FFA 9: Thunder From Down Under PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joey Mante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Rob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Mante is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Mante
vs
Rob

170 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

170 cm
20
143 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Venom Combat Sports

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Mante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Rob!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rob misses with a takedown attempt
and Mante counters with a series of strikes. Rob will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mante moves away from the strike by Rob.
Rob throws a big shot that misses.
Mante is looking to clinch.
Mante moves in looking to clinch but Rob pushes him off.
Mante throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rob defending well as Mante loads up on a big left hand.
Rob with the counter takedown but Mante avoids it easily.
Joey Mante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rob avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mante shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rob throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Mante.
Rob is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rob throws a body punch but Mante moves out of range.
Mante looks to land a combination but Rob avoids it well.
Mante is breathing heavily.
Rob shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mante as he avoids it easily.
Mante looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Rob scores with a takedown into Mante's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rob drops back looking for a leg! Mante is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mante manages to kick Rob off! Rob jumps back into Mante's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mante keeping moving, preventing Rob from controlling successfully.
Rob advances to half guard.
Mante on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mante tries to get out of the position.

Rob wants to work for an arm triangle but Mante is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mante knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rob on the ground.
Rob is looking to take a break and control but Mante is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Rob is looking for a kimura here.
Mante is refusing to be controlled, as Rob sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mante tries to kick Rob off but Rob keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Rob has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mante defend it? Rob steps over the head and cranks it - Mante is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rob!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ace Rob!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ace Rob made sure he mentioned Venom Combat Sports, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Haris Mekovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remo McCllum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Mekovic
vs
McCllum

171 cm
27
142 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haris Mekovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Remo McCllum!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCllum shoots in but Mekovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mekovic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McCllum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCllum is defended easily by Mekovic.
Haris Mekovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remo McCllum.
Mekovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mekovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mekovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

McCllum is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mekovic cracks McCllum with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! McCllum falls to his knees and Mekovic doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haris Mekovic!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Bombay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Brixton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Brixton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Matt Bombay's chin.

Bombay
vs
Brixton

177 cm
23
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Fanatic Inc. [ $25.00 ]

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Bombay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Brixton!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brixton works Bombay's body with a nice hook.
Bombay throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brixton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bombay takes a swing at Brixton's ribcage but misses.
Bombay throws an overhand right that lands on Brixton's shoulder, as Brixton tries to avoid the shot.
Bombay fails with the takedown
and Brixton counters with a straight right hand.
Bombay throws a lazy right hand but Brixton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brixton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bombay with a body shot.
Bombay misses the body punch
and Bombay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Bombay misses
and Brixton counters with a nice body shot.

Bombay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brixton, pushing him back against the cage.
Brixton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brixton misses with some punches.
Brixton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bombay goes for a takedown attempt but Brixton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brixton misses with a jab to the body
and Bombay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bombay thuds a left hand into Brixton's body.
Brixton punishes Bombay's body with a nice straight punch.
Brixton misses with a jab to the body
and Bombay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bombay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bombay misses with a wild combination.
Brixton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bombay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brixton lands with a nice body punch.
Matt Bombay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bombay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brixton throws a jab but it's blocked by Bombay.

Bombay forces Brixton back against the cage and clinches.
Bombay misses with the head strike.

Brixton breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bombay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bombay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brixton misses with a looping left.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bombay moves away.
Brixton feints a jab promting Bombay to slip. Brixton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bombay slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Brixton misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Bombay counters with a single leg into guard. Brixton didn't expect that.
Brixton is looking to stand up but Bombay isn't so interested in that idea.
Bombay sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bombay's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Brixton wants to sweep here but Bombay controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombay is fighting to break Brixton's control of his arms but Brixton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bombay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brixton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bombay controls the pace.
Brixton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brixton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bombay.
Brixton lands with an overhand left.
Bombay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Bombay misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brixton misses with a body shot.
Brixton misses with a hook. Bombay ducked under it nicely.
Bombay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brixton throws out a loose jab but Bombay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bombay is looking to wear down Brixton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bombay misses with a left hand
and Brixton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brixton looks to throw the jab but Bombay is out of range.
Brixton throws a hook but Bombay blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bombay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brixton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bombay.
Brixton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bombay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Brixton misses.
Brixton connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brixton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bombay.
Tommy Brixton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bombay misses with a body kick.
Bombay throws a series of punches but Brixton avoids them all with ease.
Bombay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bombay misses with a body shot
and Brixton counters with a stiff right hand.
Brixton defending well as Bombay loads up on a big left hand.
Brixton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brixton.
Brixton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Bombay instigates a clinch.
Brixton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bombay is keeping busy.
Brixton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bombay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brixton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bombay missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brixton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brixton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bombay dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses.
Brixton tries to throw a body punch but Bombay avoids it by throwing Brixton back against the cage.
Brixton tries to stall but Bombay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bombay looking to stall.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses.
Brixton has Bombay pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bombay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bombay tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton lands with a short shot to the head.

