Fight and Furious II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Georges Meese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinkel Shamarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Meese
vs
Shamarov

180 cm
23
160 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

175 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Georges Meese!
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, Vinkel Shamarov!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamarov is looking for the big counter here.
Shamarov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Meese thuds his right hand into Shamarov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamarov.
And Shamarov responds with a good body kick, but Meese manages to step out the way in time.
Meese comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shamarov wants to clinch up but Meese keeps it at a distance.
Meese misses with a double jab.
Shamarov is looking for the big counter here.
Meese looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shamarov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meese looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shamarov defending well as Meese loads up on a big left hand.
Meese sets himself, and Shamarov steps forward looking for the clinch! Meese avoids it this time.

Oooooh!!! Meese has knocked Shamarov down with a huge combo! Meese steps away and waves a wobbly Shamarov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Shamarov is rocked!

It looks like Vinkel Shamarov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamarov has his takedown stuffed
and Meese counters with a right hand from hell and Shamarov is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Georges Meese!
During a confident post fight interview, Georges Meese thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Feisal Aabi Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Dunaytsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitaly Dunaytsev struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aabi Hassan
vs
Dunaytsev

175 cm
25
174 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

191 cm
25
184 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Feisal Aabi Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vitaly Dunaytsev!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dunaytsev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dunaytsev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aabi Hassan swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Aabi Hassan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dunaytsev is aware though and is defending well.
Dunaytsev won't allow Aabi Hassan to sweep him here.
Dunaytsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Aabi Hassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunaytsev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aabi Hassan's guard.
Aabi Hassan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aabi Hassan tries to get out of the position.
Aabi Hassan keeping full guard, as Dunaytsev tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aabi Hassan wants to sweep here but Dunaytsev controlling him for the moment.
Dunaytsev is looking to stand up but Aabi Hassan won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunaytsev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aabi Hassan counters with a nice uppercut.
Aabi Hassan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dunaytsev tries to clinch there but Aabi Hassan circles away.
Aabi Hassan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dunaytsev manages to circle out of the way.
Dunaytsev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Aabi Hassan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dunaytsev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Aabi Hassan content to stall in guard here.
Dunaytsev wants to sweep here but Aabi Hassan controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunaytsev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aabi Hassan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dunaytsev controls Aabi Hassan momentarily but Aabi Hassan frees himself.
Aabi Hassan preventing the sweep.
Aabi Hassan wants to control from the top but Dunaytsev keeps moving.
Aabi Hassan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunaytsev wants to control the position but Aabi Hassan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aabi Hassan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dunaytsev is trying to get back to full guard.
Aabi Hassan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dunaytsev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Aabi Hassan seems content to control.
Dunaytsev wants to improve his position but Aabi Hassan is controlling well.
Dunaytsev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aabi Hassan is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
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. Aabi Hassan connects with a nice short shot to Dunaytsev's temple.
Dunaytsev is looking to control Aabi Hassan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dunaytsev avoid being mounted?
Dunaytsev is not content to let Aabi Hassan control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dunaytsev fails to land the takedown.
Feisal Aabi Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Dunaytsev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aabi Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Aabi Hassan sets himself, and Dunaytsev steps forward looking for the clinch! Aabi Hassan avoids it this time.

Aabi Hassan darts in and clinches Dunaytsev up against the cage.
Dunaytsev wants to break free but Aabi Hassan has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feisal Aabi Hassan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Aabi Hassan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dunaytsev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aabi Hassan somewhat.
Dunaytsev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aabi Hassan as he jumps to the side.
Feisal Aabi Hassan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dunaytsev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aabi Hassan to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunaytsev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aabi Hassan smiles and moves away.
Feisal Aabi Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Dunaytsev.

Aabi Hassan forces Dunaytsev back against the cage and clinches.
Dunaytsev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aabi Hassan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aabi Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunaytsev can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aabi Hassan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aabi Hassan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dunaytsev swivels and escapes.
Dunaytsev tries to counter with a clinch but Aabi Hassan shakes him off and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Aabi Hassan as Dunaytsev shoots in.

Aabi Hassan has managed to clinch.

Aabi Hassan breaks the clinch.
Dunaytsev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aabi Hassan.

