Battle Royale at the Beach PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hackleton (ranked 4122 p4p, 432 weight class) and Ariana Grande (ranked 7517 p4p, 590 weight class). Hackleton's entrance music is Gringo Hip Hop. A fine choice. Ariana Grande will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hackleton
vs
Grande

170 cm
25
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

153 cm
18
105 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Can Moonwalk

ZZ POPS
Taps On The Island

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Hackleton!
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, Ariana Grande!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grande checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Hackleton as Grande shoots in.
Grande connects with a high kick.
Grande pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hackleton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hackleton leaves Grande with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grande looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hackleton is fending him off so far but Grande persists. Nope, Hackleton circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank Hackleton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ariana Grande.
Hackleton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hackleton blocks a head kick by Grande.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grande tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hackleton defends well and Grande ends up having to push Hackleton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Grande

and Hackleton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hackleton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grande is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hackleton scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grande taking some punishment here, with Hackleton in his half guard.
Grande is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hackleton scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackleton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from Hackleton.
Hackleton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Grande is trying to stand.
Hackleton has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hackleton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grande in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Grande is rocked!
Hackleton postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Grande in real trouble here! The ref calls for Grande to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Hackleton!
Post fight, Frank Hackleton stared into the camera and said 'Thanks Rogan it's a real pleasure to be here. I wanna thank my boys back in the camp.....Pre-fight I was told that my opponent was seriously under weight, so I took that into my game plan. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timofei Rasputin (ranked 3367 p4p, 354 weight class) and Roger Steele (ranked 2635 p4p, 282 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rasputin
vs
Steele

182 cm
25
237 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Sinners Fight Wear
ZZ POPS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timofei Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Steele!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin misses the jab.
Steele's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steele duly obliges.
Rasputin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rasputin clobbers Steele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steele 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.
Rasputin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steele tries to bum rush Rasputin with a series of wild strikes but Rasputin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rasputin misses with a straight right.
Steele now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rasputin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rasputin takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rasputin scores with a body shot.
Rasputin tries to move into range but Steele moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasputin throws a jab when Steele was well out of range.
Rasputin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rasputin misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Steele to counter with a crisp jab.
Rasputin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Rasputin just misses with a punch to the body.
Rasputin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rasputin missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rasputin lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele staying out of range there.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rasputin throws out the jab.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rasputin.
A big right from Rasputin misses.
Steele closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Steele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rasputin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steele.

It looks like Roger Steele has been cut.
Rasputin throws an overhand right that lands on Steele's shoulder, as Steele tries to avoid the shot.
Rasputin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasputin.
Steele throws a body punch but Rasputin moves out of range.
Rasputin throwing a counter right hand but Steele manages to avoid it.
Rasputin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasputin.
Steele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Rasputin lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Rasputin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rasputin.
Steele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rasputin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rasputin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rasputin connects with a body shot that sends Steele's belly button to the back.
Rasputin misses with a hook
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rasputin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steele.
Rasputin lands with a straight right. Steele didn't see that one coming.
Steele avoids the body shot from Rasputin.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rasputin.
Steele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rasputin lands a nice shot to the body.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steele punishes Rasputin's body with a nice straight punch.
Steele drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rasputin scores with a body shot.
Steele has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rasputin looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin works Steele's body with a nice hook.
Rasputin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rasputin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Steele misses with a two punch combination.
Steele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rasputin rather than just go for the knockout.
Rasputin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steele wants to clinch up but Rasputin keeps it at a distance.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Rasputin is just out of range.
Timofei Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rasputin cracks Steele with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rasputin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Steele to stand back up!

Steele is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasputin scores with a hook to the body. Steele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steele is still on wobbly legs! Can Rasputin finish him?
Steele looks winded!
Rasputin fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Steele out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Timofei Rasputin!
In his post fight interview, Timofei Rasputin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yod Kingstar (ranked 3283 p4p, 284 weight class) and Tyronne Spong (ranked 3419 p4p, 292 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kingstar
vs
Spong

