RS Friday Night Fights XIII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul McDonald (ranked 5038 p4p, 178 weight class) and Josh Monson (ranked 6816 p4p, 123 weight class). Paul McDonald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McDonald
vs
Monson

200 cm
19
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
240 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Monson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Monson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McDonald looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McDonald is trying to control Monson's posture but Monson avoids it.
McDonald takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Monson lands some shots froms side control.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
McDonald tries to improve position but can't.
Monson wants to stand but McDonald has his arm trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Monson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Monson wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald manages to work his way to half guard, despite Monson's best efforts.

Monson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.

McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
Monson is taking a breather. McDonald 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.
Monson is pressing down on McDonald's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonald is holding on for now.
McDonald is pressing down on Monson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Monson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McDonald is looking to cinch up a triangle. Monson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McDonald's body to avoid the submission. McDonald has instead reached around Monson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McDonald arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul McDonald!
In his post fight interview, Paul McDonald started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Sapolu (ranked 3928 p4p, 485 weight class) and Steve Steward (ranked 4886 p4p, 558 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Steward's choice of entrance music: CFO% - Worlds Apart. Steve Steward is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sapolu
vs
Steward

190 cm
23
216 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
208 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Power Matrix Nutrition

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey Sapolu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Steward!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapolu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steward has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sapolu moves in looking to clinch but Steward pushes him off.
Sapolu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steward was well out of range. Poor timing from Sapolu.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sapolu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steward backwards.
Steward has had enough of the clinch but Sapolu keeps him there for the moment.
Sapolu misses with a punch to the body.
Steward lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sapolu tries to work over Steward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sapolu misses with some punches.
Sapolu misses with a hook from the clinch.

Steward pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sapolu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steward darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sapolu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steward lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Steward finds it's way through Sapolu's defenses.

It looks like Mickey Sapolu has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steward is looking to clinch but Sapolu is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapolu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sapolu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steward manages to avoid it.
Sapolu closes the distance but Steward moves to the side
and Steward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steward fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sapolu misses the body punch
and Steward counters with a straight right hand.
Steward connects with a right hand. Sapolu shakes it off.
Nice uppercut there from Steward.
Sapolu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steward counters with a stiff right hand.
Steward takes a swing at Sapolu's ribcage but misses.
Sapolu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mickey Sapolu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Sapolu.
Sapolu tries to clinch up.

