IXF 38 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musa Kendali (ranked 7271 p4p, 211 weight class) and Arik Crul (ranked 23612 p4p, 251 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kendali might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Senegal National Anthem. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Kendali
vs
Crul

196 cm
20
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

199 cm
26
300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

ZZ POPS

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Musa Kendali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arik Crul!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kendali throws a poor cross that misses
and Crul counters with a two punch combo.
Kendali looks to land a left hand but Crul moved out of range nicely.
Kendali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Kendali lands a left and a right that sends Crul crashing to the canvas! Kendali dives into mount looking to finish!

It looks like Arik Crul has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crul avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kendali.
Kendali postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Crul is out cold - huge knockout for Kendali!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Musa Kendali!
After winning the bout, Musa Kendali thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaquille ONeal (ranked 3764 p4p, 147 weight class) and Mowgli Muthia (ranked 4751 p4p, 168 weight class). Shaquille ONeal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mowgli Muthia's chin.

ONeal
vs
Muthia

215 cm
19
301 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
299 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

ZZ POPS

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shaquille ONeal!
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, Mowgli Muthia!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeal swinging wildly here.
ONeal throws an off balance right hand
and Muthia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Shaquille ONeal has been cut.
Muthia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Muthia throws a shot to the body.
Muthia jabs ONeal right on the nose. ONeal blinks but takes it well.
Muthia throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muthia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeal.
Muthia throws out a counter right but ONeal avoids it with no problem.

Muthia moves into the clinch.
ONeal tries to circle away but Muthia has him pinned against the cage.
Muthia lands with a short shot to the head.
Muthia lands with a right to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mowgli Muthia!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mowgli Muthia thanked ZZ POPS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Filipovich (ranked 3570 p4p, 141 weight class) and George Fredericks (ranked 4427 p4p, 162 weight class). George Fredericks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Filipovich
vs
Fredericks

197 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
284 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fedor Filipovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, George Fredericks!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fredericks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Filipovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Filipovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Filipovich leaves Fredericks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fredericks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Filipovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Fredericks tries to move into range but Filipovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like George Fredericks has been cut.
Filipovich clobbers Fredericks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fredericks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filipovich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fedor Filipovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Fredericks.
Filipovich looks to land a right hand but Fredericks moved out of range.
Filipovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fredericks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fredericks looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filipovich lands an overhand right.
Filipovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fredericks under the eye.
Fredericks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filipovich swivels and escapes.

Filipovich takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Filipovich - that landed with a thud.

Filipovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovich drops Fredericks with a big left hand! Fredericks is injured, injured bad! Filipovich jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Filipovich!

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FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enoch Rubio (ranked 3147 p4p, 125 weight class) and Big Man (ranked 4802 p4p, 106 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?

Rubio
vs
Man

183 cm
25
298 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

186 cm
26
250 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Enoch Rubio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Man!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man throws a jab when Rubio was well out of range.
Rubio jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

Rubio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.
Rubio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rubio lands an elbow that stopped Man in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Big Man has been cut.
Rubio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Man avoids the elbow strike from Rubio, against the cage.
Rubio just leaning against Man, taking a breather.
Rubio looking to throw knees to the head but Man is blocking nicely.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubio.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Rubio avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Rubio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rubio obliges.
Rubio lands an elbow inside.
Man looks winded!
Rubio working Man over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Rubio.
Rubio landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rubio has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Rubio lands a vicious elbow to the side of Man's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Rubio tries to finish him with strikes but Man still seems able to defend himself so Rubio steps back and lets Man get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.

Rubio moves into the clinch.
Rubio working Man over with knees to the body.
Rubio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Man in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rubio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That has opened up Big Man's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rubio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

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

Man is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rubio.

Rubio has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Rubio lands a damaging elbow.
Rubio lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rubio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Man in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rubio lands an elbow inside.

The cut above Big Man's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rubio'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.
Rubio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Rubio controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rubio.

Rubio drops Man with a big knee straight up the middle! Man is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Rubio finish him?

Rubio has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Man seems to have recovered his senses.
Rubio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rubio working the clinch nicely. Man is working for position but Rubio cracks him with a big knee to the head! Man crumples up against the cage and Rubio lands two more shots before the ref can save Man! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Enoch Rubio!

