RFC 25: Born To Succeed PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Blackheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lion comes into a darkened arena with his song building. My Darkest Hour by Scary Kids Scaring Kids kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Blackheart
vs
Lion

188 cm
26
166 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Venom Combat Sports

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brett Blackheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stanley Lion!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lion manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blackheart on his heels. He'll look to pass Blackheart's guard now, I'm sure.
Blackheart is wriggling around but Lion manages to pass to half guard.

Lion wants to control but Blackheart is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lion is thwarting Blackheart's attempts to control the position.

Lion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blackheart sees it coming and defends easily.
Lion is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lion is thwarting Blackheart's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackheart tries to roll over but Lion keeps him under control.
Lion is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackheart throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Blackheart wants to control but Lion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blackheart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lion is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lion is taking a breather. Blackheart says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Blackheart is looking to escape.
Blackheart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackheart is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lion is controlling him.
Lion works over Blackheart with some ground and pound from guard.
Lion looking to sit in guard and control but Blackheart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Blackheart is looking to stand up but Lion won't let him.
Blackheart trying to control but Lion is working from the bottom.
Blackheart won't allow Lion to sweep him here.
Lion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Lion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blackheart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lion wants to sweep here but Blackheart controlling him for the moment.
Lion throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Lion landing with the ground and pound.
Blackheart keeping full guard, as Lion tries to pass.

Lion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Blackheart seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Lion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blackheart manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lion has Blackheart in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackheart working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blackheart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lion holds on and takes a little breather.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lion can do anything to dispel that myth.

Lion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blackheart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackheart trying to control the position from guard on top but Lion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blackheart has managed to clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blackheart.
Lion has Blackheart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Blackheart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blackheart lands a shot to the body.
Blackheart misses with a knee to the head.
Lion lands a shoulder strike.
Blackheart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Blackheart manages to break the clinch.
Brett Blackheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Blackheart as Lion shoots in.
Lion looks for a takedown but Blackheart sprawls well.
Brett Blackheart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Lion.
Blackheart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Blackheart pushes Lion up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackheart scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Blackheart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lion lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Blackheart pushes Lion up against the cage in a clinch.
Lion is trying to break the clinch but Blackheart is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackheart gets underhooks to prevent Lion's takedown attempt.
Lion is trying to push Blackheart away but Blackheart has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Blackheart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blackheart.
Blackheart throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blackheart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blackheart.
Lion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blackheart. Blackheart obviously looking to wear him down.
Blackheart explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lion throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blackheart's waist but Blackheart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lion off to one side.
Lion is breathing heavily.
Blackheart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blackheart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lion.
Blackheart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blackheart. That's going to slow Lion down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blackheart lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Lion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackheart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lion is one step ahead there.
Lion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lion preventing the sweep.
Lion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blackheart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blackheart holding on.
Blackheart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lion is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Blackheart looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lion gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Blackheart is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lion lets go of the hold and Blackheart can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stanley Lion!
In his post fight interview, Stanley Lion started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Datsyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Diamos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pavel Datsyuk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Datsyuk
vs
Diamos

172 cm
20
143 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pavel Datsyuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Diamos!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diamos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Datsyuk's guard.
Diamos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Datsyuk is trying to keep Diamos in close.
Diamos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Diamos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Datsyuk's head.
Datsyuk seems keen to control Diamos's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsyuk looking to control.
Datsyuk being controlled here, momentarily.
Datsyuk trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Datsyuk pulls Diamos in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diamos blocks a jab.
Datsyuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Datsyuk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pavel Datsyuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diamos blocks a head kick by Datsyuk.
Diamos wants to counter the offense by Datsyuk and move into the clinch position.

