Highland Island 52 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xue Jianyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Carter
vs
Jianyu

182 cm
18
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mick Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xue Jianyu!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jianyu lands a head kick. Carter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jianyu is looking to slow Carter down with leg kicks.
Jianyu throws a body kick that misses

and Carter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Jianyu pushes Carter off and gets back to his feet.
Jianyu throws a sloppy head kick

and Carter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jianyu tries to kick Carter off in order to stand up. Carter Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jianyu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!

Carter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Carter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jianyu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Carter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jianyu, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jianyu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jianyu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carter.
Carter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jianyu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jianyu sneaks back into half guard.
Carter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jianyu is defending against the submission attempts here by Carter.

Carter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carter controlling the action here.
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. Carter connects with a nice short shot to Jianyu's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Carter.
Carter uses his free foot to push down on Jianyu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jianyu.

Carter with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Carter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Carter prevents Jianyu from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jianyu stops Carter from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Carter working Jianyu over with strikes here.

Carter working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've been informed that Jianyu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Carter has hold of Jianyu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jianyu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Carter is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jianyu has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Carter is working for a guillotine from mount but Jianyu frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Carter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jianyu, as that shot connected.
Jianyu scores with a nice strike.

Carter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jianyu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Carter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Carter controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Carter is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jianyu is trying to escape and Carter transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jianyu is forced to tap! Nice work there by Carter! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mick Carter!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrea Lucchesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Maroga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Maroga is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lucchesi
vs
Maroga

180 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrea Lucchesi!
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, Lance Maroga!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maroga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lucchesi quickly recovers to half guard.
Lucchesi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lucchesi wants to get back to his feet.
Maroga frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maroga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maroga working the ground and pound effectively.
Maroga looking to finish with strikes here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Maroga is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Maroga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lance Maroga!
Our winner, Lance Maroga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nap Pham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bam
vs
Pham

198 cm
25
238 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Sully's Bar & Grill

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bam is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pham is controlling him.
Pham trying to control but Bam is working from the bottom.
Bam wants to stand and escape but Pham is having none of it.
Pham should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pham tries to free his leg and advance position but Bam is retaining full guard.
Pham won't allow Bam to get back to his feet.
Pham wants to control from the top but Bam keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pham is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pham moves in looking to clinch but Bam pushes him off.
Bam takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pham fakes the leg kick and cracks Bam in the body.
Pham lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Pham manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bam on his heels. He'll look to pass Bam's guard now, I'm sure.
Pham prevents Bam from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pham passes Bam's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pham prevents Bam from standing back up.
Pham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bam's head.
Bam wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pham tries to clinch but Bam is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bam misses the target.
Pham fails to land with a series of punches.

Pham scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bam pushes Pham off looking to stand but Pham dives back in and keeps control.
Bam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bam is refusing to be controlled, as Pham sits in half guard.
Bam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pham on the ground.
Pham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam is looking to escape.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pham.
Pham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Bam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pham scores with a one two! Bam had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pham lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pham lands with a slapping head kick.
Bam blocks a head kick by Pham.
Bam is looking to counter punch.
Pham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pham.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bam is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pham asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nap Pham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nap Pham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pham lands with a kick to the temple. Bam shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pham misses with a two punch combination.
Pham tries a head kick but it misses.
Pham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nap Pham seems to be getting the better of the standup.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pham wants to control but Bam is keeping him busy.
Pham prevents Bam from escaping the position.
Pham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pham tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pham throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pham tries to clinch but Bam is having none of it.
Bam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Pham shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pham was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bam tries to escape but Pham is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam is looking to get back to his feet here but Pham is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bam's back.
Bam staying busy and making it hard for Pham to control.
Bam is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam prevents Pham from getting a body triangle.
Pham missing with strikes from the back.

