IFC Three PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Moffitt (ranked 3190 p4p, 111 weight class) and Roger Steele (ranked 7929 p4p, 238 weight class). Moffitt comes to the cage accompanied by "Monster" by Kanye West. The key to victory for Benjamin Moffitt has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Moffitt
vs
Steele

191 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benjamin Moffitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Steele!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moffitt misses with a wild combination.
Steele digs a good hook to Moffitt's body.
Moffitt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been told by Moffitt's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym (All Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moffitt's hands.
Moffitt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moffitt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moffitt.
Steele closes the distance looking to clinch
and Moffitt counters with a nice uppercut.
Benjamin Moffitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Steele clinches with his opponent.
Moffitt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moffitt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moffitt wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moffitt is trying to push Steele away but Steele has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moffitt is trying to break the clinch but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
Moffitt being controlled against the cage.

Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moffitt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moffitt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moffitt lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Roger Steele has been cut.
Moffitt looks to throw a body kick
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moffitt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moffitt on the side of the head.
Steele thuds a left hand into Moffitt's body.

Steele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Moffitt controls his hands.

Steele breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moffitt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele blocks the body kick.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Moffitt.
Moffitt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moffitt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moffitt misses with a series of wild punches.
Moffitt is breathing heavily.
Moffitt throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Steele blocks the leg kick.
Moffitt misses with a wild body shot.
Steele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moffitt throws an off balance right hand
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Moffitt swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moffitt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steele lands with a cross.
Steele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moffitt on the side of the head.
Moffitt ducks right into an uppercut from Steele.
Moffitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele lands with a good body shot.
Steele dodges the punch combination from Moffitt.
Steele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Steele. Those never looked like landing.
Moffitt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steele misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Moffitt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moffitt misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Moffitt misses.
Steele tries to counter by closing the distance.
Steele clobbers Moffitt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moffitt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steele circles away quickly and effectively.
Moffitt throws a series of punches but Steele moves out of range.
Moffitt throws a combination that misses
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steele is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Moffitt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Steele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steele lands with a shot to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steele dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Steele stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roger Steele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roger Steele's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moffitt.
Moffitt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moffitt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Steele counters by clinching up.
Moffitt is trying to break the clinch but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
Steele is stalling here.
Moffitt is trying to break free.
Moffitt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steele stalling.
Steele effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moffitt backwards.
Steele displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moffitt up against the cage.
Steele slows down the pace here.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moffitt has had enough of the clinch but Steele keeps him there for the moment.
Steele manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Roger Steele.

Steele clinches with his opponent.
Steele effectively controlling the action here.
Steele effectively controlling the action here.

Steele breaks from the clinch.
Moffitt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moffitt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Steele to counter with a crisp jab.
Moffitt moves away from the strike by Steele.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moffitt swinging wildly here.
Roger Steele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moffitt slips under a jab from Steele.
Moffitt misses with a wild combination.
Moffitt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moffitt drops his hands momentarily and Steele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steele misses with a leg kick.
Steele scores with a shot to the body.
Steele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steele dodges the punch combination from Moffitt.
Steele now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moffitt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

and Steele counters by clinching up.
The referee calls for Steele to work.
Steele slows down the pace here.
A bit of stalling here from Steele.
The crowd are getting on Steele's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Moffitt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steele has him pressed against the cage.
Moffitt letting Steele take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Roger Steele.
Moffitt misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moffitt.
Steele was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moffitt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele misses with an uppercut. Moffitt saw that one coming.
Moffitt throws a series of punches but Steele avoids them all with ease.

Steele moves into the clinch.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roger Steele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moffitt or not.
Steele will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moffitt up against the cage.
Steele taking a breather.
Steele continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
Moffitt tries to break free but Steele pushes him back against the cage.

