Primal 26 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilhaume Prevot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Ortiz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ortiz
vs
Prevot

176 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

164 cm
19
153 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guilhaume Prevot!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prevot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ortiz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Prevot moves to clinch but Ortiz breaks away
enabling Ortiz to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Guilhaume Prevot has been cut.
Prevot tries to clinch up
and Ortiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prevot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortiz throwing a counter right hand but Prevot manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prevot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortiz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Prevot tries to clinch but Ortiz is having none of it.
Prevot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Prevot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ortiz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Prevot.
Ortiz is looking to counter punch.
Prevot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Prevot. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Ortiz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Prevot.
Prevot misses with a takedown
and Ortiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Prevot throws a poor cross that misses
and Ortiz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Prevot misses with a left hand
and Ortiz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Prevot tries to clinch up but Ortiz circles away and keeps his distance.
Ortiz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Prevot
and Ortiz counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Prevot.
Prevot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ortiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brandon Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilhaume Prevot.
Prevot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Prevot throws a right hand that misses
and Ortiz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Prevot thinking.
Prevot looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prevot throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ortiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Prevot has closed the distance and engaged Ortiz in a clinch.
Ortiz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Prevot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prevot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ortiz but Ortiz pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prevot misses with a combination
enabling Ortiz to counter with a crisp jab.
Prevot misses with a combination
and Ortiz counters with a straight right hand.

That has opened up Guilhaume Prevot's cut even more.
Prevot tries to clinch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Prevot moves into the clinch successfully.
Ortiz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Prevot taking a breather.
Ortiz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prevots head.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ortiz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prevot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ortiz counters with a stiff right hand.

Ortiz gets tackled into the cage by Prevot. Prevot maintains the clinch.
Ortiz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ortiz lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz stalling in the clinch.
Prevot is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ortiz to keep the fight standing.

Ortiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Ortiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guilhaume Prevot's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Prevot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ortiz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ortiz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Prevot throws a sloppy body shot
and Ortiz counters with a left to the body.
Prevot tries to clinch
and Ortiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prevot tries a head kick but it misses.
Prevot shoots and misses
letting Ortiz counter with a right hand.
Prevot throws out a leg kick but Ortiz moves out of range and Prevot only half commits.
Ortiz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A cross from Ortiz lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prevot looks to throw a body kick
and Ortiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

The cut above Guilhaume Prevot's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Prevot is looking to clinch.
Ortiz is looking to counter punch.
Prevot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ortiz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Prevot shoots for a double leg takedown but Ortiz sprawls well. He's pushed Prevot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Prevot is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prevot misses with a hook
and Ortiz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Prevot with a poor takedown
and Prevot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brandon Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilhaume Prevot.
Prevot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ortiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guilhaume Prevot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortiz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Prevot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Prevot has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortiz finds it's way round the side to connect with Prevot's head.

Prevot is rocked!

Guilhaume Prevot's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

Ortiz sends Prevot crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ortiz is motioning to the referee to let Prevot up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Prevot is still on wobbly legs! Can Ortiz finish him?

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brandon Ortiz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Brandon Ortiz thanked Pure Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zlad Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Diaz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Masters
vs
Diaz

184 cm
26
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
199 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zlad Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Masters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Masters slips nicely into half guard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.

Masters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Masters is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz tries to kick Masters off but Masters keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diaz is looking to get back to is feet but Masters passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Masters tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masters has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diaz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters wants to stand but Diaz is controlling his arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Masters is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Masters is controlling him well.

Masters decides to stand up, so the ref orders Diaz to his feet.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masters sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Masters with that takedown attempt.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Masters circles away and keeps his distance.
Masters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masters wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masters is defended easily by Diaz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlad Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Masters.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Masters manages to get underhooks.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diaz has Masters pressed against the cage, preventing Masters from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Masters won't allow it.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Masters holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.

That's four 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.

Masters works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Masters definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Masters isn't so interested in that idea.