159 cm
25
148 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yod Kingstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyronne Spong!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spong.
A little feinted left hand from Kingstar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Kingstar gets caught napping as Spong dives in and scores a takedown. Kingstar manages to retain guard.
Spong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kingstar has Spong pulled in close to control his posture.
Kingstar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spong on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingstar is trying to control the position but Spong postures up.
Spong sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingstar wants to stand up but Spong is controlling him.
We've been hearing good reports from Kingstar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingstar keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully.
Spong slips nicely into half guard.
Spong is keen to just control but Kingstar is a slippery customer.
Kingstar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spong is working away from the top position though.
Spong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kingstar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Kingstar tries to improve his position but Spong has taken his back! Spong has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kingstar tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Spong pushes Kingstar away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyronne Spong!
Post fight, Tyronne Spong stared into the camera and said 'im taking over this island one fighter at a time'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Euron Greyjoy (ranked 3103 p4p, 412 weight class) and LeDon Jadman (ranked 3307 p4p, 430 weight class). LeDon Jadman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Greyjoy
vs
Jadman

190 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
208 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Taps On The Island

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Euron Greyjoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, LeDon Jadman!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jadman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jadman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Jadman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Greyjoy has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jadman.
Greyjoy lands an uppercut.
Jadman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Greyjoy.
Greyjoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greyjoy wants a takedown but no success here.
Jadman stalling in the clinch.
Greyjoy prevents Jadman from breaking the clinch.

Greyjoy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jadman can't fight it off and eventually Greyjoy manages to take the fight to the floor. Jadman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greyjoy works over Jadman with some ground and pound from guard.
Jadman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jadman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jadman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jadman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Greyjoy is controlling him.
Greyjoy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jadman's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jadman is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Greyjoy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Greyjoy has a couple of punches blocked by Jadman.
Greyjoy tries a body shot but Jadman blocks it.
Greyjoy blocking some punches.
Greyjoy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jadman swings wildly with an uppercut but Greyjoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jadman pushes Greyjoy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Greyjoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jadman.
A big left from Jadman misses.
Jadman fails to land with a series of punches.
Jadman misses with a wild combination.
Greyjoy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jadman throws out a powerful jab.
Jadman misses with a straight right.
Jadman blocks a jab.
Greyjoy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jadman throws a good cross that connects.
Greyjoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Jadman is just out of range.
Jadman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greyjoy.
Jadman connects with a looping right hand.
Greyjoy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jadman connects with a looping right hand.
Jadman connects with a right hand. Greyjoy shakes it off.

Greyjoy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jadman did well to prevent Greyjoy getting side control.
Greyjoy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Greyjoy thows a huge punch but Jadman dodges it nicely.
Jadman trying to hold on to Greyjoy's head to control him but Greyjoy postures up.
Jadman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy winds up and cracks Jadman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jadman wants to improve his position but Greyjoy is controlling well.
Greyjoy stops Jadman from getting back to his feet.
Jadman controlling the position for now.
Greyjoy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jadman tries to kick Greyjoy off but Greyjoy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jadman wants to get back to full guard.
Jadman is trying to stand.

Jadman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Greyjoy is on him like a limpet, forcing Jadman back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jadman.
Greyjoy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jadman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Greyjoy throws a right and a left that Jadman avoids nicely.
Greyjoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greyjoy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jadman looks to land a combination but Greyjoy avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Jadman.
Jadman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greyjoy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jadman connects with a right hand. Greyjoy shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jadman jabs Greyjoy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Greyjoy avoids the body shot from Jadman.
Jadman scores with a decent looking hook.
Jadman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jadman swings widly with a right hand

and Greyjoy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Greyjoy keeps control of Jadman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Greyjoy throws a punch but it's blocked by Jadman.
Greyjoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jadman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Greyjoy up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jadman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Greyjoy has him pressed against the cage.
Jadman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jadman blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LeDon Jadman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jadman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Greyjoy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Jadman kicks Greyjoy off and gets to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jadman!
Jadman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greyjoy throws a lazy right hand but Jadman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LeDon Jadman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jadman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jadman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jadman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jadman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greyjoy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jadman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Greyjoy on the side of the head.
Jadman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Greyjoy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jadman lands a glancing blow to the side of Greyjoy's head.
Greyjoy throws a nice looking combination but Jadman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jadman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jadman looks to land a right hand but Greyjoy moved out of range.
Greyjoy misses with a hook. Jadman ducked under it nicely.
Jadman looks for the body kick but Greyjoy saw that one coming.
Greyjoy throws out a loose jab but Jadman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jadman throws a shot from downtown. Greyjoy moves away and avoids it.
Jadman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Jadman.
Jadman 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.
Jadman throws an overhand right that lands on Greyjoy's shoulder, as Greyjoy tries to avoid the shot.
Greyjoy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Euron Greyjoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jadman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jadman throws a hook but Greyjoy avoids it easily.
Jadman's corner calls for a 1-2. Jadman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Greyjoy misses.

