TIT 59 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Osiris (ranked 4997 p4p, 579 weight class) and Frank Tyson (ranked 4029 p4p, 491 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Osiris
vs
Tyson

180 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

182 cm
19
175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lincoln Osiris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Osiris.

Tyson forces Osiris back against the cage and clinches.
Osiris is trying to push Tyson away but Tyson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Osiris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tyson is defending well.
Tyson working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Osiris walks into a left hand.
Osiris lands a head kick. Tyson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Tyson drives through and clinches with Osiris against the cage.
Tyson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Osiris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tyson prevents Osiris from breaking the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Osiris has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tyson digs a right hand into Osiris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Osiris's gas tank.
Tyson lands with a right to the head.
Tyson lands an elbow just above Osiris 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Osiris is rocked!
Tyson crunches a lovely knee into Osiris's ribcage.
Oh Osiris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Osiris is breathing heavily.
Tyson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Osiris.

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

Tyson clinches with his opponent.
Tyson working the clinch nicely. Osiris is working for position but Tyson cracks him with a big knee to the head! Osiris crumples up against the cage and Tyson lands two more shots before the ref can save Osiris! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Frank Tyson!
In his post fight interview, Frank Tyson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazy Bastard (ranked 2663 p4p, 254 weight class) and Jozef Horvath (ranked 5309 p4p, 450 weight class). Lazy Bastard has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bastard
vs
Horvath

190 cm
19
162 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

178 cm
26
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lazy Bastard!
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, Jozef Horvath!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard misses with a jab to the body
and Horvath counters with a nice uppercut.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Horvath ducks down to avoid it.
Horvath now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bastard throws a series of punches but Horvath avoids them all with ease.
Bastard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard missing with a left hand there. Horvath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horvath appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bastard.
Horvath doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Horvath dodges the punch combination from Bastard.
Horvath paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Horvath blocks a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Horvath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horvath digs a good body shot into Bastard's ribs.
Bastard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horvath lands a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Bastard. That snapped Horvath's head back.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bastard misses with a hook
and Horvath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bastard misses with an uppercut.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horvath manages to avoid it.
Horvath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bastard throws an overhand right that lands on Horvath's shoulder, as Horvath tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horvath appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Horvath darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Horvath moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
Bastard throws an overhand right that lands on Horvath's shoulder, as Horvath tries to avoid the shot.
Horvath moves out of range of the strikes.
Horvath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Bastard cracks Horvath with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bastard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Horvath to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Horvath blocks a jab.
Bastard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horvath moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
Bastard throws a right hand that Horvath ducks under and follows up with a left that Horvath also avoids with ease.
Horvath scores with a jab.
Bastard lands a jab.
Bastard throws a body punch but Horvath moves out of range.
It seemed like Horvath was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bastard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horvath takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Horvath is rocked!
Bastard throws a right and a left that Horvath avoids nicely.
Horvath is still on wobbly legs! Can Bastard finish him?
Bastard misses with a straight left.
Bastard fakes the body blow, causing Horvath to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Horvath goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lazy Bastard!
A very excited looking Lazy Bastard 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
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Moore (ranked 4077 p4p, 447 weight class) and Edmond Dantes (ranked 3872 p4p, 425 weight class). Daniel Moore has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Moore
vs
Dantes

188 cm
26
265 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

185 cm
25
250 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edmond Dantes!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Edmond Dantes has been cut.
Dantes slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Dantes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Dantes throws an overhand right that lands on Moore's shoulder, as Moore tries to avoid the shot.
Dantes scores with a nice head shot.
Dantes throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Dantes throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dantes misses with a hook

