DUEL#72 oCrazy vs Harris PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Irland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Pask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pask has chosen 16 Tons as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Irland
vs
Pask

205 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Hates pizza

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Irland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Pask!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pask shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pask showed some decent athleticism there.
Pask seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irland taking some punishment here, with Pask in his half guard.
Pask seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Irland tries to roll over but Pask keeps him under control.

Irland looking for submissions off his back.
Pask landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pask in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Irland actively working from the bottom here.
Pask content to control rather than advance.
Pask prevents Irland from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pask scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pask scores with a big shot! Irland's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Irland! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Pask!
A very excited looking Dan Pask made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flynn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Landlord's Walk. Tommy Masters told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Flynn
vs
Masters

175 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
24
172 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Masters!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Flynn forces Masters back against the cage and clinches.

Masters breaks from the clinch.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch but Flynn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Flynn takes the fight into the clinch.
Masters takes an elbow to the forehead.
Masters looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Flynn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flynn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Masters tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flynn smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Flynn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Flynn has Masters up against the cage in a clinch.
Flynn has Masters pressed against the cage, preventing Masters from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Flynn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Flynn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters passes Flynn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Flynn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Masters on the ground.
Masters trying to advance position but Flynn counters by regaining guard.
Masters controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Masters wants to control from the top but Flynn keeps moving.
Flynn is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Red House that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Flynn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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

Flynn is working an open guard so Masters takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

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.

Flynn clinches with his opponent.
Masters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flynn walks away with a smile on his face. Masters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Flynn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masters.
Flynn misses with a double jab
and Masters counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flynn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Flynn clinches with his opponent.
Masters fails to pull guard.
Pete Flynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Masters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Masters tries to circle away but Flynn has him pinned against the cage.
Masters tries to circle away but Flynn has him pinned against the cage.
Masters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Flynn decides to pull guard.

Flynn kicks Masters off and gets to his feet.
Masters circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Flynn.
Flynn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pete Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flynn misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Flynn clinches.
Masters fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Masters breaks from the clinch.
Flynn throws a head kick but Masters moves out of range.
Masters changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Flynn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Masters on his heels. He'll look to pass Masters's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flynn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Masters working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Flynn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Masters enables Flynn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Masters manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Masters throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Masters is looking for a triangle but Flynn pushes his legs off easily.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Flynn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Flynn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Masters, up you get!
Flynn feints and then cracks Masters's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masters down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flynn circles away.
Flynn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masters takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Flynn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Flynn pushes Masters off and scrambles back to his feet.
Flynn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Flynn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masters with the counter takedown but Flynn avoids it easily.
Masters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters misses with a kick to the body.
Flynn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flynn fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for Flynn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flynn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masters can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flynn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Flynn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Masters missing with a left hand there. Flynn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flynn stuffs the takedown.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch but Flynn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flynn misses with a few strikes there.
Masters tries to clinch up but Flynn circles away and keeps his distance.
Masters goes for a double leg but Flynn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Flynn continues to drive forward.
Flynn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Masters manages to circle out of the way.
Pete Flynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Masters.

Flynn closes the distance and clinches.

Flynn manages to break the clinch.
Flynn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Masters gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Masters pulls Flynn in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters lands a decent punch to the body there.
Flynn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Masters is proving hard to escape from.

Flynn stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flynn tries to avoid it but Masters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flynn to the ground. Flynn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flynn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flynn looks for the body kick but Masters saw that one coming.
Masters is looking to clinch but Flynn is avoiding it.
Masters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flynn is fending him off so far but Masters persists. Nope, Flynn circles away and we're back to standing.
Flynn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masters.
Masters shoots in but no luck this time.
Flynn lands a glancing blow to the side of Masters's head.