Brixton breaks from the clinch.
Brixton jabs Bombay right on the nose. Bombay blinks but takes it well.
Bombay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bombay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brixton scores with a nice strike.
Brixton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bombay.
Bombay throws a low kick but Brixton avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brixton takes a swing at Bombay's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombay wants to clinch up but Brixton keeps it at a distance.
Brixton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bombay.
Bombay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brixton connects with a body shot.
Brixton scores with a jab.
Jab from Bombay.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brixton. Bombay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tommy Brixton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Brixton. That snapped Bombay's head back.
Brixton jabs Bombay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bombay tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Brixton to counter with a crisp jab.
Bombay swings for the body but Brixton moves out of range.
Brixton thuds a left hand into Bombay's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bombay connects with a jab.
Brixton misses with an uppercut. Bombay saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brixton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bombay throws a jab but it's blocked by Brixton.
Brixton throws a hook to the side of Bombay's head but Bombay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brixton jabs Bombay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bombay misses with a low kick.
Brixton misses with a body shot.
Bombay throws a combination that misses
and Brixton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brixton avoids the body shot from Bombay.
Bombay misses with a shot to the body
and Brixton counters with a right hand to the body.
Bombay defending well as Brixton loads up on a big left hand.

Bombay darts in and clinches Brixton up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Brixton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bombay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bombay takes a swing at Brixton's ribcage but misses.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bombay moves away.
Bombay tries to clinch but Brixton moves out of range.
Brixton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brixton throws a shot from downtown. Bombay moves away and avoids it.
Bombay misses with a hook.
Brixton looks to score with a jab to the body but Bombay is just out of range.
Bombay throws a right hand that misses
letting Brixton counter with a right hand.

Bombay instigates a clinch.
Bombay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brixton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton thuds a left hand into Bombay's body.
A big left from Brixton misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brixton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bombay on the side of the head.
Bombay takes a swing at Brixton's ribcage but misses.
Brixton misses with a hook.
Brixton throws out a loose jab but Bombay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bombay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bombay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brixton.
Brixton lands a really nice looking cross but Bombay seems unphased.
Bombay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brixton throws a hook but Bombay blocks it.
Brixton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Bombay is rocked!
Brixton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brixton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oh Bombay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bombay tries to clinch there but Brixton circles away.
Matt Bombay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bombay seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixton lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bombay misses the shot to the body.
Brixton loads up on a big right hand but Bombay slips the punch.

Bombay rushes Brixton and presses him up against the cage.
Bombay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bombay working aggressively here.
Brixton slows down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brixton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brixton.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Bombay blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Brixton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bombay seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brixton can turn it around.
Brixton misses with some punches.

Bombay lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Brixton makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bombay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brixton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Brixton backs away, Bombay returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tommy Brixton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brixton throws a jab but it's blocked by Bombay.
Bombay misses with a body punch
and Brixton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brixton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bombay.
Brixton scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bombay tries to clinch
and Brixton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bombay is looking to score with low kicks.
Brixton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bombay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bombay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Brixton.
Brixton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bombay back to the cage. Brixton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bombay.
Bombay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brixton.
Bombay ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Bombay misses with a body punch
and Brixton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bombay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Brixton.
Brixton throws a nice looking combination but Bombay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bombay misses with a hook to the body
and Brixton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bombay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brixton manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Brixton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brixton 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Brixton!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Brixton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aron Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eiji Kitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitano has chosen Yoshida Brothers - Storm as his entrance music. Eiji Kitano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Karlsson
vs
Kitano

171 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
19
154 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

Nuggetori's Nutritionals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eiji Kitano!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Karlsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kitano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Karlsson takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Kitano to pass into mount.
Kitano looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

Karlsson tightening his grip on Kitano, looking for the choke.
Kitano tries to roll but Karlsson sticks to his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Karlsson.
Kitano rolls, trying to escape but Karlsson keeps control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karlsson looking for the choke but no joy.
I would not like to be Kitano right now.
Kitano is in bad spot here.

Karlsson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kitano has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kitano tries to escape the position.

Karlsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitano manages to reverse the position and now he's in Karlsson's guard. Nice work there by Kitano.
Kitano wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kitano looking to sit in guard and control but Karlsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kitano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kitano has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Forest Hill Gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Karlsson preventing the sweep.
Kitano is striking from the bottom but Karlsson uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Karlsson in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson prevents Kitano from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kitano can do anything to dispel that myth.

Karlsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Kitano tries to roll over but Karlsson keeps him under control.
Kitano wants to control but Karlsson is keeping busy.

Karlsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kitano sees it coming and defends easily.

Karlsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kitano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Karlsson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Karlsson trying to advance position but Kitano counters by regaining guard.
Karlsson trying to control but Kitano is working from the bottom.

Kitano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kitano throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kitano throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kitano darts in looking for a takedown but Karlsson gets double underhooks and turns Kitano into the cage.
Karlsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Karlsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kitano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karlsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aron Karlsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Karlsson clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson pushes Kitano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karlsson is pressed up against the cage. Kitano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karlsson down to the mat. Karlsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Kitano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kitano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karlsson is keeping the position for now.

Karlsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kitano is aware though and is defending well.
Kitano must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Karlsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kitano.
Karlsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Kitano from controlling successfully.
Kitano postures up in Karlsson's guard and throws a big left but Karlsson blocks it.

Karlsson has his foot on Kitano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kitano works his way back into a safe position though.
Karlsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kitano wants to pass the guard but Karlsson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kitano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kitano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kitano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kitano trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kitano can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kitano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Kitano from controlling successfully.
Kitano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karlsson's head.
Kitano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karlsson is keeping the position for now.
Karlsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kitano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Karlsson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kitano rolls with it to try and escape but Karlsson cranks on the arm and Kitano is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aron Karlsson!
Aron Karlsson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'In your dreams homie. In your dreams'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Debo Friday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinn Drexler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn Drexler struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The key to victory for Debo Friday has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Friday
vs
Drexler

191 cm
26
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
198 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Debo Friday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinn Drexler!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Friday rushes Drexler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Drexler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Friday gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Drexler dodges an elbow strike from Friday.
Drexler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Friday is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Friday stops a takedown attempt from Drexler.
Debo Friday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinn Drexler.
Drexler goes for a takedown attempt but Friday pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Friday closes the distance and clinches.
Friday lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drexler takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Quinn Drexler has been cut.
Friday lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Friday.
A bit of stalling here from Friday.
Friday creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drexler has Friday pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Friday manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Friday lands an elbow just above Drexler 's eye.

Friday escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Drexler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Friday - the referee stops the clock and Drexler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Friday. Drexler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Drexler looks winded!
Friday scoring well with a low kick there.

Friday moves into the clinch.
Drexler told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Friday manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Drexler stalling in the clinch.
Friday throws an elbow that misses.
Drexler tries to stall but Friday uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Friday.
Drexler wants to break free but Friday has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drexler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Friday is keeping busy.
Friday lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Friday looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Friday creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drexler's defenses.
Friday lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
Drexler stalling in the clinch but Friday improves position.
Drexler wants to take the fight to the mat but Friday manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Friday lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That has opened up Quinn Drexler's cut even more.
Drexler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Friday avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Friday lands a nice elbow.
Friday throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Drexler takes an elbow to the forehead.
Friday lands an elbow inside that Drexler shrugs off.
Friday lands a nice elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friday lands an elbow just above Drexler 's eye.

Drexler is rocked!
Friday gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Drexler.
Friday throws an elbow that misses.
Friday comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The cut above Quinn Drexler's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Friday comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Friday's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Friday lands an elbow that stopped Drexler in his tracks for a moment.
Drexler is still on wobbly legs! Can Friday finish him?
Friday creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Drexler's defenses.
Drexler working hard to break the clinch.
Friday lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Drexler blocks the elbow strike.
Friday lands an elbow just above Drexler 's eye.

Quinn Drexler's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Drexler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drexler seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drexler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Friday lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drexler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Friday fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Drexler misses with a body punch
and Friday counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Friday finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Friday.
Friday scores with a nice body kick.