and Moore counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moore.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Dantes.
Dantes has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Moore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Dantes's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantes has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Dantes working aggressively here.
Moore lands a left hand.
Dantes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moore just leaning against Dantes, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Dantes fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantes tries to throw a body punch but Moore avoids it by throwing Dantes back against the cage.
Dantes has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Nice body punch from Moore - that landed with a thud.
Dantes looks winded!
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dantes or not.
Moore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dantes takes a shot to the head.
Moore scores with a hook to the body.
Moore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That has opened up Edmond Dantes's cut even more.
Dantes prevents a body shot from Moore.
Moore lands a nice uppercut.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as Dantes controls his hands.
Moore scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moore misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Moore.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moore lands an uppercut.
Moore lands with a left to the head.
Moore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore digs a right hand underneath Dantes's ribcage. Dantes let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Dantes is rocked!
Dantes misses with a punch on the inside.
Moore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dantes backwards.
Dantes is still on wobbly legs! Can Moore finish him?

The cut above Edmond Dantes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A body shot lands from Moore.
Dantes seems to have recovered his senses.
A right hook to the body lands for Moore.
Moore stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dantes.
Moore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moore digs a right hand underneath Dantes's ribcage. Dantes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Moore.
Moore lands a shoulder strike.
Moore digs a right hand into Dantes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dantes's gas tank.
Moore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dantes or not.
Moore is leaning against Dantes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moore gets through Dantes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Moore drops Dantes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dantes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore dips a shoulder and cracks Dantes with a mighty uppercut! Dantes falls back against the cage and Moore unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dantes is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Moore screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Moore!

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77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Rickston (ranked 3615 p4p, 345 weight class) and Harry Entei (ranked 2463 p4p, 265 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rickston
vs
Entei

175 cm
19
146 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
155 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Rickston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Entei!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rickston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entei.
As Entei tries to get set, Rickston tries to push him back and clinch up but Entei manages to avoid the attempt.
Some wild striking there from Entei.
Rickston avoids the head kick by Entei.
Entei misses with a hook. Rickston ducked under it nicely.
Entei lands with an overhand left.
Entei throws a head kick that Rickston semi-blocks.

It looks like Ricky Rickston has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rickstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Entei connects with a single shot there.
Entei scores with the left hand. Rickston knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Entei plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Entei has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Entei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rickston throws an overhand right that lands on Entei's shoulder, as Entei tries to avoid the shot.
Entei plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Rickston is rocked!
Entei throws a sloppy head kick and Rickston moves out of range easily.
Rickston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Rickston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Entei misses with a looping left.
Entei misses the shot to the body.
Entei misses the shot to the body.
Entei throws a sloppy head kick and Rickston moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entei just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Rickston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Entei blocks the body kick.
Harry Entei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Entei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rickston's head.
Entei throws a head kick that misses.
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!

Entei tries to keep at a distance but Rickston has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rickston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rickston looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rickston throws an elbow but it misses.
Rickston throws an elbow that misses.
Rickston creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Entei is looking to break free of the clinch but Rickston has double underhooks.

Entei manages to break the clinch.

Rickston closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rickston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Entei throws out a loose jab but Rickston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Rickston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rickston appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Rickston clinches.
Entei looking to stall.
Entei wants to stall.
Rickston misses with an elbow strike.

Entei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Entei throws a solid leg kick but Rickston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Entei.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickston walks forward, straight into a front kick from Entei.
Entei throws a series of punches but Rickston moves out of range.
Entei throws a head kick but Rickston moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Rickston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Entei moves out of range of the body kick from Rickston.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Entei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rickston.
Entei avoids a kick to the body.
Entei scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Entei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Rickston's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The fighters circling - Entei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rickston scores with a shot to the body.
Rickston throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rickston scores with a sloppy right hand. Entei should have avoided that one.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Entei misses with a wild body shot.
Rickston slips a jab and a cross from Entei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Entei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Entei jabs Rickston to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Entei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Entei looks to land a combination but Rickston avoids it well.
Rickston ducks under a wild hook from Entei.
Entei slips a straight right by Rickston.
Sloppy strikes from Rickston. Those never looked like landing.
Entei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rickston takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Entei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Entei - just one landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entei gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Entei throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Rickston misses with a body kick.
Entei shapes to counter with a head kick.
Entei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Entei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick from Entei misses
and Rickston counters with a head kick.
Entei throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rickston's head.
Rickston thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Entei throws a sloppy head kick and Rickston moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Rickston misses its target.
Rickston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Entei misses.

