gc144 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Speedy Atkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mannie Parazinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Atkins's entrance music is big in japan. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Atkins
vs
Parazinho

167 cm
40
150 lbs
34 - 32 - 1

174 cm
27
147 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

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 34 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Speedy Atkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mannie Parazinho!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parazinho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Atkins as he connects with a hook.
Atkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parazinho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atkins misses with a low kick.
Atkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parazinho takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Atkins throws a leg kick but Parazinho sees it coming and moves out of range.
Atkins throws a leg kick
and Parazinho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Atkins closes the distance and clinches.
Atkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Parazinho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parazinho.

Atkins closes the distance and clinches.
Parazinho throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parazinho's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parazinho taking a breather.
Atkins prevents a body shot from Parazinho.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Parazinho.
Nice body punch from Parazinho.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parazinho's elbow.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Atkins.
Atkins misses with the head strike.
Parazinho blocking some punches.
Parazinho prevents a body shot from Atkins.
Atkins missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parazinho blocks an uppercut.
Atkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Parazinho is defending well for now.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Parazinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Parazinho breaks the clinch.
Atkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parazinho is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Atkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parazinho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atkins tries to clinch up
and Parazinho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Atkins.
Atkins feints a jab promting Parazinho to slip. Atkins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Parazinho slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Atkins does no damage.
Parazinho tries a quick counter leg kick but Atkins is wise to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Atkins.
Speedy Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Parazinho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atkins.
Atkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Atkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parazinho manages to avoid it.
Parazinho looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Atkins is looking to slow Parazinho down with leg kicks.
Parazinho cracks Atkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Atkins moves in looking to clinch but Parazinho pushes him off.
Atkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parazinho.
Atkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atkins is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by Parazinho.
Atkins ducks right into an uppercut from Parazinho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Atkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parazinho tries to move into range but Atkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Parazinho keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parazinho throws out the jab.
Atkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Atkins is looking to clinch.
Atkins throws a sloppy body shot

and Parazinho counters with a crisp one two that drops Atkins! Parazinho thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Atkins to his feet! Atkins is in big trouble!

Atkins is rocked!
Parazinho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oh Atkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Atkins is looking to clinch but Parazinho is avoiding it.
Parazinho closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Atkins! Parazinho dives in looking to finish! Atkins is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mannie Parazinho!
A victorious Mannie Parazinho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Cantor (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.

Jones
vs
Cantor

183 cm
32
181 lbs
15 - 14 - 2

175 cm
33
165 lbs
22 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Sin City Allstars

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 15 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Cantor!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cantor.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.

Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cantor wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Cantor holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cantor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cantor trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.

Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones prevents Cantor from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantor wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Cantor's head.

Cantor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Cantor gets back to full guard.

Cantor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones tries to stand but Cantor is controlling from the bottom.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cantor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Cantor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cantor is controlling Jones's posture.
Our spies down at at Spetznaz Training Center inform us that Cantor has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cantor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Cantor looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Cantor looking to control but Jones passes into half guard.
Cantor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.

Cantor looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cantor has managed to free his arm - good work.

Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cantor defends it well.
Jones works his way into side control.
Jones landing a few strikes.
Cantor struggling a bit here.
Cantor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantor gets back to full guard.

Cantor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Cantor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Cantor looking for a triangle here. Jones is fighting it but it looks tight! Cantor pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jones is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Roger Cantor!
Roger Cantor really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rikkard Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AG Pennypacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hanson
vs
Pennypacker

185 cm
26
191 lbs
12 - 9 - 2

186 cm
32
192 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 12 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rikkard Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, AG Pennypacker!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pennypacker looks to land a left hand but Hanson moved out of range nicely.
Hanson lands with a nice body punch.
Hanson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
AG Pennypacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pennypacker with a nice cross.
Pennypacker's corner calls for a 1-2. Pennypacker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pennypacker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hanson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hanson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanson goes for a double leg but Pennypacker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pennypacker continues to drive forward.
Pennypacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hanson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Pennypacker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Hanson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pennypacker to the mat! Pennypacker manages to get full guard.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Pennypacker is keeping the position.
Pennypacker keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson controlling from the top position.
Hanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanson wants to control from the top but Pennypacker keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hanson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pennypacker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hanson seems keen to control Pennypacker's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pennypacker trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Pennypacker wants to pass the guard but Hanson is keeping the position.
Pennypacker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hanson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hanson wants to control from the top but Pennypacker keeps moving.
Hanson stops Pennypacker from standing up.
Hanson trying to control but Pennypacker is working from the bottom.
Pennypacker has his hands on Hanson's head, controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pennypacker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikkard Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hanson misses with a low kick.
Hanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Pennypacker.