Jadman gets caught flat footed, as Greyjoy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jadman looking for a sweep. Not yet Jadman, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy postures up.
Greyjoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jadman is keeping the position for now.
Jadman looking for a sweep. Not yet Jadman, not yet.
Greyjoy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jadman has momentary wrist control but Greyjoy slips an elbow through the middle.
Greyjoy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Jadman pushes Greyjoy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jadman misses with an uppercut
letting Greyjoy counter with a right hand.

Greyjoy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Greyjoy showed some decent athleticism there.
Jadman tries to kick Greyjoy off but Greyjoy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Greyjoy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Jadman is rocked!
Greyjoy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jadman is still in real trouble! Can Greyjoy finish him?
Greyjoy is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Jadman is hurt! He's hurt bad - Greyjoy fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Jadman from any more punishment! Congratulations to Greyjoy! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Euron Greyjoy!
A relieved looking Euron Greyjoy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaz McStafferson (ranked 2817 p4p, 333 weight class) and Chrisopher Ball (ranked 2617 p4p, 311 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
Ball

150 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

186 cm
25
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite 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 3 - 2 - 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chrisopher Ball!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStafferson tries to land a body kick

and Ball counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McStafferson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ball walks away with a smile on his face. McStafferson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McStafferson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Safe Space in the buildup to the fight.
McStafferson misses with a takedown
and Ball counters with a stiff right hand.

Ball has McStafferson up against the cage in a clinch.
McStafferson tries to pull guard but Ball won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaz McStafferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ball lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ball scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ball lands with a short shot to the head.
McStafferson tries a body shot but Ball blocks it.
Ball scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ball lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ball creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball scores with a nice hook to the head.
McStafferson tries to pull guard but Ball forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ball gets through McStafferson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ball looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McStafferson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ball just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Ball on the inside.
Ball lands with a light punch inside.
McStafferson is trying to pull guard but Ball has him pressed against the cage.
McStafferson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ball just stands there and leans against the cage.
McStafferson really is a fat lump.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball lands a shoulder strike.
McStafferson is breathing heavily.
McStafferson tries to pull guard but Ball forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McStafferson jumps guard but Ball stands there with McStafferson around his waist. McStafferson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ball gets through McStafferson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ball lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ball pushes McStafferson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ball lands on the inside with an uppercut.

McStafferson is rocked!
Ball creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McStafferson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McStafferson drops to his knees and Ball pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chrisopher Ball!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dimitri Romanov (ranked 3125 p4p, 355 weight class) and Hiroshi Kawanabe (ranked 2013 p4p, 238 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Romanov
vs
Kawanabe

173 cm
25
168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Taps On The Island

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dimitri Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hiroshi Kawanabe!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawanabe looks to land a left hand but Romanov moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Romanov misses the target.
Kawanabe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Romanov lands a nice hook to Kawanabe's body. Kawanabe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Romanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romanov slips under a jab from Kawanabe.
Nice defenses there by Romanov.
Romanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Romanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Romanov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Kawanabe kicks off Romanov and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawanabe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov moves in looking to clinch but Kawanabe pushes him off.
Kawanabe tries to bum rush Romanov with a series of wild strikes but Romanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hiroshi Kawanabe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kawanabe looks to score with a jab to the body but Romanov is just out of range.
Romanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Romanov lands with a hook. Kawanabe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Romanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawanabe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiroshi Kawanabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawanabe just misses with a punch to the body.
Romanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kawanabe circles away.
Kawanabe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Romanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kawanabe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kawanabe throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Romanov.
Kawanabe just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawanabe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romanov moves away.
Romanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kawanabe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romanov.
Kawanabe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawanabe looks to land a combination but Romanov avoids it well.
Romanov throws a jab when Kawanabe was well out of range.
Kawanabe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Romanov with a body shot.
Kawanabe cracks Romanov with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Romanov.
Romanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawanabe.

Romanov takes the fight into the clinch.

Kawanabe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kawanabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romanov.
Romanov slips under a jab from Kawanabe.