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rei Kolton (ranked 2336 p4p, 267 weight class) and Tomas McCall (ranked 2175 p4p, 253 weight class). Rei Kolton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kolton
vs
McCall

180 cm
26
175 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

178 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rei Kolton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tomas McCall!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kolton misses.
Kolton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kolton connects with a crisp jab.
McCall doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolton circles away.
McCall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kolton is looking to counter punch.
Kolton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by McCall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCall.

McCall pushes Kolton up against the cage in a clinch.
Kolton tries to work over McCall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCall jumps guard but Kolton stands there with McCall around his waist. McCall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kolton working aggressively here.
Kolton misses with a punch to the body.

Kolton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kolton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCall looks to clinch
enabling Kolton to counter with a crisp jab.
Kolton misses with a few strikes there.
McCall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kolton with a body shot.

Kolton tries to keep at a distance but McCall has taken the fight into the clinch.

McCall pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolton wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving.
McCall is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

McCall is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kolton frees his head nicely. Oh but McCall has switched to an armbar! Kolton is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tomas McCall!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Socorro Pedroso (ranked 1409 p4p, 175 weight class) and Medusa Grip (ranked 1227 p4p, 160 weight class). Medusa Grip has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pedroso
vs
Grip

185 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
26
170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

ZZ POPS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Socorro Pedroso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Medusa Grip!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grip throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Pedroso counter with a right hand.
Pedroso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grip moves away.
Grip throws a poor cross that misses
and Pedroso counters with a nice uppercut.
Grip's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Grip's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Grip tries to clinch
and Pedroso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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

Grip tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedroso is not content to let Grip control the position.

Grip wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pedroso, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedroso struggling a bit here.

Grip thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grip wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pedroso keeps working.

Grip is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pedroso is trying to escape and Grip transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pedroso is forced to tap! Nice work there by Grip! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Medusa Grip!
Medusa Grip gave a mention to ZZ POPS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lauro Turturro (ranked 1275 p4p, 198 weight class) and Young Lad (ranked 1281 p4p, 200 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Turturro
vs
Lad

184 cm
26
208 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lauro Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Young Lad!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Turturro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lad was covering up waiting for the punch and Turturro finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Turturro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turturro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turturro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Turturro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turturro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lad keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.

Turturro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lad!

Turturro tries to control but Lad manages to take his back.
Lad controls the position.
Turturro breaks Lad's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Lad keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Turturro drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Turturro as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Lad screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Turturro! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lauro Turturro!
A very excited looking Lauro Turturro rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Butt (ranked 1411 p4p, 214 weight class) and Edgar Boon (ranked 1422 p4p, 216 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Butt
vs
Boon

190 cm
26
210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

195 cm
26
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rex Butt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edgar Boon!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boon lands with a hook. Butt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boon misses with a hook.
Edgar Boon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butt slips a jab from Boon.
Boon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Butt misses.
Boon misses with an uppercut. Butt saw that one coming.
Butt is looking to counter punch.
Butt with a hook.

It looks like Edgar Boon has been cut.
Boon loads up on a big right hand but Butt slips the punch.
Butt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boon just misses with a punch to the body.
Butt throwing a counter right hand but Boon manages to avoid it.
Boon cracks Butt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Butt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boon's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boon throws a body shot but no joy.
Butt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boon.
Butt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Butt misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Boon coming out on top.
Boon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boon tries to move into range but Butt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boon lands with an uppercut that bounces Butt off the cage and back into range.
Boon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Butt's hands.
Boon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boon scores with the left hand. Butt knows he should have avoided that one.
Butt slips under a jab.

Butt rushes Boon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Butt lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Butt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butt misses with the head strike.
Butt digs a right hand underneath Boon's ribcage. Boon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Butt misses with a hook from the clinch.