Diamos gets the takedown into side control.
Datsyuk can't do much from the bottom here.
Diamos grinds an elbow into Datsyuk's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsyuk is trying to control Diamos's posture but Diamos avoids it.
Diamos trying to control the position but Datsyuk is working away.
Datsyuk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diamos working the ground and pound but Datsyuk is defending the strikes.
Datsyuk takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Diamos looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Datsyuk is avoiding damage well.
Datsyuk can't do much from the bottom here.
Datsyuk prevents Diamos from moving into mount.
Datsyuk struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Diamos.
Diamos working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diamos cracks Datsyuk with a big elbow.
Datsyuk wants to control but Diamos postures up.
Diamos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Diamos wants to take a breather but Datsyuk manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Diamos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Datsyuk looking to control.
Diamos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diamos throws a big right hand that misses.
Diamos throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diamos trying to control but Datsyuk is working from the bottom.
Datsyuk trying to keep a closed guard but Diamos is proving a slippery customer.
Datsyuk has his hands on Diamos's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Datsyuk throws a sloppy head kick

and Diamos counters with a shoot takedown. Datsyuk fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Diamos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Datsyuk loads up on a big right hand but Diamos slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Datsyuk.
Datsyuk connects with a leg kick. Diamos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diamos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Datsyuk at a distance.
Datsyuk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Datsyuk throws a body kick that misses

and Diamos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diamos working over Datsyuk with some ground and pound. Datsyuk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Datsyuk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Datsyuk trying to control but Diamos postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diamos in particular looking to stall.
Diamos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Datsyuk wants to control but Diamos is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsyuk is staying active underneath Diamos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diamos working over Datsyuk with some ground and pound. Datsyuk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Datsyuk is trying to maintain the position but Diamos is very close to passing his half guard.
Datsyuk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Datsyuk trying to control but Diamos postures up.
Diamos thows a huge punch but Datsyuk dodges it nicely.
Datsyuk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diamos.
Datsyuk taking some punishment here, with Diamos in his half guard.
Datsyuk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diamos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Datsyuk knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diamos winds up and cracks Datsyuk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsyuk tries to roll over but Diamos keeps him under control.
Datsyuk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Datsyuk keeping hold of Diamos's head, controlling as best he can.
Diamos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Diamos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Datsyuk manages to get to full guard.
Diamos trying to control the position from guard on top but Datsyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Diamos is working Datsyuk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diamos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Datsyuk wants to control the position but Diamos says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Diamos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Datsyuk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diamos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Diamos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Datsyuk is trying to control but can't.
Datsyuk wants to improve his position but Diamos is controlling well.
Diamos is keen to just control but Datsyuk is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsyuk is looking to control Diamos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Datsyuk avoid being mounted?
Diamos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diamos moves into full mount! Datsyuk won't be happy about that!
Diamos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Diamos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Datsyuk tries to hold on but Diamos pushes him away.
Datsyuk can't escape the position.
Diamos avoids the attempt from Datsyuk to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diamos landing strikes, looking to finish!

Datsyuk is rocked!

It looks like Pavel Datsyuk has been cut.
Diamos lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Datsyuk! Diamos sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Datsyuk and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Duke Diamos!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Cezar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Wilder
vs
Cezar

196 cm
25
261 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

205 cm
27
268 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rob Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julio Cezar!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Cezar.
Cezar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Cezar's head but Cezar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cezar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wilder throws a right hand that misses
and Cezar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilder scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Julio Cezar has been cut.
Cezar misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Wilder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Cezar moves away and avoids it.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but Cezar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Julio Cezar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cezar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilder has been working on his balance at Mad Dog Fight Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Cezar.
Cezar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cezar misses with a two punch combination.
Wilder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Wilder closes the distance and clinches.

Wilder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cezar lands an overhand right.
A jab from Wilder misses.
Cezar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilder misses with the combination.
Cezar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cezar lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.

Cezar ducks straight into an uppercut from Wilder and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Cezar manages to regain guard straight away.

Cezar is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Cezar's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rob Wilder!
A relieved looking Rob Wilder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Instant Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Carlos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos has chosen High Power as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Fighter
vs
Carlos

192 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
25
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Instant Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Carlos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter connects with a crisp jab.
Fighter looks for a takedown but Carlos sprawls well.
Carlos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fighter lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter misses with a wild body shot.
Carlos walks straight into a right hand from Fighter - that's dropped him! Fighter jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Carlos from any more punishment! Carlos complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Instant Fighter!
The defeated John Carlos had this to say: 'They give awards all the way to third place in track & field. Where's the podium? Where's the silver?'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julius Strom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sacrificial Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sacrificial Lamb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Strom
vs
Lamb