Pham has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bam is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bam manages to stand up with Pham still on his back. Eventually Pham drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Pham throws a series of punches but Bam avoids them all with ease.
Bam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bam takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pham scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pham misses with a double jab.
Pham is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bam paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pham.
Bam wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nap Pham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Pham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bam is looking to counter punch.
Pham throws a sloppy head kick and Bam moves out of range easily.
Pham throws a head kick that misses
and Bam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pham tries to clinch up.
Pham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pham misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pham misses with a head kick.
Pham looks to land a combination but Bam avoids it well.
Pham tries to bum rush Bam with a series of wild strikes but Bam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bam avoids the head kick by Pham.
Pham misses with the combination.
Pham tries to clinch up.
Bam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pham misses with a head kick.
It looked like Bam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bam dodges the punch combination from Pham.
Pham throws a sloppy head kick and Bam moves out of range easily.
Bam throwing a counter right hand but Pham manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Bam misses the target.
Pham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bam.
Pham throws a nice looking combination but Bam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Bam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bam moves out of range of the body kick from Pham.
An attempted straight right counter from Bam misses the target.

Pham manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bam on his heels. He'll look to pass Bam's guard now, I'm sure.
Pham stops Bam from standing up.

Bam pushes Pham off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pham tries to clinch but Bam moves out of range.
Pham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bam is looking to counter punch.
Pham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Pham does no damage.
Pham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nap Pham is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pham swinging wildly here.
Pham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Pham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pham showed some decent athleticism there.
Bam wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bam trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bam Bam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Pham. Those never looked like landing.
Bam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nap Pham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pham has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nap Pham!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Brook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Brook
vs
Gonzales

197 cm
26
270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

195 cm
19
270 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Brook!
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, Andrei Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales avoids the head kick by Brook.
Gonzales moves out of range of the strikes.
Brook throws a one two combo.
Gonzales throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brook. Gonzales does a little dance to reset his feet.

Gonzales clinches up with Brook and pushes him back against the cage.
Brook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brook misses with some punches.
Brook stops a takedown attempt from Gonzales.
Gonzales wants a takedown but no success here.
Brook swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzales uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brook's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brook.
Gonzales tries for a takedown but Brook manages to get underhooks.
Tom Brook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Gonzales.
Gonzales has Brook pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brook manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gonzales changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brook fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gonzales takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Brook misses with a double jab

and Gonzales counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brook preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzales is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gonzales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gonzales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzales working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gonzales.
Gonzales throwing strikes from guard but Brook blocks nicely.
Gonzales trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gonzales postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gonzales works over Brook with some ground and pound from guard.
Gonzales throws a big right hand that misses.
Gonzales is working Brook over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brook is looking to stand up but Gonzales isn't so interested in that idea.
Gonzales forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales thows a huge punch but Brook dodges it nicely.
Gonzales passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brook!
Gonzales lands a couple of good shots and Brook has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gonzales somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Brook knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzales on the ground.
Gonzales loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Brook hold on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brook grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gonzales lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Brook.
Gonzales misses with a punch to the head.
Gonzales is landing with strikes. Brook can't take much more of this.
Brook covering up well under a series of strikes from Gonzales.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonzales misses with a punch to the head.
Brook covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Gonzales gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Gonzales gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Gonzales apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Brook is rocked!
Brook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brook backs away from a small jab... but Gonzales lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Brook crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Gonzales with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Andrei Gonzales!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herminio Herculano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiremu Huia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Herculano
vs
Huia

170 cm
26
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Herminio Herculano!
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, Wiremu Huia!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Huia throws a combination that misses

and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch.
Herculano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herculano lands a hook that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
A hook to the body from Herculano.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Huia has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Herculano lands with a right to the head.
Herculano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Herculano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huia tries to pull guard but Herculano won't allow it.
Herculano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Herculano lands a hook that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Huia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Herculano walks away with a smile on his face. Huia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Huia throws a sloppy body shot
and Herculano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Huia is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huia throws a left and a right that both miss

and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch.
Huia is still on wobbly legs! Can Herculano finish him?
Herculano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huia backwards.
Herculano loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Huia senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herminio Herculano!
Herminio Herculano made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feisal Aabi Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Gracie
vs
Aabi Hassan

187 cm
26
178 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
174 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucio Gracie!
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, Feisal Aabi Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aabi Hassan just misses with a punch to the body.
Aabi Hassan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Aabi Hassan, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Aabi Hassan against the cage but Aabi Hassan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aabi Hassan misses with a shot to the body

and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.

Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aabi Hassan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie has hold of Aabi Hassan's hands but Aabi Hassan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aabi Hassan tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aabi Hassan is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aabi Hassan is working away from the top position though.