Masters drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Masters off! Masters jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Masters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Masters is breathing heavily.
Diaz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Masters is controlling him.

Masters is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Masters pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Masters is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zlad Masters dominated that round.
That's time! Masters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Diaz misses with the combination.
Masters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz is looking to clinch but Masters is avoiding it.
It looked like Masters was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masters swivels and escapes.
Masters tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Masters circles away.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Masters counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Masters is defending well.
Zlad Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Diaz.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Masters.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Masters is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diaz after a bit of a struggle.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Masters won't allow it.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Masters.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Masters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Masters has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diaz jabs Masters right on the nose. Masters blinks but takes it well.
Masters shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Masters keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Masters shows good takedown defense.
Masters wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Masters leaves Diaz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Masters feinted with a counter takedown.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Masters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Masters swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a head kick but Masters moves out of range.
It appears Masters was looking to counter with a kick there.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masters.
Alexander Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masters appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Masters shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diaz is trying to defend but Masters finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Masters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Masters wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz tries to kick Masters off but Masters keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.

Masters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diaz defends it well.
Masters stops Diaz from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Masters looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Masters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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 Zlad Masters 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. This is the final round!

Diaz rushes Masters and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diaz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Masters turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Masters holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Masters has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Masters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zlad Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz misses with some punches.

Diaz pulls Masters into guard.

Masters stands up and waves to Diaz to follow him.
Masters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Diaz looks to move away, Masters throws a big counter combo but Diaz just gets out of the way.
Masters shoots in and drives through. Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Masters sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Masters circles away.

Diaz pushes Masters up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a shot to the side of Masters's head.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Masters avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.

Diaz successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Zlad Masters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz wants to stand up but Masters is controlling him.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Masters is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Masters advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diaz tries to kick Masters off but Masters keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Masters is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Masters is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.

Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Masters.

Masters has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Diaz defend it? Masters steps over the head and cranks it - Diaz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Masters!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zlad Masters!
Zlad Masters took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Arroyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brophy comes into the arena with Boulevard of Broken Dreams blaring out of the sound system. Michael Brophy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Brophy
vs
Arroyo

185 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javier Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy misses with a hook.
Arroyo moves out of range of the body kick.
Arroyo cracks Brophy with an open hand slap.
Arroyo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Michael Brophy has been cut.
Brophy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brophy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arroyo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand.
Arroyo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brophy can pounce on him.
Brophy scores with a sloppy right hand. Arroyo should have avoided that one.
Arroyo throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy throws a leg kick which misses Arroyo's front leg but catches the back leg as Arroyo tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Arroyo. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
Brophy clobbers Arroyo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Arroyo throws a body shot but no joy.
Brophy slips a jab from Arroyo.
Arroyo ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brophy!
Brophy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brophy connects with a leg kick. Arroyo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brophy thuds a left hand into Arroyo's body.
Arroyo scores with a body shot.
Arroyo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Arroyo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Arroyo swings widly with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a nice leg kick.
Arroyo looks winded!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brophy - that will leave a mark!
Crunch! Brophy slams his shin into Arroyo's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arroyo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brophy.
Brophy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Arroyo. That did some damage!
Arroyo misses with a shot to the body
and Brophy counters with a crisp right that sends Arroyo to the canvas! Brophy follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Brophy!
Our winner, Michael Brophy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tribbiani Joey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul The Refugee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey comes into the arena with Clasic Sofl Rock blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Joey
vs
The Refugee

173 cm
21
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Lion Fightwear

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tribbiani Joey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul The Refugee!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Refugee lands with a slapping head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joey.
Joey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've been informed that The Refugee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The Refugee tries to clinch but Joey moves out of range.

The Refugee tries to sprawl but Joey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Joey works his way into full mount!
The Refugee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The Refugee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The Refugee is trying to maintain the position but Joey is very close to passing his half guard.