185 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Julius Strom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sacrificial Lamb!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamb.
Lamb digs a good hook to Strom's body.
Lamb has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strom finds it's way round the side to connect with Lamb's head.
Lamb misses with an uppercut.
Strom is looking to clinch but Lamb is avoiding it.
Julius Strom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamb takes a swing at Strom's ribcage but misses.
Strom cracks Lamb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Strom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Lamb to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lamb keeps the fight on the outside.
Strom misses with an uppercut
and Lamb counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strom wants to clinch but Lamb slips to the side
and Lamb counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Lamb. Beautiful body shot.
Lamb throws a body punch but Strom moves out of range.
Strom cracks Lamb with a good jab.
Nice body punch from Strom.
Strom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamb moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Lamb misses.
Lamb misses with an uppercut. Strom saw that one coming.
Lamb looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strom lands a really nice looking cross but Lamb seems unphased.
Strom slips a jab and a cross from Lamb.
Strom works the jab nicely.
Lamb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Strom throws a shot to the body.
Strom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Strom jabs Lamb right on the nose. Lamb blinks but takes it well.

Lamb is rocked!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strom misses with the head strike.
Lamb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamb misses with the head strike.
Strom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamb takes a shot to the head.
Strom lands a nice uppercut.
Strom throws a head punch that misses.
Lamb can't break the clinch.
Lamb tries to throw a body punch but Strom avoids it by throwing Lamb back against the cage.
Strom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lambs head.
Lamb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lamb backwards.
Lamb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamb blocks an uppercut.
Strom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lamb's efforts to push away.
Lamb tries to throw a body punch but Strom avoids it by throwing Lamb back against the cage.
Strom looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lamb has had enough of the clinch but Strom keeps him there for the moment.
Strom pushes Lamb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strom blocks a body shot from Lamb.
A shot in the inside from Strom.
Lamb is trying to break the clinch but Strom is controlling him.
Strom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Strom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lamb is still on wobbly legs! Can Strom finish him?
Strom scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Strom on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Strom.
Strom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strom dips a shoulder and cracks Lamb with a mighty uppercut! Lamb falls back against the cage and Strom unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lamb is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Strom screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Strom!

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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hanaiakamalama Luahoomae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Make You Bleed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Luahoomae
vs
You Bleed

215 cm
26
270 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

189 cm
18
222 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hanaiakamalama Luahoomae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Make You Bleed!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

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.
Bleed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bleed lands a jab to the head.
Luahoomae ducks under a wild hook from Bleed.
Bleed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bleed.
Bleed throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luahoomae walks into a jab.
Bleed is looking to slow Luahoomae down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleed lands a nice shot that snaps Luahoomae's head back.
Bleed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot by Bleed.
Bleed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bleed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bleed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bleed.
Bleed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut there from Bleed.
Bleed jabs at Luahoomae's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bleed lands a head shot.
Bleed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luahoomae takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bleed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bleed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bleed.
Bleed feints and then cracks Luahoomae's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luahoomae down.
Bleed lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bleed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bleed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Luahoomae on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bleed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bleed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luahoomae. That did some damage!
Luahoomae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bleed can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Make You Bleed dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Luahoomae takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Luahoomae might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Luahoomae takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luahoomae is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bleed lands with a cross.
Bleed lands the left hand.
Bleed scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bleed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luahoomae takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bleed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bleed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luahoomae.
Luahoomae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bleed can pounce on him.
Bleed connects with an inside leg kick.
Bleed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Make You Bleed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luahoomae takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bleed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bleed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bleed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bleed jabs Luahoomae right on the nose. Luahoomae blinks but takes it well.
Bleed scoring well with a low kick there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleed cracks Luahoomae with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bleed throws a good cross that connects.
Bleed lands with an uppercut that bounces Luahoomae off the cage and back into range.
Hanaiakamalama Luahoomae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Bleed.
Bleed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Bleed finds it's way through Luahoomae's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleed connects with a leg kick. Luahoomae looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bleed scoring well with a low kick there.
Luahoomae ducks right into an uppercut from Bleed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luahoomae on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bleed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bleed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Make You Bleed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Bleed lands a left and a right that send Luahoomae crashing to the mat, dazed. Bleed thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bleed lands a front kick.
Luahoomae takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That kick from Bleed tenderised Luahoomae's leg. Luahoomae is trying to keep his angry face on.
Luahoomae stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bleed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luahoomae shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bleed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleed scores with a sloppy right hand. Luahoomae should have avoided that one.
Bleed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bleed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Luahoomae on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Luahoomae on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bleed. Bleed obviously looking to wear him down.
Bleed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Make You Bleed seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luahoomae takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bleed.
Make You Bleed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bleed with a nice cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bleed, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bleed thumps Luahoomae with a low kick.
Nice shot by Bleed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleed lands a right hook to the body.
Bleed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bleed scores with a leg kick.

