RISE 5 - Crocker vs Mcsparren PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Leenoster (ranked 7038 p4p, 491 weight class) and Christian Baier (ranked 8346 p4p, 538 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Leenoster
vs
Baier

170 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
138 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Leenoster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Baier!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baier is trying to pull guard but Leenoster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Baier manages to pull guard.
Baier looking to control.
Leenoster trying to control the position from guard on top but Baier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leenoster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leenoster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Baier has his foot on Leenoster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leenoster works his way back into a safe position though.
Leenoster postures up.
Leenoster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leenoster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leenoster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baier controls Leenoster momentarily but Leenoster frees himself.

Leenoster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leenoster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leenoster's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Baier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leenoster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leenoster scoring with some ground and pound.
Leenoster is in close to Baier's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Baier is rocked!
Leenoster gets to his feet and stands over Baier, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Baier felt that one! Leenoster unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Baier from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Leenoster!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Bittaker (ranked 5161 p4p, 565 weight class) and Renato Farias (ranked 25064 p4p, 735 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bittaker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tech N9ne Disfunctional. The crowd seem to be enjoying Farias's choice of entrance music: APOCALIPSE 16 - Bate Pesadão. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Bittaker
vs
Farias

185 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Bittaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renato Farias!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farias fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bittaker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bittaker misses with a leg kick
and Farias connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farias throws a one two combo.
Farias fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bittaker on the side of the head.
Bittaker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Farias.
Bittaker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Farias circles away.
Bittaker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Farias tries to counter with a clinch but Bittaker shakes him off and moves away.
Bittaker moves forwards but Farias connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bittaker moves forwards but Farias connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bittaker feints and then cracks Farias's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Farias down.
Farias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farias has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bittaker.
Farias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bittaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Farias misses with a double jab.
Farias swinging wildly here.
As Farias tries to get set, Bittaker tries to push him back and clinch up but Farias manages to avoid the attempt.
Farias circles away from the clinch attempt.
Farias cracks Bittaker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benjamin Bittaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farias keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bittaker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farias pinned against the cage. Farias gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Bittaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bittaker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Farias has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bittaker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Farias throws a nice looking combination but Bittaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bittaker cracks the inside of Farias's front leg.
Bittaker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Farias avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Farias was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bittaker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Farias misses with a wild combination.
Bittaker tries to clinch up.
Farias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bittaker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farias lands with a good body shot.
Bittaker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bittaker lands with a kick to the temple. Farias shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Bittaker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Farias as he avoids it easily.
Farias lands a really nice looking cross but Bittaker seems unphased.
Farias looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bittaker lands with a slapping head kick.
Farias scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Farias cracks a nice hook into Bittaker's ribs.
Bittaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Farias's calf.
Bittaker misses with a takedown
and Farias counters with a stiff right hand.
Bittaker avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bittaker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Farias.
Farias clobbers Bittaker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bittaker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Farias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Farias scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A good leg kick by Bittaker.
Bittaker closes the distance and clinches up with Farias, looking for a takedown. Bittaker pushes Farias against the cage but Farias circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bittaker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Renato Farias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bittaker loads up on a big right hand but Farias slips the punch.
Farias tries to counter with a clinch but Bittaker shakes him off and moves away.
Farias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bittaker throws a head kick but Farias moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bittaker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Farias. That did some damage!
Bittaker motions for Farias to come forward. Bittaker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Farias there.
Bittaker looks for a takedown but Farias sprawls well.
Farias shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bittaker eats them both and turns towards Farias to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've been informed that Farias has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bittaker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Bittaker has managed to clinch.

Bittaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bittaker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Farias's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bittaker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Farias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bittaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farias.
Farias looks winded!
Farias takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Farias connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Farias keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bittaker looks for a takedown but Farias sprawls well.
Bittaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Farias misses with a series of wild punches.
Bittaker misses with a takedown
and Farias counters with a three punch combo that has Bittaker backing up. Bittaker nods at Farias to acknowledge the strikes.
Bittaker throws out a leg kick but Farias moves out of range and Bittaker only half commits.
Farias swinging wildly here.
Farias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bittaker.
Nice jab there from Farias.
Farias clobbers Bittaker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Farias lands with a shot to the body.
Bittaker cracks the inside of Farias's front leg.
Farias throws a right and a left that Bittaker avoids nicely.
Bittaker lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bittaker scoring well with a low kick there.
Renato Farias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bittaker misses with a takedown attempt
and Farias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bittaker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farias pinned against the cage. Farias gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Bittaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farias misses with a few strikes there.
Bittaker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Farias counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Farias jabs at Bittaker's body.
Bittaker shoots in but no luck this time.
Farias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Bittaker.
Bittaker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bittaker shoots in but no luck this time.
Farias moves away from the strike by Bittaker.
Farias is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bittaker slips a jab and a cross from Farias.
Farias jabs Bittaker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Farias throws a right hand that Bittaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Bittaker also avoids with ease.
Farias is breathing heavily.
Bittaker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Farias. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bittaker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bittaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Farias lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bittaker circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bittaker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Renato Farias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farias throws a right and a left that Bittaker avoids nicely.
Farias bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bittaker's head.
Farias throws a series of punches but Bittaker avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Farias. Those never looked like landing.
Farias stuffs the takedown attempt from Bittaker. Bittaker gets slowly back to his feet.
Farias moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bittaker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bittaker.
Farias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bittaker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bittaker throws out a loose jab but Farias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farias misses with a two punch combination.
Bittaker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Farias has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A cross from Bittaker lands.
Bittaker throws a leg kick which misses Farias's front leg but catches the back leg as Farias tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farias throws a series of punches but Bittaker moves out of range.
Bittaker lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bittaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bittaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Farias's calf.
Bittaker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Farias's sensitive parts.
Bittaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bittaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Farias wants to counter with a clinch but Bittaker pushes him away.
Bittaker with a poor takedown
and Farias cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bittaker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bittaker throws a low kick but Farias moves out of range easily.
Farias slips a straight right by Bittaker.
Bittaker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Farias.
Bittaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farias takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bittaker shoots in looking for a takedown but Farias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bittaker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farias lands an overhand right.
Bittaker fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farias throws a series of punches but Bittaker avoids them all with ease.
Bittaker takes a swing at Farias's ribcage but misses.
Bittaker shoots in for a takedown but Farias shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bittaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Farias throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bittaker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farias pinned against the cage. Farias gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bittaker throws a right hand that Farias ducks under and follows up with a left that Farias also avoids with ease.
Farias throws a right and a left that Bittaker avoids nicely.
Bittaker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farias but Farias pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farias bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bittaker's head.
Farias bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Farias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bittaker scores with a leg kick.
Bittaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farias.
Farias jabs at Bittaker's body.
Bittaker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bittaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Farias is fending him off so far but Bittaker persists. Nope, Farias circles away and we're back to standing.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bittaker. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Farias lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bittaker shoots and misses
and Farias counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Bittaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Farias. Those never looked like landing.
Bittaker thows a leg kick but Farias checks it
and Farias counters with a left and a right that stings Bittaker.
Bittaker wants to clinch.
Farias works Bittaker's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bittaker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bittaker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Farias but Farias pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bittaker fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bittaker shoots in but Farias avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Farias lands a head shot.
Farias stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bittaker.
Farias throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bittaker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Bittaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bittaker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Farias displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bittaker.
Bittaker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farias falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bittaker counters with a good low kick that Farias was not able to check.
Farias throws a nice looking combination but Bittaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Farias checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Farias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bittaker darts in looking for a takedown but Farias gets double underhooks and turns Bittaker into the cage.
Farias works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bittaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Bittaker.
Bittaker slips a jab and a cross from Farias.
Farias lands a head shot.
Bittaker tries to clinch up.
Farias takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bittaker dives in and grabs Farias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Farias pushes down on Bittaker's head and hops out.
Farias is looking for the big counter here.
Farias takes a kick to the side of the head.
Farias scores with a one two! Bittaker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Farias stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bittaker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Farias's waist but Farias gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bittaker off to one side.
Farias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Farias falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Farias throws a nice looking combination but Bittaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bittaker lands a leg kick that knocks Farias off balance momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Farias as Bittaker shoots in.
Bittaker shoots in for a double leg but Farias sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Farias lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Farias.
Bittaker is looking to slow Farias down with leg kicks.
Farias connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bittaker's hands.
Farias misses with a few strikes there.
Bittaker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bittaker is looking to slow Farias down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bittaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benjamin Bittaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farias throws a right and a left that Bittaker avoids nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bittaker.

