Thursday Poker 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Smith
vs
Young

195 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
240 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Young!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith leaves Young with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Young shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Young's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Young moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Young shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Young.
Smith throws a low kick but Young avoids it.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Young closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith tried to counter with a leg kick but Young avoided it.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Young has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Young's head.
Young shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Young takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Young shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Young forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Young is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Young keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Young wants a takedown but no success here.
Young looks winded!

Young manages to pull guard.

Smith stands up and waves to Young to follow him.
Joe Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young takes one on the button.
Stan Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith lands with a straight right. Young didn't see that one coming.

Young is rocked!
Smith jabs Young to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith lands a nice hook to Young's body. Young takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith drops Young with a big left hand! Young is injured, injured bad! Smith jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Smith!

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FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

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

Gonzalez
vs
Overoid

195 cm
24
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

196 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

KnockOut

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alistair Overoid!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Overoid.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gonzalez as Overoid tries to tie him up.
Gonzalez misses with the head strike.
Gonzalez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Overoid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Overoid is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overoid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Overoid up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Gonzalez struggles to land a body shot inside as Overoid controls his hands.
Overoid is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Overoid is trying to maintain a safe position but Gonzalez gets an underhook and turns Overoid into the cage.
The referee calls for Gonzalez to work.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Overoid.
Overoid content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Overoid has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Overoid blocking some punches.
Overoid looking to slow down the pace here.
Overoid stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alistair Overoid.
Overoid missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonzalez feinted there with a counter leg kick.

Overoid closes the distance and pushes Gonzalez back into the cage.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Overoid.
Gonzalez being controlled against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Overoid blocking some punches.
Overoid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Overoid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overoid's elbow.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Overoid.
Gonzalez misses with a punch to the body.
Overoid tries to stall but Gonzalez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Overoid blocks an uppercut.
Overoid has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Overoid.
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Overoid.
Overoid stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez avoiding damage.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Overoid is trying to maintain a safe position but Gonzalez gets an underhook and turns Overoid into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Overoid is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Overoid seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Gonzalez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Gonzalez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Overoid.
Alistair Overoid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez fails with an attempt to clinch.

Overoid has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
Overoid is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
Overoid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gonzalez as Overoid tries to tie him up.
Gonzalez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overoid is looking to control Gonzalez's arms but Gonzalez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Overoid has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alistair Overoid.

Overoid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Overoid trying to stall but Gonzalez improves his position.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Overoid looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.

Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Overoid misses the target.

Overoid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gonzalez as Overoid tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overoid taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Overoid looking to slow down the pace here.
Come on Gonzalez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johny Gonzalez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Come on Gonzalez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gonzalez stalling.
A bit of stalling here from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Overoid stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
Overoid trying to control the position but instead, Gonzalez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Overoid into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alistair Overoid.

Overoid closes the distance and clinches.
Overoid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gonzalez blocks it with crossed arms.
Gonzalez tries to throw a body punch but Overoid avoids it by throwing Gonzalez back against the cage.
Overoid blocking some punches.
Gonzalez has Overoid pushed against the cage.
Gonzalez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Gonzalez for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Overoid misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overoid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzalez's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Overoid blocking some punches.
Gonzalez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Overoid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overoid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gonzalez's elbow.
Gonzalez is struggling to control the position.
Overoid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Overoid wants to stall.
Overoid looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alistair Overoid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Overoid rushes Gonzalez and presses him up against the cage.
Overoid stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
Gonzalez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overoid's elbow.
Gonzalez stalling in the clinch.
Overoid trying to stall but Gonzalez improves his position.
Overoid looking to slow down the pace here.
Overoid trying to control the position but instead, Gonzalez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Overoid into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alistair Overoid.

Gonzalez tries to keep at a distance but Overoid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez slowing the pace effectively.
Overoid is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Overoid stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
Overoid is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Gonzalez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gonzalez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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.
Overoid trying to stall but Gonzalez improves his position.
Overoid is trying to stall.
Overoid trying to control the position but instead, Gonzalez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Overoid into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alistair Overoid.

Overoid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Overoid taking a breather.
Overoid misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gonzalez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gonzalez swings wildly with an uppercut but Overoid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overoid swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gonzalez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gonzalez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Overoid up against the cage.

That's four 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.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
Overoid stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
Overoid taking a breather.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzalez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzalez misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Overoid stalling in the clinch but Gonzalez improves position.
Overoid is looking to control Gonzalez's arms but Gonzalez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Overoid has his back to the cage.

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 Johny Gonzalez.
Well Gonzalez 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Gonzalez!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
17%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Double Aught (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Aught
vs
Joshua

200 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
25
234 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London
M.O. Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Double Aught!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Joshua!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aught moves into the clinch.
Aught throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aught scores with a hook to the body.
Aught is pressed up against the cage. Joshua has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aught down to the mat. Aught avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aught scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Anthony Joshua has been cut.
Joshua throws a body punch but Aught moves out of range.
A jab from Aught does it's job there.
Aught scores with a jab to the head.
Aught comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aught checks the leg kick nicely there.