Boon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Butt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Butt sends Boon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Butt is motioning to the referee to let Boon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Butt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boon.
Boon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Butt.
Butt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boon lands with a hook. Butt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boon throws a nice looking combination but Butt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Butt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boon momentarily.
Boon 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.
Butt staying out of range there.
A right-left combo lands from Boon.
Butt misses with a looping left.
Boon cracks Butt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Butt misses the shot to the body.
Boon lands a nice hook to Butt's body. Butt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boon sizes up Butt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Butt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Butt tries to close the distance and clinch but Boon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Boon.
Boon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boon moves out of range as Butt strikes.
Boon throws an overhand right that lands on Butt's shoulder, as Butt tries to avoid the shot.
Butt throwing a counter right hand but Boon manages to avoid it.
Boon throws a hook but Butt avoids it easily.
Boon lands with a shot to the body.
Boon throws a looping overhand right but Butt ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Butt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Butt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boon.
Boon misses with a two punch combination.
Boon misses with a double jab
and Butt counters with a stiff right hand.
Boon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boon swings for the body but Butt moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butt walks into a stiff left hand from Boon.
Butt misses with a hook.
Butt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boon throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Butt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Butt throws a hook to the side of Boon's head but Boon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Butt slips a jab and a cross from Boon.
It looked like Butt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Butt.
Boon lands with a shot to the body.
Boon looks to throw the jab but Butt is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Butt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boon misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgar Boon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edgar Boon'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.

Butt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Butt defending well as Boon loads up on a big left hand.
Butt throws a jab when Boon was well out of range.
Boon missing with a left hand there. Butt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Butt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Butt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boon lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Butt blocks a jab.
Butt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boon.
Butt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boon throws a right hand that Butt ducks under and follows up with a left that Butt also avoids with ease.
Boon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Butt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Butt feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Boon sprawling to the canvas! Boon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Butt finish him?!

Boon is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boon misses with a lunging right hand
and Butt counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rex Butt!
During a confident post fight interview, Rex Butt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Axel Foley (ranked 308 p4p, 46 weight class) and Alex Sunchez (ranked 1743 p4p, 211 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alex Sunchez enters the cage!

Foley
vs
Sunchez

180 cm
26
170 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Granite chin

ZZ POPS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Axel Foley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Sunchez!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foley misses with the combination.
Foley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sunchez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sunchez throws a series of punches but Foley avoids them all with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Foley scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Alex Sunchez has been cut.
Sunchez needs to keep his hands up - Foley had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley throws a jab when Sunchez was well out of range.
Sunchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Foley catches Sunchez right on the button with a cross.
Sunchez looks to clinch
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.

That has opened up Alex Sunchez's cut even more.
Foley scores with a nice head shot.
Sunchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Foley connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Sunchez out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axel Foley!
Axel Foley retains his welterweight title!
Axel Foley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Alex Sunchez spoke after the fight, saying 'I knew that winning this fight will be hard. And loosing this fight is not end of my career, i promise to be back in future fights better. I apologise to all my fans but next time i wont let you guys down. I need a rematch......'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ugandan Knuckles (ranked 516 p4p, 84 weight class) and Lighty LightHeavyweight (ranked 261 p4p, 43 weight class). Knuckles comes into the arena with Ugandan Knuckles song blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Knuckles
vs
LightHeavyweight

170 cm
26
218 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
220 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ugandan Knuckles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lighty LightHeavyweight!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LightHeavyweight.

LightHeavyweight closes the distance and pushes Knuckles back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knuckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LightHeavyweight blocks a body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles tries to break free but LightHeavyweight pushes him back against the cage.
LightHeavyweight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
LightHeavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LightHeavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knuckles or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LightHeavyweight misses with a punch to the body.
LightHeavyweight keeps control of Knuckles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight lands with a left to the head.
Knuckles lands a left hand.
LightHeavyweight's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on LightHeavyweight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
LightHeavyweight lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a body shot.
Knuckles lands a left hand that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards.
LightHeavyweight prevents a body shot from Knuckles.
LightHeavyweight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knuckles.
LightHeavyweight has Knuckles pressed against the cage, preventing Knuckles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
LightHeavyweight blocks a body shot from Knuckles.
LightHeavyweight lands a body punch in the clinch.
LightHeavyweight misses with the head strike.
LightHeavyweight prevents Knuckles from breaking the clinch.
LightHeavyweight tries a body shot but Knuckles blocks it.
LightHeavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Knuckles avoids it by throwing LightHeavyweight back against the cage.
LightHeavyweight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LightHeavyweight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
LightHeavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckles controls his hands.
Knuckles lands a left hand that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Knuckles lands a hook that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards.