Entei lands a big head kick that sends Rickston tumbling to the mat! Entei takes a step backwards and waves Rickston back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Rickston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rickston moves out of range of the strikes.
Entei connects with an inside leg kick.
Rickston tries to clinch up but Entei circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Rickston.
Entei feints a counter leg kick.
Entei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rickston seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Entei. Rickston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Entei throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rickston's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickston on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Entei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rickston.
Rickston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Entei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rickston. Rickston obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entei. Rickston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rickston tries to counter by clinching up but Entei breaks away and moves out of range.
Rickston slips under a jab from Entei.
Entei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Entei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rickston counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Rickston.
Rickston tries to land a body kick
and Entei counters with a leg kick.
Entei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rickston doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Entei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Rickston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Entei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rickston.
Rickston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Entei.
Rickston tries to counter by clinching up but Entei breaks away and moves out of range.
Entei throws a sloppy head kick and Rickston moves out of range easily.
Rickston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rickston looks to land a right hand but Entei moved out of range.
Rickston connects with a body shot.
Rickston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Entei takes a swing at Rickston's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rickston tries to clinch but Entei is having none of it.
Entei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Entei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rickston throws out the jab.
Entei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rickston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Rickston misses its intended target.
Entei throws a big counter head kick but Rickston avoids it with no problem.
Entei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rickston throws a push kick but Entei slaps the foot to one side.
Entei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Entei misses with a body kick.
Entei tries to land a body kick
and Rickston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Entei.
Rickston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rickston throws a body shot but no joy.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Rickston avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rickston throws a jab but it's blocked by Entei.
A head kick misses from Entei.
Rickston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rickston.
Rickston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Entei.
Rickston is looking for a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Entei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rickston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Entei wants to land a leg kick but Rickston is out of range.

Rickston clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rickston lands an elbow just above Entei 's eye.

It looks like Harry Entei has been cut.
Rickston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Entei trying to stall but Rickston improves his position.
Entei takes an elbow to the forehead.

Rickston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rickston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Entei.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Entei misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Entei throws a body punch but Rickston moves out of range.
Entei throws a head kick that misses
and Rickston counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Rickston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Entei, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Rickston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harry Entei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harry Entei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rickston. Entei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Entei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rickston with a body shot.
Entei looks to score with a jab to the body but Rickston is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Entei throws a sloppy head kick
and Rickston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Entei thinking.
Rickston is looking to clinch.
Ricky Rickston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rickston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Rickston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Entei has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Entei!
Harry Entei 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
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Melankomas Caria (ranked 2838 p4p, 383 weight class) and Billy Blanks (ranked 2697 p4p, 370 weight class). Blanks has chosen wasp - wild child as his entrance music. Billy Blanks will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Caria
vs
Blanks

186 cm
19
171 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

182 cm
26
172 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Melankomas Caria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Blanks!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caria misses the jab.
Caria throws a hook but Blanks blocks it.
Caria takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Caria connects with a leg kick. Blanks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Caria.
Caria has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ferocious Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Caria looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Caria connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Caria dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blanks. That did some damage!
Caria takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Caria gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Caria misses the jab.
Caria moves out of range as Blanks strikes.
Blanks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caria tries to counter by clinching up but Blanks breaks away and moves out of range.
Blanks blocks a jab.
Blanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caria looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from Caria finds it's way through Blanks's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caria misses with a looping left.
Caria lands a leg kick that knocks Blanks off balance momentarily.
Blanks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Blanks duly obliges.
Blanks lands with a shot to the body.
Blanks misses with a wild combination.
Caria is looking to slow Blanks down with leg kicks.
Caria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blanks throws out the jab.
Caria quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Caria cracks the inside of Blanks's front leg.
Caria connects with the punch.