Aught fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joshua, pushing him back against the cage.
Aught working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aught lands a left hand.
Aught has Joshua pressed against the cage.
Aught digs a right hand underneath Joshua's ribcage. Joshua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joshua looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Joshua goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aught prevents it.
Joshua tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aught smiles and moves away.
Double Aught has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Joshua.

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

That has opened up Anthony Joshua's cut even more.
Aught pounces like a tiger and cracks Joshua with a vicious hook! Joshua is down but not out! Aught follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Double Aught!
Anthony Joshua was interviewed post fight and said 'Unfortunately, I was not the better man tonight, I'd like to thank my sponsors and i will be back better the next time i'm out!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

McGregor
vs
Ortega

180 cm
26
145 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

169 cm
21
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Phantom Fightwear

EVOLUTION Clothing LKO

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Ortega!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor moves out of range as Ortega strikes.
McGregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ortega changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Ortega circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ortega slips under a jab.

Ortega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ortega slowing the pace effectively.
Ortega taking a breather.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregors head.
Ortega lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ortega lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ortega lands a left hand.
Ortega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGregor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega stalls.
McGregor is trying to break free.
Ortega working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Ortega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor walks into a left hand.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ortega to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
McGregor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ortega to score with a decent uppercut.

McGregor is rocked!
McGregor misses with a low kick.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega connects with a crisp jab.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.
Ortega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGregor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ortega takes a step back to recover.

Ortega lands a big uppercut and McGregor crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McGregor looks OK. Ortega waves McGregor back to his feet!
Ortega cracks McGregor with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McGregor tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ortega pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McGregor is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Ortega!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damon Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Daniel Kennamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Give It All by Rise Against. 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.

Anderson
vs
Daniel Kennamer

200 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Experienced

EVOLUTION Clothing LKO

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damon Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Daniel Kennamer!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson misses with a double jab

and Kennamer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Anderson!
Kennamer cracks Anderson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kennamer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Anderson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kennamer has eaten all the pies!
Kennamer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kennamer on the ground.
Anderson is pushing Kennamer's head away, looking to escape. Kennamer manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Anderson prevents Kennamer from improving position.
Kennamer trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennamer cracks Anderson with a big right hand but Anderson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson is looking to get back to his feet here but Kennamer is keeping cool and he's managed to take Anderson's back.
Kennamer lands shots from the back.
Kennamer scores with punches to the body.
Kennamer softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kennamer tries to get the hooks in deep but Anderson pushed the leg off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennamer lands a shot to the body.
Kennamer is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Anderson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Anderson covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

Anderson is rocked!
Kennamer drops a big shot to the side of Anderson's head! Oh, Anderson is out! He's out cold! Kennamer jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner. In his post fight interview he thanks God. Saying that without him, he wouldn't have the power to knock his opponent senseless. Amen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Daniel Kennamer!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

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

Bielski
vs
Smith

177 cm
20
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

On Tap (160Q & Laundry)

Arcticus University: London
M.O. Fight Wear

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zus Bielski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Callum Smith!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bielski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith misses with a low kick as Bielski jumps back.
Bielski lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice defenses there by Smith.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
I was talking to Bielski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bielski gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Bielski.
A short uppercut from Bielski.
Bielski misses with an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Bielski.
Bielski gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bielski cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bielski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bielski thuds a left hand into Smith's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bielski is looking to land body kicks.
Bielski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bielski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Callum Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bielski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bielski throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Zus Bielski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Bielski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bielski lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Callum Smith has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Bielski. Beautiful body shot.
Bielski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bielski connects with a body shot.
Bielski throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bielski throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.

Bielski clinches with his opponent.
Bielski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bielski.
Bielski digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Bielski.
Bielski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bielski is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, Bielski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bielski cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Bielski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bielski is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bielski slows down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bielski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bielski gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bielski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bielski is looking to land body kicks.
Bielski connects with a crisp jab.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Bielski.
Bielski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Bielski instigates a clinch.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Bielski has double underhooks.
Bielski pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bielski working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Bielski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bielski moves into the clinch.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Bielski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Bielski avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Bielski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bielski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Bielski is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Bielski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bielski misses with a knee to the head.
Bielski lands a body punch.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Bielski controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Bielski.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Smith avoiding damage as Bielski throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bielski.

Bielski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zus Bielski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Callum Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bielski moves into range and connects with a jab.

Smith is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Smith wants to clinch
and Bielski counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zus Bielski!
Zus Bielski made sure to mention his sponsor, On Tap (160Q & Laundry) in his post fight interview.
Callum Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'I was unlucky tonight; I could have done better but well done to my opponent. Right now its about getting back to the gym, putting the graft in and getting better, Thank You All!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bipolor Opposite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Opposite comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Disturbed - Conflict kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bipolor Opposite will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jackson
vs
Opposite

185 cm
26
216 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

225 cm
25
212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bipolor Opposite!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opposite lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Opposite scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.

Jackson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Opposite to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jackson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Opposite pulls down on the head and he's put Jackson to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bipolor Opposite!
A pretty intense looking Bipolor Opposite took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.