Friday lands a big head kick that sends Drexler tumbling to the mat! Friday takes a step backwards and waves Drexler back to his feet - he wants the finish!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Debo Friday!
The defeated Quinn Drexler had this to say: 'Fuck this! Get out of my face!'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Julyfeather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vigorio Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Julyfeather
vs
Gonzalez

172 cm
26
148 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

167 cm
20
149 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Nuggetori's Nutritionals

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Julyfeather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vigorio Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez lands a nice hook to Julyfeather's body. Julyfeather takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Julyfeather.
Julyfeather scores with a sloppy right hand. Gonzalez should have avoided that one.
Julyfeather lands with a straight right. Gonzalez didn't see that one coming.
Gonzalez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gonzalez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Julyfeather throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Julyfeather blocks a jab.
Gonzalez connects with a leg kick. Julyfeather looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Julyfeather slips the punch.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Julyfeather.
Gonzalez thuds his right hand into Julyfeather's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Julyfeather jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Julyfeather throws a jab but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
Julyfeather throwing a counter right hand but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Julyfeather.
Julyfeather definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Julyfeather throws out a loose jab but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Gonzalez misses.
Julyfeather on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Julyfeather misses the jab.
Julyfeather throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Julyfeather misses its intended target.
Gonzalez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Julyfeather misses.
Julyfeather lands a jab to the nose.
Julyfeather swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.

Gonzalez takes the fight into the clinch.
Julyfeather lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Julyfeather up against the cage.
Gonzalez misses with some punches.
Gonzalez has Julyfeather pressed against the cage, preventing Julyfeather from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gonzalez struggles to land a body shot inside as Julyfeather controls his hands.
Julyfeather misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonzalez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gonzalez scores with a shot to the side of Julyfeather's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julyfeather struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
Gonzalez slowing the pace effectively.
A right handed body shot lands from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Julyfeather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gonzalez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Julyfeather's efforts to push away.
Julyfeather is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gonzalez blocking some punches.
Gonzalez lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Julyfeather.
Julyfeather has a couple of punches blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries a body shot but Julyfeather blocks it.
Gonzalez lands a body shot.
Julyfeather is trying to break the clinch but Gonzalez has him pressed against the cage.
Gonzalez digs a right hand underneath Julyfeather's ribcage. Julyfeather let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Julyfeather wants to break free but Gonzalez has control.
Gonzalez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is leaning against Julyfeather and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Julyfeather wants to get back to striking at distance but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Julyfeather lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Gonzalez works on Julyfeather's body with a couple of short punches.
Gonzalez lands with a light punch inside.
Gonzalez is working Julyfeather over against the cage.
Gonzalez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
Julyfeather blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Julyfeather goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Julyfeather backwards.
Julyfeather's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonzalez works on Julyfeather's body with a couple of short punches.
Julyfeather's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonzalez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Julyfeather backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a head punch that misses.
Julyfeather blocks a body shot from Gonzalez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Julyfeather is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the body.
Julyfeather takes a shot to the head.
Julyfeather takes a shot to the head.
Julyfeather controlling the action here for a moment.
Gonzalez is leaning against Julyfeather and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Julyfeather is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Julyfeather.
Gonzalez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gonzalez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Julyfeather up against the cage.
Gonzalez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gonzalez lands with a left to the head.
Gonzalez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gonzalez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Julyfeather.
Julyfeather on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Julyfeather scores with a sloppy right hand. Gonzalez should have avoided that one.
Julyfeather misses with a looping left.
Julyfeather takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gonzalez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Julyfeather on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Gonzalez moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Gonzalez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Julyfeather is trying to break the clinch but Gonzalez is controlling him.
Gonzalez has Julyfeather pressed against the cage.
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!
Gonzalez has a couple of punches blocked by Julyfeather.
Gonzalez misses with a punch to the body.
Julyfeather wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gonzalez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonzalez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Julyfeather blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonzalez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gonzalez just leaning against Julyfeather, taking a breather.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Julyfeather swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gonzalez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gonzalez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Julyfeather's elbow.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Julyfeather leaning his opponent against the cage.
Julyfeather throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Julyfeather has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vigorio Gonzalez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gonzalez lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Julyfeather creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gonzalez misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries a body shot but Julyfeather blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Gonzalez scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzalez.
Julyfeather taking a breather.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Julyfeather.
Gonzalez gets through Julyfeather's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Julyfeather lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gonzalez.

Julyfeather is rocked!
Julyfeather throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzalez.
Julyfeather blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez tries to throw a body punch but Julyfeather avoids it by throwing Gonzalez back against the cage.
Gonzalez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Julyfeather is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonzalez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Julyfeather backwards.
Gonzalez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Julyfeather working aggressively here.
Gonzalez throws a big uppercut that drops Julyfeather! More strikes from Gonzalez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Julyfeather lies dazed against the cage as Gonzalez celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vigorio Gonzalez!