Dunaytsev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dunaytsev just content to control the position.
Aabi Hassan tries to buck Dunaytsev off but Dunaytsev is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunaytsev wants to control but Aabi Hassan is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Dunaytsev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Feisal Aabi Hassan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aabi Hassan wants to control but Dunaytsev postures up.

Dunaytsev decides to stand back up.
Dunaytsev shoots in for a double leg but Aabi Hassan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Aabi Hassan darts in and clinches Dunaytsev up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aabi Hassan stalls.

Dunaytsev successfully pulls guard.
Dunaytsev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aabi Hassan is trying to control the position but Dunaytsev postures up.
Aabi Hassan trying to control the position here.
Aabi Hassan lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Aabi Hassan keeping moving, preventing Dunaytsev from controlling successfully.
Dunaytsev wants to pass the guard but Aabi Hassan is keeping the position.
Dunaytsev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aabi Hassan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aabi Hassan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Aabi Hassan wants to sweep but no luck.
Dunaytsev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dunaytsev trying to control but Aabi Hassan is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dunaytsev shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dunaytsev tries to keep at a distance but Aabi Hassan has taken the fight into the clinch.

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

Feisal Aabi Hassan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Dunaytsev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aabi Hassan swivels and escapes.
Dunaytsev throws a lazy uppercut

and Aabi Hassan counters by moving into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Dunaytsev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dunaytsev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dunaytsev is pulling down on Aabi Hassan's head to control his posture.
Dunaytsev keeping full guard, as Aabi Hassan tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunaytsev trying to keep a closed guard but Aabi Hassan is proving a slippery customer.
Aabi Hassan connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aabi Hassan wants to get up but he can't break Dunaytsev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dunaytsev working a defensive guard but Aabi Hassan passes into half guard.
Aabi Hassan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dunaytsev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dunaytsev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aabi Hassan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aabi Hassan is pressing down on Dunaytsev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dunaytsev is holding on for now.
Aabi Hassan is thwarting Dunaytsev's attempts to control the position.
Aabi Hassan works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aabi Hassan lands a big elbow.
Dunaytsev tries to lock up and control but Aabi Hassan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Aabi Hassan lands a big shot there that rocks Dunaytsev but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dunaytsev is desperately trying to improve his position but Aabi Hassan has a good base and remains in mount.
Aabi Hassan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dunaytsev wants to hold on but Aabi Hassan pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunaytsev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aabi Hassan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Aabi Hassan controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunaytsev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunaytsev is trying to stand back up but Aabi Hassan is controlling him

Dunaytsev looking for submissions off his back.
Aabi Hassan working the head and body with strikes.
Aabi Hassan is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aabi Hassan lands a nice short elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feisal Aabi Hassan!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Andonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Vanderlay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Andonov
vs
Vanderlay

190 cm
25
199 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

201 cm
25
212 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Leviathan Clothing

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aleksandar Andonov!
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, Art Vanderlay!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Andonov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vanderlay's guard.
Andonov scoring with punches to the head and body.

It looks like Art Vanderlay has been cut.
Andonov is in close to Vanderlay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Andonov trying to control but Vanderlay is working from the bottom.
Vanderlay 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.
Andonov wants to control from the top but Vanderlay keeps moving.

Vanderlay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Vanderlay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andonov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Andonov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vanderlay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andonov has managed to get both his arms back between Vanderlay's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonov advances position into side control!
Andonov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vanderlay will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Andonov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sloppy strikes there by Andonov.
Andonov trying to control the action but Vanderlay is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andonov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vanderlay is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vanderlay tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Andonov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Andonov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vanderlay keeps working.
Vanderlay manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vanderlay is trying to control but can't.

Andonov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vanderlay is just riding it out for now. Andonov eventually gives up the hold.
Vanderlay is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vanderlay looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Andonov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Vanderlay looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Andonov seems content to control.
Andonov prevents Vanderlay from improving his position.
Andonov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vanderlay wants to get back to full guard.

Andonov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vanderlay is just riding it out for now. Andonov eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderlay regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andonov wants to control from the top but Vanderlay keeps moving.
Andonov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vanderlay keeping moving, preventing Andonov from controlling successfully.