Sapolu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Sapolu throws a punch but it's blocked by Steward.
Steward has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapolu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steward's elbow.
Steward working hard to break the clinch.
Sapolu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sapolu lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Steve Steward has been cut.
Steward has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sapolu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Steward can turn it around.
Sapolu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steward has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sapolu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steward backwards.
Steward is trying to force a seperation but Sapolu has the dominant position.
Sapolu tries to throw a body punch but Steward avoids it by throwing Sapolu back against the cage.
Sapolu misses with a knee strike.
Sapolu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steward's efforts to push away.
Sapolu lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steward tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Sapolu.
Sapolu connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steward prevents a body shot from Sapolu.
Sapolu scores with a hook to the body.
Sapolu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sapolu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sapolu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sapolu tries to work over Steward's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steward pushes Sapolu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steward wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steward can't find room to land a body shot as Sapolu controls the action.
Steward tries to break free but Sapolu pushes him back against the cage.
Sapolu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steward blocks a body shot from Sapolu.
Steward prevents a body shot from Sapolu.
Sapolu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steward blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapolu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sapolu misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steward.
Sapolu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sapolu with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sapolu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sapolu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sapolu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steward backwards.
Sapolu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sapolu.
Sapolu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sapolu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Steward's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sapolu misses with some punches.
Steward has had enough of the clinch but Sapolu keeps him there for the moment.
Sapolu swings wildly with an uppercut but Steward uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Sapolu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sapolu tries to clinch but Steward moves away
and Steward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steward connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sapolu's hands.
Steward throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sapolu.
Sapolu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Sapolu moves into range and clinches up with Steward.
Sapolu tries to throw a body punch but Steward avoids it by throwing Sapolu back against the cage.
Steward has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sapolu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steward is working for takedown but Sapolu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sapolu has a couple of punches blocked by Steward.
A frustrated look appears on Steward's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sapolu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steward misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sapolu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Steward lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steward lands with a light punch inside.
Sapolu prevents a body shot from Steward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapolu connects with a knee to the head.
Steward can't break the clinch.
Sapolu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steward's efforts to push away.
Sapolu gets through Steward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steward tries to pull guard but Sapolu won't allow it.
Mickey Sapolu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Steward.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steward.
Mickey Sapolu has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Sapolu manages to break the clinch.
Sapolu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steward misses with a looping left.
As Steward tries to get set, Sapolu tries to push him back and clinch up but Steward manages to avoid the attempt.
Steward throws a body punch but Sapolu moves out of range.
Steve Steward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steward lands a slapping body shot.
A left lands for Sapolu.
Steward shoots in for a takedown but Sapolu shows good takedown defense.
Steward scores with a jab. Sapolu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steward pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sapolu tries to clinch there but Steward circles away.
Nice cross by Steward.
Steward chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sapolu can pounce on him.
Sapolu scores with a body shot.
Steward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sapolu moves away.
Steward misses the jab.
Sapolu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steward paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Sapolu has managed to clinch.
Sapolu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sapolu can't find room to land a body shot as Steward controls the action.
Steward stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sapolu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steward backwards.
Sapolu scores with a shot to the side of Steward's head.
Sapolu misses with the head strike.
Sapolu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sapolu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steward's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steward fails to pull guard.
Sapolu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sapolu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steward can do to turn this around?
Steward misses with a punch to the body.
Sapolu scores with a knee to the head.
Steward tries to break free but Sapolu pushes him back against the cage.
Steward lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steward throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sapolu blocks it with crossed arms.
Steward tries to break the clinch but Sapolu is controlling the position.
Steward pushes Sapolu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sapolu lands with a left to the head.
Sapolu struggles to land a body shot inside as Steward controls his hands.
Sapolu working aggressively here.
Sapolu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steward has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sapolu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sapolu misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sapolu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stewards head.
Sapolu tries a knee to the head but Steward blocks it.
Sapolu working aggressively here.
Sapolu lands with a right to the head.
Sapolu gets through Steward's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sapolu throws a punch but it's blocked by Steward.
Sapolu throws a punch but it's blocked by Steward.
Steward blocking some punches.
Steward has had enough of the clinch but Sapolu keeps him there for the moment.
Steward tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

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

Steward is rocked!

Steward gets tackled into the cage by Sapolu. Sapolu maintains the clinch.
Steward is still on wobbly legs! Can Sapolu finish him?
Steward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sapolu has him pressed against the cage.
Sapolu unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Steward! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sapolu is unloading with more strikes now! Steward drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Sapolu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus Maclennan (ranked 4929 p4p, 564 weight class) and Moloch Madakassan (ranked 4067 p4p, 500 weight class). Moloch Madakassan has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Maclennan
vs
Madakassan

186 cm
26
210 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

192 cm
26
220 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Angus Maclennan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moloch Madakassan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maclennan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madakassan throws a series of punches but Maclennan avoids them all with ease.

Madakassan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maclennan avoiding damage as Madakassan throws knees to the body.
Maclennan digs a right hand into Madakassan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madakassan's gas tank.
Madakassan is trying to drag Maclennan to the mat but Maclennan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maclennan lands a hook that snaps the head of Madakassan backwards.
Madakassan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Madakassan takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madakassan tries to pull guard but Maclennan won't allow it.

Maclennan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madakassan connects with an inside leg kick.
Maclennan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maclennan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Madakassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maclennan throws a body punch but Madakassan moves out of range.
Angus Maclennan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Maclennan.