Steele breaks the clinch.
Steele fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moffitt checks it well.
Moffitt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moffitt tries to move into range but Steele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roger Steele's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Nice shot lands for Steele.
Steele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good shot there by Steele.
Moffitt throws a lazy head kick
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moffitt looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Moffitt throws a lazy uppercut
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Steele thuds his right hand into Moffitt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steele takes a swing at Moffitt's ribcage but misses.
Moffitt misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moffitt swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Moffitt throwing a counter right hand but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moffitt.
A head kick misses from Moffitt.
Steele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moffitt with a body shot.
Moffitt misses with an uppercut
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moffitt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steele circles away quickly and effectively.
Steele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steele lands with an uppercut that bounces Moffitt off the cage and back into range.
Moffitt misses with a few strikes there.
Moffitt sets himself, and Steele steps forward looking for the clinch! Moffitt avoids it this time.
Steele throws a shot to the body.
Moffitt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steele circles away quickly and effectively.
Moffitt misses with the combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Moffitt does no damage.
Steele moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moffitt swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moffitt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Steele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steele.
Steele taking a breather.
Steele receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steele controlling the action here for a moment.
Steele is stalling here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Roger Steele.
Steele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body punch from Moffitt.
Benjamin Moffitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moffitt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moffitt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roger Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moffitt throws a left and a right that both miss

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

Steele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Steele clinches with his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steele.
Nice body punch from Steele.
Moffitt is trying to force a seperation but Steele has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele prevents Moffitt from breaking the clinch.
Moffitt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steele manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Steele manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Benjamin Moffitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steele lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moffitt.
Steele is stalling here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steele has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Steele!
In defeat, Benjamin Moffitt stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm only getting better'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaz McStafferson (ranked 7995 p4p, 670 weight class) and Javier Chomers (ranked 8228 p4p, 680 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

McStafferson
vs
Chomers

150 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
191 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaz McStafferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Javier Chomers!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McStafferson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chomers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

McStafferson is trying to work for a kimura but Chomers is defending well.

Chomers is defending against the submission attempts here by McStafferson.
McStafferson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chomers keeps working.

McStafferson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chomers defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson passes to side control.
Chomers is not content to let McStafferson control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McStafferson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McStafferson trying to control the action but Chomers is working from the bottom.

McStafferson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chomers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chomers is looking to regain half guard here but McStafferson keeps moving and retains side control.

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

McStafferson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chomers!

McStafferson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McStafferson really is a fat lump.

McStafferson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McStafferson has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Chomers is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaz McStafferson!
Javier Chomers spoke after the fight, saying 'Nobody loves me, everybody hates me, I guess I'll go eat worms.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Siesta (ranked 5606 p4p, 569 weight class) and Rob Hammond (ranked 4075 p4p, 449 weight class). Rob Hammond will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Siesta
vs
Hammond

170 cm
22
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donnie Siesta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rob Hammond!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siesta moves out of range as Hammond strikes.
Siesta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hammond manages to circle out of the way.
Siesta avoids the body shot from Hammond.
Hammond misses with a looping left.
Hammond has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Siesta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siesta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Siesta scores with a body shot.
Hammond avoids the body shot from Siesta.
Siesta really is a fat lump.
Siesta takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like Donnie Siesta has been cut.
Siesta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hammond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Siesta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hammond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Hammond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Siesta doesn't seem phased though.
Siesta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammond circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammond is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hammond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hammond misses with a wild body shot.
Siesta is looking to clinch but Hammond is avoiding it.
Hammond throws a hook to the side of Siesta's head but Siesta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siesta tries to clinch there but Hammond circles away.
Siesta feints a jab promting Hammond to slip. Siesta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hammond slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siesta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hammond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammond throws a hook to the side of Siesta's head but Siesta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donnie Siesta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siesta wants to clinch.
Siesta throws an overhand right that lands on Hammond's shoulder, as Hammond tries to avoid the shot.
Siesta tries to clinch but Hammond moves out of range.
Hammond takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Siesta is looking to clinch.
Siesta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammond misses with a hook.
Siesta wants to clinch.
Hammond misses with a hook.
Siesta looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siesta throws out a leg kick but Hammond moves out of range and Siesta only half commits.
Siesta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammond moves away.
Hammond might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big left from Hammond misses.
Siesta ducks right into an uppercut from Hammond.
Hammond avoids the body shot from Siesta.
Siesta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Siesta tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Siesta misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siesta defending well as Hammond loads up on a big left hand.
Siesta swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Siesta.
Hammond scores with a punch to the head.

