MMA Tycoon Game
Help!

TGC 53: Hepple vs Petersen PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wally Backman (ranked 5970 p4p, 256 weight class) and Tadakatsu Honda (ranked 22199 p4p, 339 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



150 cm
21
142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0
170 cm
30
135 lbs
3 - 5 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine
BJJ Brown Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin


-


Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry)


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wally Backman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tadakatsu Honda!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Honda wants it to stay on the feet.

Honda clinches.
Honda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Honda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Backman.
Honda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Backman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Honda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Honda obliges.
Honda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Honda tries a body shot but Backman blocks it.
Honda scores a nice knee to the body.
Honda presses Backman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Backman looking for a takedown.
Honda is pressed up against the cage. Backman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Honda down to the mat. Honda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wally Backman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Honda instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Backman fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Honda successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda is looking to stand up but Backman isn't so interested in that idea.
Backman won't allow Honda to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backman wants to control from the top but Honda keeps moving.
Backman is in close to Honda's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Backman 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.
Honda is trying to keep Backman in close.
Backman lands a couple of digs.
Backman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honda is keeping the position for now.
Honda being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two 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.
Backman landing some decent shots from guard.
Honda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Backman is one step ahead there.
Backman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honda is keeping the position for now.
Honda keeping moving, preventing Backman from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Backman preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Backman looking to pass the guard.
Backman stopping the sweep attempt from Honda.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Honda fails with an attempt to clinch.

Honda takes the fight into the clinch.
Backman is trying to drag Honda to the mat but Honda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Backman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Honda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Honda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've been informed that Honda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Honda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Backman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Honda works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Backman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Honda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Backman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Honda's guard.

Backman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Backman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Honda's guard.
Honda is looking to improve his position.
Honda wants to get back to full guard but Backman has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Backman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Honda wants to clinch up but Backman keeps it at a distance.
Honda tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Backman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Honda won't be happy with that.
Backman working the ground and pound.

Backman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Honda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Backman controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman trying to control the position but Honda is working away.
Backman takes a little break here. Honda wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Backman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Honda has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Backman but great work by Honda.
Honda postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Honda throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Backman is looking for a sweep.
Honda misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Honda has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Honda wants to clinch up but Backman keeps it at a distance.
Honda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Honda checks a leg kick.
Honda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Honda - just one landing.
Honda is looking to clinch but Backman is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Honda darts in and clinches Backman up against the cage.
Honda lands a nice elbow.
Honda putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Backman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honda struggles to land a body shot inside as Backman controls his hands.
Backman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Honda lands an elbow inside.

Backman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Backman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Backman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Honda preventing the sweep.
Honda throws a big elbow that misses.
Honda must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Honda is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.

Honda stands up from Backman's guard - Honda perhaps looking for a knockout.
Honda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Backman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Honda tries to clinch there but Backman circles away.
Backman attempts a counter takedown but Honda avoids it well and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Backman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Honda!
Honda takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Backman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Honda takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Honda is looking for a sweep.
Backman lands a decent elbow from side control.
A lull in the action here as Backman stalls from top position.
Backman scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Honda!
Backman looking to control but Honda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Honda regains half guard.
Honda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wally Backman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Backman.
Backman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Backman 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Backman dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!


Honda is looking to clinch.
Backman fails with the takedown.
Backman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Honda tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Backman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Honda!
Backman lands a few punches from side control.
The referee asks Backman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Backman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Backman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Honda keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Backman landing strikes.
Honda is trying to improve his position.
Honda is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Backman is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Backman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Honda is working to get back to half guard.
Backman punishing his opponent with strikes.

Honda is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman lands a big elbow - Honda is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Honda is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Wally Backman!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
55%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Knuckles (ranked 5028 p4p, 230 weight class) and Tony Kijowski (ranked 3597 p4p, 163 weight class). Kijowski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Killuminati kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



160 cm
27
135 lbs
6 - 7 - 0
176 cm
22
143 lbs
5 - 3 - 0
Good takedowns
Decent elbows
Good chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry)


Sully's Bar & Grill


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ashton Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Kijowski!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Knuckles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kijowski's guard.
Knuckles stands and throws Kijowski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Knuckles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Knuckles misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kijowski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Knuckles.
Kijowski defending against the ground and pound.
Knuckles postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Knuckles is trying to get an arm triangle but Kijowski is defending well.