Madakassan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maclennan, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Maclennan breaks the clinch.
Maclennan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Madakassan. That one must have hurt.

Maclennan has closed the distance and engaged Madakassan in a clinch.
Madakassan goes for a takedown attempt but Maclennan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Angus Maclennan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moloch Madakassan.
Maclennan moves away from the strike by Madakassan.
Madakassan throws a right hand that Maclennan ducks under and follows up with a left that Maclennan also avoids with ease.

Maclennan clinches up against the cage.
Madakassan can't get the takedown.

Maclennan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maclennan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Madakassan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maclennan lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Madakassan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maclennan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Madakassan on the side of the head.
Madakassan throws an overhand right that lands on Maclennan's shoulder, as Maclennan tries to avoid the shot.
Madakassan misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Madakassan.

Madakassan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Madakassan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maclennan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maclennan lands with a short shot to the head.
Madakassan tries to score a body lock takedown but Maclennan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Maclennan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madakassan blocks a head kick by Maclennan.
Madakassan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Maclennan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maclennan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Madakassan momentarily.
Madakassan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maclennan is looking to land body kicks.
Madakassan stuns Maclennan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maclennan checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Madakassan.
Madakassan connects with a leg kick. Maclennan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Maclennan has closed the distance and engaged Madakassan in a clinch.
Madakassan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Maclennan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Madakassan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Madakassan throws a lazy head kick
and Maclennan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Madakassan blocks a head kick by Maclennan.
Madakassan walks into a straight right hand from Maclennan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madakassan swinging wildly here.
Madakassan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Madakassan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maclennan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maclennan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maclennan lands a head shot.
Maclennan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Madakassan blocks a head kick by Maclennan.

Maclennan gets a clinch.
Madakassan can't get the takedown.
Madakassan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maclennan is defending well for now.
Madakassan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maclennan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Madakassan or not.

Maclennan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Madakassan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maclennan checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Madakassan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maclennan.
Maclennan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madakassan looks to land a combination but Maclennan avoids it well.
Maclennan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Madakassan clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angus Maclennan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Madakassan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maclennan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Madakassan gets a clinch.

Maclennan manages to break the clinch.

Madakassan has Maclennan up against the cage in a clinch.
Madakassan tries to throw a body punch but Maclennan avoids it by throwing Madakassan back against the cage.
Madakassan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Maclennan decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maclennan wants to stand but Madakassan is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Madakassan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maclennan is keeping the position for now.
Madakassan trying to control but Maclennan is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maclennan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Madakassan is controlling him.
Madakassan wants to control from the top but Maclennan keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Madakassan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Madakassan tries to free his leg and advance position but Maclennan is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Madakassan working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Madakassan throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Madakassan scores with a decent looking hook.
Maclennan checks a low kick from Madakassan.
Maclennan misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maclennan.
Maclennan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madakassan can do to turn this around?
Maclennan tries to land a front kick but Madakassan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maclennan misses with a looping right.
Madakassan misses with a leg kick.
Maclennan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A combination from Madakassan does no damage.
Maclennan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maclennan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Madakassan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madakassan slips a jab and a cross from Maclennan.
Angus Maclennan is winning the standup battle so far.
Maclennan throws a sloppy head kick and Madakassan moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maclennan.
Donk. Maclennan catches Madakassan right on the button with a cross.
Madakassan throws a leg kick but Maclennan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Madakassan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maclennan.
Madakassan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maclennan defends it well.
Madakassan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Angus Maclennan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madakassan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maclennan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maclennan blocks a head kick by Madakassan.

Madakassan clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Madakassan is trying to drag Maclennan to the mat but Maclennan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Angus Maclennan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moloch Madakassan.
Madakassan tries to score a body lock takedown but Maclennan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Maclennan manages to break the clinch.
Maclennan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Madakassan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Madakassan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maclennan throws a sloppy head kick and Madakassan moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Maclennan.
Maclennan throws a nice looking combination but Madakassan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Madakassan misses with a head kick.
Maclennan throws a head kick that half lands.
Maclennan works over Madakassan's head and body with a nice combination.

