HI42: The Meaning of Life PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick The Virus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaijah Louiseau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Virus comes to the cage accompanied by Bust 'Em In. Isaijah Louiseau is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

The Virus
vs
Louiseau

195 cm
26
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
18
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Patrick The Virus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isaijah Louiseau!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The Virus tries to keep at a distance but Louiseau has taken the fight into the clinch.
The Virus tries for a takedown but Louiseau manages to get underhooks.
The Virus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The Virus tries to pull guard but Louiseau forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick The Virus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Louiseau.
Louiseau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Louiseau stops a takedown attempt from The Virus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Virus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Louiseau just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Virus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Virus is looking to break free of the clinch but Louiseau has double underhooks.
Louiseau lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Virus jumps guard but Louiseau stands there with The Virus around his waist. The Virus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Louiseau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The Virus.
The Virus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Louiseau just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Virus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Louiseau walks away with a smile on his face. The Virus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Virus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Louiseau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Virus, pushing him back against the cage.
The Virus prevents a body shot from Louiseau.
The Virus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Louiseau just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Virus stalling.
The Virus has been working on his balance at KING OF PAIN, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Louiseau.
Louiseau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Virus wants a takedown but no success here.
The Virus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Louiseau smiles and moves away.
The Virus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Louiseau takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Louiseau throws a head kick that misses.
Louiseau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Louiseau is looking to clinch.
The Virus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Louiseau but Louiseau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Louiseau unleashes a big counter combination but The Virus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Louiseau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Virus.
Louiseau is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Virus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Louiseau closes the distance and clinches.
Louiseau can't find room to land a body shot as The Virus controls the action.
Louiseau is leaning against The Virus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Virus jumps guard but Louiseau turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Louiseau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Virus tries to pull guard but Louiseau holds him up against the cage and eventually The Virus drops back down to his feet.
The Virus fails to pull guard.
The Virus blocks an uppercut.
The Virus working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Virus tries to pull guard but Louiseau holds him up against the cage and eventually The Virus drops back down to his feet.
Louiseau pushes The Virus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Virus tries to pull guard but Louiseau won't allow it.
The Virus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Louiseau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Virus prevents a body shot from Louiseau.
The Virus is trying to pull guard but Louiseau has him pressed against the cage.
The Virus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Louiseau to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Louiseau misses with a punch to the body.
The Virus is trying to break the clinch but Louiseau has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight stays on the outside here - The Virus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Virus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Virus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Virus swinging wildly here.
Louiseau wants to clinch.
The Virus appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Virus avoids the head kick by Louiseau.
The Virus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Louiseau moves in looking to clinch but The Virus pushes him off.
The Virus swats away the attempt to clinch by Louiseau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Virus wants to clinch.

Louiseau has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Virus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The Virus is trying to break the clinch but Louiseau has him pressed against the cage.
The Virus is trying to pull guard but Louiseau has him pressed against the cage.
Louiseau has a couple of punches blocked by The Virus.
The Virus tries to break the clinch but Louiseau is controlling the position.
The Virus fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick The Virus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Virus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Louiseau to keep the fight standing.
The Virus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Louiseau is keeping busy.
Louiseau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Louiseau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Louiseau misses with some punches.
Louiseau can't find room to land a body shot as The Virus controls the action.
Louiseau tries to work over The Virus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Virus is trying to push Louiseau away but Louiseau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

The Virus gets control of Louiseau's arms and successfully pulls guard. The Virus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Louiseau is looking to stand up but The Virus won't let him.

Louiseau gets to his feet - The Virus follows without any prompting.
Louiseau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Virus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Louiseau closes the distance and clinches up with The Virus, looking for a takedown. Louiseau pushes The Virus against the cage but The Virus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Louiseau tries to clinch up.
Louiseau throws a sloppy head kick
and The Virus counters with a straight right hand.
Louiseau shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Virus defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louiseau stuffs the takedown.
The Virus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Virus throws a head kick that misses.
The Virus fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Virus tries to close the distance and clinch but Louiseau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Isaijah Louiseau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Virus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Louiseau tries to clinch but The Virus is having none of it.
Louiseau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Virus sprawls well. The Virus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Louiseau gets slowly back to his feet.
Louiseau moves in looking to clinch but The Virus pushes him off.