Knuckles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Knuckles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles throws an elbow but Kijowski slips to the side and avoids it well.

Knuckles is trying to get an arm triangle but Kijowski is defending well.
Kijowski defending against the ground and pound.

Knuckles is trying to get an arm triangle but Kijowski is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Knuckles.
An elbow from Knuckles crashes against the mat.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Knuckles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Knuckles is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kijowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Knuckles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kijowski takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Knuckles in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Knuckles throws an elbow but Kijowski slips to the side and avoids it well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kijowski manages to get back to half guard.

Knuckles seems to be working for a kimura but Kijowski defends the submission attempt.

Knuckles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kijowski is just riding it out for now. Knuckles eventually gives up the hold.

Knuckles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kijowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Knuckles.
Knuckles is looking to stall here but Kijowski recovers full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Knuckles gets to his feet. Kijowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Knuckles tries to clinch but Kijowski is having none of it.

Knuckles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kijowski working hard to break the clinch.
Knuckles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kijowski.
Knuckles tries to pull guard but Kijowski won't allow it.

Knuckles successfully pulls guard.

Knuckles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kijowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ashton Knuckles dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


Kijowski looks to throw a body kick
and Knuckles counters with a leg kick.
Knuckles is looking to clinch but Kijowski is avoiding it.

Knuckles looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kijowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kijowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knuckles postures up in Kijowski's guard and throws a big left but Kijowski blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles tries to free his leg and advance position but Kijowski is retaining full guard.
Kijowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knuckles trying to control but Kijowski is working from the bottom.
Kijowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knuckles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kijowski keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
Knuckles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kijowski can do to turn this around?
Knuckles postures up in Kijowski's guard and throws a big left but Kijowski blocks it.
Knuckles throws a big right hand that misses.
Kijowski keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
Knuckles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kijowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knuckles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kijowski keeping full guard, as Knuckles tries to pass.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kijowski ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
Kijowski thinks about the counter body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knuckles takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Knuckles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kijowski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knuckles's knee momentarily.
Knuckles misses with a right hand
and Kijowski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Knuckles really felt that one!
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kijowski as he jumps to the side.
Kijowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kijowski misses with a hook to the body

and Knuckles counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knuckles.
Knuckles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kijowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knuckles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kijowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Knuckles in the body.
Knuckles doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kijowski counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashton Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kijowski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tony Kijowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knuckles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kijowski feints a counter leg kick.
Knuckles misses with a takedown attempt
and Kijowski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Knuckles is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kijowski throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles darts in looking for a takedown but Kijowski gets double underhooks and turns Knuckles into the cage.
Kijowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Knuckles is wise to it.

Knuckles has closed the distance and engaged Kijowski in a clinch.

Kijowski manages to break the clinch.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kijowski - that will leave a mark!
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!
Knuckles on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Knuckles takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kijowski. Knuckles shrugs it off though.
Kijowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Kijowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!


Kijowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ashton Knuckles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kijowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kijowski lands a right hook to the body.
Kijowski is looking to land body kicks.
Knuckles is looking to clinch.
Kijowski shapes to counter with a head kick.

Knuckles clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kijowski is trying to push Knuckles away but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knuckles prevents Kijowski from breaking the clinch.
Kijowski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Kijowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knuckles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kijowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knuckles wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashton Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kijowski to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kijowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knuckles tries for a takedown but Kijowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kijowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Knuckles is wise to it.
Knuckles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kijowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kijowski dips to his left and cracks Knuckles with an uppercut!

Knuckles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kijowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knuckles.
Kijowski keeping hold of Knuckles's head, controlling as best he can.
Knuckles not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kijowski's head.
Ashton Knuckles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kijowski wants to control but Knuckles is keeping busy.
Knuckles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Knuckles looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knuckles connects with a nice short shot to Kijowski's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kijowski's head.
Knuckles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kijowski's head.
Kijowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knuckles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Knuckles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knuckles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Knuckles is working for a submission of some sort.

Knuckles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knuckles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four 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.

Knuckles is looking for a kimura here.
Knuckles is looking to take a break and control but Kijowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knuckles is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Knuckles jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kijowski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kijowski is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ashton Knuckles.
I think Knuckles has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ashton Knuckles!

Ashton Knuckles very nearly forgot to thank Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
34%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Gaspar (ranked 1638 p4p, 79 weight class) and Andre Clay (ranked 3404 p4p, 159 weight class). Clay has chosen Believe as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.



