Prestige FC 59: Final Decions PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Korotkov
vs
Pablos

190 cm
36
200 lbs
10 - 22 - 0

175 cm
30
198 lbs
15 - 27 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 10 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Korotkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 27 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pablo Pablos!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pablos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pablos showed some decent athleticism there.
Pablos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Korotkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Pablos is controlling the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Korotkov is not content to let Pablos control the position.
Korotkov's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pablos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablos controlling the pace for now.
Korotkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Korotkov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Pablos swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Korotkov is now in Pablos's guard. A big mistake from Pablos there, giving up the dominant position!
Korotkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Pablos has wrist control.
Korotkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pablos has control of Korotkov's left arm, preventing Korotkov from doing any damage.
Korotkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Korotkov throwing strikes from guard but Pablos blocks nicely.
Korotkov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pablos's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pablos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Korotkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Korotkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pablos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Korotkov is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pablos is on top in guard.

Pablos looking to improve position, pressing down on Korotkov's thigh with his hand. Korotkov seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Pablos paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Pablos's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Korotkov picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Artem Korotkov!
Pablo Pablos spoke after the fight, saying 'thanks my sponsors and fans!!!'.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Teddington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Jackiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Teddington
vs
Jackiewicz

175 cm
24
165 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

176 cm
22
156 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Teddington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafal Jackiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teddington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jackiewiczs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab from Jackiewicz.
Jackiewicz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Teddington tries to clinch up
and Jackiewicz counters with a straight right hand.
Teddington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackiewicz counters with a good low kick that Teddington was not able to check.
Teddington tries to clinch up but Jackiewicz circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab, jab by Jackiewicz - just one landing.
Teddington missing with a left hand there. Jackiewicz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackiewicz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackiewicz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Teddington has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackiewicz moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teddington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackiewicz.
Teddington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackiewicz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teddington throws out a loose jab but Jackiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teddington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Teddington - just one landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teddington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Teddington tries to clinch but Jackiewicz moves out of range.
Teddington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Teddington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teddington fails with the takedown
and Jackiewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Teddington is rocked!
Jackiewicz blocks a jab.
Teddington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Teddington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Teddington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackiewicz drops Teddington with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Teddington! Jackiewicz dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafal Jackiewicz!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirill Chernicin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kerr
vs
Chernicin

171 cm
21
147 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
28
150 lbs
9 - 20 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wayne Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Chernicin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chernicin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kerr is standing up over Chernicin. Chernicin looks to escape but Kerr dives into side control.

Kerr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chernicin tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernicin is trying to work for a sweep but Kerr has mounted him!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kerr looking to control but Chernicin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kerr controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernicin can't escape the position.
Kerr moves to the back position.

Kerr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Kerr working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Chernicin is doing well to defend. Kerr seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Chernicin is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wayne Kerr!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Nascimento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nascimento is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Psirico - Lepo Lepo. Flavio Nascimento has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silva
vs
Nascimento

195 cm
26
245 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

192 cm
21
274 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sandor Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Flavio Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nascimento is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Sloppy strikes from Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nascimento to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Sandor Silva has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Silva has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Silva misses with a hook.
Nascimento lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Nascimento tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Nascimento manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nascimento.
Nascimento connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silva. Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nascimento's waist but Nascimento gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nascimento works Silva's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nascimento with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nascimento lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.
Nascimento thuds a left hand into Silva's body.

Nascimento cracks Silva with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nascimento has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Silva to stand back up!

Silva is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nascimento lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Flavio Nascimento!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, She Knows. 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.

Newton
vs
Harris

183 cm
34
182 lbs
16 - 11 - 2

185 cm
36
186 lbs
18 - 22 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 16 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Harris!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harris is out of range and Newton settles back down.
Newton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Harris avoids the head kick by Newton.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harris.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newton fails to land with a series of punches.
Newton takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like Christopher Newton has been cut.
A punch combination from Harris misses.
Newton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Newton checks it well.
Newton throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Newton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newton works over Harris's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris cracks the inside of Newton's front leg.
Newton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harris.
Harris dodges the punch combination from Newton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.