The Virus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Louiseau!
Louiseau is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The Virus has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Virus in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Louiseau is trying to get back to his feet.
Louiseau taking punishment in the form of punches.
Louiseau avoids any damage from the ground and pound of The Virus.

Louiseau sneaks out the side door and pushes The Virus away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Louiseau blocks a leg kick.
The Virus sets himself, and Louiseau steps forward looking for the clinch! The Virus avoids it this time.
Patrick The Virus is winning the standup battle so far.
Louiseau wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Virus shoots in for a double leg but Louiseau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Louiseau is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Louiseau doesn't manage to clinch there - The Virus circles away.
Some wild striking there from The Virus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick The Virus dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Louiseau closes the distance and pushes The Virus back into the cage.
The Virus is trying to pull guard but Louiseau has him pressed against the cage.
The Virus jumps guard but Louiseau stands there with The Virus around his waist. The Virus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Louiseau misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Louiseau fails to land.
The Virus is looking to control Louiseau's arms but Louiseau gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Virus has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Virus wants to get back to striking at distance but Louiseau won't allow it.
The Virus trying to control the position but instead, Louiseau has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Virus into the cage.
Louiseau tries a body shot but The Virus blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Louiseau tries to throw a body punch but The Virus avoids it by throwing Louiseau back against the cage.
The Virus tries to pull guard but Louiseau holds him up against the cage and eventually The Virus drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick The Virus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Louiseau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Virus is trying to break the clinch but Louiseau has him pressed against the cage.
The Virus misses with a punch to the body.
The Virus tries to pull guard but Louiseau forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

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.
Louiseau tries to throw a body punch but The Virus avoids it by throwing Louiseau back against the cage.
The Virus tries to stall but Louiseau uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The Virus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Louiseau fails to land.
The Virus is trying to drag Louiseau to the mat but Louiseau just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Virus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Virus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Virus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Louiseau pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Virus wants to clinch up but Louiseau keeps it at a distance.

The Virus gets a takedown into half guard.

Louiseau manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. The Virus keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Louiseau swings wildly with an uppercut but The Virus uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Virus struggles to land a body shot inside as Louiseau controls his hands.
Louiseau swings wildly with an uppercut but The Virus uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Virus blocks a body shot from Louiseau.
The Virus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Virus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Virus wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Virus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Louiseau.
The Virus is trying to pull guard but Louiseau turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Virus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Louiseau pulls his leg out and moves away.

Louiseau moves into the clinch successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isaijah Louiseau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Louiseau has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaijah Louiseau!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dale Tsosobe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tsosobe
vs
Murray

182 cm
24
183 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Hates pizza

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dale Tsosobe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabe Murray!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsosobe misses with a head kick.

Murray shoots in and bounces Tsosobe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Murray wants to control from the top but Tsosobe keeps moving.
Tsosobe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murray is one step ahead there.
Murray trying to control but Tsosobe is working from the bottom.
Murray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tsosobe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tsosobe feints a jab promting Murray to slip. Tsosobe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Murray slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tsosobe clobbers Murray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Tsosobe throws a nice looking combination but Murray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tsosobe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Murray decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tsosobe's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsosobe is keeping the position for now.
Murray wants to control from the top but Tsosobe keeps moving.
Tsosobe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murray on the ground.
Murray looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murray throws a big elbow that misses.
Murray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Murray trying to control but Tsosobe is working from the bottom.

Murray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Murray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murray passes Tsosobe's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murray trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tsosobe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tsosobe is trying to stand back up but Murray is controlling him
Murray tries to pass to full mount but Tsosobe defends it.
Murray is looking to take a break and control but Tsosobe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Murray seems to be working for a kimura but Tsosobe defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tsosobe wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray trying to control the action but Tsosobe is working from the bottom.
Tsosobe wants to get back to his feet.
Tsosobe trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Murray connects with a nice short shot to Tsosobe's temple.
Still in half guard, Murray seems content to control.
Murray is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tsosobe is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Murray throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Tsosobe has his hands clasped together but Murray breaks the hold and Tsosobe is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Murray!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabe Murray!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sic Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Maroga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sic Johnson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lance Maroga's chin.

Johnson
vs
Maroga

180 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sic Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lance Maroga!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maroga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.