Flynn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Masters's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Flynn dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Flynn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masters as he avoids it easily.
Flynn shoots in looking for a takedown. Masters tries to sprawl out of it but Flynn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Flynn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Masters is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flynn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flynn's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Masters has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Flynn! Can he survive? No! He's out! Masters gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Masters!
Pete Flynn was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not done.. Stay Tuned!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Leadpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by enguinha pocoto. Alexandre Garcia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Garcia
vs
Leadpunch

180 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexandre Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Leadpunch!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leadpunch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Leadpunch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garcia shoots for a double leg takedown but Leadpunch sprawls well. He's pushed Garcia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Garcia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leadpunch, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Leadpunch to work.
Leadpunch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leadpunch misses with a knee strike.
Leadpunch crunches a lovely knee into Garcia's ribcage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leadpunch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leadpunch lands a nice elbow.
Leadpunch lands an elbow just above Garcia 's eye.
Leadpunch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Leadpunch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Leadpunch has Garcia pushed against the cage.
Garcia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leadpunch after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandre Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leadpunch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Leadpunch'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.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leadpunch effectively controlling the action here.

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

Garcia has managed to clinch.
Garcia avoiding damage as Leadpunch throws knees to the body.
Leadpunch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Leadpunch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leadpunch obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leadpunch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Garcia's face.

It looks like Alexandre Garcia has been cut.
Leadpunch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Garcia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Leadpunch avoiding damage.
Leadpunch landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Leadpunch scores a nice knee to the body.
Leadpunch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garcia's defenses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leadpunch obliges.
Leadpunch working Garcia over with knees to the body.
Leadpunch lands a knee to the body.
Leadpunch stalling against the cage.
Leadpunch lands a knee to the head.

Garcia is rocked!
Leadpunch lands a big knee to the head and Garcia goes down! Leadpunch pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Leadpunch!
The Leadpunch decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Alexandre Garcia stepped up to the mic, saying 'tava sentindo dores'.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kakashi Sung Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kakashi Sung Jung has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daniel Kelly's chin.

Kelly
vs
Sung Jung

185 cm
18
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
182 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kakashi Sung Jung!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sung Jung moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
Kelly misses with the combination.
Sung Jung slips under a jab from Kelly.
Sung Jung moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sung Jung tries to land a front kick but Kelly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kelly slips a jab and a cross from Sung Jung.
Sung Jung throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
Nice cross by Kelly.
Kelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sung Jung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Sung Jung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Nice cross by Kelly.
Sung Jung throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly moves out of range of the body kick from Sung Jung.
Kelly is looking to counter punch.
Daniel Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung Jung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Sung Jung gets a clinch.
Kelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kelly blocking some punches.
Sung Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Kelly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sung Jung or not.
Sung Jung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sung Jung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Sung Jung.
Sung Jung throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sung Jung misses with some punches.
Sung Jung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelly looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sung Jung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
Sung Jung lands a shot to the body.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kelly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung Jung throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
Sung Jung lands a hook that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly works on Sung Jung's body with a couple of short punches.
Sung Jung misses with some punches.
Sung Jung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sung Jung fails to land.
Sung Jung prevents a body shot from Kelly.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Sung Jung.
Sung Jung throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sung Jung's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Kelly blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Kelly.
Kelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sung Jung backwards.
Sung Jung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sung Jung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sung Jung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Sung Jung struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelly controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung Jung misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Sung Jung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Sung Jung backwards.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kelly is leaning against Sung Jung and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kelly lands with a left to the head.
Sung Jung scores with a shot to the side of Kelly's head.
A short left from Kelly.
Kelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sung Jung misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
Kelly scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Kelly is working Sung Jung over against the cage.
Kelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sung Jung backwards.
Sung Jung misses with some punches.
Sung Jung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sung Jung.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly lands with a left to the head.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly presses Sung Jung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sung Jung looks winded!
A short right from Kelly.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Sung Jung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sung Jung throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly lands a body punch.
Kelly tries a body shot but Sung Jung blocks it.
Kelly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sung Jung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sung Jung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Sung Jung.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sung Jung.
Sung Jung digs a right hand underneath Kelly's ribcage. Kelly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kelly lands with a left to the head.
Sung Jung blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Sung Jung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sung Jung misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Sung Jung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Kelly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kelly with a jab.
Sung Jung throws a body punch but Kelly moves out of range.
Kelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sung Jung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kelly lands a lovely overhand right.
Kelly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kelly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sung Jung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Sung Jung is rocked!
Kelly throws a hook but Sung Jung avoids it easily.
Sung Jung is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelly finish him?
Kelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sung Jung seems to have recovered his senses.
Kelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Kelly misses.
Kelly throws a series of punches but Sung Jung moves out of range.
Kelly stalks Sung Jung and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sung Jung's face. Sung Jung staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly slips a jab from Sung Jung.
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sung Jung can do to turn this around?
Kelly throws a looping overhand right but Sung Jung ducks down to avoid it.
Daniel Kelly is winning the standup battle so far.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Sung Jung.
Sung Jung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Sung Jung.
Sung Jung fails to land with a series of punches.
Sung Jung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
Sung Jung throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kelly swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sung Jung is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kelly misses with an uppercut.
Kelly tries to bum rush Sung Jung with a series of wild strikes but Sung Jung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kelly lands a jab to the nose.
Sung Jung throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Kelly.
Sung Jung throws out a loose jab but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sung Jung is predictable there
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sung Jung moves forwards but Kelly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sung Jung misses with a left hand
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sung Jung swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.
Kelly misses the jab.
Nice shot by Kelly.
Sung Jung misses with a leg kick
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.
Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Sung Jung slips the punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sung Jung 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Sung Jung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sung Jung steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kelly.