Siesta is rocked!
Siesta walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Siesta limp body while Hammond jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Hammond!
Our winner, Rob Hammond, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Horowich (ranked 6505 p4p, 610 weight class) and Jackie Suarez (ranked 6833 p4p, 624 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.

Horowich
vs
Suarez

188 cm
25
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Horowich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackie Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Horowich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Suarez!

Suarez throws Horowich to one side and escapes!

Suarez gets caught flat footed, as Horowich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Horowich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Horowich controlling from the top position.
Horowich postures up.
Horowich trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez is trying to control the position but Horowich postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horowich trying to move into half guard but instead Suarez has managed to sweep!

Horowich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Horowich works his way into full mount!
Horowich is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Suarez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Horowich content just to control the position here.
Horowich throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Suarez because Horowich loaded up on that one.
Horowich content just to control the position here.
Horowich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horowich throws some wild stikes that Suarez manages to avoid easily.
Suarez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Horowich looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Suarez working to try and regain half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Horowich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez wants to control but Horowich is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Horowich tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Horowich controlling from mount.
Horowich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Suarez is trying to escape the mount.
Horowich looking to control but Suarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horowich throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Horowich thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Horowich thowing shots but they're missing.
Suarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Horowich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Horowich tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Horowich tries to control but Suarez wriggling away.
Horowich controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Horowich dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Suarez tries to clinch there but Horowich circles away.

Horowich closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Suarez quickly recovers to half guard.
Horowich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suarez can do to turn this around?
Suarez trying to control here.
Horowich wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Horowich is looking to advance position but Suarez won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horowich not doing much here.
Horowich is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Horowich is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Suarez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Suarez shrugs it off.
Suarez working to try and regain half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Horowich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Horowich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Horowich trying to control but Suarez is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez regains half guard.
Suarez wants to control but Horowich is keeping busy.
Horowich wants to free his trapped foot but Suarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Horowich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Horowich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Horowich is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horowich works his way into side control.
Horowich controlling from side mount.
Horowich wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.

Horowich in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Suarez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Horowich!
Mark Horowich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lighty LightHeavyweight (ranked 3242 p4p, 414 weight class) and Victor Sanders (ranked 4960 p4p, 565 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

LightHeavyweight
vs
Sanders

175 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
206 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

JD's Island Shack
ZZ POPS

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 The Island, Lighty LightHeavyweight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Victor Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanders tries to clinch up.
Sanders moves away from the strike by LightHeavyweight.
Sanders wants to clinch.
Sanders wants to clinch.
LightHeavyweight looks to throw the jab but Sanders is out of range.

Sanders gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanders.
Sanders swings wildly with an uppercut but LightHeavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanders.
Sanders misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LightHeavyweight tries a body shot but Sanders blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LightHeavyweight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanders.
Sanders lands a right hand.
Sanders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LightHeavyweight lands a left hand.
Sanders misses with a short punch on the inside.
LightHeavyweight pushes Sanders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanders swings wildly with an uppercut but LightHeavyweight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders prevents a body shot from LightHeavyweight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LightHeavyweight.
Sanders throws a punch but it's blocked by LightHeavyweight.
Sanders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight has a couple of punches blocked by Sanders.
Sanders working aggressively here.
Sanders misses with a hook from the clinch.
LightHeavyweight takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LightHeavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LightHeavyweight lands an uppercut.
Sanders throws a head punch that misses.
LightHeavyweight scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanders throws a head punch that misses.
Sanders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LightHeavyweight.
Sanders misses with a punch on the inside.
LightHeavyweight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanders throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from LightHeavyweight.