Maroga manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maroga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Maroga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson has control of Maroga's left arm, preventing Maroga from doing any damage.
Maroga prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson managing to control the position.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maroga on the ground.
Maroga trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Maroga isn't so interested in that idea.
Maroga controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maroga throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Maroga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two 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.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Maroga gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Maroga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Maroga 's eye.
Knees to the body from Johnson.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maroga looks winded!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Come on Johnson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Maroga in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Lance Maroga has been cut.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maroga's defenses.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson landing knees to the head.
Maroga jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Maroga around his waist. Maroga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnson with a knee to the head.

Maroga is rocked!
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Maroga is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson has Maroga pressed against the cage. He pushes Maroga back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Johnson throws a beautiful elbow that sends Maroga crashing to the floor! Johnson piles on the pressure with more strikes! Maroga is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sic Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

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

Bam
vs
Li Won

198 cm
25
238 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bam Bam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cheng Li Won!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Li Won misses with a wild body shot.
Li Won tries to score with a low kick but Bam moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Bam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Bam tries to keep at a distance but Li Won has taken the fight into the clinch.
Li Won wants to break free but Bam has control.
Li Won lands a body punch.

Li Won gets control of Bam's arms and successfully pulls guard. Li Won will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Li Won is looking to stand up but Bam isn't so interested in that idea.
Bam postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam connects with a couple of short punches.
Bam with a nice head shot there.
Bam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bam chips away with some ground and pound.
Bam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bam postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam landing with the ground and pound.
Bam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bam stops Li Won from standing up.
Bam stands up over Li Won, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bam connects with a couple of short punches.
Bam makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bam won't allow Li Won to get back to his feet.
Li Won really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bam chips away with some ground and pound.
Bam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bam prevents Li Won from getting back to his feet.
Bam postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Li Won is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bam postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bam stops Li Won from standing up.
Bam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bam won't allow Li Won to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li Won can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bam stands up over Li Won, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bam lands a couple of digs.

Li Won is rocked!
Li Won is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bam is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam works over Li Won with some ground and pound from guard.
Bam distracts Li Won with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bam connects with a couple of short punches.
Li Won is still in real trouble! Can Bam finish him?
Bam cracks Li Won with a solid left hand.
Bam content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bam postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Li Won's head off the mat! Li Won is out! He's out! Bam jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bam Bam!
Bam Bam spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Venables (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Posner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Venables has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Venables
vs
Posner

188 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

173 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joseph Venables!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Posner!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venables connects with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Posner. Those never looked like landing.
As Posner backs away, Venables returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Posner.
A good leg kick by Venables.
Venables looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Venables throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Posner.

It looks like Mike Posner has been cut.
Posner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Posner misses with a wild combination.
Posner misses with a wild combination.
Whack! Venables lands a heavy head kick that drops Posner. The ref tackles Venables to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Posner was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Joseph Venables!
Joseph Venables thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Mike Posner spoke after the fight, saying 'hes got lucky'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josephz Jotko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrei Gonzales could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Josephz Jotko's chin.

Gonzales
vs
Jotko

195 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

187 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrei Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josephz Jotko!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales moves out of range of the strikes.
Gonzales misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jotko throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzales throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jotko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gonzales looks to clinch
and Jotko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gonzales moves out of range as Jotko strikes.
Gonzales takes a swing at Jotko's ribcage but misses.
Jotko misses with a jab to the body
and Gonzales counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Josephz Jotko has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jotko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jotko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzales.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales lands a right hook to the body.
Andrei Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jotko misses with a straight left.
Gonzales connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jotko's hands.
Jotko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzales moves away.
As Jotko looks to move away, Gonzales throws a big counter combo but Jotko just gets out of the way.
Jotko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gonzales misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzales tries to clinch but Jotko moves out of range.
It seemed like Jotko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jotko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzales was well out of range. Poor timing from Jotko.
Gonzales is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gonzales throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzales wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzales misses the target.
Gonzales takes a swing at Jotko's ribcage but misses.
Gonzales throws a body punch but Jotko moves out of range.
Gonzales is looking to wear down Jotko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jotko loads up on a big right hand but Gonzales slips the punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gonzales.