169 cm
22
139 lbs
8 - 2 - 0
170 cm
21
146 lbs
8 - 4 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank


-


Freebok (85% Laundry)


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Gaspar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Clay!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaspar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clay.

Gaspar clinches up against the cage.
Clay throws an elbow but it misses.

Gaspar manages to pull guard.

Gaspar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Clay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaspar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Gaspar wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspar won't allow Clay to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaspar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaspar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaspar trying to control the position from guard on top but Clay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gaspar stands and throws Clay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Clay sneaks back into half guard.
Gaspar trying to control from half guard but Clay is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clay is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Gaspar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Clay is concentrating on defense, preventing Gaspar from advancing position.
Clay trying to control but Gaspar postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clay is pressing down on Gaspar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gaspar wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay is pulling down on Gaspar's head. It's preventing any offense from Gaspar, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gaspar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clay swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Clay.
Gaspar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Clay is staying active underneath Gaspar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay is looking to escape.
Clay wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar wants to free his trapped foot but Clay is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clay desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Clay trying to control here.
Clay felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

Gaspar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Clay defends it well.
Gaspar wants to control but Clay is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clay gets back to full guard.
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 Diego Gaspar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


Clay misses with a right hand
and Gaspar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab, jab by Clay - just one landing.
Clay throws the left hand but Gaspar avoids the punch easily.

Clay gets tackled into the cage by Gaspar. Gaspar maintains the clinch.
Clay can't find room to land a body shot as Gaspar controls the action.

Clay breaks the clinch.
Gaspar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clay misses with an uppercut.
Clay throws a good cross that connects.
Gaspar moves out of range of the body kick from Clay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay throws an overhand right that lands on Gaspar's shoulder, as Gaspar tries to avoid the shot.
Gaspar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gaspar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gaspar slips a straight right by Clay.

Clay shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Clay was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Andre Clay has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspar is looking for a sweep.
Clay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaspar keeps working.
Gaspar struggling a bit here.
Gaspar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Clay tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gaspar.
Gaspar is staying active underneath Clay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gaspar trying to hold on to Clay's head to control him but Clay postures up.
Gaspar is not content to let Clay control the position.

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.
Gaspar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gaspar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Gaspar working for a triangle but Clay defends it easily.
Clay passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gaspar wants to control but Clay postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clay is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gaspar is not content to let Clay control the position.
Gaspar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Clay's best efforts.
Clay is nestled in close to Gaspar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Gaspar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Clay pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gaspar tries to get to full guard but Clay has control of the leg.
Gaspar trying to control here.

Clay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gaspar sees it coming and defends easily.
Gaspar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clay is working away from the top position though.
Gaspar gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaspar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Clay is now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clay lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Clay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!


Clay scores with a sloppy right hand. Gaspar should have avoided that one.
Clay looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaspar is just out of range.
Clay works the jab nicely.
Clay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaspar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clay sizes up Gaspar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Clay closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gaspar quickly recovers to half guard.
Clay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Clay is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Clay controlling the action here.
Gaspar is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay trying to control from half guard but Gaspar is working away.
Clay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gaspar wants to improve his position but Clay is controlling well.
Clay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gaspar gets full guard.
Clay wants to control from the top but Gaspar keeps moving.
Gaspar is trying to control the position but Clay postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Gaspar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gaspar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clay is one step ahead there.
Gaspar is working hard here to advance position.
Clay trying to control but Gaspar is working from the bottom.
Clay advances position into side control!
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Gaspar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar wants to control but Clay postures up.
Gaspar is looking for a sweep.
Gaspar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Clay passes to side control.
Clay working away.
Clay trying to control the position but Gaspar is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Gaspar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clay tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gaspar's legs.
Clay cracks Gaspar with a big right hand but Gaspar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Clay cracks Gaspar with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gaspar tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaspar keeps working.
Gaspar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Clay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Clay!

Andre Clay decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
28%

 

Undercard bout


 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elton Korth (ranked 5849 p4p, 513 weight class) and Khabib Askren (ranked 3196 p4p, 332 weight class). Korth comes to the cage accompanied by The Game Feat. Lil Wayne - Red Nation. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!