Caria darts in and clinches Blanks up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanks blocking some punches.
Caria tries to throw a body punch but Blanks avoids it by throwing Caria back against the cage.
Caria lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Caria is stalling here.
Caria throws a punch but it's blocked by Blanks.
Caria lands a nice uppercut.
Caria is looking to control Blanks's arms but Blanks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Caria has his back to the cage.
Blanks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caria misses with some punches.
Caria throws a punch but it's blocked by Blanks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Caria - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Caria lands with a left to the head.

Blanks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blanks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caria moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blanks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Caria rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanks looks up at the clock. Bad move! Caria lands a right hand from hell, dropping Blanks. Caria pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melankomas Caria!
Billy Blanks was interviewed post fight and said 'Where I am today, is where my mind and will put me, where I am tomorrow is where my mind will put me.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Von Kromog (ranked 1303 p4p, 193 weight class) and Eugen Von Bohm Bawerk (ranked 2176 p4p, 308 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Kromog
vs
Von Bohm Bawerk

194 cm
26
215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

193 cm
26
211 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Von Kromog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eugen Von Bohm Bawerk!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohm Bawerk moves to clinch but Kromog breaks away

and Kromog counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bohm Bawerk! Kromog lets Bohm Bawerk back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bohm Bawerk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kromog counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Von Kromog!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rutherford (ranked 1491 p4p, 161 weight class) and Max Fawce (ranked 2335 p4p, 235 weight class). Rutherford comes to the cage accompanied by Genesis - Deep in the Motherlode. Max Fawce is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Rutherford
vs
Fawce

173 cm
26
163 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

176 cm
26
163 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Rutherford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Fawce!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fawce closes the distance and clinches up with Rutherford, looking for a takedown. Fawce pushes Rutherford against the cage but Rutherford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fawce scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rutherford slips a straight right by Fawce.
Fawce just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRutherford.
Rutherford keeps Fawce at a distance using the push kick.
Fawce shoots in looking for a takedown but Rutherford manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fawce's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rutherford jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

Fawce takes the fight into the clinch.

Fawce gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rutherford regains guard.
Fawce landing some decent shots from guard.

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

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

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

Rutherford 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.
Fawce keeping moving, preventing Rutherford from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rutherford forces his way into half guard.

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

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

Rutherford is looking to control the position but Fawce frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Rutherford grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Fawce there - Rutherford really paying for some sloppy defensive work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Fawce!
After the fight, Max Fawce was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Acid (ranked 3382 p4p, 395 weight class) and Rielly Adams (ranked 4874 p4p, 531 weight class). Adams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Walk. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rielly Adams enters the cage!

Acid
vs
Adams

190 cm
26
196 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

188 cm
25
188 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uncle Acid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rielly Adams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acid drops his hands momentarily and Adams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Acid 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.
Adams misses the jab.
Adams scores with a shot to the body.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Acid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adams throws a hook but Acid blocks it.
Acid is looking to counter punch.
Acid swings widly with a right hand
and Adams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adams misses with a straight right.
Adams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Adams misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Adams. Beautiful body shot.
Acid throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Acid throws out the jab.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Acid throwing a counter right hand but Adams manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Acid.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Acid misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acid.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Acid manages to avoid it.
Adams misses with a right hand
and Acid comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Adams stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Acid is on him like rabid pit bull! Adams slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uncle Acid!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Snow (ranked 214 p4p, 28 weight class) and Keith Blubb (ranked 899 p4p, 136 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Snow
vs
Blubb

178 cm
26
220 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

178 cm
26
192 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keith Blubb!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Mike Snow has been cut.