That has opened up Josephz Jotko's cut even more.
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!
Gonzales throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jotko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jotko ducks under a wild hook from Gonzales.
Jotko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzales lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jotko misses the target.
Gonzales throws a series of punches but Jotko moves out of range.
Jotko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jotko slips a straight right by Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a body punch but Jotko moves out of range.
Jotko takes a swing at Gonzales's ribcage but misses.
Gonzales misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzales scores with a jab. Jotko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

The cut above Josephz Jotko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jotko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jotko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzales.
Gonzales misses with a takedown attempt - Jotko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales misses with a double jab.
Gonzales with a hook.
Gonzales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jotko circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzales tries to clinch
and Jotko counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzales looks to land a left hand but Jotko moved out of range nicely.
Gonzales throws a combination that misses
and Jotko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzales swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jotko! But no joy.
Gonzales is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gonzales wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Gonzales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josephz Jotko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gonzales works the jab nicely.
Gonzales throws an overhand right that lands on Jotko's shoulder, as Jotko tries to avoid the shot.
Jotko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jotko misses with an uppercut.
Jotko misses with a hook. Gonzales ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Gonzales misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales throws a jab but it's blocked by Jotko.
Jotko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jotko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzales is just out of range.
It looked like Gonzales wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jotko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gonzales lands a right hook to the body.
Jotko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andrei Gonzales!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Drago has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Drago
vs
Fields

190 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Fields!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields tries to close the distance and clinch but Drago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fields dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fields shoots and misses
letting Drago counter with a right hand.

Fields pushes Drago up against the cage in a clinch.
Drago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fields can't get the takedown.
Fields has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Fields.

Drago lands a takedown into guard.

Fields is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fields working a defensive guard here.
Drago won't allow Fields to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago wanted to stand there but Fields had control of the position.

Fields throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Drago escapes and throws Fields's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fields tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fields manages to get back to half guard.
Fields trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fields makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fields.
Drago stopping the sweep attempt from Fields.

Fields looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Drago has picked Fields up and slammed him! Fields can't keep hold of the triangle and Drago manages to pass to side control!
A control attempt from Fields but he's now mounted!
Fields is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Drago prevents Fields from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago wants to get back to his feet but Fields is holding on tight.
Fields really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fields gets back to half guard.

Fields looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fields works his way to full guard. Good work.

Drago stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drago looks to score with a jab to the body but Fields is just out of range.
Drago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fields.
Drago lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick by Drago misses

and Fields counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Fields looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Drago wants to stand up but Fields is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fields controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Drago dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fields shoots in for a double leg but Drago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Fields closes the distance and clinches.

Fields breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drago stuffs the takedown attempt from Fields. Fields gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Drago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drago defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fields.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Fields.
Drago tries to bum rush Fields with a series of wild strikes but Fields uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fields somewhat.
Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago lands a body shot.
Drago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drago lands with a nice body punch.
Drago throws a combination that misses

and Fields counters with a single leg into guard. Drago didn't expect that.
Fields lands a couple of digs.
Fields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fields slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fields can do to turn this around?

Fields is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Drago is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Drago has escaped and now he's on top!

Ivan Drago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fields is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fields seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fields is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Drago!
Fields tries to control but Drago wriggling away.
Fields takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fields tries to control but Drago wriggling away.
Fields content just to control the position here.
Fields looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fields takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fields working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake Fields will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Drago throws a head kick that misses.
Fields takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Drago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fields tries to score a power double leg takedown but Drago sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fields somewhat.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fields shoots for a takedown but Drago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Fields with that takedown attempt.
Ivan Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Fields.
Drago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Drago enables Fields to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Drago manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fields trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fields has gone for a leg lock! Drago slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fields's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Fields has his foot on Drago's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Drago works his way back into a safe position though.
Fields wants to control but Drago passes easily into half guard.

Drago stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fields ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
Drago misses with a body kick.
Fields bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drago sets himself, and Fields steps forward looking for the clinch! Drago avoids it this time.
Ivan Drago is winning the standup battle so far.
Fields looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drago is fending him off so far but Fields persists. Nope, Drago circles away and we're back to standing.
Fields tries for a takedown but Drago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Fields with that takedown attempt.
Drago misses with a wild body shot.
Fields changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fields shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drago sprawls well. Drago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fields gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drago misses with an uppercut. Fields saw that one coming.
Drago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fields shoots in but no luck this time.
Drago is looking to counter the offense by Fields and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Drago.
Drago throws a body punch but Fields moves out of range.
Drago digs a good hook to Fields's body.
Fields dives in for a single leg takedown but Drago sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws a body punch but Fields moves out of range.
Fields dodges the punch combination from Drago.
Fields drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drago defends it well.

