Primal FN 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aawut Sundwarrama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karl Eriksson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Sundwarrama
vs
Eriksson

188 cm
18
250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Solid chin

On Tap (160Q)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aawut Sundwarrama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson throws a head kick but Sundwarrama moves out of range.
Sundwarrama seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Eriksson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eriksson moves out of range of the body kick from Sundwarrama.
Eriksson avoids the body shot from Sundwarrama.
Aawut Sundwarrama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundwarrama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eriksson moves away.
Eriksson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eriksson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sundwarrama misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eriksson! But no joy.
Eriksson avoids the head kick by Sundwarrama.

Sundwarrama rushes Eriksson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sundwarrama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sundwarrama tries a knee to the head but Eriksson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundwarrama avoids the elbow strike from Eriksson, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Eriksson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sundwarrama can't find room to land a body shot as Eriksson controls the action.
Eriksson is trying to stall.
Sundwarrama swings wildly with an uppercut but Eriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundwarrama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Eriksson.
Eriksson lands a left hand.
Eriksson scores with a shot to the side of Sundwarrama's head.
Sundwarrama leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sundwarrama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sundwarrama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sundwarrama blocks an uppercut.
Sundwarrama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eriksson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sundwarrama - that landed with a thud.
Eriksson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sundwarrama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eriksson.
Sundwarrama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sundwarrama tries to throw a body punch but Eriksson avoids it by throwing Sundwarrama back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Sundwarrama misses with some punches.
Eriksson misses with a punch on the inside.
Eriksson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Eriksson lands with a left to the head.
Eriksson avoids the elbow strike from Sundwarrama, against the cage.
Sundwarrama blocking some punches.
Sundwarrama misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Sundwarrama's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sundwarrama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eriksson prevents a body shot from Sundwarrama.
A short right from Eriksson.
Sundwarrama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eriksson's elbow.
Sundwarrama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eriksson tries to stall but Sundwarrama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eriksson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Eriksson is trying to maintain a safe position but Sundwarrama gets an underhook and turns Eriksson into the cage.
Sundwarrama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sundwarrama tries to stall but Eriksson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eriksson struggles to land a body shot inside as Sundwarrama controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sundwarrama backwards.
Sundwarrama tries to throw a body punch but Eriksson avoids it by throwing Sundwarrama back against the cage.
Sundwarrama tries to stall but Eriksson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eriksson lands with a right to the head.
Sundwarrama tries a body shot but Eriksson blocks it.
Eriksson tries to work over Sundwarrama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Eriksson.
Eriksson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sundwarrama backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sundwarrama.
Sundwarrama can't find room to land a body shot as Eriksson controls the action.
Eriksson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sundwarrama won't allow it.
Eriksson scores with a shot to the side of Sundwarrama's head.
Eriksson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Eriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eriksson throws a body punch but Sundwarrama moves out of range.
Sundwarrama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sundwarrama walks into a jab.
Eriksson scores with a nice strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sundwarrama misses with a wild body shot.
Sundwarrama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eriksson counters with a stiff right hand.
Eriksson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Sundwarrama right on the button. Sundwarrama goes down! Eriksson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Eriksson gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Eriksson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Akers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lester is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Five finger death punch - jekyll and hyde. Jack Lester acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Akers
vs
Lester

181 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Akers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Lester!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lester throws a nice looking combination but Akers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akers scores with a jab to the body.

Akers pushes Lester up against the cage in a clinch.
Akers is looking to break free of the clinch but Lester has double underhooks.

Lester breaks the clinch.
Lester misses with a few strikes there.
Lester throws a right hand that Akers ducks under and follows up with a left that Akers also avoids with ease.
Jack Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Akers has closed the distance and engaged Lester in a clinch.

Lester escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lester throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Akers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Akers clinches up with Lester and pushes him back against the cage.
Lester wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lester to keep the fight standing.
Akers tries to break free but Lester pushes him back against the cage.

Lester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lester lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like John Akers has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lester sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akers somewhat.

Akers pushes Lester up against the cage in a clinch.

Lester manages to break the clinch.
Lester leaves Akers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Akers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akers shoots for a takedown but Lester saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Akers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Akers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akers.
Akers tries to clinch but Lester moves out of range.
Jack Lester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akers fails to land the takedown.
Akers is breathing heavily.
Lester misses with a double jab.
Lester throws a right hand that Akers ducks under and follows up with a left that Akers also avoids with ease.
Akers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A punch combination from Lester misses.
Lester throws a series of punches but Akers moves out of range.
Akers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lester throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Akers counters with a one-two to the body.
Lester lands a jab-cross combination.
Akers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Lester's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akers counters with a series of strikes. Lester will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lester sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lester misses with a double jab.

Akers darts in and clinches Lester up against the cage.
Lester is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lester looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Akers.
Akers is trying to force a seperation but Lester has the dominant position.
Akers keeps control of Lester as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Lester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lester throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akers.