Bleed drops Luahoomae with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Luahoomae looks back up at him and smiles so Bleed waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Luahoomae is rocked!
Bleed lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bleed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleed pushes Luahoomae away with a front kick.
Bleed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bleed scores with a leg kick.
Bleed connects with a looping right hand.
Bleed connects with an inside leg kick.
Hanaiakamalama Luahoomae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Make You Bleed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bleed 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 Josh West scores the fight 24:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Make You Bleed!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rasi Vrasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Nerlinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Vrasi
vs
Nerlinger

190 cm
20
193 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rasi Vrasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Nerlinger!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nerlinger moves away.

Nerlinger has closed the distance and engaged Vrasi in a clinch.
Vrasi crunches a lovely knee into Nerlinger's ribcage.
Nerlinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nerlinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nerlinger digs a right hand into Vrasi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vrasi's gas tank.
Nerlinger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vrasi's elbow.
Vrasi lands a nice knee to the body.
Nerlinger managing to block the knees to the body from Vrasi.
Vrasi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nerlinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vrasis head.
Nerlinger pushes Vrasi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrasi landing knees to the head.

It looks like Karl Nerlinger has been cut.
Nerlinger managing to block the knees to the body from Vrasi.
Nerlinger struggles to land a body shot inside as Vrasi controls his hands.
Vrasi lands an elbow that stopped Nerlinger in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vrasi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nerlinger's brow.
Vrasi blocks a body shot from Nerlinger.
Nerlinger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vrasi is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nerlinger has Vrasi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vrasi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Vrasi.
Nerlinger looks winded!
Vrasi lands a good knee to the midsection. Nerlinger won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrasi obliges.
Vrasi lands an elbow just above Nerlinger 's eye.
Nerlinger wants a takedown but no success here.
Rasi Vrasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Nerlinger.
Nerlinger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nerlinger takes an elbow to the temple.
Vrasi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nerlinger.
Nerlinger misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Nerlinger as the two fighters clinch.
Vrasi trying to land knees to the body.
Vrasi lands an elbow inside that Nerlinger shrugs off.

That has opened up Karl Nerlinger's cut even more.
Nerlinger looking to slow down the pace here.
Nerlinger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nerlinger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vrasi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vrasi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vrasi can't find room to land a body shot as Nerlinger controls the action.
Vrasi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nerlinger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nerlinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nerlinger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vrasi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nerlinger is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vrasi.
Vrasi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nerlinger avoiding damage as Vrasi throws knees to the body.
Nerlinger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Nerlinger is trying to trip Vrasi. He has hold of a leg but Vrasi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nerlinger persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Vrasi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nerlinger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nerlinger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the body from Nerlinger misses
and Vrasi counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrasi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nerlinger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vrasi scores with a jab. Nerlinger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vrasi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nerlinger steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nerlinger misses with a looping right.
Nerlinger blocks a head kick by Vrasi.
Nerlinger feints the counter takedown.
Nerlinger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vrasi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nerlinger throws a low kick, looking for Vrasi's leg but Vrasi calmly moves out of range.
Nerlinger throws an overhand right that lands on Vrasi's shoulder, as Vrasi tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Vrasi.
Vrasi misses with a body shot.
Nerlinger has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A swing and a miss from Nerlinger.
Vrasi lands a nice looking body shot.
Vrasi misses the shot to the body.
Vrasi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nerlinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrasi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nerlinger has time to react.

The cut above Karl Nerlinger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vrasi misses the shot to the body.
Nerlinger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vrasi digs a good hook to Nerlinger's body.

Nerlinger shoots in and gets a takedown into Vrasi's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nerlinger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vrasi wants to sweep here but Nerlinger controlling him for the moment.
Nerlinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nerlinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vrasi is adopting a defensive guard.
Nerlinger trying to move into half guard but instead Vrasi has managed to sweep!

