Fightwear

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 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Gutz!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast wants to slow Gutz down by chopping away at his legs.

Gutz pushes Beast up against the cage in a clinch.

Gutz manages to break the clinch.
Beast misses with a low kick.
Gutz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gutz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Gutz.
Beast throws a leg kick but Gutz sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've been told by Beast's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Beast moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Beast. Those never looked like landing.
Beast misses with a straight right.
And Gutz tries to counter it with a takedown but Beast pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beast stuns Gutz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gutz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beast.
Gutz stuns Beast with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast scores with a jab. Gutz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gutz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beast counters with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutz throws a wild body kick that Beast sees coming a mile off.
Beast swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gutz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gutz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beast connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gutz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gutz misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Beast misses the target.
Gutz doesn't manage to clinch there - Beast circles away.
Cormac Gutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Beast.
Beast tries a low kick but Gutz avoids it.
Beast is looking to chop away at Gutz's legs.
Gutz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beast throwing a counter right hand but Gutz manages to avoid it.

Beast tries to keep at a distance but Gutz has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beast swings wildly with an uppercut but Gutz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gutz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beast breaks from the clinch.
Beast misses with a wild body shot.
Gutz misses with a kick to the body.
Gutz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gutz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gutz throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily.
Gutz misses with a right hand
and Beast connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gutz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gutz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beast appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beast throws a big shot that misses.
Billy Beast is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beast ducks right into an uppercut from Gutz.
Gutz tries to clinch but Beast moves out of range.
Beast circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beast blocks a jab.
Beast half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gutz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gutz duly obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Gutz.
Gutz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the body from Gutz misses
and Beast counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gutz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beast pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gutz is out of range and Beast settles back down.
Beast moves out of range of the strikes.
Gutz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beast pinned against the cage. Beast gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beast connects with a solid leg kick.
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gutz.
Beast throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gutz avoids it.
Beast tries to score with a low kick but Gutz moves his leg out of the way.
Nice shot by Beast.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutz slips under a jab.
Beast defending well as Gutz loads up on a big left hand.
Beast throwing a counter right hand but Gutz manages to avoid it.
Gutz shoots in looking for a takedown. Beast tries to sprawl out of it but Gutz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beast manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Billy Beast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac Gutz.
Beast will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gutz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gutz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gutz misses with a right hand
and Beast counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beast walks into a stiff left hand from Gutz.
Gutz is looking to clinch but Beast is avoiding it.
Gutz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gutz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beast catches Gutz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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 Billy Beast will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gutz throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range.
Beast lands a leg kick that knocks Gutz off balance momentarily.
Nice jab there from Gutz.
Beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gutz.
Beast takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gutz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beast counters with an outside leg kick.
Beast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Beast.
Beast gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beast misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gutz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beast.
Beast dances in with a quick combination. Gutz is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Beast snaps Gutz's head back. Gutz stumbles backwards against the cage. Beast steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Gutz's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Gutz just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Beast!
Billy Beast made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm bad, I know it. I'm bad, I show it.'.
In defeat, Cormac Gutz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Syytän peliä ja vannon lopettavani. Palaan tunnin päästä takaisin.'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Helix Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akeen Coker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cabrera kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is It's showtime!. On his way into the cage it seems that Helix Cabrera has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Helix Cabrera seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Cabrera
vs
Coker

169 cm
27
156 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

165 cm
25
155 lbs
15 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Conquer

Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Helix Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeen Coker!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera lands a jab to the head.
Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick there by Cabrera.
Coker lands with an uppercut that bounces Cabrera off the cage and back into range.
Coker clobbers Cabrera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left lands for Cabrera.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.

Coker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cabrera was covering up waiting for the punch and Coker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cabrera is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cabrera landing some decent shots from guard.
Coker trying to keep a closed guard but Cabrera is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Coker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cabrera 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.

Cabrera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cabrera has managed to get both his arms back between Coker's legs - danger averted.
Cabrera with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cabrera manages to get himself to full guard.

Cabrera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coker defends well.

Cabrera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cabrera wants to sweep here but Coker controlling him for the moment.
Cabrera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker throws an elbow that misses. Cabrera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coker's guard. Nice move by Cabrera!

Coker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cabrera defends it easily.
Coker looking to control.
Cabrera is in close to Coker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cabrera postures up.
Coker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cabrera preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera looking to sit in guard and control but Coker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Coker trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Coker is looking for a sweep. Cabrera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cabrera is working away from the top position though.
Coker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Helix Cabrera will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Coker throws a right hand that misses
and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cabrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabrera looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Coker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cabrera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Coker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Coker swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera is looking to chop away at Coker's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cabrera loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch.
Helix Cabrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker blocks a jab.
Coker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabrera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Coker misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Coker slips a jab from Cabrera.
A clash of legs there as Cabrera blocks the low kick.
Helix Cabrera is winning the standup battle so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cabrera throws a leg kick but Coker checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coker.
Cabrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cabrera lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cabrera.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cabrera has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cabrera and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Coker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cabrera. Cabrera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Coker scores with a jab.
Cabrera throws a sloppy head kick and Coker moves out of range easily.
Cabrera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Coker.
Coker missing with a left hand there. Cabrera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coker checks a leg kick.
Coker slips under a jab from Cabrera.
Coker scores with a sloppy right hand. Cabrera should have avoided that one.
Coker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cabrera.