Madakassan shoots in and bounces Maclennan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Maclennan pushes Madakassan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madakassan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maclennan's head.
A punch lands to the side of Madakassan 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Maclennan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Madakassan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maclennan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Madakassan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Maclennan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maclennan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Madakassan.

Maclennan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angus Maclennan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Maclennan swinging wildly here.
Maclennan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Madakassan. Those never looked like landing.
Madakassan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Madakassan throws a leg kick which misses Maclennan's front leg but catches the back leg as Maclennan tries to avoid it.
Madakassan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maclennan backs up against the cage.
Maclennan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maclennan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madakassan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Madakassan walks into a left hand.
Madakassan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Madakassan.
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!

Madakassan closes the distance and pushes Maclennan back into the cage.

Maclennan breaks the clinch.
Madakassan looks to land a left hand but Maclennan moved out of range nicely.

Maclennan clinches.
A body shot lands from Maclennan.
Madakassan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maclennan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maclennan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maclennan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maclennan.
Maclennan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Madakassan's head.

Madakassan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maclennan, pushing him back against the cage.
Madakassan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maclennan is defending well.
Madakassan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maclennan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Angus Maclennan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moloch Madakassan.

Maclennan breaks from the clinch.
Maclennan looks to land a combination but Madakassan avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Maclennan misses the target.
Madakassan misses with a series of wild punches.
Maclennan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Madakassan throws a leg kick but Maclennan moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan walks into a stiff left hand from Maclennan.
Maclennan dodges the punch combination from Madakassan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maclennan lands a high kick!
Maclennan moves out of range of the leg kick from Madakassan.
Madakassan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Madakassan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Madakassan scores with a leg kick.
Maclennan's corner calls for a 1-2. Maclennan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maclennan blocks the body kick.
Maclennan scores with a head kick. Madakassan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Madakassan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Madakassan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice jab there from Maclennan.

Maclennan instigates a clinch.
Madakassan is trying to pull guard but Maclennan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Maclennan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maclennan moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Maclennan slams his shin into Madakassan's torso.
Maclennan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maclennan misses with a head kick.

Maclennan gets tackled into the cage by Madakassan. Madakassan maintains the clinch.
Maclennan stops a takedown attempt from Madakassan.
Madakassan is looking for a takedown.

Maclennan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maclennan misses with a hook.
Madakassan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madakassan misses with the combination.
Madakassan slips under a jab.
Madakassan missing with a left hand there. Maclennan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Madakassan moves into the clinch.

Maclennan drags the fight down to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maclennan is keeping the position for now.
Madakassan wants to control from the top but Maclennan keeps moving.
Angus Maclennan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Madakassan won't allow Maclennan to get back to his feet.
Madakassan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Madakassan throwing strikes from guard but Maclennan blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maclennan wants to stand and escape but Madakassan is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angus Maclennan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maclennan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus Maclennan!
A relieved looking Angus Maclennan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zhan Dhelan (ranked 3790 p4p, 354 weight class) and Irshaad Sayed (ranked 3396 p4p, 325 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Dhelan
vs
Sayed

150 cm
19
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
26
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Solid 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zhan Dhelan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Irshaad Sayed!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhelan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sayed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

Dhelan drives through and clinches with Sayed against the cage.

Sayed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sayed scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sayed swinging wildly here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sayed.
Dhelan avoids the head kick by Sayed.
Dhelan wants to clinch up but Sayed keeps it at a distance.
Sayed throws out a loose jab but Dhelan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dhelan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dhelan is looking to clinch.
Sayed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sayed swats away the attempt to clinch by Dhelan.
Zhan Dhelan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dhelan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sayed, pushing him back against the cage.
Sayed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dhelan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sayed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dhelan tries to pull guard but Sayed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayed tries to break free but Dhelan pushes him back against the cage.
Sayed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Dhelan decides to pull guard.
Sayed has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dhelan is proving hard to escape from.
Dhelan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sayed's guard.