The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Vrasi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nerlinger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vrasi has managed to get both his arms back between Nerlinger's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nerlinger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rasi Vrasi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Nerlinger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nerlinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vrasi.
An attempted straight right counter from Vrasi misses the target.
Vrasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Nerlinger is just out of range.
Vrasi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vrasi is looking to wear down Nerlinger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vrasi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nerlinger looks to land a right hand but Vrasi moved out of range.
Vrasi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nerlinger can do to turn this around?
Nerlinger throws a low kick but Vrasi avoids it.
Vrasi moves in looking to clinch but Nerlinger pushes him off.
Nerlinger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nerlinger misses with a looping right.
Vrasi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vrasi defending well as Nerlinger loads up on a big left hand.
Nerlinger is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrasi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nerlinger tries a low kick but Vrasi avoids it.
Vrasi misses with a body kick.
Karl Nerlinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrasi scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nerlinger.
Nerlinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vrasi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nerlinger misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Vrasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Nerlinger forces Vrasi back against the cage and clinches.
Nerlinger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vrasi up against the cage.
Vrasi tries a knee to the head but Nerlinger blocks it.
Nerlinger can't find room to land a body shot as Vrasi controls the action.
Nerlinger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vrasi missing with knees to the body.
Vrasi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nerlinger misses with a body punch.
Vrasi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nerlinger can't find room to land a body shot as Vrasi controls the action.
Nerlinger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nerlinger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nerlinger struggles to land a body shot inside as Vrasi controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nerlinger.
Vrasi blocks an elbow strike.
Vrasi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vrasi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nerlinger is defending well for now.
Vrasi missing with knees to the body.
Nerlinger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vrasi after a bit of a struggle.
Nerlinger avoiding damage as Vrasi throws knees to the body.
Vrasi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nerlinger blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nerlinger.
Nerlinger tries a body shot but Vrasi blocks it.
Vrasi prevents a body shot from Nerlinger.
Vrasi tries to land knees in the clinch but Nerlinger avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vrasi tries to land knees in the clinch but Nerlinger avoids the damage to the body.
Nerlinger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nerlinger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vrasi is defending well.
Nerlinger is breathing heavily.
Vrasi prevents a body shot from Nerlinger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Nerlinger fails to land.
Nice elbow from Vrasi.
Nerlinger is trying to drag Vrasi to the mat but Vrasi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rasi Vrasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Nerlinger.
Vrasi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nerlinger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vrasi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Vrasi.
Vrasi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nerlinger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vrasi.

Karl Nerlinger's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nerlinger managing to block the knees to the body from Vrasi.
Vrasi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vrasi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nerlinger's defenses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rasi Vrasi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Masino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wotan Krigson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masino comes to the cage accompanied by Il Padrino. Krigson has chosen Finntroll - Trollhammaren as his entrance music. Wotan Krigson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Masino
vs
Krigson

190 cm
28
250 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

210 cm
28
300 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Masino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wotan Krigson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krigson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Masino. Beautiful body shot.
Krigson misses with an uppercut
letting Masino counter with a right hand.
Krigson tries to clinch but Masino moves away
and Masino counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Krigson.
Masino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krigson tries to close the distance and clinch but Masino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Krigson looks to clinch
and Masino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krigson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krigson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krigson lands with an uppercut that bounces Masino off the cage and back into range.
Krigson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Masino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masino lunges at Krigson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krigson's hand.
Krigson tries to clinch up but Masino circles away and keeps his distance.
Masino throws a one two combo.

It looks like Wotan Krigson has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Krigson.
Masino misses the jab.
Krigson darts in trying to clinch
enabling Masino to counter with a crisp jab.
Masino misses the shot to the body.
Krigson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Krigson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Masino counter with a right hand.
Masino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krigson wants to clinch
and Masino counters with a nice uppercut.
Masino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Krigson has time to react.
Masino scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krigson tries to close the distance and clinch but Masino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krigson loads up on a big right hand but Masino slips the punch.
Krigson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krigson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krigson, as that shot connected.