174 cm
23
184 lbs
6 - 3 - 0
178 cm
28
184 lbs
7 - 0 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin


FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Urban Fighter


-


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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elton Korth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Askren!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korth throws out a loose jab but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Askren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Korth is predictable there
and Askren counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Elton Korth has been cut.
Korth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Askren with the counter takedown but Korth avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Askren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Korth misses with a body punch
and Askren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korth throws a jab when Askren was well out of range.
Elton Korth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korth misses with a straight right.
Korth lands a jab to Askren's midsection.
Askren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Korth misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely.
Korth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Askren's calf.
Korth darts in trying to clinch

and Askren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korth gets full guard.

Korth has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Askren has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Korth tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Korth back against the cage.
Korth scores a nice knee to the body.
Askren takes an elbow to the temple.
Askren tries to pull guard but Korth won't allow it.

Korth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Askren slips a jab from Korth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Korth misses.
Askren throws a sloppy body shot
and Korth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Askren dives in and grabs Korth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korth pushes down on Askren's head and hops out.
Korth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Korth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Askren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Korth throws a right hand that Askren ducks under and follows up with a left that Askren also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korth moves in looking to clinch but Askren pushes him off.
Elton Korth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korth lands with a slapping head kick.
Korth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Askren eats them both and turns towards Korth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Korth loads up on a big right hand but Askren slips the punch.
Korth misses with a looping right.
Korth misses with a lunging right hand
and Askren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korth scores with a nice strike.
Korth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Askren.
Korth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Askren misses with a right hand
and Korth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korth.
Askren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Korth throws a sloppy head kick and Askren moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Korth.
Korth lunges at Askren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Askren's hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korth lands the left hand.
Askren misses with a body punch
and Korth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren dodges the punch combination from Korth.
A decent looking cross lands there for Korth.
Korth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Askren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Korth.
Korth lands an overhand right.
Korth falls off balance throwing a combination

and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Korth didn't expect that.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Korth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elton Korth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elton Korth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!


Korth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Askren.
It looked like Korth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Askren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korth.
Korth misses with a double jab
and Askren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korth swings widly with a right hand

and Askren counters with a shoot takedown. Korth fights it but they end up in guard.
Askren is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korth scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Korth tries to strike from the bottom.
Khabib Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Korth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Korth keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Korth throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Askren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Askren is looking to advance position but Korth has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Korth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Askren working to try and regain half guard.
Askren keeps trying to improve his position.
Korth is landing with some decent strikes but Askren is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren working to try and regain half guard.
Askren manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Askren actively working from the bottom here.

Korth is looking for a kimura but Askren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Korth to get the leverage.
Korth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?

Askren actively working from the bottom here.
Askren has hold of Korth's hands but Korth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Askren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Korth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren is trying to get back to full guard.
Askren on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Korth tries to stand and escape but Askren is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korth wants to take a breather but Askren is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Askren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Korth pulls his head out easily.

Askren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Askren looking for submissions off his back.

Korth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Askren looking for submissions off his back.
Korth 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.

Askren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Korth pulls his head out easily.
Korth is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Korth wants to pass the guard but Askren is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Askren looking for submissions off his back.
Korth working Askren over with strikes.
Korth is trying to control. Askren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Korth is working for a kimura but Askren is defending it quite comfortably.

Askren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Korth pulls his head out easily.

Askren is defending against the submission attempts here by Korth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korth wants to stand up but Askren is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Elton Korth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elton Korth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!


Askren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Askren misses with a hook.
Korth throwing a counter right hand but Askren manages to avoid it.
Askren misses with a takedown
and Korth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korth's corner calls for a 1-2. Korth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Askren swats away the attempt to clinch by Korth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korth throws a lazy uppercut

and Askren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Askren is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Korth!
Askren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Askren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Korth is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korth wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Askren jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Korth is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Korth and Askren has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Askren trying to control the position but Korth is working away.
Korth is trying to get back to half guard.
Korth wants to get back to his feet.
Korth tries to buck Askren off but Askren is having none of it.
Korth wants to control but Askren postures up.

Askren tries for a kimura but Korth is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Korth throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Korth is not content to let Askren control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Askren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Korth struggling a bit here.
Korth is being controlled here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Korth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Korth tries to improve position but can't.

Askren is trying to get an arm triangle but Korth is defending well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Khabib Askren!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
57%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slim Sylvia (ranked 1861 p4p, 202 weight class) and Johnny Johnston (ranked 1606 p4p, 174 weight class). Sylvia comes to the cage accompanied by Some Country Shit. Johnston has chosen Spiderbait- Black Betty as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.