Blubb sends Snow crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Blubb is motioning to the referee to let Snow up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Snow is rocked!
Snow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oh Snow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mike Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blubb avoids the body shot from Snow.
Snow seems to have got his legs back now.
Blubb slips under a jab.
Blubb lands with a good body shot.
Snow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gizmo's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blubb fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blubb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blubb.
A punch combination from Blubb misses.
Blubb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blubb stuffs the takedown.
Snow has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow misses with a body punch
letting Blubb counter with a right hand.
Blubb misses with an uppercut

and Snow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blubb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Snow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Snow throws a lazy uppercut
and Blubb counters with a right hand to the body.
Blubb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snow.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Blubb misses.
Snow swings for the body but Blubb moves out of range.
Keith Blubb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blubb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snow is defended easily by Blubb.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blubb! But no joy.
Snow throws a jab but it's blocked by Blubb.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blubb! But no joy.
Blubb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow misses with a body shot.
Snow is looking to wear down Blubb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Snow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Snow showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blubb wants to get back to full guard but Snow has mounted him!
Blubb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Snow working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Snow landing strikes from the mount and Blubb is in trouble!
Snow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Blubb working to try and regain half guard.
Snow thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snow goes for an armbar but Blubb turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blubb.
Blubb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Snow is striking but Blubb is not phased and passes to half guard.
Snow is looking for a sweep. Blubb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snow is pressing down on Blubb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Blubb stopping the sweep attempt from Snow.
Blubb postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow wants to improve his position but instead Blubb has moved into half guard.
Snow is looking for a sweep. Blubb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snow 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.
Blubb stalling.
Snow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Blubb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Snow's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Snow misses with a takedown attempt
letting Blubb counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Blubb. No joy for Snow on that attempt.
Blubb connects with a body shot that sends Snow's belly button to the back.
Snow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blubb scores with a jab. Snow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Snow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blubb swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow misses with a shot to the body
and Blubb counters with a stiff right hand.

Snow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blubb to the mat! Blubb manages to get full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blubb can do anything to dispel that myth.
Snow wants to control from the top but Blubb keeps moving.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Blubb. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Snow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Snow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow trying to control but Blubb is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blubb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snow.
Snow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blubb utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blubb is controlling Snow's posture.
Snow tries to free his leg and advance position but Blubb is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blubb looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Snow swings for the body but Blubb moves out of range.
Snow fails with the takedown.
Snow takes a swing at Blubb's ribcage but misses.
Blubb throws out a counter right but Snow avoids it with no problem.
Blubb works Snow's body with a nice hook.
Snow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blubb circles away.
Blubb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Snow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blubb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Snow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blubb keeps working.
Blubb is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Snow is trying to control the action in half guard but Blubb is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Snow connects with a nice short shot to Blubb's temple.
Blubb moves into full guard.
Snow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Blubb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snow advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow lands an elbow.
Snow lands some shots froms side control.
Snow tries to move into full mount but can't pass Blubb's legs.
Snow scores with a couple of short elbows.
Blubb is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blubb keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Snow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Snow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Snow misses with a takedown
and Blubb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snow shoots in looking for a takedown. Blubb tries to sprawl out of it but Snow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blubb manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Blubb missing with a left hand there. Snow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Snow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blubb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow shoots and misses
and Blubb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snow misses with a takedown
and Blubb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blubb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blubb lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blubb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blubb.
Blubb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snow at a distance.
Blubb jabs Snow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blubb paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blubb lands a jab to Snow's midsection.
Blubb drops Snow with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Snow! Blubb dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Blubb!
Keith Blubb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Battock (ranked 408 p4p, 46 weight class) and Joao Vitor Xavier (ranked 1353 p4p, 150 weight class). Joao Vitor Xavier is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Battock
vs
Vitor Xavier

166 cm
26
158 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

178 cm
26
162 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Battock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joao Vitor Xavier!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Battock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xavier throws a body punch but Battock moves out of range.
Battock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ferocious Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Xavier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battock doesn't manage to clinch there - Xavier circles away.