Fields has managed to clinch.
Fields changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drago fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drago tries to move into range but Fields moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Drago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drago has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Drago!
Post fight, an emotional Ivan Drago said 'I cannot be defeated. I defeat all man. Soon... I defeat real Champion. If he dies, he dies.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slade Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayder Garner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Slade Phoenix has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Phoenix
vs
Garner

198 cm
26
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

176 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Slade Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rayder Garner!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix thows a leg kick but Garner checks it

and Garner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Phoenix won't be happy with that.
Phoenix tries to bench press Garner off him but Garner keeps the position.
Phoenix tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Garner presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Garner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Garner avoids the attempt from Phoenix to control.

Garner throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Phoenix has his hands clasped together but Garner breaks the hold and Phoenix is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Garner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rayder Garner!
Rayder Garner spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kintarou Ooe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feisal Aabi Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Ooe
vs
Aabi Hassan

185 cm
26
175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
174 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kintarou Ooe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Feisal Aabi Hassan!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooe misses with a few strikes there.

Ooe takes the fight into the clinch.
Aabi Hassan looking to stall.
Ooe throws a head punch that misses.
Ooe lands with a short shot to the head.
Ooe lands with a left to the head.

It looks like Feisal Aabi Hassan has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ooe throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aabi Hassan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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

Aabi Hassan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ooe lands with a shot to the body.
Aabi Hassan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ooe finish him?
Ooe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ooe lands a brutal uppercut that launches Aabi Hassan off his feet! Aabi Hassan tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kintarou Ooe!
An out of breath Kintarou Ooe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cann Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zee Snore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zee Snore has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cann Kush's chin.

Kush
vs
Snore

202 cm
25
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
255 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cann Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zee Snore!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush throws a lazy right hand but Snore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kush throws a nice looking combination but Snore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Kush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Snore misses with a straight right.
Snore misses with a hook
and Kush counters with a straight right hand.
Snore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Snore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kush moves out of range of the strikes.
Kush drops his hands momentarily and Snore takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kush throws a hook but Snore avoids it easily.
Snore is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No joy there for Kush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snore throws a lazy uppercut
and Snore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Snore lands a big right hand that sends Kush crashing to the mat! Snore stays standing though and waves Kush back to his feet!
Kush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Snore misses.
Snore misses with an uppercut. Kush saw that one coming.
Kush circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snore misses with a shot to the body
letting Kush counter with a right hand.
Kush moves out of range as Snore strikes.
Snore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kush stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snore throws the left hand but Kush avoids the punch easily.
Kush tries to move into range but Snore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Snore missing with a left hand there. Kush was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kush appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kush misses with an uppercut.
Snore has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kush throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kush throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zee Snore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kush staying out of range there.
Snore misses the jab.
It looked like Kush was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snore.
Kush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snore lands a jab to the nose.
Kush slips a straight right by Snore.
Snore lands a nice hook to Kush's body. Kush takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kush moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kush is breathing heavily.
Snore throws an overhand right that lands on Kush's shoulder, as Kush tries to avoid the shot.
Snore thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Snore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kush seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kush misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snore.
Snore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kush was well out of range. Poor timing from Snore.
Kush throws a series of punches but Snore avoids them all with ease.
Snore misses with a wild body shot.
Snore misses with a left hand
and Kush counters with a nice uppercut.
Snore loads up on a big right hand but Kush slips the punch.
Kush is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Snore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snore moves away from the strike by Kush.
Snore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snore misses with a right hand
and Kush counters with a two punch combo.
Snore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kush moves away.
Snore cracks Kush with a good jab.
Kush misses with a hook
letting Snore counter with a right hand.
Kush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snore throws out the jab.
As Snore looks to move away, Kush throws a big counter combo but Snore just gets out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snore throws a poor cross that misses
and Kush counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kush throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snore.
Kush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snore.
Snore connects with a body shot.
Good shot there by Snore.
Kush steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snore.

Snore forces Kush back against the cage and clinches.
Snore lands a shot to the body.
Snore tries to throw a body punch but Kush avoids it by throwing Snore back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snore lands an uppercut.

Snore manages to break the clinch.
Snore fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Kush to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Kush looks to clinch but Snore throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Kush taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zee Snore!