It looks like Don Masino has been cut.
Krigson looks to land a right hand but Masino moved out of range.
Masino is looking to counter punch.
Masino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Krigson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wotan Krigson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krigson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masino at a distance.
Krigson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Masino to counter with a crisp jab.
Krigson staying out of range there.
Krigson looks to clinch
and Masino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krigson throws a shot from downtown. Masino moves away and avoids it.
Krigson misses with an uppercut
and Masino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krigson looks to clinch
and Masino counters with a stiff right hand.
Krigson misses with a body punch
and Masino counters with a nice uppercut.
Masino throws a big shot that misses.
Krigson tries to counter with a clinch but Masino shakes him off and moves away.
Masino scores with a jab. Krigson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Krigson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Masino throws a punch but it's blocked by Krigson.
Masino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krigson blocks a body shot from Masino.
Masino misses with the head strike.
Masino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Masino fails to land.
Masino lands a body shot.
Masino lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krigson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krigson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masino misses with the head strike.
Masino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masino has a couple of punches blocked by Krigson.
Masino blocking some punches.
Krigson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krigson working aggressively here.
Masino lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krigson.
Masino blocking some punches.
Masino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krigson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krigson working aggressively here.
Krigson swings wildly with an uppercut but Masino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krigson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Masino dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Masino lands with a cross.
Masino scores with a jab.
Masino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krigson avoids the body shot from Masino.
Krigson lands with an overhand left.
Krigson tries to clinch up
and Masino counters with a stiff right hand.
Masino looks to throw the jab but Krigson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masino looks to land a right hand but Krigson moved out of range.
Krigson needs to keep his hands up - Masino had a free shot at his head there.
Masino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krigson can do to turn this around?

Krigson clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Krigson.
A head punch on the inside from Masino fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krigson misses with a punch on the inside.
Krigson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Krigson can't find room to land a body shot as Masino controls the action.
Krigson lands a right hand.
Krigson blocking some punches.
Krigson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krigson.
Masino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krigson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masino throws a head punch that misses.
Krigson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krigson lands a hook that snaps the head of Masino backwards.
Krigson misses with the head strike.
Masino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Don Masino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Masino tries to throw a body punch but Krigson avoids it by throwing Masino back against the cage.
Masino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krigson backwards.
Masino is leaning against Krigson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Krigson scores with a shot to the side of Masino's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Krigson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masino backwards.
Masino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krigson backwards.
Masino tries to work over Krigson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masino.
Krigson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krigson scores with a hook to the body.
Krigson lands an uppercut.

Don Masino's cut is getting worse.
Krigson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masino swings wildly with an uppercut but Krigson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krigson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krigson's elbow.
Krigson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masino backwards.
Krigson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krigson swings wildly with an uppercut but Masino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krigson tries to work over Masino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masino misses with some punches.
Masino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krigson can't find room to land a body shot as Masino controls the action.
Masino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masino prevents a body shot from Krigson.
Krigson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masino backwards.
Masino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masino cracks Krigson with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krigson.
Masino throws a punch but it's blocked by Krigson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masino.
Masino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krigsons head.
Masino blocks a body shot from Krigson.
Krigson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Krigson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krigson misses with a jab to the body
and Masino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masino throws a jab but it's blocked by Krigson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masino misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Masino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krigson.
Masino misses with a hook
and Masino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krigson slips a straight right by Masino.
Krigson is looking to clinch but Masino is avoiding it.
Krigson throws a looping overhand right but Masino ducks down to avoid it.

Krigson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Masino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Masino fails to land.
Masino misses with the head strike.
Krigson pushes Masino back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Krigson misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Don Masino will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Krigson misses with an uppercut
and Masino counters with a straight right hand.
Krigson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krigson tries to clinch up
enabling Masino to counter with a crisp jab.
Krigson throws a shot from downtown. Masino moves away and avoids it.
Masino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krigson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krigson slips a jab from Masino.
Masino throws a body punch but Krigson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Krigson.
Krigson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Masino as he connects with a hook.
Masino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masino moves forwards but Krigson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Masino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Don Masino's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Krigson darts in trying to clinch
and Masino counters with a nice uppercut.
Krigson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krigson misses with a lunging right hand
and Masino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krigson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Krigson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masino cracks Krigson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Krigson throws a combination that misses
and Masino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Krigson throws a right hand that misses
and Masino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krigson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krigson darts in trying to clinch
and Masino counters with a nice uppercut.
Krigson connects with the punch.
Good exchange - Masino coming out on top.
Masino throws a nice looking combination but Krigson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krigson tries to counter with a clinch but Masino shakes him off and moves away.
Krigson tries to clinch there but Masino circles away.
A big left from Masino misses.
Krigson throws a lazy right hand but Masino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Masino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masino scores with a crisp jab that stopped Krigson in his tracks.
Masino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krigson.
Krigson lands with an overhand left.
Krigson doesn't manage to clinch there - Masino circles away.
Nice defenses there by Krigson.
Masino defending well as Krigson loads up on a big left hand.
Masino tries to bum rush Krigson with a series of wild strikes but Krigson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krigson throws a lazy right hand but Masino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Krigson misses its intended target.
Masino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masino. Krigson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krigson wants to counter the offense by Masino and move into the clinch position.
Wotan Krigson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masino keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Masino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Don Masino is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Masino misses.
Masino slips a jab from Krigson.
A big left from Krigson misses.
Masino ducks under a wild hook from Krigson.
Masino lands a really nice looking cross but Krigson seems unphased.
Krigson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Masino counters with a stiff right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Krigson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krigson swings widly with a right hand
and Masino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masino lands a two punch combo.
Masino throws a good cross that connects.
Masino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krigson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Masino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Masino!
Don Masino thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manol Josifov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystian Olafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josifov comes to the cage accompanied by Bone Thugs N Harmony - Foe Tha Love of Money. Krystian Olafsson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Manol Josifov's chin.