204 cm
26
272 lbs
8 - 3 - 0
194 cm
19
280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank


Sully's Bar & Grill
Freebok (85% Laundry)


KAGED


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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slim Sylvia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston tries to clinch but Sylvia moves out of range.
Sylvia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big left from Johnston misses.
Johnston staying out of range there.
We've been told by Sylvia's head coaches at Doherty's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sylvia keeps the fight on the outside.
Sylvia throws a head kick that misses
and Johnston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Slim Sylvia has been cut.
Sylvia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Johnston takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnston misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sylvia breaks from the clinch.
Sylvia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sylvia feinted with a counter takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sylvia, right into the meat.
Sylvia checks a low kick from Johnston.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston moves forwards but Sylvia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnston takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sylvia connects with a nice looking jab.
Sylvia throws a right hand that Johnston ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnston also avoids with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sylvia, right into the meat.
Sylvia scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sylvia.
A jab from Johnston misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnston.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sylvia. Johnston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnston is looking to slow Sylvia down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick from Johnston misses.
Sylvia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sylvia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnston looks to score with a jab to the body but Sylvia is just out of range.
Johnston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnston tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sylvia counters with a right hand to the body.
Sylvia throws an overhand right that lands on Johnston's shoulder, as Johnston tries to avoid the shot.
Johnston takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnston blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnston steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sylvia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sylvia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnston is out of range and Sylvia settles back down.
Sylvia defending well as Johnston loads up on a big left hand.
Johnston doesn't manage to clinch there - Sylvia circles away.
Sylvia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sylvia keeps the fight on the outside.
Sylvia throws a low kick but Johnston moves out of range easily.
Johnston throws a front kick aimed at Sylvia's knee but Sylvia avoids it well.
Johnston tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sylvia counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnston misses with an uppercut. Sylvia saw that one coming.
Johnston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston checks a low kick from Sylvia.
Johnston misses with a looping left.
A jab from Sylvia finds it's way through Johnston's defenses.

It looks like Johnny Johnston has been cut.
Johnston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sylvia is able to avoid easily.
Sylvia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sylvia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sylvia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnston wants to clinch up but Sylvia keeps it at a distance.
Sylvia throws a leg kick but Johnston sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sylvia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Sylvia dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.



Johnston instigates a clinch.

Sylvia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sylvia lands a nice shot that snaps Johnston's head back.
Sylvia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnston looks to land a right hand but Sylvia moved out of range.
Johnston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slim Sylvia is winning the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Sylvia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sylvia can pounce on him.
Sylvia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnston throws a quick inside leg kick.

Johnston rushes Sylvia and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnston tries to throw a body punch but Sylvia avoids it by throwing Johnston back against the cage.
Sylvia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sylvia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnston prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sylvia's efforts to push away.
Johnston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sylvia is trying to push Johnston away but Johnston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johnston'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.
Johnston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sylvia is trying to drag Johnston to the mat but Johnston just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnston has a couple of punches blocked by Sylvia.

Sylvia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnston slips under a jab from Sylvia.
A countering left hand to the body from Johnston misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston lands a jab to the nose.
Johnston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnston keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnston tries to clinch up.
Johnston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sylvia to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sylvia gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johnston counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sylvia's knee momentarily.

Johnston clinches.
Johnston taking a breather.
Sylvia wants to break the clinch but can't.

Sylvia manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sylvia works the jab nicely.
Johnston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sylvia.
Sylvia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnston throws a shot from downtown. Sylvia moves away and avoids it.
Johnston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sylvia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnston can do to turn this around?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sylvia.
Johnston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Sylvia misses its intended target.
Johnston moves out of range of the leg kick from Sylvia.
Sylvia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sylvia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnston ducks under a wild hook from Sylvia.
Johnston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sylvia tests Johnston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sylvia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sylvia's corner calls for a 1-2. Sylvia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sylvia. Sylvia obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnston throws a leg kick that misses.
Sylvia is looking to counter with head kicks.
Johnston misses with a low kick.
Johnston throws a body punch but Sylvia moves out of range.
Sylvia throws a leg kick
enabling Johnston to counter with a crisp jab.
Sylvia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnston moves in looking to clinch but Sylvia pushes him off.
Sylvia is looking to counter with head kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Slim Sylvia will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!