Bittaker has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bittaker dives in and grabs Farias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Farias pushes down on Bittaker's head and hops out.
Farias throws a right and a left that Bittaker avoids nicely.
Farias chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bittaker can pounce on him.
Farias misses with a jab, cross combination.
Farias stuffs the takedown attempt from Bittaker. Bittaker gets slowly back to his feet.
Bittaker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bittaker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Farias is out of range and Bittaker settles back down.
Farias throws out a counter right but Bittaker avoids it with no problem.
Renato Farias is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bittaker throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renato Farias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Farias winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renato Farias!
After winning the bout, Renato Farias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Turtle Jennings (ranked 7186 p4p, 493 weight class) and Charles Kenway (ranked 6670 p4p, 473 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jennings
vs
Kenway

177 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Turtle Jennings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles Kenway!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kenway feints and as Jennings raises his hands in defense, Kenway changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jennings is trying to control the position but Kenway postures up.
Kenway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kenway pushing down on Jennings's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jennings is looking to control Kenway's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jennings avoid being mounted?
Kenway content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kenway seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jennings is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Charles Kenway!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Anderson (ranked 5552 p4p, 590 weight class) and Alex Hales (ranked 6224 p4p, 610 weight class). Anderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Everyday Bro-Team 10. Hales is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Way I Am. Alex Hales has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anderson
vs
Hales

195 cm
20
217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 Las Vegas, Carlos Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Hales!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hales doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hales goes for a takedown attempt but Anderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anderson throws a combination. Hales tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Alex Hales has been cut.
Anderson thuds his shin into the meat of Hales's side.
Carlos Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hales tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Hales ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Carlos Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Hales.
Hales changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Hales manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hales.
Anderson throws a front kick that sends Hales stumbling back into the cage.
Anderson cracks Hales with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hales avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hales shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hales gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hales is defended easily by Anderson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Hales stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Anderson follows into mount!

Hales is rocked!
Anderson connects with a bit shot that sees Hales covering up! More strikes from Anderson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Anderson is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Anderson!
Carlos Anderson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'It's everyday Bro, get on my nuts like a squirrel looking for acorns while you can. Team 10 for life...'.
Alex Hales spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats to him. He was the better man tonight. I'll be back.. That's for sure. '.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Jones (ranked 5547 p4p, 478 weight class) and Randell Miranda (ranked 6330 p4p, 499 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Jones
vs
Miranda

173 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randell Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miranda blocks a jab.
Miranda keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Randell Miranda has been cut.
Miranda misses with a two punch combination.
Miranda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Miranda settles back down.
Miranda gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Miranda is rocked!
Jones lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Jones!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Bianchi (ranked 7874 p4p, 512 weight class) and Angel David Quintero (ranked 25012 p4p, 574 weight class). Bianchi comes into the arena with DIE ANTWOORD - PITBULL TERRIER blaring out of the sound system. Angel David Quintero will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bianchi
vs
David Quintero

174 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alessio Bianchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angel David Quintero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quintero tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bianchi counters with a takedown into side control.

Quintero explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Quintero thows a leg kick but Bianchi checks it

and Bianchi counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bianchi is working Quintero over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bianchi taking a breather here.
Bianchi scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bianchi scores with punches from side control.
Quintero is letting Bianchi control him for a moment.
Quintero is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quintero tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Quintero wants to control but Bianchi postures up.
Bianchi is working Quintero over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bianchi controlling the position from side mount.
A control attempt from Quintero but he's now mounted!
Bianchi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bianchi looking to finish Quintero with some ground and pound. This is bad for Quintero!
Bianchi working the ground and pound effectively.

Quintero is rocked!
Bianchi landing shots from mount.
Quintero is still in real trouble! Can Bianchi finish him?
Bianchi lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Quintero! Bianchi sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Quintero and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alessio Bianchi!
During a confident post fight interview, Alessio Bianchi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dante Fiaschi (ranked 5006 p4p, 541 weight class) and Cornelius Barnaby (ranked 5500 p4p, 572 weight class). Barnaby has chosen There Will Be Blood as his entrance music. Dante Fiaschi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fiaschi
vs
Barnaby