Joey seems to be working for a kimura but The Refugee defends the submission attempt.
The Refugee wants to control but Joey is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joey passes the guard and advances to mount!
The Refugee is working to get back to half guard.
The Refugee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Joey looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Joey takes The Refugee's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, The Refugee is in trouble.
The Refugee wants to control his opponent's hands but Joey gets his hands free.

Joey is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. The Refugee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Joey is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and The Refugee taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Joey.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tribbiani Joey!
Tribbiani Joey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sendou Kitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitano has chosen Yoshida Brothers - Ibuki as his entrance music. James Marley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sendou Kitano's chin.

Marley
vs
Kitano

197 cm
21
283 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

196 cm
20
285 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Bullet Proof System

Notorious Clothing Co.

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sendou Kitano!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kitano misses with a looping left.
Marley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kitano blocks the body kick.
James Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley throws a leg kick but Kitano checks it.
Marley needs to keep his hands up - Kitano had a free shot at his head there.
Kitano throws an off balance right hand
and Marley counters with a series of strikes. Kitano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marley slips a straight right by Kitano.
It looked like Marley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Marley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kitano's guard.
Marley wants to control from the top but Kitano keeps moving.
Marley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kitano wants to sweep here but Marley controlling him for the moment.
Marley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kitano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitano keeping full guard, as Marley tries to pass.
Marley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marley is working Kitano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marley trying to control the position from guard on top but Kitano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kitano's head.

It looks like Sendou Kitano has been cut.
Marley tries to free his leg and advance position but Kitano is retaining full guard.
Kitano has his hands on Marley's head, controlling the position.
Marley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kitano is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley lands a front kick.
Kitano slips a jab and a cross from Marley.
A little jabbing left from Kitano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marley.
Kitano takes a swing at Marley's ribcage but misses.
Kitano throws out a loose jab but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.

Marley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kitano, pushing him back against the cage.
Kitano prevents a body shot from Marley.
Kitano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kitano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kitano.
Marley blocks a body shot from Kitano.

Kitano breaks the clinch.
Marley is looking to score with low kicks.
Marley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kitano misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marley!
Kitano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sendou Kitano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marley looks to land a left hand but Kitano moved out of range nicely.
Marley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kitano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and Kitano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've been told by Marley's head coaches at [LOD]Berlin Giants that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marley missing with a left hand there. Kitano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kitano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marley thuds his shin into the meat of Kitano's side.
Kitano misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Marley. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Marley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sendou Kitano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Marley misses with a hook. Kitano ducked under it nicely.
Marley looks to throw a body kick
and Kitano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marley tries to clinch but Kitano moves out of range.
Kitano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marley throws out a powerful jab.

That has opened up Sendou Kitano's cut even more.
Marley scores with a kick to the body.
Marley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kitano can do to turn this around?
Marley wants to clinch up but Kitano keeps it at a distance.
As Marley backs off Kitano throws a huge counter combo but Marley manages to avoid it all.
Kitano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano cracks Marley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marley missing with a left hand there. Kitano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Marley closes the distance and clinches.
Marley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitano swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley scores with a hook to the body.
Kitano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kitano can't break the clinch.
Marley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kitano misses with some punches.
Marley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marley blocks an uppercut.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Kitano.
Kitano throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Marley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kitano backwards.
Marley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kitano.
Kitano is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kitano.
Kitano misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kitano backwards.

The cut above Sendou Kitano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Marley misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Marley.
A body shot lands from Marley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marley drops Kitano with a big right hand! Marley charges in looking to finish - Kitano manages to keep Marley in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.

Kitano is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kitano being controlled here, momentarily.
Kitano is still in real trouble! Can Marley finish him?
Marley forces his way into half guard.
Kitano seems to have recovered his senses.
Marley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley wants to pass the guard but Kitano is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kitano regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Marley.
Marley looking to pass the guard.