Harris forces Newton back against the ropes and clinches.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newton lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newton.
A short right from Newton on the inside.

Newton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for Newton on that attempt.
Newton walks into a straight right hand from Harris.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newton throws a big counter combination but Harris scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Harris lands a head shot.
Phil Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Newton thumps Harris with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Newton.
Harris misses with a hook.
Newton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Harris throws a leg kick but Newton checks it.
Newton quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Newton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Newton duly obliges.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newton throws out a powerful jab.
Newton avoids the head kick by Harris.
Harris scores with a kick to the body.

Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Newton is trying to drag Harris to the mat but Harris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Newton is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Harris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newton looking for a takedown.
Newton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris prevents the takedown attempt.
Newton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Newton is trying to push Harris away but Harris has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Newton working aggressively here.
Newton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Newton can't get the takedown.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Harris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Newton looking for a takedown.
Harris connects with a knee to the head.
Harris is working Newton over against the ropes.
Harris misses with a knee strike.
Newton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harris prevents it.
Newton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harris after a bit of a struggle.
Newton is looking for a takedown.
Newton is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Harris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newton.
Harris misses with a knee strike.
Harris has Newton pressed against the ropes, preventing Newton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newton's elbow.
Newton is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newton wants to take the fight to the mat but Harris manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Newton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Newton or not.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newtons head.
Newton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Newton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Harris defending well as Newton loads up on a big left hand.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Harris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harris throws a series of punches but Newton avoids them all with ease.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body punch from Harris.
A lazy left from Newton finds it's target.
Newton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harris throws a head kick that Newton semi-blocks.
Newton lands a nice looking body shot.
Harris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Newton finds it's way through Harris's defenses.
Christopher Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newton as he avoids it easily.
Newton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Newton moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Newton slips the punch.
Newton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Phil Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newton scores with a three punch combo!
Newton throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.

Newton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Harris regains half guard.

Harris looking for submissions off his back.
Harris moves into full guard.
Newton landing with the ground and pound.

Harris has his foot on Newton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newton works his way back into a safe position though.
Newton throws a big right hand that misses.
Harris keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.

Newton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harris's guard.
Harris is staying active underneath Newton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Harris manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Newton throws a wild body kick that Harris sees coming a mile off.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newton circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris checks the leg kick.
Newton tries to work over Harris's front leg with a kick but Harris checks it.
Harris misses with a double jab.
Harris misses with a looping left.
Harris misses with a jab to the body
and Newton counters with an outside leg kick.
Harris throws a jab when Newton was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Newton's head backwards.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.

Newton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harris sprawls well initially but Newton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Newton won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
Harris working a defensive guard here.
Newton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Newton 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.

Harris pushes Newton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Newton takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Newton misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Newton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Harris misses with a wild combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harris.
Newton throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Newton looks to land a body kick but Harris moved away.
Harris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harris misses with the combination.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newton.
Harris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Newton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Newton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Newton throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christopher Newton'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. 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.

Nice body kick from Harris.
Newton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Newton misses with a series of wild punches.
Harris is trying to counter with his kicks.
Newton throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Harris scores with a kick to the midsection.
Harris has a takedown stuffed.
Newton checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Newton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris throws a leg kick that misses.
Harris scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris looks to land a body kick but Newton moved away.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Harris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harris tests Newton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newton throws a low kick, looking for Harris's leg but Harris calmly moves out of range.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice cross by Harris.
Harris wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a low kick but Newton avoids it.
Newton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Harris feints the counter takedown.
Harris listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Newton is rocked!