Sung Jung clinches up with Kelly and pushes him back against the cage.
Sung Jung lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kelly lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung Jung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sung Jung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow.
Kelly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sung Jung fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kelly.
Sung Jung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sung Jung.
Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Sung Jung backwards.
A short right from Kelly on the inside.
Sung Jung working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sung Jung blocking some punches.
Sung Jung struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelly controls his hands.
Sung Jung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sung Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Kelly blocking some punches.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Sung Jung.
Sung Jung throws a head punch that misses.
Sung Jung lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sung Jung lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sung Jung cracks Kelly with a nice body shot.
Kelly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly takes a shot to the head.
Sung Jung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Sung Jung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly lands with a short shot to the head.
Sung Jung can't find room to land a body shot as Kelly controls the action.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sung Jung lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
Sung Jung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sung Jungs head.
Sung Jung blocks a body shot from Kelly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Kelly dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kelly scores with a sloppy right hand. Sung Jung should have avoided that one.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Sung Jung.
Kelly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sung Jung stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kelly scores with a hook to the body. Sung Jung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kelly throws a jab when Sung Jung was well out of range.

Kelly drops Sung Jung with a beautiful combination! Sung Jung stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kelly is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sung Jung at a distance.
Sung Jung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sung Jung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kelly looks to land a left hand but Sung Jung moved out of range nicely.
Kelly stuns Sung Jung with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sung Jung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sung Jung swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kelly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Kelly lands a big right hand that sends Sung Jung crashing to the mat! Kelly stays standing though and waves Sung Jung back to his feet!
Sung Jung looks to clinch
and Kelly scores with a counter punch that sends Sung Jung to the canvas! Kelly smells blood - he's punishing Sung Jung with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sung Jung has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Kelly!
An out of breath Daniel Kelly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Madrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Baby (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.

Madrox
vs
Baby

190 cm
24
252 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

210 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

One stop shop need staff

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Madrox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Big Baby!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baby dives in and grabs Madrox's left leg, looking for a takedown. Madrox pushes down on Baby's head and hops out.
Baby has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Madrox throws a head kick that misses.
Baby tried to score with a low kick but Madrox checks it.
Baby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Madrox counters with a left and a right that stings Baby.

Madrox shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Madrox trying to control the pace.
Baby is pressing down on Madrox's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Baby working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madrox postures up and lands a big shot to Baby's brow.
Madrox has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Madrox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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

Madrox stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Baby throws up his legs and catches Madrox in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Madrox tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Baby! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Big Baby!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between My Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guy
vs
St Pierre

182 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, My Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and St Pierre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
St Pierre is thwarting Guy's attempts to control the position.
Guy gets back to full guard.
St Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy is retaining full guard.
St Pierre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
St Pierre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy being controlled here, momentarily.
Guy is trying to keep St Pierre in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St Pierre.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre passes Guy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
St Pierre missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
St Pierre prevents Guy from improving his position.

St Pierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Guy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
St Pierre trying to pass the guard but Guy defending well.
St Pierre slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that St Pierre has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
St Pierre trying to control the action but Guy is working from the bottom.
St Pierre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Guy has hold of St Pierre's hands but St Pierre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
St Pierre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Guy is trying to get back to full guard.
St Pierre is taking a breather. Guy 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.
Guy wants to improve his position but St Pierre is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre trying to control from half guard but Guy is working away.
St Pierre throwing shots but Guy is blocking nicely.
St Pierre working over Guy with some ground and pound. Guy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
St Pierre trying to control the pace.
Guy is looking to control St Pierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guy avoid being mounted?
St Pierre trying to mount his opponent but Guy defends it.
St Pierre is trying to control the action in half guard but Guy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre misses with a head shot. Guy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Guy trying to keep a closed guard but St Pierre is proving a slippery customer.
St Pierre with a nice head shot there.
St Pierre lands a couple of decent looking shots.
St Pierre looking to pass the guard.
St Pierre wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving.

Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. St Pierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy controls St Pierre momentarily but St Pierre frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George St Pierre dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

St Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt

so Guy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Guy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
St Pierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St Pierre throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
St Pierre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
George St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre is trying to control the position but Guy postures up.

St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guy is aware though and is defending well.

St Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guy defends well.
St Pierre controls Guy momentarily but Guy frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Guy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guy landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

St Pierre is looking for a triangle but Guy pushes his legs off easily.
St Pierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

St Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guy is aware though and is defending well.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
St Pierre looking to control.
Guy advances position into side control!
St Pierre takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Guy working away.
Check out the look on Guy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
St Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
St Pierre tries to buck Guy off but Guy is having none of it.

Guy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by St Pierre, who protects the arm well.
Guy wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Pierre keeps working.
Guy lands an elbow.
St Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guy scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
St Pierre is trying to strike from the bottom but Guy has passed into full mount.
Guy looking to control but St Pierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
St Pierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
St Pierre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
St Pierre trying to hold on to Guy's head to control him but Guy postures up.
Guy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Guy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Guy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Guy breaks from St Pierre's wrist control and lands an elbow.
St Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guy tries to control but St Pierre wriggling away.
St Pierre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Guy seems to be working for a kimura but St Pierre defends the submission attempt.
St Pierre wants to control but Guy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St Pierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Guy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Guy's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guy is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

My Guy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

St Pierre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
St Pierre works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Guy is trying to improve his position.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Guy is trying to work for a sweep but St Pierre has mounted him!
St Pierre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Guy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
St Pierre landing strikes, looking to finish!
St Pierre cracks Guy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Guy is looking to improve his position but St Pierre isn't that keen on the idea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Pierre looking to finish Guy with some ground and pound. This is bad for Guy!

Guy is rocked!
St Pierre working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oh Guy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
St Pierre unloading with bombs!

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre lands a big elbow - Guy is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Guy is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). George St Pierre!
George St Pierre spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bubba Johnson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Cage
vs
Johnson

199 cm
18
300 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

178 cm
18
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Powerful

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

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 London, Luke Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bubba Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cage obliges.
Johnson wants a takedown.
Johnson fails to pull guard.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Luke Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Johnson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cage sprawls well initially but Johnson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Cage kicks off Johnson and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Cage.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.

Oooooh!!! Cage has knocked Johnson down with a huge combo! Cage steps away and waves a wobbly Johnson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Bubba Johnson has been cut.

Cage has closed the distance and engaged Johnson in a clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Cage forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson looks winded!

Cage drops Johnson with a big knee straight up the middle! Johnson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Johnson is rocked!

Cage moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.

Cage drops Johnson with a big knee straight up the middle! Johnson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cage finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Cage! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Luke Cage!
In his post fight interview, Luke Cage started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sonham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and For Real For Real (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Sonham
vs
Real For Real

187 cm
25
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chael Sonham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, For Real For Real!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sonham takes the fight into the clinch.
For Real misses with a body punch.
For Real tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonham tries to work over For Real's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
For Real lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
For Real presses Sonham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sonham wants a takedown but no success here.
Sonham is working for takedown but For Real is calmly controlling the position for now.

Sonham breaks the clinch.
For Real lands a jab to the head.
For Real throws a nice looking combination but Sonham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
For Real lands a jab.
For Real fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sonham looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
For Real works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
For Real throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sonham on the side of the head.
For Real drops Sonham with a huge uppercut! Sonham drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. For Real is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). For Real For Real!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raistlin Lovelair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Therion - Sitra Ahra as his entrance music. 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.