Andonov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andonov trying to control but Vanderlay is working from the bottom.

Vanderlay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Andonov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanderlay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andonov controlling from the top position.

Vanderlay is looking for a triangle but Andonov pushes his legs off easily.
Andonov content to stall in guard here.

Vanderlay working for a triangle but Andonov defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Vanderlay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andonov is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Andonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Art Vanderlay's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Vanderlay enables Andonov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vanderlay manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Andonov is stalling in the full guard.
Andonov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Andonov wants to control from the top but Vanderlay keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Vanderlay has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Andonov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanderlay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andonov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vanderlay is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Vanderlay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andonov defends it easily.
Andonov scoring with punches to the head and body.

Andonov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vanderlay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andonov has managed to get both his arms back between Vanderlay's legs - danger averted.
Andonov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vanderlay keeping moving, preventing Andonov from controlling successfully.
Andonov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Vanderlay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andonov defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanderlay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andonov works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Andonov is working for a kimura but Vanderlay is defending it quite comfortably.

Vanderlay looking for submissions off his back.
Andonov is trying to control the action in half guard but Vanderlay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andonov prevents Vanderlay from improving his position.
Andonov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Andonov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vanderlay has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vanderlay is pressing down on Andonov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vanderlay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aleksandar Andonov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andonov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Vanderlay working for a triangle but Andonov defends it easily.

Andonov drops back looking for a leg! Vanderlay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vanderlay manages to kick Andonov off! Andonov jumps back into Vanderlay's guard.
Andonov trying to control but Vanderlay is working from the bottom.

Andonov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andonov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andonov wants to control from the top but Vanderlay keeps moving.
Andonov is in close to Vanderlay's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Andonov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanderlay can do to turn this around?

Vanderlay looking for a guillotine here but Andonov defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andonov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Andonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanderlay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Andonov is posturing up here but Vanderlay has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Andonov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Andonov has to tap! Slick submission there by Vanderlay!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Art Vanderlay!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Wibowo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Wibowo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wibowo
vs
Clarke

168 cm
26
161 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Wibowo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mitch Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clarke scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Clarke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wibowo gets back to full guard.
Wibowo working a defensive guard here.
Wibowo 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Clarke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wibowo dives on top into guard.

Wibowo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wibowo connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wibowo trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wibowo with a nice head shot there.
Wibowo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wibowo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clarke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Clarke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wibowo defends it easily.
Wibowo stands up over Clarke, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wibowo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Wibowo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Clarke trying to keep a closed guard but Wibowo is proving a slippery customer.
Wibowo wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Wibowo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Wibowo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wibowo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Clarke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wibowo defends well.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Wibowo from controlling successfully.

Clarke escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wibowo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wibowo 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.
Wibowo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wibowo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Wibowo drops back looking for a leg! Clarke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Clarke manages to kick Wibowo off! Wibowo jumps back into Clarke's guard.
Wibowo with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Wibowo from controlling successfully.

Clarke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wibowo defends well.
Wibowo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wibowo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wibowo wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Wibowo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clarke's head.

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

Clarke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wibowo is aware though and is defending well.
Wibowo trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke keeping full guard, as Wibowo tries to pass.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Wibowo from controlling successfully.
Wibowo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Wibowo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wibowo trying to control the position from guard on top but Clarke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Clarke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wibowo stacks Clarke on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wibowo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Wibowo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wibowo.

Clarke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wibowo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wibowo wants to sweep but no luck.
Wibowo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clarke manages to get himself to full guard.

Michael Wibowo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clarke keeping full guard, as Wibowo tries to pass.
Wibowo wants to control from the top but Clarke keeps moving.
Wibowo throwing strikes from guard but Clarke blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wibowo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Clarke drops back looking for a leg! Wibowo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wibowo manages to kick Clarke off! Clarke jumps back into Wibowo's guard.
Wibowo wants to sweep here but Clarke controlling him for the moment.
Wibowo is trying to keep Clarke in close.
Clarke controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two 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.

Wibowo is looking for a triangle but Clarke pushes his legs off easily.
Clarke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wibowo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Clarke postures up.