Christopher Newton's cut is getting worse.
Newton misses with a low kick.
Newton looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Harris throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oh Newton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Newton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harris circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Newton drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Harris follows Newton to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Harris!
Our winner, Phil Harris, 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.
Christopher Newton was interviewed post fight and said 'i will retire when the contract expire'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Menchaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Mera
vs
Menchaka

168 cm
37
150 lbs
17 - 16 - 1

168 cm
29
143 lbs
15 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Jose Mera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mitchell Menchaka!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Menchaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Mera bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Mera thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Mera is trying to get an arm triangle but Menchaka is defending well.

Mera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Menchaka rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mera's guard! Nice work there by Menchaka!
Mera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menchaka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mera's guard.

Mera has his foot on Menchaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Menchaka works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mera trying to control the position.
Menchaka wants to stand but Mera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Menchaka has passed into side control.
Menchaka controls the position from side control.
Mera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mera trying to control here.
Mera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Menchaka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mera works his way to full guard. Good work.

Mera looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Menchaka is defending well. Mera quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Menchaka has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mera celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Mera!
Our winner, Jose Mera, 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.

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 Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Patrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic's entrance music is Wild boys. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Filipovic
vs
Claude Patrick

188 cm
36
191 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

185 cm
28
200 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Claude Patrick!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patrick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Filipovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patrick fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice jab there from Patrick.

It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Filipovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Patrick counters with a series of strikes. Filipovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Patrick misses with a hook. Filipovic ducked under it nicely.
Jean Claude Patrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Patrick.
Patrick lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Filipovic goes down and covers up as Patrick starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Claude Patrick!
Jean Claude Patrick thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Mirko Filipovic spoke after the fight, saying 'I just didn't follow the gameplan right. I'm better than this and I'll be back on top soon'.

C
A

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brochan Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boros Monet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monet has chosen Downstait - Open Your Eyes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Boros Monet told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Darrow
vs
Monet

168 cm
25
141 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
32
135 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brochan Darrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boros Monet!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darrow can pounce on him.
Darrow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Darrow fails to land the takedown.
Monet throws a body punch but Darrow moves out of range.
Monet lands a two punch combo.
Monet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monet clobbers Darrow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Darrow is rocked!
Monet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darrow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monet but Monet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monet lands a glancing blow to the side of Darrow's head.
Oh Darrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darrow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monet pounces like a tiger and cracks Darrow with a vicious hook! Darrow is down but not out! Monet follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Boros Monet!
In his post fight interview, Boros Monet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

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

Clifton
vs
Karesky

179 cm
29
191 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

177 cm
36
193 lbs
28 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

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 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Craig Clifton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pejro Karesky!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Karesky tries to sprawl but Clifton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Karesky taking some punishment here, with Clifton in his half guard.
Clifton is thwarting Karesky's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Clifton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karesky defends it well.

Clifton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karesky is just riding it out for now. Clifton eventually gives up the hold.
Karesky tries to get to full guard but Clifton has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton is thwarting Karesky's attempts to control the position.
Clifton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karesky is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clifton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karesky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karesky wants to control but Clifton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clifton controlling the action here.
Karesky wants to control but Clifton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karesky regains full guard. Nicely done.
Karesky looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clifton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Clifton forces his way into half guard.
Clifton is looking to take a break and control but Karesky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karesky is controlling Clifton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Karesky makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karesky.
Karesky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clifton works over Karesky with some ground and pound from guard.
Clifton looking to pass the guard.
Karesky told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Clifton passes Karesky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clifton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Clifton looking to finish Karesky with some ground and pound. This is bad for Karesky!
Clifton controlling the pace for now.
Karesky tries to lock up and control but Clifton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clifton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Karesky hang on?
Clifton lands with some strikes.
Clifton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clifton cracks Karesky with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Karesky is rocked!
Karesky is trying desperately to improve position.
Karesky is still in real trouble! Can Clifton finish him?
Clifton postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Karesky out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Clifton goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Craig Clifton!
Our winner, Craig Clifton, 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.