Aabi Hassan is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is looking to control Aabi Hassan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aabi Hassan prevents Gracie from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aabi Hassan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.

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

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aabi Hassan defends well.
Aabi Hassan trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aabi Hassan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aabi Hassan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aabi Hassan looking to pass the guard.

Aabi Hassan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aabi Hassan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is trying to keep Aabi Hassan in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pulling down on Aabi Hassan's head. It's preventing any offense from Aabi Hassan, at least for the moment.
Aabi Hassan throws a big right hand that misses.
Aabi Hassan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aabi Hassan stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Aabi Hassan looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aabi Hassan is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Aabi Hassan has managed to sneak the leg through.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucio Gracie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gracie has managed to clinch.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gracie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gracie working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aabi Hassan leaning against his opponent.

Gracie jumps guard and drags Aabi Hassan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aabi Hassan can do to turn this around?

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

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aabi Hassan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aabi Hassan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aabi Hassan trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Aabi Hassan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Aabi Hassan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aabi Hassan connects with a couple of short punches.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aabi Hassan is aware though and is defending well.

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

Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aabi Hassan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aabi Hassan landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aabi Hassan wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Lucio Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aabi Hassan defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aabi Hassan is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Aabi Hassan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aabi Hassan wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aabi Hassan lands a nice short elbow.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Aabi Hassan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Aabi Hassan sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aabi Hassan is working for a submission of some sort.
Aabi Hassan trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Aabi Hassan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Aabi Hassan there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aabi Hassan wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucio Gracie dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Aabi Hassan throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Aabi Hassan pushes him off.
Aabi Hassan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.

Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Aabi Hassan won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Aabi Hassan defends the submission attempt.
Aabi Hassan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie 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 controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.

Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Aabi Hassan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Aabi Hassan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aabi Hassan lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aabi Hassan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Aabi Hassan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aabi Hassan has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.

Gracie has his foot on Aabi Hassan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aabi Hassan works his way back into a safe position though.
Lucio Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aabi Hassan is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Aabi Hassan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aabi Hassan tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie seems keen to control Aabi Hassan's posture.
Aabi Hassan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Aabi Hassan postures up.

Gracie pushes a forearm under Aabi Hassan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Aabi Hassan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucio Gracie!
Our winner, Lucio Gracie, 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
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

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

Long
vs
Paunescu

184 cm
26
219 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

188 cm
25
202 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Long!
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, Dan Paunescu!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paunescu looks to land a left hand but Long moved out of range nicely.
Paunescu lands a nice shot that snaps Long's head back.
Paunescu connects with a crisp jab.
Paunescu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Long tries to move into range but Paunescu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Paunescu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Long on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Paunescu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paunescu misses with a straight left.
Long feinted with a counter takedown.
Long ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Long feinted with a counter takedown.
Long displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paunescu throws out the jab.
Paunescu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paunescu misses with a hook.
Paunescu moves out of range of the strikes.
Paunescu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Paunescu ducks under a wild hook from Long.
Long keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Long drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paunescu sprawls and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paunescu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Long attempts a counter takedown but Paunescu avoids it well and moves away.
Paunescu throws a looping overhand right but Long ducks down to avoid it.
Long half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab, jab by Paunescu - just one landing.
Paunescu scores with a hook.
Long swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Long cracks Paunescu with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Long misses its intended target.
Paunescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Paunescu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Long had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Paunescu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Paunescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Long tries to counter with a takedown but Paunescu is quick to defend against it.
Paunescu cracks Long with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Paunescu lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Long misses the shot to the body.
Paunescu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Long throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Paunescu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paunescu.
Long tries to counter with a takedown but Paunescu is quick to defend against it.
Long seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Paunescu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Long momentarily.
Paunescu's corner calls for a 1-2. Paunescu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paunescu throws out a powerful jab.

Long is rocked!
Paunescu 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.
Long scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Long is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

It looks like Dan Paunescu has been cut.
Long cracks Paunescu with a hook to the temple - Paunescu is on wobbly legs here! Long swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Paunescu falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Long wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kyle Long!
A victorious Kyle Long thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zee Snore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shrek Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Shrek Norris enters the cage!