Battock forces Xavier back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Xavier.
Battock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xavier lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xavier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battock has Xavier pressed against the cage, preventing Xavier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xavier tries to work over Battock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battock has a couple of punches blocked by Xavier.
Battock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battock throws a head punch that misses.
Xavier blocks an uppercut.
Battock scores with a shot to the side of Xavier's head.
Battock prevents a body shot from Xavier.
Battock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
Battock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battock blocks an uppercut.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battock throws a head punch that misses.
Battock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xavier's efforts to push away.
Battock prevents a body shot from Xavier.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xavier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Battock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xavier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Battock on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battock prevents a body shot from Xavier.
Xavier working hard to break the clinch.
Xavier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Xavier blocks an uppercut.
Battock keeps control of Xavier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Battock working aggressively here.
Xavier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battock throws a head punch that misses.
Xavier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xavier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battock prevents Xavier from breaking the clinch.
Xavier misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier struggles to land a body shot inside as Battock controls his hands.
Xavier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battock lands a right hand.
Xavier is trying to force a seperation but Battock has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier stalling.
Xavier misses with some punches.
Xavier throws a head punch that misses.
Xavier tries to break free but Battock pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Battock.
Xavier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Battock working aggressively here.
Xavier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xavier tries to throw a body punch but Battock avoids it by throwing Xavier back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier.
Battock blocks a body shot from Xavier.
Xavier blocks an uppercut.
Xavier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xavier can't find room to land a body shot as Battock controls the action.
Xavier tries to break the clinch but Battock is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Xavier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier tries to stall but Battock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Battock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Battock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xavier is trying to force a seperation but Battock has the dominant position.
Xavier misses with a punch on the inside.
Battock working aggressively here.
Xavier is trying to break the clinch but Battock has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Xavier.
Xavier struggles to land a body shot inside as Battock controls his hands.
Xavier slowing the pace effectively.
Battock misses with the head strike.
Xavier misses with a body punch.
Xavier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xavier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xavier is trying to force a seperation but Battock has the dominant position.

Xavier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xavier looks to score with a jab to the body but Battock is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Battock dominated that round.
That's time! Battock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Battock feints a jab promting Xavier to slip. Battock then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Xavier slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Joao Vitor Xavier has been cut.
Battock scores with a leg kick.
Battock throws out a loose jab but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battock scores with a nice strike.
Battock tries to clinch up.

Xavier tries to keep at a distance but Battock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Battock misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xavier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xavier tries to work over Battock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John Battock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xavier blocks an uppercut.
Battock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xavier can do to turn this around?
Xavier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crunch! Battock slams his shin into Xavier's torso.
Xavier sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Battock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xavier.
Battock moves out of range of the strikes.
Xavier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Battock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xavier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Battock tries to close the distance and clinch but Xavier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Battock drives through and clinches with Xavier against the cage.
Xavier is looking to break free of the clinch but Battock has double underhooks.
Battock throws a punch but it's blocked by Xavier.
Xavier is trying to force a seperation but Battock has the dominant position.
Xavier struggles to land a body shot inside as Battock controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Battock.
Battock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xavier misses with a punch 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!
Battock working aggressively here.
Battock swings wildly with an uppercut but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battock has a couple of punches blocked by Xavier.
A hook to the body from Xavier.
Battock has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Battock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battock.
Battock swings wildly with an uppercut but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battock.
A head punch on the inside from Battock fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier tries to throw a body punch but Battock avoids it by throwing Xavier back against the cage.
Xavier working hard to break the clinch.
Xavier tries to stall but Battock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Battock lands a hook that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier.
Xavier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battock throws a head punch that misses.
Xavier blocking some punches.
Xavier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xavier misses with the head strike.
Xavier blocking some punches.
Battock working aggressively here.
Xavier takes a shot to the head.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Battock fails to land.
Xavier misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier is stalling here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battock lands with a short shot to the head.
Xavier lands a shot to the body.
Xavier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battock's elbow.
Xavier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier.
Battock prevents a body shot from Xavier.
Xavier misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Xavier has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Xavier throws a punch but it's blocked by Battock.
Xavier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xavier gets through Battock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xaviers head.
Battock keeps control of Xavier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Xavier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Battock working aggressively here.
Xavier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Battock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joao Vitor Xavier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Battock lands with a cross.