Romanov clinches.
Romanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kawanabe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawanabe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Romanov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kawanabe uses from the top position.
Romanov wants to sweep here but Kawanabe controlling him for the moment.
Romanov keeping moving, preventing Kawanabe from controlling successfully.
Romanov tries to strike from the bottom.
Romanov trying to strike off his back.
Romanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Romanov keeping moving, preventing Kawanabe from controlling successfully.
Kawanabe sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kawanabe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kawanabe lands a jab.

Romanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kawanabe, pushing him back against the cage.
Kawanabe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kawanabe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Romanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Romanov is trying to trip Kawanabe. He has hold of a leg but Kawanabe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Romanov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Romanov distracts Kawanabe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Romanov landing with the ground and pound.
Kawanabe is trying to control the position but Romanov postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Kawanabe 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.

Romanov throws a hook to the side of Kawanabe's head but Kawanabe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Romanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Romanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Kawanabe is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanov wants to control but Kawanabe is keeping him busy.
Dimitri Romanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kawanabe's head.
Romanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Romanov there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawanabe wants to improve his position but Romanov is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanov working Kawanabe over with strikes.
Romanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kawanabe tries to get to full guard but Romanov has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kawanabe tries to get to full guard but Romanov has control of the leg.
Kawanabe manages to get to full guard.
Kawanabe has momentary wrist control but Romanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kawanabe trying to control the position.
Kawanabe trying to control the position here.
Romanov wants to control from the top but Kawanabe keeps moving.
Kawanabe is trying to keep Romanov in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov works over Kawanabe with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romanov looking to pass the guard.
Romanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kawanabe is retaining full guard.
Romanov postures up.
Romanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Romanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Romanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kawanabe looking to control.
Romanov being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kawanabe looking to control.
Romanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kawanabe trying to keep a closed guard but Romanov is proving a slippery customer.
Romanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Romanov throwing strikes but missing.
Romanov throwing strikes from guard but Kawanabe blocks nicely.
Kawanabe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kawanabe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kawanabe trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov lands a couple of elbows.
Romanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Romanov connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Romanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kawanabe trying to keep a closed guard but Romanov is proving a slippery customer.
Kawanabe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romanov.
Romanov lands a couple of digs.
Romanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawanabe working a defensive guard here.
Romanov looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Romanov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Romanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Romanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kawanabe to the ground. Romanov is now in Kawanabe's guard.
Romanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Romanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Romanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kawanabe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawanabe can do to turn this around?
Kawanabe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Romanov trying to control but Kawanabe is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Romanov working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawanabe looking to control.
Romanov 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.
Romanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kawanabe is trying to control the position but Romanov postures up.
Kawanabe keeping moving, preventing Romanov from controlling successfully.
Romanov throwing strikes but missing.
Romanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kawanabe is trying to control the position but Romanov postures up.
Romanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kawanabe is trying to keep Romanov in close.
Romanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kawanabe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Romanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawanabe lands a lovely overhand right.
Romanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Kawanabe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kawanabe misses with a right hand

and Romanov counters by moving into the clinch.
Romanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawanabe is trying to force a seperation but Romanov has the dominant position.
Romanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kawanabe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Romanov jumps guard.
Romanov throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Romanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Romanov trying to strike off his back.
Romanov striking off his back, scoring a few points.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawanabe stopping the sweep attempt from Romanov.
Kawanabe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kawanabe preventing the sweep.
Kawanabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Romanov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kawanabe misses with a looping left.
Kawanabe punishes Romanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Romanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kawanabe.
Kawanabe misses with a left hand

and Romanov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kawanabe won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov controls the position from side control.
Romanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Kawanabe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kawanabe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Romanov scoring with punches from side control.
Romanov scores with a couple of short elbows.

Kawanabe is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kawanabe is still in real trouble! Can Romanov finish him?
Kawanabe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Romanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kawanabe to see if he's OK.
A big shot lands for Romanov! That's hurt Kawanabe! Will he recover? Romanov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimitri Romanov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Knuckles (ranked 1562 p4p, 203 weight class) and Chok Ramunchoi (ranked 3802 p4p, 432 weight class). Chok Ramunchoi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Knuckles
vs
Ramunchoi