187 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dante Fiaschi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cornelius Barnaby!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnaby lands a nice shot to the body.
Fiaschi dips to his left and cracks Barnaby with an uppercut!
Fiaschi tries to bum rush Barnaby with a series of wild strikes but Barnaby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fiaschi misses with a straight right.
Fiaschi moves in looking to clinch but Barnaby pushes him off.
Fiaschi misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Barnaby.
Fiaschi misses with a left hand
and Barnaby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnaby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fiaschi moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnaby.
Barnaby will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good standup being displayed there by Fiaschi as he connects with a hook.
Barnaby misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiaschi tries to clinch there but Barnaby circles away.
Barnaby slips a jab from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnaby throws a right hand that Fiaschi ducks under and follows up with a left that Fiaschi also avoids with ease.
Fiaschi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnaby was well out of range. Poor timing from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi works Barnaby's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Barnaby misses.
Fiaschi throws a hook but Barnaby avoids it easily.
Barnaby jabs Fiaschi right on the nose. Fiaschi blinks but takes it well.

Barnaby closes the distance and clinches.

Barnaby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fiaschi works the jab nicely.
Barnaby slips a jab and a cross from Fiaschi.
Fiaschi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnaby.
Fiaschi avoids the body shot from Barnaby.
Barnaby looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnaby works Fiaschi's body with a nice hook.
Fiaschi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnaby.

Fiaschi clinches up against the cage.
Fiaschi misses with a body punch.
Fiaschi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fiaschi swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnaby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnaby is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fiaschi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnaby walks away with a smile on his face. Fiaschi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fiaschi wants to clinch up but Barnaby keeps it at a distance.
Fiaschi throws out a loose jab but Barnaby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fiaschi lands a jab to Barnaby's midsection.
The fighters circling - Barnaby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnaby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fiaschi on the side of the head.
Fiaschi scores with a hook.
Fiaschi cracks Barnaby with a good jab.
Fiaschi looks to throw the jab but Barnaby is out of range.
Fiaschi takes a swing at Barnaby's ribcage but misses.
Fiaschi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnaby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barnaby jabs Fiaschi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnaby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barnaby lands with a right hand.
Fiaschi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnaby lands with a straight right. Fiaschi didn't see that one coming.
Fiaschi throws a right hand that misses
and Barnaby counters with a nice uppercut.
Fiaschi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnaby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fiaschi throws an overhand right that lands on Barnaby's shoulder, as Barnaby tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiaschi throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnaby counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnaby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fiaschi.

Fiaschi clinches up against the cage.
Fiaschi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnaby walks away with a smile on his face. Fiaschi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fiaschi misses with an uppercut. Barnaby saw that one coming.
Barnaby is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Barnaby clinches with his opponent.
Fiaschi misses with the head strike.
Fiaschi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fiaschi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnaby.
Fiaschi has a couple of punches blocked by Barnaby.
Barnaby stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Barnaby.
Fiaschi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fiaschi misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnaby.
Fiaschi tries to work over Barnaby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fiaschi has a couple of punches blocked by Barnaby.
A short right from Barnaby.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fiaschi gets control of Barnaby's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fiaschi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fiaschi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Fiaschi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Barnaby is defending well. Fiaschi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Barnaby has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Fiaschi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dante Fiaschi!
Dante Fiaschi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Crocker (ranked 4463 p4p, 509 weight class) and Lance Mcsparren (ranked 4396 p4p, 503 weight class). Crocker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Olivia Newton-John - Physical. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mcsparren's choice of entrance music: Big Gun. Lance Mcsparren has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Crocker
vs
Mcsparren

190 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q
HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

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 Helsinki, Jim Crocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Mcsparren!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mcsparren decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Crocker's guard.
Mcsparren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcsparren showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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

Mcsparren drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mcsparren jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcsparren tries to free his leg and advance position but Crocker is retaining full guard.

Mcsparren 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.
Crocker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcsparren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mcsparren drops back looking for a leg! Crocker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crocker manages to kick Mcsparren off! Mcsparren jumps back into Crocker's guard.
Mcsparren trying to control the position from guard on top but Crocker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocker wants to stand up but Mcsparren is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcsparren trying to control the position from guard on top but Crocker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcsparren stands and throws Crocker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Crocker is trying to get back to his feet.

Mcsparren is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Crocker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Mcsparren is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Crocker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Crocker is not content to let Mcsparren control the position.

Mcsparren is working to tighten his grip on Crocker's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Crocker has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mcsparren is really squeezing tight and eventually Crocker passes out! Mcsparren breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lance Mcsparren!
Lance Mcsparren really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.