IFC II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyo Ahn Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taz Bandichoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taz Bandichoo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kyo Ahn Kim's chin.

Ahn Kim
vs
Bandichoo

191 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyo Ahn Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Bandichoo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandichoo moves out of range of the body kick.
Bandichoo tries to land a front kick but Kim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bandichoo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kim looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bandichoo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kim is able to avoid easily.
Bandichoo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bandichoo avoids the head kick by Kim.
Bandichoo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Kim counters with a takedown into side control.

Kim working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kim is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bandichoo is trying to escape and Kim transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bandichoo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kim! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyo Ahn Kim!

C
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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David May (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chong Tay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David May has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

May
vs
Tay

195 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David May!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chong Tay!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tay tries to land a front kick but May steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
May is looking to counter the offense by Tay and move into the clinch.
Tay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Tay. Those never looked like landing.
May seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tay cracks the inside of May's front leg.
Tay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
May slips a jab from Tay.
May is looking to counter the offense by Tay and move into the clinch.
Tay feints and then cracks May's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow May down.
Sloppy strikes from Tay. Those never looked like landing.
Tay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
May wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Tay does no damage.
May is looking to counter the offense by Tay and move into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tay scores with a leg kick.
Tay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. May checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tay misses with a double jab.
Chong Tay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tay cracks the inside of May's front leg.
Tay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Tay does no damage.
May uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tay.
Tay scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like David May has been cut.
Tay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
May tries to counter by clinching up but Tay breaks away and moves out of range.
May is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Tay moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chong Tay!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bogard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bogard
vs
Gomes

171 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Bogard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Bogard drags the fight down to the ground.

Bogard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bogard's legs.

Bogard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gomes's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gomes! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Bogard has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joao Gomes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serj Malakian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klaus Chugman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malakian comes to the cage accompanied by System of a Down - Chop Suey. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Malakian
vs
Chugman

182 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Serj Malakian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malakian stuffs the takedown.
Malakian cracks Chugman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chugman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malakian was well out of range. Poor timing from Chugman.

Oooooh!!! Malakian has knocked Chugman down with a huge combo! Malakian steps away and waves a wobbly Chugman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Chugman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malakian counters with a big right hand! Oh Chugman is in trouble here! Malakian follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serj Malakian!
Our winner, Serj Malakian, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Martin Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Brooksbank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Martin Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Martin Jr
vs
Brooksbank

177 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Martin Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Brooksbank!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Brooksbank doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brooksbank throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Martin Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Brooksbank won't be happy with that.
Martin Jr looking to control but instead Brooksbank has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Brooksbank trying to get back to full guard but Martin Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Brooksbank is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooksbank tries to hold on but Martin Jr pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin Jr throws some wild stikes that Brooksbank manages to avoid easily.
Martin Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brooksbank is looking to escape.
Brooksbank is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin Jr throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brooksbank sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brooksbank is refusing to be controlled, as Martin Jr sits in half guard.
Brooksbank moves into full guard.

Brooksbank looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin Jr wants to pass the guard but Brooksbank is keeping the position.
Martin Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Martin Jr stands up.
Michael Martin Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Brooksbank tries to sprawl but Martin Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Martin Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Martin Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooksbank taking some punishment here, with Martin Jr in his half guard.
Martin Jr is keen to just control but Brooksbank is a slippery customer.
Martin Jr is stalling here. Brooksbank is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Martin Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brooksbank has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Brooksbank is looking to take a break and control but Martin Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Brooksbank has hold of Martin Jr's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Martin Jr seems comfortable defending it but Brooksbank has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Martin Jr is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Martin Jr is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Brooksbank couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Brooksbank!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vic Nikolai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boss Yonic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Nikolai
vs
Yonic

180 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 St Petersburg, Vic Nikolai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boss Yonic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Nikolai looking for submissions off his back.
Nikolai wants to improve his position but Yonic is controlling well.

Nikolai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yonic pulls his head out easily.
Yonic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nikolai defending well though.
Nikolai is refusing to be controlled, as Yonic sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic is looking to advance position but Nikolai won't allow it.

Nikolai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yonic pulls his head out easily.
Yonic throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nikolai to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nikolai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yonic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nikolai.
Yonic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nikolai will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nikolai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yonic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Yonic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nikolai tries to buck Yonic off but Yonic is having none of it.
Nikolai stops Yonic from passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolai tries to bench press Yonic off him but Yonic keeps the position.
Yonic happy to just control the position for now.
Nikolai is trying to improve his position.
Nikolai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nikolai tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolai gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Yonic trying to control but Nikolai is having none of it.
Yonic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nikolai tries to improve his position but instead Yonic has taken his back!
Nikolai tries to escape but Yonic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nikolai is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Yonic is looking for the choke from the back position but Nikolai is controlling his hands well.
Nikolai turns into Yonic and is now in his guard.
Nikolai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikolai postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Nikolai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yonic dives on top into guard.

Yonic wants to control from the top but Nikolai keeps moving.
Yonic looks winded!

Nikolai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Nikolai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Nikolai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yonic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yonic chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nikolai shoots in for a takedown but Yonic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nikolai shoots in but no luck this time.

Yonic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nikolai's half guard.

Nikolai looking for a kimura from the bottom but Yonic passes into side control!
Nikolai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yonic wants to take a breather but Nikolai is having none of it.
Nikolai wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nikolai actively working from the bottom here.