Sanders is rocked!

It looks like Victor Sanders has been cut.
Sanders misses with a short punch on the inside.
LightHeavyweight creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sanders with a big uppercut! Sanders tries to clinch up but LightHeavyweight pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sanders to the mat! Sanders covers up and LightHeavyweight unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lighty LightHeavyweight!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rupert Sheldrake (ranked 3991 p4p, 402 weight class) and Tony Sing (ranked 4441 p4p, 446 weight class). Rupert Sheldrake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sheldrake
vs
Sing

187 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 The Island, Rupert Sheldrake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Sing!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sing steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sheldrake. That one must have hurt.
Sing blocks a head kick by Sheldrake.
Sing lands a slapping body shot.
Sheldrake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sheldrake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tony Sing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sheldrake is looking to counter punch.
Sing connects with a body shot that sends Sheldrake's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Sing misses the target.
Sheldrake throws a head kick that misses
and Sing counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sing scores with a jab to the head.
Sheldrake defending well as Sing loads up on a big left hand.
Sheldrake tries a head kick but it misses.
Sing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sheldrake.
Sheldrake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheldrake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sing scores with a hook.
Sheldrake tries a head kick but it misses.
Sheldrake misses with a straight left.
Sing tries to clinch but Sheldrake is having none of it.
Sheldrake throws a counter high kick but Sing was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sing throws out a loose jab but Sheldrake uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheldrake misses with a head kick.
Sing scores with a jab to the head.
Sing checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good standup being displayed there by Sing as he connects with a hook.
Sing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheldrake was well out of range. Poor timing from Sing.
Sheldrake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sheldrake takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sheldrake, right into the meat.
Sheldrake misses with a body kick.
Sheldrake misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sing connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sheldrake tries a head kick but it misses.
Sheldrake wants to land a leg kick but Sing is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sheldrake misses the target.
Sing paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sing is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sheldrake had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheldrake manages to avoid it.
Sheldrake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheldrake keeps Sing at a distance using the push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It appears Sheldrake was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sheldrake throws a sloppy head kick and Sing moves out of range easily.
A cross from Sing lands.
Sing tries to clinch but Sheldrake moves out of range.
Sheldrake tries a head kick but it misses.
Sing scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sing scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sheldrake looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sing lands a nice shot to the body.
Sing tries to close the distance and clinch but Sheldrake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sing looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sing throws a body punch but Sheldrake moves out of range.
Sheldrake throws a head kick that misses.
Sing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheldrake moves out of range as Sing strikes.
Sing misses with a hook.
Sheldrake thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sheldrake throws a sloppy head kick
and Sheldrake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sheldrake lands with a kick to the temple. Sing shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sheldrake is breathing heavily.
Sheldrake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sing throws a hook but Sheldrake avoids it easily.
Sheldrake looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sing clinches with his opponent.
Sing lands a right hand.
Sheldrake prevents a body shot from Sing.
Sing throws a head punch that misses.
Sing throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sheldrakes head.
Sheldrake stalling in the clinch but Sing improves position.
Sing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sing scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sing scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sing pushes Sheldrake back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sing creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sheldrake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sing avoids it.
Sheldrake prevents a body shot from Sing.
Sing lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Sheldrake manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheldrake swings widly with a right hand
and Sing counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sheldrake tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Sing coming out on top.
Sing lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sing scores with a hook.
Sheldrake throws a low kick but Sing avoids it.
Sing throws out a counter right but Sheldrake avoids it with no problem.
Sheldrake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sing scores with a sloppy right hand. Sheldrake should have avoided that one.
Sheldrake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Sing moves into the clinch.
Sheldrake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Sheldrake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Sheldrake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sheldrake pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A countering left hand to the body from Sing misses.
Nice shot by Sing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sing, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sing throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sheldrake on the side of the head.