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!
Cabrera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coker takes one to the chin there.
Coker is looking to land body kicks.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Coker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cabrera defends it well.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabrera is just out of range.
Cabrera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Coker wants to slow Cabrera down by chopping away at his legs.
Cabrera misses the jab.
Cabrera connects with a single shot there.
Coker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cabrera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cabrera blocks a head kick by Coker.
A good leg kick by Coker.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there.
Cabrera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coker.
Cabrera misses with a head kick.
Coker misses with a straight left.
Coker throws a low kick, looking for Cabrera's leg but Cabrera calmly moves out of range.
Cabrera throwing a counter right hand but Coker manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Cabrera. That snapped Coker's head back.
Cabrera checks a low kick from Coker.
Coker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cabrera.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Coker.
Cabrera tried to counter with a leg kick but Coker avoided it.
Cabrera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coker feints the counter takedown.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coker.
Coker throws a wild body kick that Cabrera sees coming a mile off.
Coker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Decent striking displayed by Cabrera there.
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cabrera misses with a body punch
and Coker counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coker throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cabrera to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabrera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coker is looking to land body kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cabrera checks a leg kick.
Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cabrera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coker as he jumps to the side.
Cabrera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coker throws a leg kick which misses Cabrera's front leg but catches the back leg as Cabrera tries to avoid it.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabrera throws a big counter combination but Coker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
Cabrera moves out of range of the body kick from Coker.
Cabrera scores with a leg kick.
Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there.
Coker works Cabrera's body with a nice hook.
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 Helix Cabrera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cabrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker.
A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coker.
Coker throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Coker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabrera.
Cabrera throwing a counter right hand but Coker manages to avoid it.
Coker misses with a hook. Cabrera ducked under it nicely.
Cabrera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Coker's head.
Cabrera avoids a kick to the body.
Coker lands a nice hook to Cabrera's body. Cabrera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cabrera moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cabrera lands a glancing blow to the side of Coker's head.
Cabrera fails to land with a series of punches.
Coker tries to score with a low kick but Cabrera moves his leg out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coker misses with a hook to the body
and Cabrera counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Cabrera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Coker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Coker defending against the ground and pound.
Cabrera is chipping away with strikes.
Coker trying to control but Cabrera flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Coker trying to control but not successfully.
Cabrera doesn't have the hooks in and Coker manages to turn into his guard.
Coker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cabrera is trying to control the position but Coker postures up.
Cabrera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker throws a big right hand that misses.
Coker is in close to Cabrera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabrera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coker manages to get himself to full guard.

Cabrera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cabrera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coker is on top in guard.

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

Cabrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coker defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cabrera's head.
Coker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cabrera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cabrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Coker throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Coker trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Coker from controlling successfully.
Coker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cabrera haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Coker stopping the sweep attempt from Cabrera.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabrera.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabrera moves away.
Cabrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker.

Cabrera scores with a takedown into Coker's guard.
Coker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helix Cabrera clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A solid leg kick lands there for Cabrera.
Coker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coker cracks a nice hook into Cabrera's ribs.
Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cabrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cabrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coker throws out the jab.
Coker misses with a body kick.
Coker tries to land a front kick but Cabrera steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabrera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cabrera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cabrera moves away from the strike by Coker.
Coker misses with a low kick.
Cabrera connects with a right hand. Coker shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera lands a nice shot that snaps Coker's head back.
Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick.
Cabrera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cabrera lands a body shot.
Coker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Coker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cabrera throws a big shot that misses.
Coker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cabrera ducks under a wild hook from Coker.
Cabrera tries to work over Coker's front leg with a kick but Coker checks it.
Cabrera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coker. That did some damage!
Coker throws a sloppy head kick and Cabrera moves out of range easily.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coker flicks out a counter leg kick but Cabrera steps away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Coker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cabrera - the referee stops the clock and Coker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cabrera. Coker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coker is out of range and Cabrera settles back down.
Cabrera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cabrera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Coker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot.
Coker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Coker connects with a solid leg kick.
Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Coker.
Cabrera catches Coker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cabrera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coker.
Cabrera scores with a nice right hand.
Coker cracks the inside of Cabrera's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Coker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coker.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range.
Cabrera scores with the left hand. Coker knows he should have avoided that one.
Coker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big right from Cabrera misses.
Coker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cabrera feinted with a counter takedown.
Coker wants to slow Cabrera down by chopping away at his legs.
Coker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cabrera.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cabrera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target.
Cabrera connects with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cabrera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cabrera tests Coker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabrera jabs Coker to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Coker takes the fight into the clinch.