Nikolai actively working from the bottom here.
Yonic content to control rather than advance.
Boss Yonic has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nikolai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yonic pulls his head out easily.
Nikolai is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yonic is trying to control. Nikolai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Nikolai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yonic pulls his head out easily.

Nikolai looking for submissions off his back.
Nikolai wants to improve his position but Yonic is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yonic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yonic is looking to stall here but Nikolai recovers full guard.

Yonic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nikolai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yonic has managed to get both his arms back between Nikolai's legs - danger averted.

Nikolai working for a triangle but Yonic defends it easily.

Nikolai is looking for a triangle but Yonic pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic trying to control but Nikolai is working from the bottom.

Yonic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yonic is breathing heavily.

Nikolai gets caught flat footed, as Yonic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

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

Yonic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nikolai working for a triangle but Yonic defends it easily.

Nikolai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yonic defends it easily.
Yonic looking to sit in guard and control but Nikolai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nikolai postures up in Yonic's guard and throws a big left but Yonic blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boss Yonic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nikolai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nikolai has a takedown stuffed.

Yonic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yonic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nikolai keeps working.
Nikolai tries to improve position but can't.

Yonic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nikolai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yonic trying to control the action but Nikolai is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolai tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic is staying tight to Nikolai's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Yonic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nikolai tries to improve position but can't.
Yonic trying to control the action but Nikolai is working from the bottom.
Yonic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nikolai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nikolai sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yonic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yonic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Yonic moves to take his opponent's back.
Yonic keeps control of the position as Nikolai tries to break free.
Yonic is trying to stick to Nikolai's back but Nikolai is turning into Yonic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Yonic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nikolai.
Nikolai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikolai wants to control from the top but Yonic keeps moving.
Yonic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikolai.
Nikolai postures up in Yonic's guard and throws a big left but Yonic blocks it.
Nikolai with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nikolai trying to control the position from guard on top but Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vic Nikolai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikolai throwing strikes from guard but Yonic blocks nicely.

Nikolai drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nikolai jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nikolai distracts Yonic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yonic keeping moving, preventing Nikolai from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nikolai is working Yonic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nikolai chips away with some ground and pound.

Yonic has his foot on Nikolai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nikolai works his way back into a safe position though.
Nikolai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Nikolai drops back looking for a leg! Yonic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yonic manages to kick Nikolai off! Nikolai jumps back into Yonic's guard.
Nikolai postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yonic wants to sweep but no luck.
Nikolai postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boss Yonic.
Well Yonic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Yonic!
Boss Yonic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Thorne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Thorne
vs
Irwin

182 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Thorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Thorne. That snapped Irwin's head back.
Thorne lands a jab to the nose.
Thorne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thorne looks to score with a jab to the body but Irwin is just out of range.
Thorne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Irwin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thorne tries to break free but Irwin pushes him back against the cage.
Thorne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Irwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sam Thorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorne with a jab.
Irwin slips a jab from Thorne.
An inside leg kick lands from Thorne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorne misses with a body shot.
Thorne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Irwin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thorne is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorne swings for the body but Irwin moves out of range.
Thorne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Irwin's calf.
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thorne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

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

It looks like Sam Thorne has been cut.
Irwin tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Thorne.
Irwin misses with a body kick.
Thorne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irwin.
Thorne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Irwin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Irwin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Irwin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thorne at a distance.
Irwin throws the kick towards the body but Thorne avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorne tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Irwin manages to circle out of the way.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Irwin.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
Irwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Irwin tries to clinch up but Thorne circles away and keeps his distance.
Thorne is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irwin.
Irwin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thorne has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses.
Irwin misses with a low kick as Thorne jumps back.
Thorne looks to land a body kick but Irwin moved away.
Irwin misses with a body shot.
Thorne is looking to counter with a body kick.
Irwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thorne.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thorne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irwin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thorne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Irwin.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Irwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thorne.
Irwin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thorne if he has to take too many more of those.
Look low, kick high! Irwin uses the oldest trick in the book to send Thorne tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Irwin is absolutely delighted - when Thorne wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chris Irwin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pero Kostolomac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kostolomac
vs
Kennedy

196 cm
25
267 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pero Kostolomac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Kostolomac.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Kostolomac counters with a crisp one two that drops Kennedy! Kostolomac thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kennedy to his feet! Kennedy is in big trouble!
Kostolomac cracks Kennedy on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kennedy falls backwards against the cage. Kostolomac follows up with more strikes that drop Kennedy to his knees. Kostolomac keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kennedy! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pero Kostolomac!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deus Vult (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hughes
vs
Vult

195 cm
25
264 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deus Vult!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes connects with a crisp jab.
Ricky Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vult misses with an uppercut.
Hughes scores with a hook to the body. Vult takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vult tries to bum rush Hughes with a series of wild strikes but Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vult.
Hughes tries to clinch up.

Hughes drops Vult with a big left hand and mounts him. Vult is in big trouble!

It looks like Deus Vult has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vult holds on for dear life, controlling Hughes's posture momentarily.
Hughes thowing shots but they're missing.
Hughes wants to control the pace but Vult is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Hughes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Vult is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vult tries to hold on but Hughes pushes him away.
Vult really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hughes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hughes lands with some strikes.
Hughes misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hughes is landing with some decent strikes but Vult is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hughes postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Vult out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Hughes goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Hughes!