That's four 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.
Kitano has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Marley has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marley throws an elbow but Kitano slips to the side and avoids it well.

Marley swings around for an armbar but Kitano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marley's guard.
Marley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kitano is one step ahead there.
Marley seems keen to control Kitano's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Marley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sendou Kitano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kitano connects with a crisp jab.
Marley moves away from the strike by Kitano.
Marley lands a jab to the head.
Marley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kitano's sensitive parts.
Marley throws a push kick but Kitano slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Kitano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kitano throws a lazy uppercut
and Marley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kitano looks to throw the jab but Marley is out of range.
Kitano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kitano on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Sendou Kitano's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Marley throws a push kick but Kitano slaps the foot to one side.
Kitano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kitano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marley.
A little jabbing left from Kitano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marley throws a combination that misses
and Kitano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Marley moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Marley.
Kitano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kitano takes a shot to the head.
Marley pushes Kitano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
James Marley has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Marley jumps into guard, dragging Kitano to the mat.
Kitano has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marley is proving hard to escape from.
James Marley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marley is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marley is looking to pass into half guard but Kitano pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kitano is in guard.

Marley wants to sweep here but Kitano controlling him for the moment.
Kitano wants to stand but Marley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marley managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marley seems keen to control Kitano's posture.
Sendou Kitano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Marley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kitano stops Marley from standing up.
Marley pulls Kitano in close to his closed guard and prevents Kitano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marley tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Some wild striking there from Marley.
Kitano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marley.
James Marley is winning the standup battle so far.
Kitano moves out of range as Marley strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marley.
Kitano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Marley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kitano tries to kick Marley off but Marley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Marley!
Our winner, James Marley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Sendou Kitano had this to say: 'I have a lot of things to improve on in my game, and I will come back from this stronger. Marley was the better fighter this evening, and I am sorry to my team and my fans.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heng Jiang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Rainbow Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiang comes to the cage accompanied by Volbeat - A Warrior's Call. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jiang
vs
Rainbow Killer

174 cm
21
161 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heng Jiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Rainbow Killer!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiang throws a body punch but Rainbow Killer moves out of range.
Rainbow Killer avoids a kick to the body.
Rainbow Killer misses with a leg kick.
Jiang throws a leg kick
and Rainbow Killer counters with a thumping low kick.
Jiang throws the left hand but Rainbow Killer avoids the punch easily.
Jiang throws a chopping leg kick but Rainbow Killer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jiang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rainbow Killer tries to work over Jiang's front leg with a kick but Jiang checks it.
Jiang misses with a shot to the body

and Rainbow Killer counters with a head kick that drops Jiang to the mat! Jiang scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Jiang is rocked!
Rainbow Killer moves in close and cracks Jiang with a massive right hand! Jiang, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Rainbow Killer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaac Rainbow Killer!
During a confident post fight interview, Isaac Rainbow Killer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sir Mixalot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mixalot comes to the cage accompanied by Baby Got Back. Soares is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Sabbath - Iron Man. Andre Soares is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mixalot
vs
Soares

170 cm
26
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

174 cm
23
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

King of Fists

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sir Mixalot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Soares!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mixalot cracks Soares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mixalot swings for the body but Soares moves out of range.
As Mixalot backs off Soares throws a huge counter combo but Mixalot manages to avoid it all.