Snore
vs
Norris

192 cm
19
255 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

194 cm
26
245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zee Snore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shrek Norris!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris misses with a leg kick.
Snore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Snore.
Snore throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
Norris slips a straight right by Snore.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick and Snore moves out of range easily.
Norris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snore. That did some damage!
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but Snore is just out of range.
Norris throws a body punch but Snore moves out of range.
Norris blocks a jab.
Norris lands a high kick!
Snore throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Snore.
Norris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Norris.
Norris feints a counter leg kick.
Snore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A combination from Snore does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snore throws a lazy right hand but Norris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snore looks to land a left hand but Norris moved out of range nicely.
Norris misses with an uppercut
and Snore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Shrek Norris has been cut.
Norris throws a low kick but Snore avoids it.
Norris slips under a jab from Snore.
Snore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snore looks to land a left hand but Norris moved out of range nicely.
Norris slips a jab from Snore.
Norris only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snore.
That kick from Norris tenderised Snore's leg. Snore is trying to keep his angry face on.
Snore loads up on a big right hand but Norris slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snore.
Norris scores with a leg kick.
Norris throws a leg kick but Snore moved away.
Norris wants to slow Snore down by chopping away at his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snore misses with a right hand
and Norris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Snore just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snore lands with an uppercut that bounces Norris off the cage and back into range.
Snore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snore misses the jab.
Snore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Norris misses with a body kick.
Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Snore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Snore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Snore tries to bum rush Norris with a series of wild strikes but Norris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
Snore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zee Snore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norris.
Norris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snore lands with an overhand left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snore connects with a crisp jab.
Norris moves away from the strike by Snore.
Norris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snore misses with a straight left.
Norris has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Norris wants to land a leg kick but Snore is out of range.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snore.
Snore jabs at Norris's body.
Snore blocks a head kick by Norris.
It looked like Snore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Norris.
Snore blocks a head kick by Norris.
Snore scores with a nice right hand.
Norris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snore lands a jab to the nose.
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.
Norris was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snore.
Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snore.
Norris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Snore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norris throws a sloppy head kick
and Snore counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Norris! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Snore!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zee Snore!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Bones Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Destiny's Child - Bootylicious. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bones Junior
vs
Newton

188 cm
26
192 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

175 cm
26
190 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Sully's Bar & Grill

Sully's Bar & Grill
Leviathan Clothing

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonny Bones Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carlos Newton!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bones Junior. Newton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton fails with the takedown
and Bones Junior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bones Junior has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Bear's Den in the buildup to the fight.
Newton moves forwards but Bones Junior connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Newton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Bones Junior lands a big uppercut and Newton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Newton looks OK. Bones Junior waves Newton back to his feet!

Newton is rocked!

Bones Junior feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Newton sprawling to the canvas! Newton rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bones Junior finish him?!
Newton is still on wobbly legs! Can Bones Junior finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bones Junior 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 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonny Bones Junior!
Jonny Bones Junior decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tapio Valo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gleb Zheglov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Valo
vs
Zheglov

187 cm
26
190 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

183 cm
26
190 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Sully's Bar & Grill

Sully's Bar & Grill
Leviathan Clothing

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 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tapio Valo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gleb Zheglov!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Zheglov to counter with a crisp jab.
Zheglov throws a series of punches but Valo moves out of range.
Valo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zheglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zheglov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zheglov misses with a two punch combination.
Valo misses with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Valo misses
and Zheglov counters with a straight right hand.
Valo misses with a body shot.
Valo throws a lazy uppercut
and Zheglov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Tapio Valo has been cut.
Zheglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valo.
Zheglov looks to throw the jab but Valo is out of range.
Zheglov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Valo misses.
A little jabbing left from Zheglov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zheglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Valo.
Valo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zheglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valo missing with a left hand there. Zheglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valo misses with a left hand
and Zheglov counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Zheglov blocks the low kick.
Valo thows a leg kick but Zheglov checks it
and Zheglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zheglov misses with a hook. Valo ducked under it nicely.
Valo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zheglov counters with a straight that turns Valo's legs to rubber! Zheglov pushes forward with more strikes and Valo goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gleb Zheglov!
Gleb Zheglov is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Gleb Zheglov, 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.