183 cm
25
194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Knuckles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chok Ramunchoi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramunchoi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knuckles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramunchoi on the side of the head.
Ramunchoi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A lazy left from Ramunchoi finds it's target.
Ramunchoi tries to clinch up but Knuckles circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramunchoi avoids the body shot from Knuckles.
Ramunchoi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knuckles thuds a left hand into Ramunchoi's body.
Ramunchoi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bobby Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles lands a right hook to the body.
Ramunchoi is looking to clinch.
Nice cross by Knuckles.
Knuckles lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knuckles lands a lovely overhand right.
Knuckles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramunchoi is looking to clinch.
Knuckles cracks Ramunchoi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles scores with a hook.
Knuckles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knuckles circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Knuckles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramunchoi throws a leg kick but Knuckles checks it.
Ramunchoi ducks right into an uppercut from Knuckles.
Ramunchoi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Knuckles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ramunchoi looks to throw a body kick
and Knuckles counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramunchoi dodges the punch combination from Knuckles.
Ramunchoi is looking to clinch but Knuckles is avoiding it.
Ramunchoi tries to move into range but Knuckles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ramunchoi walks into a stiff left hand from Knuckles.
Knuckles throws a series of punches but Ramunchoi moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut

and Ramunchoi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ramunchoi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramunchoi is working Knuckles over against the cage.
Ramunchoi misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramunchoi.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ramunchoi can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
A short right from Knuckles on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ramunchoi fails to land.
Knuckles tries to circle away but Ramunchoi has him pinned against the cage.
Knuckles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Knuckles manages to break the clinch.
Knuckles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ramunchoi eats them both and turns towards Knuckles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Ramunchoi is rocked!
Knuckles cracks Ramunchoi's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Ramunchoi slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Knuckles can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Knuckles!
Bobby Knuckles retains his middleweight title!
Bobby Knuckles tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abel Trujilo (ranked 3836 p4p, 415 weight class) and Victor Violence (ranked 2087 p4p, 247 weight class). Victor Violence has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Trujilo
vs
Violence

175 cm
25
164 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

173 cm
25
148 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abel Trujilo!
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, Victor Violence!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trujilo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Violence.

Trujilo closes the distance and clinches.
Trujilo tries a knee to the head but Violence blocks it.
Violence jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trujilo walks away with a smile on his face. Violence gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trujilo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Trujilo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trujilo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Violence takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trujilo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Violence shoots in looking for a takedown but Trujilo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Violence's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abel Trujilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Violence.

Violence shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Trujilo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Trujilo pulls Violence in to control the position.
Violence wants to control from the top but Trujilo keeps moving.
Violence looking to pass the guard.
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!
Violence wants to control from the top but Trujilo keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Violence looking to pass the guard.

Violence drops back looking for a leg! Trujilo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trujilo manages to kick Violence off! Violence jumps back into Trujilo's guard.
Violence stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trujilo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Violence controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Trujilo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Violence is keeping the position for now.
Trujilo trying to control but Violence is working from the bottom.
Trujilo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Violence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Violence bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trujilo's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Violence not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Violence drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Violence jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Violence being controlled here momentarily.
We've been informed that Violence has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Violence stops Trujilo from standing up.
Violence wants to control from the top but Trujilo keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trujilo is trying to control the position but Violence postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Trujilo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Violence shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trujilo is trying to defend but Violence finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Violence is looking for a kimura here.

Violence seems to be working for a kimura but Trujilo defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Violence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trujilo keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abel Trujilo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Trujilo gets caught napping as Violence dives in and scores a takedown. Trujilo manages to retain guard.
Violence slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Violence's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Trujilo keeping moving, preventing Violence from controlling successfully.
Trujilo lands a decent punch to the body there.
Trujilo is trying to control the position but Violence postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujilo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Violence is controlling him.
Violence trying to control but Trujilo is working from the bottom.
Victor Violence has got the better of the ground game so far.
Violence stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trujilo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abel Trujilo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujilo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Violence closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trujilo circles away.
Trujilo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trujilo wants it to stay on the feet.
Abel Trujilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Violence.
Trujilo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Trujilo gets a clinch.
Trujilo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Violence is breathing heavily.
Trujilo tries to work over Violence's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Trujilo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Trujilo misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Trujilo.