Sing rushes Sheldrake and presses him up against the cage.
Sing stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sheldrake tries to throw a body punch but Sing avoids it by throwing Sheldrake back against the cage.
Sing lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sing connects with a single shot there.
Sing misses with a right hand
and Sheldrake counters with a big head kick but Sing shrugs it off.
Sing digs a good hook to Sheldrake's body.
Sing clobbers Sheldrake with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sheldrake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sheldrake throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sing.
Sheldrake swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sing counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sing ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sheldrake throws a low kick but Sing avoids it.
Sing thuds a left hand into Sheldrake's body.
Sheldrake's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sing connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sheldrake scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheldrake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sing fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sing tries to clinch but Sheldrake moves out of range.
Sing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheldrake manages to avoid it.
Sing wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sing throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Sing. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheldrake swats away the attempt to clinch by Sing.
Sheldrake throws a counter high kick but Sing was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sheldrake moves out of range of the strikes.
Sheldrake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sing misses with an uppercut. Sheldrake saw that one coming.
Sing scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tony Sing seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sheldrake connects with a high kick.

It looks like Tony Sing has been cut.
Sheldrake throws a lazy right hand but Sing sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sheldrake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheldrake manages to avoid it.
Sing just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSheldrake.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sheldrake.
A head kick misses from Sheldrake.
Sing misses with a wild body shot.
Sheldrake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sing defending well as Sheldrake loads up on a big left hand.
Sheldrake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sing.
Sheldrake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sing lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheldrake scores with a head kick.
Sheldrake thuds his shin into the meat of Sing's side.
Sheldrake plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sing rushes Sheldrake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sing lands with a left to the head.
Sing lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sheldrake looking to stall.
Sing lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sheldrake wants to get back to striking at distance but Sing won't allow it.

Sheldrake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sheldrake slips a straight right by Sing.
Sheldrake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Sing clinches up with Sheldrake and pushes him back against the cage.
Sing avoids a wild elbow strike from Sheldrake.
Sing letting Sheldrake take a breather here.
Sing misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Sing.
Sheldrake misses with the head strike.
Sing lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sing lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sheldrake backwards.
Sing lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sheldrake or not.

Sheldrake manages to break the clinch.
Sheldrake throws a right hand that misses
and Sheldrake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sing tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheldrake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sing fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sheldrake needs to keep his hands up - Sing had a free shot at his head there.
Sing jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sheldrake ducks right into an uppercut from Sing.
Sheldrake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheldrake is looking to land body kicks.
Crunch! Sheldrake slams his shin into Sing's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sing has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sheldrake looking to slow down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sing lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sheldrake backwards.
Sing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sing lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sheldrake backwards.
Sheldrake taking a breather.
Sing cracks Sheldrake with a nice body shot.
Sing scores with a hook to the body.
Sing lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sheldrake backwards.
Sing controlling the action here for a moment.
Sing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sing works on Sheldrake's body with a couple of short punches.
Sing lands a body punch.
Sing pushes Sheldrake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sing lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sing lands a shoulder strike.
Sheldrake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sing stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sing lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sheldrake.
Sing scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sing lands a lovely overhand right.
Sheldrake shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sing avoids the head kick by Sheldrake.
Sing swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Sing lands.
Sing is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sheldrake.
Sheldrake misses with a head kick.
Sing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheldrake moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Sing on the inside.
Sing lands a nice shot to the body.