Xavier is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
John Battock is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xavier. Battock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xavier is still on wobbly legs! Can Battock finish him?
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Xavier!
Xavier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Battock. That one must have hurt.
Xavier seems to have recovered his senses.
Battock tries to close the distance and clinch but Xavier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xavier is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Battock with a body shot.
Xavier throws a body punch but Battock moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Xavier misses the target.
Battock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Battock sizes up Xavier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xavier misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battock lands a front kick.
Xavier throws a hook to the side of Battock's head but Battock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xavier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xavier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Battock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xavier.
Xavier stuns Battock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battock feints and then cracks Xavier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xavier down.
Battock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Battock tests Xavier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xavier swats away the attempt to clinch by Battock.
A slow jab from Xavier misses its intended target.
Battock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Xavier counters with a nice uppercut.
Xavier throws a series of punches but Battock avoids them all with ease.
Xavier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Battock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xavier.
Battock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xavier.

Battock moves into range and clinches up with Xavier.
Battock throws a punch but it's blocked by Xavier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xavier backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battock.
Battock throws a punch but it's blocked by Xavier.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xavier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xavier misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Battock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Xavier blocks an uppercut.
Battock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xavier blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier.
Battock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xavier tries to throw a body punch but Battock avoids it by throwing Xavier back against the cage.
Battock throws a head punch that misses.
Xavier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Battock up against the cage.
Xavier tries a body shot but Battock blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier tries a body shot but Battock blocks it.
Battock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Battock misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier.
Xavier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Battock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xavier is trying to force a seperation but Battock has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xavier has had enough of the clinch but Battock keeps him there for the moment.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battock scores with a shot to the side of Xavier's head.
Battock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xavier misses with some punches.
Xavier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Battock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Battock throws a punch but it's blocked by Xavier.
Battock throws a head punch that misses.
Xavier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xavier blocks an uppercut.
Battock throws a punch but it's blocked by Xavier.
Battock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xavier displaying some good clinch control by pressing Battock up against the cage.
Battock misses with the head strike.
Battock misses with a punch on the inside.
Xavier has a couple of punches blocked by Battock.
Battock swings wildly with an uppercut but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xavier scores with a shot to the side of Battock's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Battock clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Vitor Xavier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Battock wants to clinch up but Xavier keeps it at a distance.
Xavier looks to score with a jab to the body but Battock is just out of range.
Battock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xavier manages to circle out of the way.
Battock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Battock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Battock rushes Xavier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Battock misses with the head strike.
Battock lands with a right to the head.
Battock misses with the head strike.
Xavier swings wildly with an uppercut but Battock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xavier is trying to force a seperation but Battock has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Battock fails to land.
Xavier misses with a punch on the inside.
Xavier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battock lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Battock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Xavier.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xavier.
Xavier working hard to break the clinch.
Battock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Battock misses with the head strike.
Battock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Xavier blocks an uppercut.
Xavier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xavier is trying to push Battock away but Battock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Battock misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Battock fails to land.
Battock misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xavier.
Xavier misses with the head strike.
Xavier stalling against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Xavier - that landed with a thud.
Xavier is trying to break the clinch but Battock is controlling him.
Xavier blocking some punches.
Battock swings wildly with an uppercut but Xavier uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Battock on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battock creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Xavier's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Xavier drops to his knees and Battock pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Battock!
John Battock retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, John Battock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.