Dhelan is pushing down on Sayed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sayed is fighting to maintain full guard but Dhelan has managed to sneak the leg through.

Dhelan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sayed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dhelan.
Sayed pushes Dhelan off looking to stand but Dhelan dives back in and keeps control.
Dhelan is looking to advance position but Sayed won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sayed can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dhelan is looking to take a break and control but Sayed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sayed wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sayed!
Sayed is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Dhelan throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Sayed has his hands clasped together but Dhelan breaks the hold and Sayed is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Dhelan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zhan Dhelan!
Zhan Dhelan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Jack (ranked 3019 p4p, 99 weight class) and Modeous Kahn (ranked 3619 p4p, 116 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jack
vs
Kahn

205 cm
30
275 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earl Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Modeous Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jack feinted with a counter takedown.
Kahn lands the left hand.
Jack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jack with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kahn to score with a decent uppercut.
Kahn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kahn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jack counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kahn makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kahn!
Kahn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jack.
Jack attempts a counter takedown but Kahn avoids it well and moves away.
Kahn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jack back to the cage. Kahn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kahn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jack circles away quickly and effectively.
Jack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kahn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Kahn does no damage.
Kahn looks to land a combination but Jack avoids it well.
Kahn scores with a one two! Jack had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Modeous Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kahn misses with a wild combination.
Jack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kahn sprawls and moves away.
Kahn scores with a shot to the body.
Kahn scores with a decent looking hook.
Kahn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kahn digs a good hook to Jack's body.
Kahn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jack attempts a counter takedown but Kahn avoids it well and moves away.
Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jack has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kahn lands with a cross.
Kahn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kahn scores with a punch to the head.
Kahn scores with a three punch combo!
Kahn misses with the combination.
Kahn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kahn cracks Jack with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jack dodges the punch combination from Kahn.
Jack tries to counter with a takedown but Kahn is quick to defend against it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn throws a combination that misses

so Jack counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

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

Kahn trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Kahn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Jack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kahn is aware though and is defending well.

Jack looking for a guillotine here but Kahn defends easily.
Kahn wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
Kahn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jack working for a triangle but Kahn defends it easily.
Jack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jack tries to get out of the position.
Kahn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jack's head.
Kahn postures up and lands a big shot to Jack's brow.
Kahn postures up in Jack's guard and throws a big left but Jack blocks it.
Kahn trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Kahn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kahn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jack's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kahn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Jack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Modeous Kahn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kahn stalks Jack and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jack's face. Jack staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Earl Jack has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Kahn. That snapped Jack's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kahn.
Kahn misses with a double jab.
Kahn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Kahn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jack avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Kahn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jack doesn't seem phased though.
Kahn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn throws a right hand that Jack ducks under and follows up with a left that Jack also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kahn!
Jack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jack walks into a left hand.
Kahn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Kahn drops Jack with a beautiful combination! Jack stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kahn is looking for the KO!

Jack is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Kahn. That snapped Jack's head back.
Kahn is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jack gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kahn.
Jack dodges the punch combination from Kahn.
Jack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kahn looks to land a combination but Jack avoids it well.
Jack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn misses with the combination.
Jack feinted with a counter takedown.
Kahn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kahn.
Kahn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jack eats them both and turns towards Kahn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Modeous Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahn scores with the left hand. Jack knows he should have avoided that one.
Jack is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kahn.
Kahn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Kahn drops Jack with a beautiful combination! Jack stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kahn is looking for the KO!
Oh Jack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kahn throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Jack crashing down! Jack tries to stagger back to his feet but Kahn just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Jack asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Modeous Kahn!
Modeous Kahn very nearly forgot to thank Amped Performance ($200/160q) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Earl Jack had this to say: 'Well I suck. I guess its back to the drawing board now'.