FF6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Diaz (ranked 5131 p4p, 449 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 8159 p4p, 573 weight class). Nate Diaz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Diaz
vs
Cartman

183 cm
17
162 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
166 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nate Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Cartman!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cartman defends it nicely.
Cartman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cartman's waist but Cartman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Cartman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a head kick but Cartman moves out of range.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cartman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Cartman is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartman to get the leverage.

Cartman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Cartman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Cartman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cartman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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

Diaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Cartman.

Cartman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.

Cartman is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Cartman stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cartman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cartman wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Cartman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diaz defends it easily.

Cartman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Cartman is keeping the position.

Cartman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Diaz 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cartman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cartman's guard.

Cartman looking for submissions off his back.
Cartman wants to get back to full guard.

Cartman looking for submissions off his back.
Cartman looks winded!

Cartman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Diaz is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Cartman actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Cartman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Diaz fails to land the takedown.
And Cartman tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cartman sprawls well. Cartman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cartman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cartman as he jumps to the side.
Diaz fails with the takedown

and Cartman counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Cartman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cartman, into his guard.

Cartman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Cartman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz trying to control but Cartman is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cartman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Cartman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Cartman working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Cartman is breathing heavily.

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

Diaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Diaz 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.
Diaz trying to control but Cartman is working from the bottom.
Eric Cartman has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

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

Cartman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.

Cartman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz advances position into side control!
Cartman is looking to reverse the position.

Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cartman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cartman is trying to get back to half guard.

Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Cartman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Diaz goes for a double leg but Cartman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cartman continues to drive forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Cartman, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cartman sprawls well. Cartman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cartman sprawls well. Cartman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two 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.
Diaz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cartman pinned against the cage. Cartman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cartman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diaz defends it well.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cartman sprawls well. Cartman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cartman as he avoids it easily.
Cartman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Cartman's guard.
Nate Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Cartman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Cartman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cartman 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Cartman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amir Abdallah (ranked 3285 p4p, 365 weight class) and Chabre Dabre (ranked 7620 p4p, 688 weight class). Chabre Dabre has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Amir Abdallah's chin.

Abdallah
vs
Dabre

186 cm
26
236 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

201 cm
18
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Transform Supplements

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amir Abdallah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chabre Dabre!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdallah throws a lazy right hand but Dabre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abdallah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdallah scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abdallah connects with a body shot.
Dabre slips a straight right by Abdallah.
Abdallah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dabre was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdallah.
Dabre now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dabre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dabre swings widly with a right hand
letting Abdallah counter with a right hand.
Dabre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Dabre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dabre tries to clinch but Abdallah moves out of range.
Amir Abdallah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dabre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abdallah throws a hook but Dabre blocks it.
Abdallah misses with a hook. Dabre ducked under it nicely.
Abdallah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Abdallah throws a poor cross that misses
and Dabre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dabre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdallah misses with a body shot.
A jab from Abdallah does it's job there.
Abdallah looks to land a right hand but Dabre moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Abdallah misses.
Abdallah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abdallah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abdallah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abdallah misses with a left hand
and Dabre counters with a right hand to the body.
Dabre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abdallah.
Abdallah throws a jab when Dabre was well out of range.
Abdallah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Abdallah throws an overhand right that lands on Dabre's shoulder, as Dabre tries to avoid the shot.
Abdallah scores with a jab to the head.
Dabre walks into a left hand.
Dabre has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dabre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abdallah is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Abdallah lands a jab to Dabre's midsection.
Dabre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdallah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abdallah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dabre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Abdallah. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Dabre.
Dabre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abdallah to score with a decent uppercut.
Abdallah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abdallah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abdallah works the jab nicely.
Abdallah tests Dabre's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Dabre is rocked!
Abdallah throws an uppercut from hell that sends Dabre clean off his feet! He's out cold! Abdallah stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amir Abdallah!
An out of breath and clearly excited Amir Abdallah thanked After School Syndicate for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Mandukvong (ranked 1636 p4p, 40 weight class) and Khamed Al Khabbib (ranked 5216 p4p, 185 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mandukvong
vs
Al Khabbib

189 cm
26
250 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

194 cm
26
300 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Transform Supplements

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tong Mandukvong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khamed Al Khabbib!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Khabbib closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mandukvong circles away.
Mandukvong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Al Khabbib gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mandukvong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Khabbib fails with the takedown
and Mandukvong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tong Mandukvong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamed Al Khabbib.
A punch lands to the side of Al Khabbib 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like Khamed Al Khabbib has been cut.
Al Khabbib misses with a takedown
and Mandukvong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Al Khabbib looks winded!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mandukvong, as that shot connected.