Clarke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wibowo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clarke has managed to get both his arms back between Wibowo's legs - danger averted.
Clarke trying to control but Wibowo is working from the bottom.

Wibowo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clarke is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clarke looking to pass the guard.

Clarke drops back looking for a leg! Wibowo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wibowo manages to kick Clarke off! Clarke jumps back into Wibowo's guard.
Clarke tries to free his leg and advance position but Wibowo is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wibowo is looking for a triangle but Clarke pushes his legs off easily.

Clarke thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wibowo keeping full guard, as Clarke tries to pass.
Wibowo working a defensive guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Wibowo gets caught flat footed, as Clarke shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Clarke wants to control from the top but Wibowo keeps moving.
Wibowo trying to control the position.

Wibowo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clarke is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo keeping moving, preventing Clarke from controlling successfully.
Clarke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wibowo is keeping the position for now.

Clarke 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.
Wibowo keeping full guard, as Clarke tries to pass.
Wibowo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Wibowo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wibowo is trying to control the position but Clarke postures up.
Clarke advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Clarke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Clarke closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Clarke wants to work for an arm triangle but Wibowo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wibowo trying to control here.
Clarke wants to take a breather but Wibowo is having none of it.

Clarke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wibowo sees it coming and defends easily.

Clarke is looking for a kimura but Wibowo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clarke to get the leverage.
Wibowo is concentrating on defense, preventing Clarke from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Clarke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wibowo is trying to control but can't.
Clarke is looking to advance position but Wibowo won't allow it.
Wibowo trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wibowo controlling the position well.

Wibowo actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Clarke seems to be looking for submissions.

Clarke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wibowo defends it well.
Wibowo wants to get back to full guard.
Clarke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wibowo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clarke wants to pass to mount but Wibowo is defending the position.
Wibowo trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wibowo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clarke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clarke's back!
Clarke tries to escape but Wibowo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wibowo is looking to control Clarke but Clarke is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Clarke is really stuck here.
Clarke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Wibowo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wibowo controlling well, preventing Clarke from escaping the position.

Wibowo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wibowo throwing damaging strikes from the back! Clarke could be in trouble here!
Clarke wants to escape the position.
Wibowo has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Clarke.
Clarke tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wibowo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Clarke defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Clarke rolls, trying to escape but Wibowo keeps control of the position.
Clarke wants to control his opponent's hands but Wibowo gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Clarke right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wibowo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Wibowo working for the choke.
Will Wibowo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo punches the canvas rather than the man.
Clarke covering up well under a series of strikes from Wibowo.
Clarke tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Clarke wants to control but Wibowo is having none of it.
Wibowo breaks from Clarke's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Clarke regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clarke wants to improve his position but Wibowo is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Wibowo.
I think Wibowo 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

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

Gustav
vs
Rannikko

188 cm
25
217 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

187 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carl Gustav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ilmari Rannikko!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustav takes one to the side of the head.
Rannikko throws a lazy uppercut
and Gustav counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gustav tries to clinch up.
Ilmari Rannikko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rannikko looks to land a left hand but Gustav moved out of range nicely.
Rannikko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gustav looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rannikko needs to keep his hands up - Gustav had a free shot at his head there.
Rannikko looks to land a left hand but Gustav moved out of range nicely.
Rannikko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gustav checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Rannikko misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Gustav misses the target.

Gustav closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gustav has a couple of punches blocked by Rannikko.
Gustav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rannikko tries to work over Gustav's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Gustav.
Gustav lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rannikko backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rannikko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rannikko is looking to control Gustav's arms but Gustav gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rannikko has his back to the cage.
Rannikko gets through Gustav's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gustav misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gustav as Rannikko tries to tie him up.
Rannikko seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Gustav tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gustav misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gustav swings wildly with an uppercut but Rannikko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rannikko is pushing Gustav up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Rannikko manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Rannikko.
A low kick from Rannikko is predictable there
and Gustav counters with a stiff right hand.
Rannikko dodges the punch combination from Gustav.
Rannikko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gustav seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gustav blocks a head kick by Rannikko.
Rannikko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gustav avoids the body shot from Rannikko.
Rannikko connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rannikko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Gustav is rocked!
Rannikko throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gustav to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rannikko misses with a wild body shot.
Rannikko throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Gustav coming out on top.
Gustav has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rannikko finds it's way round the side to connect with Gustav's head.
Rannikko throws a sloppy head kick and Gustav moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Gustav misses the target.
Rannikko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gustav.
Rannikko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rannikko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustav sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Gustav on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A good leg kick by Rannikko.
Nice cross by Rannikko.
Gustav walks straight into a right hand from Rannikko - that's dropped him! Rannikko jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gustav from any more punishment! Gustav complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ilmari Rannikko!
A very excited looking Ilmari Rannikko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kintarou Ooe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Bagatin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dino Bagatin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ooe
vs
Bagatin