Lovelair
vs
Smith

192 cm
29
220 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

185 cm
33
215 lbs
18 - 21 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raistlin Lovelair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovelair keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Lovelair was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Lovelair clinches.
Lovelair definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Smith breaks from the clinch.
Lovelair blocks a head kick by Smith.

Smith gets tackled into the cage by Lovelair. Lovelair maintains the clinch.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith darts in and clinches Lovelair up against the cage.
Lovelair putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lovelair takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith throws a head kick but Lovelair moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Lovelair does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lovelair wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lovelair wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovelair wants to clinch.

Lovelair rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Lovelair is controlling him.
Smith avoiding damage as Lovelair throws knees to the body.
Lovelair misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lovelair can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Lovelair using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lovelair using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lovelair takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lovelair tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Smith tries to keep at a distance but Lovelair has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lovelair misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lovelair misses with a knee to the head.
Smith is leaning against Lovelair and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Lovelair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lovelair with a knee to the head.

It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lovelair backwards.

It looks like Raistlin Lovelair has been cut.
Lovelair tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lovelair tries to clinch up.
Lovelair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lovelair backing away here, and Smith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lovelair slips under a jab from Smith.
Lovelair tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Lovelair throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Lovelair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lovelair takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lovelair rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Lovelair moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Lovelair tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Lovelair checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lovelair misses with a looping left.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Smith tries to get set, Lovelair tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Lovelair moves out of range and Smith only half commits.

Lovelair clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith 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.

Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lovelair tries to clinch up.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Mike Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lovelair throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
A left lands for Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Smith misses

and Lovelair holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovelair tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lovelair missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith throws a big counter head kick but Lovelair avoids it with no problem.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lovelair seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Lovelair is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Lovelair checks a leg kick.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lovelair blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Lovelair connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith thumps Lovelair with a low kick.
Lovelair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Lovelair wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Lovelair.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lovelair tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.

Lovelair moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lovelair.
Lovelair with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith throws a right hand that Lovelair ducks under and follows up with a left that Lovelair also avoids with ease.
Lovelair tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith throws a head kick that misses

and Lovelair moves into the clinch.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Lovelair.
Lovelair blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Raistlin Lovelair has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lovelair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lovelair misses with a body punch.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lovelair moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Raistlin Lovelair's cut is getting worse.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith gets tackled into the cage by Lovelair. Lovelair maintains the clinch.
Lovelair goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.

Smith manages to break the clinch.
Lovelair tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Lovelair down.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lovelair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lovelair went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lovelair wants to clinch.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Lovelair is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lovelair tries to clinch up.
Lovelair walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovelair wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Smith, as that shot connected.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Lovelair fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Lovelair tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.

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

Lovelair is rocked!

Raistlin Lovelair's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Lovelair is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Smith closes the distance and pushes Lovelair back into the cage.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Lovelair shrugs off.
Lovelair throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Lovelair missing with knees to the body.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lovelair seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Lovelair tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovelair misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lovelair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lovelair throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Jeez, Raistlin Lovelair's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lovelair misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lovelair avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith misses with a hook. Lovelair ducked under it nicely.
Lovelair blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith tries to bum rush Lovelair with a series of wild strikes but Lovelair uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lovelair tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a hook but Lovelair blocks it.
Lovelair moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Smith!
After the big win, Mike Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Mohito Fightwear (Laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Idi oCrazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoe Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Idi oCrazy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zoe Harris's chin.

oCrazy
vs
Harris

181 cm
34
157 lbs
37 - 21 - 0

180 cm
36
180 lbs
31 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Venom Combat Sports

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Idi oCrazy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoe Harris!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
oCrazy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
oCrazy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
oCrazy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
oCrazy scores with a hook to the body.
Harris lands a right hand.
oCrazy misses with the head strike.
oCrazy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harris tries a body shot but oCrazy blocks it.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Harris on the inside.
Harris working aggressively here.

Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
oCrazy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
oCrazy swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
oCrazy misses the shot to the body.
oCrazy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
oCrazy keeps Harris at a distance using the push kick.
Harris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from oCrazy.
A lazy left from oCrazy finds it's target.

It looks like Zoe Harris has been cut.
oCrazy lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Harris crumples to the floor! oCrazy milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Idi oCrazy!
Idi oCrazy is the new welterweight champion!
Idi oCrazy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.