Mixalot instigates a clinch.
Mixalot has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Soares misses with some punches.
I was talking to Mixalot's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mixalot working aggressively here.
Mixalot lands a hook that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Mixalot lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mixalot fails to land.
Soares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mixalot or not.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Mixalot.
Mixalot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mixalot will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Soares up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Mixalot.
Mixalot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares lands a shoulder strike.
Soares misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares tries to work over Mixalot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mixalot throws a head punch that misses.
Mixalot struggles to land a body shot inside as Soares controls his hands.
Soares misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mixalot.
Soares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mixalot backwards.
A short right from Mixalot on the inside.
Soares struggles to land a body shot inside as Mixalot controls his hands.
Mixalot has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Mixalot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soares lands with a short shot to the head.
Mixalot swings wildly with an uppercut but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Soares fails to land.
Soares misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mixalot.
Mixalot scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soares blocks a body shot from Mixalot.
Soares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Mixalot fails to land.
Mixalot blocks an uppercut.
Mixalot can't find room to land a body shot as Soares controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mixalot.
Soares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mixalot backwards.
Mixalot misses with some punches.
Soares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mixalot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Soares fails to land.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mixalot.
Mixalot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mixalot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mixalot seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Soares can turn it around.
Soares blocking some punches.
Mixalot lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.
Still in the clinch, Mixalot scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mixalot tries to land a knee to the head but Soares blocks with his arms.
Soares misses with the head strike.
Mixalot blocks an uppercut.
Mixalot blocking some punches.
A short left from Mixalot.
Mixalot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mixalot looking to throw knees to the head but Soares is blocking nicely.
Mixalot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mixalot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soares tries to throw a body punch but Mixalot avoids it by throwing Soares back against the cage.
Soares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mixalot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soares blocks an uppercut.
Mixalot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soares swings wildly with an uppercut but Mixalot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mixalot looking to throw knees to the head but Soares is blocking nicely.
Mixalot blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares swings wildly with an uppercut but Mixalot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mixalot blocking some punches.
Mixalot misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mixalot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soares misses with some punches.
Soares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mixalot working aggressively here.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mixalot.
Mixalot stalling in the clinch.
Mixalot tries to work over Soares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mixalot has Soares pressed against the cage.
Mixalot tries to work over Soares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soares lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Soares.

It looks like Sir Mixalot has been cut.
Soares misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andre Soares will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sir Mixalot's cut.
That's time! Mixalot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Soares moves out of range as Mixalot strikes.