185 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 3 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dino Bagatin!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ooe drops Bagatin with a big left hand and mounts him. Bagatin is in big trouble!

Bagatin is rocked!

It looks like Dino Bagatin has been cut.
Ooe throwing strikes here but Bagatin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bagatin is still in real trouble! Can Ooe finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooe misses with a head shot.
Bagatin seems to have recovered his senses.
Ooe punching from mount but Bagatin doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ooe controlling from mount.
Bagatin blocking the ground and pound.
Bagatin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ooe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ooe throws some wild stikes that Bagatin manages to avoid easily.
Ooe looking to ground and pound but Bagatin is blocking nicely.
Ooe looking to ground and pound but Bagatin is blocking nicely.
Ooe throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooe misses with some ground and pound and Bagatin recovers position to half guard.
Ooe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ooe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bagatin defending well though.
Ooe 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.
Bagatin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ooe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Well, if Ooe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ooe tries to pass to full mount but Bagatin defends it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bagatin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ooe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bagatin defending well though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Ooe.

Ooe clinches up with Bagatin and pushes him back against the cage.
Ooe jumps guard but Bagatin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Ooe.
Ooe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Ooe.
Ooe lands an uppercut.
Ooe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ooe fails to pull guard.
Bagatin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Bagatin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ooe clinches up with Bagatin and pushes him back against the cage.
Bagatin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ooe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kintarou Ooe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ooe scores with a shot to the side of Bagatin's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ooe manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ooe 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.
Ooe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ooe tries to get out of the position.

Ooe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bagatin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ooe has Bagatin pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kintarou Ooe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dino Bagatin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ooe throws a shot from downtown. Bagatin moves away and avoids it.
Ooe drops Bagatin with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bagatin! Ooe dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kintarou Ooe!
Our winner, Kintarou Ooe, 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
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Linius Lindeberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Felix Fonseca enters the cage!

Lindeberg
vs
Fonseca

166 cm
25
144 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Leviathan Clothing

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Linius Lindeberg!
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, Felix Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonseca connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lindeberg's hands.

Lindeberg has managed to clinch.

Lindeberg turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lindeberg manages to end up in side control.
Fonseca is trying to improve his position.
Lindeberg is chipping away with strikes.
Lindeberg misses with the ground and pound.
Lindeberg throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lindeberg scores with punches from side control.
Fonseca is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fonseca managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lindeberg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindeberg looks up at the clock and then as Fonseca takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lindeberg smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lindeberg working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lindeberg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Fonseca is rocked!
Fonseca avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lindeberg.
Fonseca is still in real trouble! Can Lindeberg finish him?
Lindeberg creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fonseca sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fonseca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lindeberg scoring with punches and elbows.
Lindeberg 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindeberg cracks Fonseca with a big elbow.
Lindeberg working the body and head with strikes.
Lindeberg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fonseca down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindeberg landing strikes.
Lindeberg is putting a hurting on Fonseca here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lindeberg sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fonseca is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fonseca parries the strikes from Lindeberg easily there. Lindeberg is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fonseca to escape.
Lindeberg postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lindeberg cracks Fonseca with a big right hand but Fonseca just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fonseca is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fonseca defending against the ground and pound.
Lindeberg is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fonseca takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fonseca on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindeberg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fonseca some visible discomfort.
Lindeberg scores with a couple of short elbows.
Fonseca is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fonseca looks winded!
Lindeberg misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lindeberg in side control, throwing shots but Fonseca defends.
Fonseca seems to have recovered his senses.
Lindeberg throws a strike aimed at the side of Fonseca's head but Fonseca avoids it well.
Lindeberg throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lindeberg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonseca is trying to get back to his feet.
Lindeberg creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lindeberg scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lindeberg landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindeberg sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fonseca is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lindeberg in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fonseca takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lindeberg working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lindeberg lands some shots froms side control.
Lindeberg lands a strong strike to the head of Fonseca. That's dazed him! Lindeberg looking to finish here. Fonseca is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Lindeberg lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Linius Lindeberg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jen Seng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Khaliq Khalid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Seng
vs
Khaliq Khalid