It looks like Victor Violence has been cut.
Trujilo trying to land knees to the body.
Violence is trying to pull guard but Trujilo has him pressed against the cage.
Trujilo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Violence blocks an elbow strike.
Trujilo scores with a shoulder strike.
Trujilo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Violence managing to block the knees to the body from Trujilo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trujilo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trujilo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Violence jumps guard but Trujilo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Violence.
Violence tries to throw a body punch but Trujilo avoids it by throwing Violence back against the cage.
Trujilo is working Violence over against the cage.
Trujilo missing with knees to the body.
Trujilo struggles to land a body shot inside as Violence controls his hands.
Violence is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trujilo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trujilo tries a body shot but Violence blocks it.
Trujilo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Violence gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Violence controlling the action here.

Violence is working for a kimura but Trujilo is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Violence with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Violence wants to work for an arm triangle but Trujilo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trujilo desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Violence is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trujilo defends it well.
Violence trying to control from half guard but Trujilo is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Violence is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trujilo sees it coming and defends easily.
Trujilo wants to control but Violence is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Violence is looking for a kimura but Trujilo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Violence to get the leverage.
Trujilo trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Violence wants to pass the guard but Trujilo is defending well.

Violence is trying to work for a kimura but Trujilo is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abel Trujilo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Violence's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Trujilo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trujilo throws out a powerful jab.
Violence shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trujilo defends it nicely.
Trujilo lands with a nice body punch.
Trujilo misses with a double jab

and Violence counters with a takedown into side control.
Violence trying to control the position but Trujilo is working away.

Violence tries for a kimura but Trujilo is defending well.

Violence is trying to get an arm triangle but Trujilo is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Violence trying to control the action but Trujilo is working from the bottom.
Trujilo struggling a bit here.

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

Violence is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trujilo has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Violence tries to move to mount but Trujilo blocks the move with his legs.

Violence tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Victor Violence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Violence tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Violence has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Violence goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Trujilo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Violence but great work by Trujilo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trujilo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Trujilo misses with a looping left.
Violence changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trujilo tries to avoid it but Violence manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trujilo to the ground. Trujilo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trujilo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Violence can do to turn this around?
Violence shoots for a double leg takedown but Trujilo sprawls well. He's pushed Violence's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trujilo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abel Trujilo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Violence.
Violence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trujilo scores with a one two! Violence had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That has opened up Victor Violence's cut even more.
Trujilo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trujilo throws a shot to the body.
Trujilo fakes the leg kick and cracks Violence in the body.
Trujilo throws a right hand that Violence ducks under and follows up with a left that Violence also avoids with ease.
Abel Trujilo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Violence shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trujilo defends it nicely.
Trujilo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Trujilo drives through and clinches with Violence against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trujilo misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujilo struggles to land a body shot inside as Violence controls his hands.
Trujilo pushes off an throws an elbow but Violence leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Violence has hold of one of Trujilo's legs. Trujilo is fighting the takedown attempt but Violence gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Trujilo kicks Violence off and gets to his feet.
Violence fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abel Trujilo is winning the standup battle so far.
Trujilo throws a series of punches but Violence moves out of range.
Violence with the counter takedown but Trujilo avoids it easily.
Trujilo thuds his shin into the meat of Violence's side.
Trujilo throws a sloppy head kick and Violence moves out of range easily.
Trujilo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Violence circles away quickly and effectively.
Trujilo lands a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Violence is defended easily by Trujilo.
Violence looks to score with a jab to the body but Trujilo is just out of range.
Trujilo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Trujilo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Violence throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Trujilo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trujilo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Trujilo!
A victorious Abel Trujilo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kromog The Terror (ranked 1445 p4p, 209 weight class) and Frederich Lawson (ranked 2104 p4p, 292 weight class). Frederich Lawson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

The Terror
vs
Lawson

195 cm
25
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

ZZ POPS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kromog The Terror!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frederich Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawson darts in trying to clinch
and The Terror counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawson wants to clinch up but The Terror keeps it at a distance.
Lawson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Kromog The Terror has been cut.
Lawson tries to clinch up.
Lawson throws a series of punches but The Terror avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Terror on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lawson tries to clinch there but The Terror circles away.
Lawson misses with a combination
and The Terror counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Terror.
The Terror throwing a counter right hand but Lawson manages to avoid it.
Lawson is looking to clinch.
The Terror works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Terror cracks Lawson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Lawson falls backwards against the cage. The Terror follows up with more strikes that drop Lawson to his knees. The Terror keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Lawson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kromog The Terror!
Kromog The Terror retains his light heavyweight title!