Mixalot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mixalot throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
Mixalot tries to throw a body punch but Soares avoids it by throwing Mixalot back against the cage.
Soares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Mixalot fails to land.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.
Mixalot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mixalot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares swings wildly with an uppercut but Mixalot uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares working aggressively here.
Mixalot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mixalot lands a right hand.
Mixalot displaying some good clinch control by pressing Soares up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mixalot blocking some punches.
Mixalot throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
Soares misses with some punches.
Soares misses with a body punch.
Mixalot struggles to land a body shot inside as Soares controls his hands.
Mixalot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mixalot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mixalot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soares working aggressively here.
Soares misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Soares.
Mixalot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soares scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mixalot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Soares.
Mixalot misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mixalot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mixalot swings wildly with an uppercut but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mixalot working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mixalot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Mixalot.
Soares swings wildly with an uppercut but Mixalot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Mixalot.
Soares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mixalot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mixalot backwards.
Mixalot tries to work over Soares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mixalot blocks an uppercut.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Mixalot.
A head punch on the inside from Soares fails to land.
Soares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mixalot throws a head punch that misses.
Mixalot dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mixalot has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Mixalot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mixalot blocks an uppercut.
Soares prevents a body shot from Mixalot.
Soares lands a hook that snaps the head of Mixalot backwards.
Soares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Soares fails to land.
Mixalot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soares tries to work over Mixalot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soares lands a nice uppercut.
Soares struggles to land a body shot inside as Mixalot controls his hands.
Soares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mixalot fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.
Mixalot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Mixalot.
Mixalot lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Soares.
Mixalot throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
Mixalot working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Soares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sir Mixalot's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mixalot slips under a jab from Soares.
An attempted straight right counter from Mixalot misses the target.
Mixalot misses with a double jab.
Mixalot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soares.
Soares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mixalot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soares ducks under a wild hook from Mixalot.
Soares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mixalot looks to land a combination but Soares avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mixalot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Soares instigates a clinch.
Mixalot blocks an uppercut.
Soares lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mixalot blocking some punches.
Soares lands a right hand.
Mixalot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
Soares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soares misses with the head strike.
Mixalot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soares's elbow.
Mixalot lands with a left to the head.
Mixalot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares throws a head punch that misses.
Mixalot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Soares.
Mixalot misses with some punches.
Soares gets through Mixalot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Mixalot is rocked!
Mixalot throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soares.
Oh Mixalot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able 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!
Mixalot throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soares misses with the head strike.
Mixalot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Mixalot.
Soares misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Soares fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Mixalot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Soares blocks an uppercut.
Mixalot seems to have got his legs back now.
Stalling in the clinch from Mixalot.
Mixalot misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mixalot digs a right hand into Soares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soares's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mixalot.
Mixalot is looking to control Soares's arms but Soares gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mixalot has his back to the cage.
Soares misses with some punches.
Soares swings wildly with an uppercut but Mixalot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Mixalot.
Mixalot throws a head punch that misses.
Soares prevents a body shot from Mixalot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mixalot lands a body punch.
Soares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mixalot backwards.
Soares working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Mixalot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soares works on Mixalot's body with a couple of short punches.
Mixalot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mixalot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mixalot tries a body shot but Soares blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soares.
Mixalot misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mixalot.
Soares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mixalot has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Mixalot.
Mixalot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soares struggles to land a body shot inside as Mixalot controls his hands.
Soares tries to throw a body punch but Mixalot avoids it by throwing Soares back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Mixalot.
Mixalot pushes Soares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soares can't find room to land a body shot as Mixalot controls the action.
Mixalot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mixalot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mixalot or not.
Soares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mixalot is working Soares over against the cage.
Mixalot throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
Soares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mixalot.
Mixalot blocks a body shot from Soares.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Andre Soares just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Sir Mixalot's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mixalot closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Mixalot on the inside.
Mixalot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Soares.
Mixalot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mixalot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mixalots head.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mixalot fails to land.
Mixalot throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mixalot fails to land.
Soares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mixalot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
Mixalot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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!
Mixalot misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soares misses with the head strike.
Soares lands a nice uppercut.
Soares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soares blocking some punches.
Mixalot misses with a punch on the inside.
Soares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mixalot can't find room to land a body shot as Soares controls the action.
Soares blocking some punches.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Mixalot.
Mixalot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Soares is keeping busy.
Soares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mixalot's elbow.
Soares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mixalot is looking to control Soares's arms but Soares gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mixalot has his back to the cage.
A short right from Soares on the inside.
Mixalot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mixalot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mixalot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mixalot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Soares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mixalot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soares blocks a body shot from Mixalot.
Soares pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Mixalot out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Soares!
Andre Soares is the new featherweight champion!
Andre Soares 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.
In defeat, Sir Mixalot stepped up to the mic, saying 'I took it easy.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buri Bokh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mantis Toboggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bokh comes to the cage accompanied by Mt. KHARKHIRAA. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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.