Mandukvong drops Al Khabbib with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Al Khabbib looks back up at him and smiles so Mandukvong waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Khabbib takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mandukvong fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Al Khabbib square on the jaw! Damn, Al Khabbib is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tong Mandukvong!
Tong Mandukvong 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Johnson (ranked 2767 p4p, 377 weight class) and George Baker (ranked 1993 p4p, 280 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Guns N' Roses - November Rain. George Baker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Johnson
vs
Baker

164 cm
25
206 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
26
212 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Transform Supplements

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rampage Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, George Baker!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Baker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baker is keeping the position for now.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Baker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baker manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Baker's guard.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baker's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baker is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Johnson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Baker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Baker and Johnson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Johnson working away.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Johnson tries for a kimura but Baker is defending well.

Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baker can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Baker!

Johnson wants to finish this one by submission but Baker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Johnson.

Johnson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Baker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Baker shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson looking to secure an arm triangle but Baker defends it well.

Johnson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Baker turns into him and now he's in Johnson's guard.
Baker trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

Baker is sitting in close to Johnson's body. Johnson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Baker is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Baker is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Johnson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rampage Johnson!
Rampage Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Carter (ranked 3864 p4p, 482 weight class) and Clive Garret (ranked 1159 p4p, 180 weight class). Carter's entrance music is Lil'Wayne - I'm Me. A fine choice. Clive Garret 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!

Carter
vs
Garret

180 cm
20
177 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

176 cm
26
176 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Transform Supplements

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wayne Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clive Garret!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garret rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter swings widly with a right hand
and Garret counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garret changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter misses with a double jab.
Jab from Garret.

Carter is rocked!
Carter throws a poor cross that misses
and Garret counters with a big left hand that crumples Carter! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clive Garret!
Clive Garret decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Blunt (ranked 185 p4p, 27 weight class) and Eugeniy Petrov (ranked 1747 p4p, 252 weight class). Eugeniy Petrov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blunt
vs
Petrov

196 cm
26
212 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Transform Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barry Blunt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eugeniy Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Blunt dives in and scores a takedown into Petrov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Petrov is trying to keep Blunt in close.

Petrov has his foot on Blunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blunt works his way back into a safe position though.

Petrov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blunt escapes and throws Petrov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Petrov struggling a bit here.
Petrov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Blunt is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Blunt is controlling well.
Petrov trying to hold on to Blunt's head to control him but Blunt postures up.

Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blunt is taking a breather. Petrov 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.

Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov is trying to maintain the position but Blunt is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Petrov regains full guard. Nicely done.

Blunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blunt wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
Blunt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blunt content to stall in guard here.

Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Petrov is tightening it up a little... Blunt has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Blunt reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Blunt taps out! Nice BJJ there by Petrov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eugeniy Petrov!
Eugeniy Petrov is the new light heavyweight champion!
Eugeniy Petrov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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FIGHT
RATING
27%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leifi Plomeros (ranked 713 p4p, 101 weight class) and Luther Jones (ranked 624 p4p, 87 weight class). Plomeros comes to the cage accompanied by Ievan Polkka. The key to victory for Leifi Plomeros has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Plomeros
vs
Jones

187 cm
26
195 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

184 cm
26
197 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leifi Plomeros!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luther Jones!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a body punch but Plomeros moves out of range.
Plomeros was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Plomeros has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Plomeros throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Plomeros.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Plomeros avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Plomeros misses the target.
Plomeros scores with a jab to the body.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Plomeros sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries for a takedown but Plomeros circles away easily
and Plomeros counters with a straight right hand.
Leifi Plomeros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jones.
Plomeros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Plomeros lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Luther Jones has been cut.

Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Plomeros quickly recovers to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones working Plomeros over with strikes here.
Jones dominating with strikes here.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Plomeros wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Plomeros hang on?
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Plomeros is rocked!
Plomeros tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Plomeros working to try and regain half guard.
Plomeros knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Plomeros is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Plomeros?
Oh Plomeros is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plomeros in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Plomeros wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Jones celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Jones!
Luther Jones is the new middleweight champion!
Luther Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.