It looks like Lighty LightHeavyweight has been cut.
LightHeavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LightHeavyweight misses with a body punch.
Knuckles tries a body shot but LightHeavyweight blocks it.
Knuckles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
LightHeavyweight lands a nice shot to the body.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LightHeavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Knuckles's head.
LightHeavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knuckles's elbow.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles is working LightHeavyweight over against the cage.
Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Knuckles.
LightHeavyweight looks winded!
LightHeavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles tries a body shot but LightHeavyweight blocks it.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LightHeavyweight's elbow.
Knuckles is trying to break the clinch but LightHeavyweight is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
LightHeavyweight prevents a body shot from Knuckles.
Knuckles struggles to land a body shot inside as LightHeavyweight controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LightHeavyweight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as LightHeavyweight controls the action.
LightHeavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Knuckles's head.
Knuckles is trying to break the clinch but LightHeavyweight has him pressed against the cage.
Knuckles is trying to force a seperation but LightHeavyweight has the dominant position.
Knuckles tries a body shot but LightHeavyweight blocks it.
LightHeavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knuckles's elbow.
LightHeavyweight misses with the head strike.
Knuckles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles tries to work over LightHeavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LightHeavyweight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knuckles wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LightHeavyweight has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight blocks an uppercut.
Knuckles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knuckles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LightHeavyweight lands a nice shot to the body.
Knuckles tries a body shot but LightHeavyweight blocks it.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LightHeavyweight tries to work over Knuckles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LightHeavyweight keeps control of Knuckles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LightHeavyweight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LightHeavyweight's elbow.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LightHeavyweight's elbow.
LightHeavyweight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but LightHeavyweight avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the cage.
Knuckles is trying to force a seperation but LightHeavyweight has the dominant position.
LightHeavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as LightHeavyweight controls the action.
LightHeavyweight lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lighty LightHeavyweight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lighty LightHeavyweight's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

LightHeavyweight moves away from the strike by Knuckles.
LightHeavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Knuckles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LightHeavyweight at a distance.
A punch combination from Knuckles misses.
LightHeavyweight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Knuckles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lighty LightHeavyweight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knuckles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LightHeavyweight.

LightHeavyweight closes the distance and pushes Knuckles back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LightHeavyweight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knuckles gets through LightHeavyweight's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
LightHeavyweight working aggressively here.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as LightHeavyweight controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LightHeavyweight's elbow.
Knuckles tries a body shot but LightHeavyweight blocks it.
Knuckles is working LightHeavyweight over against the cage.
LightHeavyweight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LightHeavyweight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knuckles's elbow.
Knuckles tries to work over LightHeavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as LightHeavyweight controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from LightHeavyweight fails to land.
LightHeavyweight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knuckles.
LightHeavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knuckles lands a right hand.
Knuckles misses with some punches.
LightHeavyweight lands with a light punch inside.
Lighty LightHeavyweight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
LightHeavyweight throws a head punch that misses.
LightHeavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LightHeavyweight gets through Knuckles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles tries to break free but LightHeavyweight pushes him back against the cage.
LightHeavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knuckles lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
LightHeavyweight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knuckles lands a body punch.
LightHeavyweight lands a body shot.
Knuckles tries a body shot but LightHeavyweight blocks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from LightHeavyweight in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
LightHeavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
LightHeavyweight tries a body shot but Knuckles blocks it.
LightHeavyweight keeps control of Knuckles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knuckles tries to work over LightHeavyweight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles tries a body shot but LightHeavyweight blocks it.
LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knuckles has had enough of the clinch but LightHeavyweight keeps him there for the moment.
LightHeavyweight scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knuckles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of LightHeavyweight backwards.
LightHeavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
LightHeavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Good body shot from LightHeavyweight.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but LightHeavyweight avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the cage.
LightHeavyweight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knuckles or not.
LightHeavyweight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
LightHeavyweight lands a hook that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Knuckles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LightHeavyweight's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight pushes Knuckles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
LightHeavyweight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LightHeavyweight misses with a hook from the clinch.
LightHeavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Knuckles avoids it by throwing LightHeavyweight back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LightHeavyweight lands with a right to the head.
LightHeavyweight swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
LightHeavyweight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knuckles or not.
LightHeavyweight struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckles controls his hands.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Knuckles is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for LightHeavyweight.
Oh Knuckles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LightHeavyweight pushes Knuckles against the cage. LightHeavyweight is working some dirty boxing. LightHeavyweight pushes off with a quick right hook! Knuckles goes down! Knuckles tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! LightHeavyweight moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lighty LightHeavyweight! Lighty LightHeavyweight retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Lighty LightHeavyweight made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Ugandan Knuckles spoke after the fight, saying 'You do not know dae wae! I spit on you!'.