193 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

193 cm
19
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jen Seng!
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, Abdul Khaliq Khalid!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khaliq Khalid throws a hook but Seng avoids it easily.
Seng lands a jab to the nose.
Seng definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the body from Seng misses
and Khaliq Khalid counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Seng.
Khaliq Khalid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seng.
Khaliq Khalid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khaliq Khalid throws a lazy right hand but Seng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seng cracks Khaliq Khalid with an open hand slap.
Khaliq Khalid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Seng seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Seng misses with a low kick.

Seng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khaliq Khalid lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khaliq Khalid scores with a shot to the side of Seng's head.
Seng tries to work over Khaliq Khalid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seng on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khaliq Khalid.
Seng blocks the elbow strike.
Khaliq Khalid taking a breather.
Khaliq Khalid taking a breather.
Seng works on Khaliq Khalid's body with a couple of short punches.
Khaliq Khalid tries to land a knee to the head but Seng blocks with his arms.
Khaliq Khalid stalling in the clinch.
Khaliq Khalid is stalling here.
Seng tries to throw a body punch but Khaliq Khalid avoids it by throwing Seng back against the cage.
Seng tries to throw a body punch but Khaliq Khalid avoids it by throwing Seng back against the cage.
Seng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khaliq Khalid's elbow.
Seng struggles to land a body shot inside as Khaliq Khalid controls his hands.
Khaliq Khalid is trying to stall.
Seng is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Khaliq Khalid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seng presses Khaliq Khalid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Seng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Seng misses with a body punch.
Seng misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Seng on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seng.
Seng scores with a shot to the side of Khaliq Khalid's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seng blocks the elbow strike.
Seng misses with a body punch.
Seng doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khaliq Khalid blocks an uppercut.
Seng blocking some punches.

Seng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seng takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khaliq Khalid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seng.
Seng misses with a kick to the body.
Khaliq Khalid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaliq Khalid connects with a body shot that sends Seng's belly button to the back.
Seng misses with a looping right.
Khaliq Khalid scores with a body shot.
Seng throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Khaliq Khalid counters with a stiff right hand.
Seng blocks a head kick by Khaliq Khalid.
Seng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seng swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seng lands a nice shot to the body.
Seng scores with a jab to the body.
Seng fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khaliq Khalid checks it well.
Nice body punch from Khaliq Khalid.
Seng takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Khaliq Khalid.
A little feinted left hand from Seng on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khaliq Khalid drops his hands momentarily and Seng takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khaliq Khalid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seng manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khaliq Khalid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Seng moves out of range of the strikes.
Seng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Seng wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seng throws a body punch but Khaliq Khalid moves out of range.
Khaliq Khalid takes one to the chin there.
Khaliq Khalid has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Khaliq Khalid takes one on the button.
Khaliq Khalid fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Seng wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khaliq Khalid takes a swing at Seng's ribcage but misses.
Seng throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khaliq Khalid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Seng misses with a hook.
Seng fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seng lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Seng there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Seng moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jen Seng dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Seng tries to close the distance and clinch but Khaliq Khalid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khaliq Khalid is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Seng.
Khaliq Khalid scores with a punch to the head.
Seng catches Khaliq Khalid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Khaliq Khalid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Khaliq Khalid throws a shot from downtown. Seng moves away and avoids it.
Seng tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khaliq Khalid is able to avoid easily.
Khaliq Khalid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Seng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khaliq Khalid.
Seng wants to slow Khaliq Khalid down by chopping away at his legs.
Seng lands a slapping body shot.
Khaliq Khalid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Seng finds it's way round the side to connect with Khaliq Khalid's head.
A leg kick checked by Khaliq Khalid.
Seng doesn't manage to clinch there - Khaliq Khalid circles away.
Seng moves out of range as Khaliq Khalid strikes.
Seng throws a hook but Khaliq Khalid avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khaliq Khalid moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Khaliq Khalid is predictable there
and Seng counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khaliq Khalid can do to turn this around?
Khaliq Khalid looks to land a combination. Seng sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Seng connects with a leg kick. Khaliq Khalid looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Seng ducks under a wild hook from Khaliq Khalid.
Seng appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khaliq Khalid throws a sloppy body shot
and Seng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Seng.
Seng appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Seng connects with a crisp jab.