Akers has Lester up against the cage in a clinch.
Akers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Akers has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lester uses from the top position.
Akers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lester throws an elbow that misses. Akers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lester's guard. Nice move by Akers!

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akers pushes down on Lester's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lester kicks Akers off and gets back to his feet.
Lester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akers.
Lester lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lester avoids it really well and circles away.
Lester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Lester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Akers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Akers shoots in for a takedown but Lester shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Akers tries to clinch but Lester is having none of it.
John Akers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lester throws a one two combo.

Akers is rocked!
Lester throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akers slips a jab and a cross from Lester.
No joy there for Lester, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Akers duly obliges.
Akers lands with a nice combination. Lester backs away looking to recover.
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!
No joy there for Lester, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Akers moves into the clinch.

Lester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lester misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lester misses with a double jab.
Akers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lester is looking for the big counter here.
Akers misses with a takedown attempt - Lester sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Akers. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lester misses with a combination

and Akers counters by clinching up.
Lester is trying to break the clinch but Akers has him pressed against the cage.
Akers tries to break free but Lester pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Akers.
Lester can't break the clinch.

Lester breaks the clinch.
No luck for Akers with that takedown attempt.
Lester unleashes a big counter combination but Akers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Akers works over Lester's head and body with a nice combination.
Akers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lester unleashes a big counter combination but Akers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lester stuffs the takedown attempt from Akers. Akers gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester misses with a double jab.
Akers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lester's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lester duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akers jabs at Lester's body.
Lester misses with a series of wild punches.
Akers throws the kick towards the body but Lester avoids it.
Akers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lester is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from Lester does no damage.
Akers seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lester blocks a head kick by Akers.
Lester stalks Akers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Akers's face. Akers staggers backwards, shaken.
Akers has a takedown stuffed.
Lester pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Akers back to the cage. Lester follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Akers.
Lester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Akers shoots for a double leg takedown but Lester sprawls well. He's pushed Akers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lester fails to land with a series of punches.
Akers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lester but Lester pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Akers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lester.
Akers shoots for a double leg takedown but Lester sprawls well. He's pushed Akers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Akers dodges the punch combination from Lester.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akers shoots in looking for a takedown. Lester tries to sprawl out of it but Akers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lester manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lester misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lester defends well and Akers ends up having to push Lester into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jack Lester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lester misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akers tries to counter with a takedown but Lester is quick to defend against it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lester closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Akers pushes Lester up against the cage in a clinch.

Lester breaks from the clinch.
Lester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Akers shoots in and bounces Lester off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lester is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Lester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Akers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Akers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lester throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lester misses with a wild combination.
Akers fails with the takedown.
Lester misses with a few strikes there.
Lester throws a series of punches but Akers avoids them all with ease.
Lester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lester avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akers fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Akers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester misses with a few strikes there.
Akers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lester.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Akers instigates a clinch.
Akers slows down the pace here.

Lester escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akers fails with the takedown.
Lester misses with a wild combination.
Akers throws a counter high kick but Lester was just alert enough to avoid it.

Akers moves into the clinch successfully.

Lester manages to break the clinch.
Lester misses with a double jab.

Akers closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lester escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Akers is defended easily by Lester.
Akers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lester.
Akers misses with a head kick.
Lester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Akers has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lester tries to break the clinch but Akers is controlling the position.
Akers prevents Lester from breaking the clinch.
Akers scores with a shot to the side of Lester's head.
John Akers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akers has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lester after a bit of a struggle.
Stalling in the clinch from Akers.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lester displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akers.
Lester tries to bum rush Akers with a series of wild strikes but Akers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lester throws a series of punches but Akers moves out of range.
Akers dives in and grabs Lester's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lester pushes down on Akers's head and hops out.
Lester throws a nice looking combination but Akers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lester blocks the body kick.
Lester throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akers.
Lester stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lester wants it to stay on the feet.
Akers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lester looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lester slaps away a takedown attempt from Akers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lester unleashes a big counter combination but Akers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester throws a right and a left that Akers avoids nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Akers keeps control of Lester as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Lester manages to break the clinch.
Akers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lester swivels and escapes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lester displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Akers.
Lester fails to land with a series of punches.
Akers tries to counter by clinching up but Lester breaks away and moves out of range.
Akers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akers throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Lester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lester 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Lester!
Jack Lester was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke LaVictoire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ortiz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to El Hornazo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ortiz
vs
LaVictoire

176 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Machiavelli Boutique

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke LaVictoire!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.

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.
LaVictoire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz avoids it really well and circles away.
Ortiz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

LaVictoire closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - LaVictoire lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaVictoire trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaVictoire is stalling in the full guard.
LaVictoire trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaVictoire wants to pass the guard but Ortiz is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
LaVictoire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LaVictoire passes Ortiz's left leg - he's now in half guard.