Cabrera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Coker scores with a kick to the body.
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Coker's shoulder, as Coker tries to avoid the shot.
Cabrera moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCoker.
Coker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helix Cabrera had his way with Akeen Coker in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A head kick misses from Cabrera.
Coker throws a hook but Cabrera avoids it easily.
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cabrera was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
Cabrera lands with a hook. Coker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cabrera swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Coker.
Cabrera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coker feints a counter leg kick.
Cabrera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coker.
Cabrera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Coker throws a leg kick
letting Cabrera counter with a right hand.
Coker cracks Cabrera with a good jab.
Cabrera throws a solid leg kick but Coker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cabrera.
Coker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cabrera throws out a leg kick but Coker moves out of range and Cabrera only half commits.
Cabrera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cabrera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Coker counters with an inside leg 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!
Coker scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker throws a leg kick that misses.
Coker throws a right hand that Cabrera ducks under and follows up with a left that Cabrera also avoids with ease.
Jab by Coker.
Cabrera connects with a solid leg kick.
Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cabrera.
Cabrera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Coker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cabrera throws a head kick that misses.
Cabrera swings widly with a right hand
and Coker counters with a straight right hand.
Cabrera connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick there by Cabrera.
Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coker checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Coker.
Cabrera with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cabrera checks it well.
Cabrera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick from Coker lands but Cabrera takes it in his stride.
Cabrera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Coker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cabrera.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Coker.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coker. That's going to slow Cabrera down.
A cross from Cabrera lands.
Coker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabrera scores with a hook.
Coker throws out a leg kick but Cabrera moves out of range and Coker only half commits.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker misses with a body kick.
Cabrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
Cabrera throws a front kick aimed at Coker's knee but Coker avoids it well.
Coker feints a counter leg kick.
Cabrera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker.
Coker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cabrera.
Cabrera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akeen Coker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coker misses with a low kick as Cabrera jumps back.
Coker swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Cabrera lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cabrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabrera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coker lands a slapping body shot.
Cabrera misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Coker checks it well.
Cabrera slips a straight right by Coker.
Coker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cabrera was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Coker misses with a wild body shot.
Coker throws a push kick but Cabrera slaps the foot to one side.
Coker lands a nice looking body shot.
Coker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cabrera blocks a head kick by Coker.
Cabrera slips under a jab.
Cabrera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Coker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cabrera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

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 Helix Cabrera.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cabrera, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:48
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helix Cabrera!
In his post fight interview, Helix Cabrera started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Mamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamba comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2pac-Uppercut kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Jamison
vs
Mamba

175 cm
32
145 lbs
27 - 19 - 1

178 cm
41
155 lbs
40 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Mohito Fightwear

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, John Jamison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Mamba!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jamison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mamba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jamison throws a wild body kick that Mamba sees coming a mile off.
Jamison backing away here, and Mamba unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jamison misses the body punch
and Mamba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mamba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mamba takes a swing at Jamison's ribcage but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Jamison has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mamba just misses with a punch to the body.
Jamison looks to land a body kick but Mamba moved away.
Mamba steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jamison. That one must have hurt.
Mamba tried to score with a low kick but Jamison checks it.
Nice body punch from Jamison.

Mamba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamison wants to control from the top but Mamba keeps moving.
Jamison throws a strike but Mamba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison looking for a sweep. Not yet Jamison, not yet.
Jamison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Jamison working for a triangle but Mamba defends it easily.

Jamison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mamba defends well.

Jamison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mamba trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jamison throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mamba escapes and throws Jamison's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mamba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jamison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mamba's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
It looks like Mamba is going to stand back up.
Jamison gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jamison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mamba trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamba pushing down on Jamison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jamison is looking for a sweep. Mamba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jamison gets back to full guard.

Jamison looking for a triangle here. Mamba is fighting it but it looks tight! Jamison pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mamba is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Jamison!
A relieved looking John Jamison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Sobis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tito Sobis acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Barrett
vs
Sobis

194 cm
33
245 lbs
25 - 6 - 0

210 cm
33
278 lbs
21 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

MayheM sportswear
Perkele!

Sun-Tzu

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 25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tito Sobis!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrett looks to throw the jab but Sobis is out of range.
Sobis blocks a leg kick.
Barrett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Highland Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sobis throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barrett!
Barrett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Sobis is just out of range.
Barrett connects with a solid leg kick.
Barrett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sobis counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Jeremy Barrett has been cut.
Barrett misses with a kick to the body.
Sobis misses with a kick to the body.
Barrett avoids a kick to the body.
Sobis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barrett counters with a straight right hand.
Barrett lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

It looks like Tito Sobis has been cut.
Barrett throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sobis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sobis looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sobis.
Barrett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Barrett feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sobis sprawling to the canvas! Sobis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Barrett finish him?!
Sobis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barrett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrett circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sobis to the canvas! Sobis doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Barrett keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Barrett!