Khaliq Khalid rushes Seng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khaliq Khalid stalls.
Khaliq Khalid misses with an elbow strike.
Seng lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jen Seng has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khaliq Khalid is breathing heavily.
Seng misses with the head strike.
Seng lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seng holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Seng pushes Khaliq Khalid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Seng works on Khaliq Khalid's body with a couple of short punches.
Seng lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seng lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Khaliq Khalid is rocked!
Seng misses with the head strike.

Seng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khaliq Khalid.
Seng was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Seng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seng cracks Khaliq Khalid with a hook to the temple - Khaliq Khalid is on wobbly legs here! Seng swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Khaliq Khalid falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Seng wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jen Seng!
Jen Seng seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renny Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paddy Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Martin
vs
Walker

196 cm
25
290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
269 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Renny Martin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paddy Walker!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Walker.

It looks like Renny Martin has been cut.
Martin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walker throws a right hand that misses
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range.
Walker misses with a left hand
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Walker.
Martin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paddy Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Martin slips under a jab from Walker.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
Martin walks into a straight right hand from Walker.

Walker lands a left and a right that send Martin crashing to the mat, dazed. Walker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker misses with a hook. Martin ducked under it nicely.
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walker misses with a hook

and Martin counters by clinching up.
Walker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker's elbow.
Walker lands with a light punch inside.
Martin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Martin fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin tries a body shot but Walker blocks it.
Walker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Martin is struggling to control the position.
Martin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walker lands a shoulder strike.
Martin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Martin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Martin.
Martin misses with a body shot.
Walker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Walker's coach down at Highland CT & Spar was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Walker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walker throws a right hand that misses
letting Martin counter with a right hand.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martin, as that shot connected.
Walker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martin.
Martin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Martin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Walker misses with a straight left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Martin. That's going to slow Walker down.
The crowd cheers as Walker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martin doesn't seem phased though.
Walker blocks a leg kick.
Martin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walker doesn't seem bothered though.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Walker saw that one coming.
A big left from Walker misses.
Martin swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Walker throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Walker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Walker misses the jab.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Walker manages to avoid it.
Martin moves out of range as Walker strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a hook but Martin blocks it.
Walker thuds a left hand into Martin's body.
Walker connects with a jab.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Martin slips under a jab from Walker.
Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Walker blocks a head kick by Martin.
Walker throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Walker throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.

Walker lands a big right hand that sends Martin crashing to the mat! Walker stays standing though and waves Martin back to his feet!
Martin is looking to wear down Walker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker cracks Martin on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Martin falls backwards against the cage. Walker follows up with more strikes that drop Martin to his knees. Walker keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Martin! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy Walker!
Paddy Walker is the new super heavyweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uiva Nakki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tapio Valo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nakki
vs
Valo

183 cm
26
188 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

187 cm
26
190 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uiva Nakki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tapio Valo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakki throws a body shot but no joy.
Valo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakki on the side of the head.
Valo misses with a body shot.
Valo throws a leg kick but Nakki checks it.
Valo is looking to slow Nakki down with leg kicks.
Nakki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Valo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Valo lands a big head kick that sends Nakki tumbling to the mat! Valo takes a step backwards and waves Nakki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nakki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Highland CT & Spar in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakki scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Tapio Valo has been cut.
Valo steps in with a hook that catches Nakki right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Valo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Nakki looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapio Valo! Tapio Valo retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Tapio Valo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.