LaVictoire is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ortiz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ortiz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ortiz blocking the ground and pound attempt from LaVictoire.

LaVictoire is trying for a kimura here. Ortiz looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! LaVictoire wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Duke LaVictoire!
The defeated Brandon Ortiz had this to say: 'Thanks to my manager Matt Donovan, my sponsor Machiavelli. I got over confident coming into this fight. I am upset at myself. Hats off to him for beating me. Respect. Follow me on buzz @F280429'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Virtakäyttöinen Kettu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Josser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Kettu
vs
Josser

181 cm
19
173 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Virtakäyttöinen Kettu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin Josser!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kettu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kettu takes a swing at Josser's ribcage but misses.
Josser tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Josser blocks a jab.
Kettu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kettu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Josser misses with a takedown
letting Kettu counter with a right hand.
Kettu connects with a crisp jab.
Josser takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Josser is rocked!

Kettu lands a big uppercut and Josser crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Josser looks OK. Kettu waves Josser back to his feet!
Josser is still on wobbly legs! Can Kettu finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kettu avoids the body shot from Josser.
We've been told by Kettu's head coaches at McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Josser seems to have recovered his senses.
Kettu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Josser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Josser misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kettu counter with a right hand.
Kettu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Josser gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kettu gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Virtakäyttöinen Kettu!
Virtakäyttöinen Kettu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kengo Mulumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Alberti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Mulumba
vs
Alberti

180 cm
19
151 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
138 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kengo Mulumba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Alberti!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alberti needs to keep his hands up - Mulumba had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Vincent Alberti has been cut.
Alberti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alberti fails with the takedown

and Mulumba counters with a crisp one two that drops Alberti! Mulumba thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Alberti to his feet! Alberti is in big trouble!

Alberti is rocked!
Alberti throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mulumba scores with a counter punch that sends Alberti to the canvas! Mulumba smells blood - he's punishing Alberti with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Alberti has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kengo Mulumba!
During a confident post fight interview, Kengo Mulumba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jed Fredo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murheellinen Vilkuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Fredo
vs
Vilkuttaja

182 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

192 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jed Fredo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fredo has Vilkuttaja up against the cage in a clinch.
Vilkuttaja lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fredo backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Fredo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vilkuttaja lands with a light punch inside.
Fredo wants to get back to striking at distance but Vilkuttaja won't allow it.
Vilkuttaja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fredo backwards.
Nice body punch from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja cracks Fredo with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Vilkuttaja scores with a nice short uppercut.

It looks like Jed Fredo has been cut.
Vilkuttaja is working Fredo over against the cage.
Fredo is trying to break the clinch but Vilkuttaja is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vilkuttaja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vilkuttaja - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fredo is trying to force a seperation but Vilkuttaja has the dominant position.
Fredo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vilkuttaja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Vilkuttaja.
A short body shot lands from Vilkuttaja as the two fighters clinch.
Fredo can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fredo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fredo.
A shot in the inside from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Vilkuttaja.
Vilkuttaja gets through Fredo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Vilkuttaja.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilkuttaja lands with a left to the head.
Fredo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vilkuttaja works on Fredo's body with a couple of short punches.
Vilkuttaja gets through Fredo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Fredo is rocked!
Vilkuttaja lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fredo to his knees! Vilkuttaja keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murheellinen Vilkuttaja!
A victorious Murheellinen Vilkuttaja thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Hold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Whitaker
vs
Hold

178 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Victory! Sports Nutrition
Victory Fight Wear Store

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darnell Whitaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcin Hold!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker works the jab nicely.

Hold drives through and clinches with Whitaker against the cage.
Hold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hold has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whitaker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Whitaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Whitaker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Whitaker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Whitaker.
Whitaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whitaker lands with a left to the head.
Hold is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Whitaker is defending well.
Whitaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hold backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hold is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Whitaker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Darnell Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Hold.
Hold jumps guard but Whitaker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Whitaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Whitaker.
Whitaker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Whitaker presses Hold against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hold looks winded!
Whitaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hold tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Whitaker lands with a right to the head.
Whitaker cracks Hold with a nice body shot.
Whitaker pushes Hold back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Whitaker cracks Hold with a nice body shot.
Whitaker is leaning against Hold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Whitaker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Whitaker.
A right hand to the body from Whitaker.
Whitaker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Whitaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Whitaker.
Hold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Whitaker lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Whitaker.
Whitaker lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whitaker.
A short right from Whitaker on the inside.
A hook to the body from Whitaker.
Whitaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whitaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whitaker lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Hold is rocked!
Whitaker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hold or not.
Hold is still on wobbly legs! Can Whitaker finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Whitaker.
Whitaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Hold backwards.
Whitaker lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hold to his knees! Whitaker keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darnell Whitaker!
Darnell Whitaker very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.