Sheldrake breaks from the clinch.
Sheldrake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Sing.
Sheldrake throws a head kick but Sing moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheldrake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sing swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sheldrake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sing pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sing looks to land a left hand but Sheldrake moved out of range nicely.
Sheldrake tried to score with a low kick but Sing checks it.
Sing fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sing lands a nice hook to Sheldrake's body. Sheldrake takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Sing.
Sheldrake swats away the attempt to clinch by Sing.
Sing with a nice cross.
A jab from Sheldrake misses.
Sing is looking to clinch.
Sing throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sheldrake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Decent striking displayed by Sing there.
Sheldrake misses with a looping left.
Sing lands a jab to Sheldrake's midsection.
Sheldrake moves out of range as Sing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sing takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheldrake misses with a body punch.
Sing softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sing lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sing softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sheldrake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sing lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Sing.
Sheldrake takes a shot to the head.
Sing lands a hook that snaps the head of Sheldrake backwards.
Tony Sing seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sing lands with a right to the head.
Sing's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sing swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sing lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Sheldrake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sing stuns Sheldrake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sheldrake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sing.
Sing lands a jab to Sheldrake's midsection.
Sing throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheldrake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sing stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sing digs a good body shot into Sheldrake's ribs.
Nice body kick there by Sheldrake.
Sheldrake keeps the fight on the outside.
Sheldrake throws a head kick that misses
and Sing counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sing dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tony Sing is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sing dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sing thuds his right hand into Sheldrake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sing lands a nice shot to the body.
Sheldrake walks into a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sing throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sheldrake tries a head kick but it misses.
Sing misses with a hook. Sheldrake ducked under it nicely.
Sing listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sing looks to land a left hand but Sheldrake moved out of range nicely.

Sing closes the distance and clinches.

Sheldrake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sing.
Sing blocks the body kick.
Good exchange - Sing coming out on top.
Sing misses with an uppercut. Sheldrake saw that one coming.
Sheldrake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sing scores with a nice right hand.
Sing throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sheldrake counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sheldrake scores with a head kick.
Rupert Sheldrake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sing digs a good body shot into Sheldrake's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Sing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sing has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Sing!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Lewis (ranked 3529 p4p, 443 weight class) and Mikhail Sobotka (ranked 5496 p4p, 615 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lewis
vs
Sobotka

190 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenny Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mikhail Sobotka!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lewis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sobotka was covering up waiting for the punch and Lewis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sobotka is trying to control the position but Lewis postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lewis stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Sobotka throws up his legs and catches Lewis in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Lewis tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Sobotka! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mikhail Sobotka!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Lima (ranked 3809 p4p, 379 weight class) and Jakob Jokic (ranked 4003 p4p, 403 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!

Lima
vs
Jokic

170 cm
25
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

ZZ POPS

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raphael Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jakob Jokic!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima closes the distance and clinches up with Jokic, looking for a takedown. Lima pushes Jokic against the cage but Jokic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jokic feints the counter takedown.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Jokic shows good takedown defense.

Jokic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lima!
Jokic working the head and body with strikes.
Lima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jokic lands strikes from half guard.
Jokic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lima's head.
Jokic thows a huge punch but Lima dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Jokic there.
Jokic winds up and cracks Lima with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jokic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jokic connects with a nice short shot to Lima's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokic not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jokic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lima definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lima is on top in guard.

Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Jokic.
Jokic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jokic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jokic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jokic keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Jokic.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jokic keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.

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

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jokic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jokic is working Lima over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jokic defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokic slips nicely into half guard.
Jokic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jokic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lima is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jokic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Jokic.
We've been informed that Jokic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Lima is staying active underneath Jokic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lima manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Lima looking for a guillotine here but Jokic defends easily.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Jokic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jokic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jokic postures up and lands a big shot to Lima's brow.
Lima has momentary wrist control but Jokic slips an elbow through the middle.
Jokic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lima's head.

Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jokic scoring with some ground and pound.
Jokic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jokic trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lima has his foot on Jokic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jokic works his way back into a safe position though.
Lima working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jokic.
Jokic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Jokic has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lima to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jokic is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lima pulls down on the head and he's put Jokic to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raphael Lima!