Pennypacker lands a left and a right that send Hanson crashing to the mat, dazed. Pennypacker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Hanson is rocked!

It looks like Rikkard Hanson has been cut.
Pennypacker drops Hanson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hanson! Pennypacker dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AG Pennypacker!
AG Pennypacker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Calypso Damione Deathclaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Socha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Damione Deathclaw
vs
Socha

180 cm
36
183 lbs
24 - 17 - 0

185 cm
38
175 lbs
35 - 21 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calypso Damione Deathclaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Socha!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Damione Deathclaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Socha scrambles back to his feet.
Damione Deathclaw throws a hook to the side of Socha's head but Socha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Damione Deathclaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Damione Deathclaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Socha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Damione Deathclaw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Socha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Socha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Damione Deathclaw.
Socha throws out a counter right but Damione Deathclaw avoids it with no problem.
Socha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Calypso Damione Deathclaw has been cut.
Socha throws a body shot but no joy.
Socha throws a jab when Damione Deathclaw was well out of range.
Damione Deathclaw jabs Socha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Damione Deathclaw listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Damione Deathclaw scores with a jab. Socha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Socha is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damione Deathclaw throws a lazy right hand but Socha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Socha throws a sloppy head kick and Damione Deathclaw moves out of range easily.
Socha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Damione Deathclaw.
Calypso Damione Deathclaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Damione Deathclaw throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Socha's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Damione Deathclaw dives in looking to finish as Socha flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Damione Deathclaw's strikes! Damione Deathclaw is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Socha's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Socha was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calypso Damione Deathclaw!
A relieved looking Calypso Damione Deathclaw 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
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Saraste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butcher kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Won't Back Down. The key to victory for Billy Butcher has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Butcher
vs
Saraste

188 cm
31
210 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

175 cm
27
205 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

MayheM sportswear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Saraste!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saraste blocks a head kick by Butcher.
Butcher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Westside Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Butcher throws a lazy right hand but Saraste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Butcher misses.
Butcher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saraste shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Butcher swinging wildly here.
Saraste misses with a shot to the body
letting Butcher counter with a right hand.
Butcher fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saraste on the side of the head.
Saraste connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saraste has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Saraste shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Butcher as he jumps to the side.
Butcher throws a poor cross that misses
and Saraste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butcher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saraste lands a nice looking body shot.

Saraste instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saraste tries for a takedown but Butcher manages to get underhooks.
Saraste is working Butcher over against the cage.
Butcher has Saraste pressed against the cage.
Saraste throws a head punch that misses.
Saraste goes for a takedown attempt but Butcher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Billy Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Saraste.
Butcher connects with the punch.
Saraste misses with a double jab.
Butcher misses the jab.
Butcher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saraste throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Butcher lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saraste throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saraste misses with a series of wild punches.
Saraste works over Butcher's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saraste. Butcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Butcher wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saraste shoots for a double leg takedown but Butcher sprawls well. He's pushed Saraste's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Butcher throwing a counter right hand but Saraste manages to avoid it.
Saraste has his takedown stuffed
and Butcher counters with a leg kick.
Saraste shoots in but no luck this time.
Saraste throws a right hand that Butcher ducks under and follows up with a left that Butcher also avoids with ease.
Butcher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saraste's head.

It looks like Konstantin Saraste has been cut.
Butcher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butcher tries to bum rush Saraste with a series of wild strikes but Saraste uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saraste throws a jab but it's blocked by Butcher.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saraste blocks a jab.
Butcher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saraste misses with an uppercut.
Butcher tried to counter with a leg kick but Saraste avoided it.
Butcher slips a straight right by Saraste.
And Butcher counters with a quick kick to the body but Saraste blocks it.
Saraste misses the jab.
Saraste throws a series of punches but Butcher avoids them all with ease.
Butcher smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Butcher's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saraste connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Butcher scrambles back to his feet.
Saraste gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Saraste tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Butcher is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Saraste buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Saraste!! Saraste is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Butcher throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Butcher!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Billy Butcher waved his t-shirt featuring KnockOut's logo in front of the cameras.