Bokh
vs
Toboggan

180 cm
27
175 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

179 cm
21
176 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

AnonymouS
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KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buri Bokh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mantis Toboggan!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toboggan lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Toboggan misses its intended target.
Bokh misses with a body punch
and Toboggan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toboggan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toboggan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Bokh.
Toboggan ducks right into an uppercut from Bokh.
Toboggan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bokh doesn't seem bothered though.
Toboggan lands a slapping body shot.
Bokh misses with a lunging right hand
and Bokh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bokh is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bokh throws a right hand that misses
and Toboggan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Buri Bokh has been cut.
Toboggan connects with a looping right hand.
Toboggan throws a jab when Bokh was well out of range.
Bokh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toboggan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Bokh. That snapped Toboggan's head back.
Bokh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Toboggan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bokh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toboggan.
Toboggan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bokh momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokh misses with a shot to the body
and Toboggan counters with a nice body shot.
Toboggan jabs Bokh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Bokh misses
and Toboggan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bokh lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot by Toboggan.
Bokh throws an off balance right hand
and Toboggan counters with a stiff right hand.
Toboggan misses with a straight left.
Bokh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Toboggan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bokh misses with a hook to the body
and Toboggan counters with a low kick, right behind Bokh 's knee.
Toboggan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bokh misses with a shot to the body
and Toboggan counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Bokh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toboggan.
Toboggan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Bokh does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toboggan.
A nice side step and Toboggan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bokh swings widly with a right hand
and Toboggan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toboggan tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bokh. Toboggan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bokh defending well as Toboggan loads up on a big left hand.
Toboggan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bokh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Toboggan stuns Bokh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bokh throws a lazy right hand but Toboggan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toboggan works the jab nicely.
Bokh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toboggan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bokh misses with a looping right.
Toboggan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Toboggan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Toboggan misses with a straight left.
A jab from Bokh finds it's way through Toboggan's defenses.
Toboggan misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Bokh misses
letting Toboggan counter with a right hand.
Toboggan misses with a low kick.
Bokh slips under a jab.
Toboggan keeps the fight on the outside.
Bokh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bokh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Toboggan misses with a hook.
Toboggan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bokh misses with a left hand
and Toboggan counters with a left to the body.
Toboggan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bokh.
Bokh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Toboggan misses with a wild body shot.
Toboggan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Toboggan throws a hook but Bokh blocks it.
Bokh just misses with a punch to the body.
Bokh misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokh misses with an uppercut
letting Toboggan counter with a right hand.
Bokh misses the body punch
and Toboggan counters with a stiff right hand.
Toboggan misses with a right hand

and Bokh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Toboggan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bokh has a couple of punches blocked by Toboggan.
Bokh letting Toboggan take a breather here.

Toboggan breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Toboggan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bokh throws an off balance right hand
and Toboggan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Buri Bokh's cut is getting worse.
Toboggan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bokh had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bokh just misses with a punch to the body.
Toboggan throws out a loose jab but Bokh uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bokh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bokh throws a poor cross that misses
and Toboggan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toboggan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bokh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Toboggan counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantis Toboggan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buri Bokh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bokh throws an overhand right that lands on Toboggan's shoulder, as Toboggan tries to avoid the shot.
Bokh moves out of range as Toboggan strikes.
Bokh misses with a left hand
and Toboggan counters with a nice uppercut.
Bokh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Toboggan misses with a hook. Bokh ducked under it nicely.
Toboggan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Toboggan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bokh misses with a body punch
and Toboggan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toboggan, right into the meat.
Toboggan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bokh.
Toboggan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Toboggan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Toboggan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bokh manages to avoid it.
Toboggan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bokh misses with a shot to the body

and Toboggan moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Toboggan.
A hook to the body from Toboggan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokh swings wildly with an uppercut but Toboggan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toboggan lands a left hand.
Toboggan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Toboggan blocking some punches.
Toboggan lands a shoulder strike.
Toboggan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bokh backwards.
Toboggan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bokh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toboggan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toboggan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Toboggan.
Toboggan tries to work over Bokh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Toboggan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bokh misses with a punch on the inside.

Toboggan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bokh misses with a hook to the body
and Toboggan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toboggan scores with a hook to the body. Bokh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bokh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot to the liver by Toboggan. Beautiful body shot.
Bokh moves away from the strike by Toboggan.
The crowd cheers as Toboggan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bokh doesn't seem phased though.
Bokh throws a combination that misses
and Toboggan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Bokh is rocked!

Buri Bokh's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Toboggan thuds a left hand into Bokh's body.
A shot to the body from Bokh misses
enabling Toboggan to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Bokh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toboggan dips to his left and cracks Bokh with an uppercut!
Toboggan circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bokh to the canvas! Bokh doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Toboggan keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mantis Toboggan!
Mantis Toboggan is the new welterweight champion!