Josifov
vs
Olafsson

198 cm
26
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
197 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Manol Josifov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krystian Olafsson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olafsson moves in looking to clinch but Josifov pushes him off.
Olafsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Josifov counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Krystian Olafsson has been cut.
Olafsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Josifov under the eye.

It looks like Manol Josifov has been cut.
Olafsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Josifov lands a jab.
Josifov feints and then cracks Olafsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Olafsson down.
Josifov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olafsson.
Olafsson misses with a hook
letting Josifov counter with a right hand.
Olafsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Olafsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Josifov's head.
Olafsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Josifov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Olafsson slips under a jab from Josifov.
Josifov swings widly with a right hand
and Olafsson counters with a left and a right that stings Josifov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Josifov connects with an inside leg kick.
Olafsson slips a jab from Josifov.
Josifov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Olafsson's head.
Josifov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Josifov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Olafsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Josifov.
Josifov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olafsson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Josifov.

Josifov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Olafsson sprawling to the canvas! Olafsson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Josifov finish him?!

That has opened up Krystian Olafsson's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Josifov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Olafsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Josifov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.

Olafsson lands a left and a right that send Josifov crashing to the mat, dazed. Olafsson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
A chopping leg kick lands by Josifov.
Josifov scores with a nice head shot.
Josifov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olafsson.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Olafsson 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Josifov thows a body kick. Olafsson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Olafsson misses with a body punch
and Josifov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Olafsson throws an off balance right hand
and Josifov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Josifov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Olafsson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Olafsson looks winded!
A nice inside leg kick there by Josifov. That's going to slow Olafsson down.
Olafsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Josifov counters with a nice body kick.
Josifov dips to his left and cracks Olafsson with an uppercut!
A chopping leg kick lands by Josifov.
Josifov keeps Olafsson at a distance using the push kick.
Josifov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Olafsson takes a step back to recover.
Josifov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Josifov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Josifov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Olafsson.
Olafsson moves in looking to clinch but Josifov pushes him off.
Olafsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Josifov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Olafsson's calf.
Olafsson takes a kick to the side of the head.

The cut above Krystian Olafsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Josifov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Olafsson. That did some damage!

Josifov cracks Olafsson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Olafsson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Josifov finish him?

Olafsson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Josifov lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Olafsson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Josifov dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manol Josifov!
Manol Josifov retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Manol Josifov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Krystian Olafsson had this to say: 'Much respect to my opponent, he was the better man tonight, Next time I will remove his soul from his body'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Whatacunt Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcellus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Bones
vs
Clay

195 cm
27
217 lbs
12 - 0 - 0

191 cm
21
265 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Lion Fightwear

Urban Fighter
Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Whatacunt Bones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcellus Clay!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Clay misses with a looping left.
Bones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bones takes a swing at Clay's ribcage but misses.
Clay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Clay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bones manages to avoid it.
Clay with a hook.
Bones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clay.
Clay lands a slapping body shot.
Bones avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Bones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bones looks to land a right hand but Clay moved out of range.
Clay circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bones to the canvas! Bones doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Clay keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcellus Clay!
Marcellus Clay is the new super heavyweight champion!
Marcellus Clay thanked the fans post fight for their support.