Sylvia scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sylvia swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnston.
Sylvia lands a really nice looking cross but Johnston seems unphased.
Sylvia 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.
Johnston avoids the body shot from Sylvia.
A bone on bone clash there as Sylvia blocks the leg kick.
Sylvia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston feints and then cracks Sylvia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sylvia down.
Sylvia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sylvia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Sylvia misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston checks a leg kick.
Sylvia lands an overhand right.

Sylvia gets tackled into the cage by Johnston. Johnston maintains the clinch.
Johnston has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sylvia seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johnston can turn it around.
Sylvia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johnston misses with a hook to the ribs.

Sylvia manages to break the clinch.
Sylvia misses with a straight left.
Sylvia throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Johnston crashing down! Johnston tries to stagger back to his feet but Sylvia just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Johnston asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Sylvia!
Slim Sylvia gave a mention to Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
60%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Testicular Cancer (ranked 1051 p4p, 50 weight class) and Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong (ranked 1437 p4p, 68 weight class). Payakarakatong has chosen "Song For The Dead" as his entrance music. Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong has the eye of the tiger tonight.



170 cm
23
143 lbs
6 - 3 - 0
161 cm
23
136 lbs
10 - 6 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank


Urban Fighter
Riner Clothing


Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry)
IniTech Nutrition


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Testicular Cancer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cancer slips under a jab from Payakarakatong.
Cancer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.

Payakarakatong clinches.
Cancer misses with a body punch.

Cancer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Payakarakatong clinches with his opponent.
Payakarakatong stalling in the clinch but Cancer improves position.

Cancer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payakarakatong lands a jab to Cancer's midsection.
Cancer throws a hook but Payakarakatong avoids it easily.
Cancer looks to throw the jab but Payakarakatong is out of range.
Payakarakatong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Payakarakatong thumps Cancer with a low kick.
Cancer feints a jab promting Payakarakatong to slip. Cancer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Payakarakatong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cancer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Payakarakatong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cancer.
Payakarakatong stuns Cancer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Payakarakatong avoids the body shot from Cancer.
Payakarakatong with the counter takedown but Cancer avoids it easily.
Payakarakatong misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakarakatong is looking to chop away at Cancer's legs.
Payakarakatong wants to clinch.
Payakarakatong shoots in but Cancer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Payakarakatong throws a looping overhand right but Cancer ducks down to avoid it.
Cancer throws a looping overhand right but Payakarakatong ducks down to avoid it.
Payakarakatong throws a leg kick but Cancer checks it.
Cancer checks a low kick from Payakarakatong.
A nice leg kick lands there from Payakarakatong.
Payakarakatong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Payakarakatong feints and as Cancer raises his hands in defense, Payakarakatong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cancer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cancer tries to get out of the position.
Payakarakatong is fighting to break Cancer's control of his arms but Cancer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Payakarakatong trying to control but Cancer is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakarakatong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Payakarakatong slips nicely into half guard.
Payakarakatong wants to control but Cancer is keeping him busy.

Payakarakatong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cancer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Payakarakatong.
Cancer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payakarakatong on the ground.
Payakarakatong trying to control the action but Cancer is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Payakarakatong is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cancer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong!
A less than humble Palaktingpuet Payakarakatong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Testicular Cancer was interviewed post fight and said 'My jock strap got twisted up....'.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
42%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Ringo (ranked 1783 p4p, 213 weight class) and Paddy Fagan (ranked 2070 p4p, 252 weight class). Paddy Fagan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



177 cm
29
165 lbs
6 - 5 - 0
180 cm
22
171 lbs
5 - 2 - 0
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank


-


IniTech Nutrition


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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Ringo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paddy Fagan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fagan takes the fight into the clinch.
Fagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ringo controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fagan.
Ringo wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Fagan.
Ringo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ringo controls his hands.
Fagan lands a body punch.
Fagan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ringo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringo stalling in the clinch but Fagan improves position.
Fagan lands with a short shot to the head.
Fagan misses with some punches.
Fagan misses with a punch to the body.
Fagan misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Fagan.
Fagan can't find room to land a body shot as Ringo controls the action.
Fagan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Ringo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Ringo to work.
Fagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ringo controls his hands.
Ringo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fagan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ringo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fagan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fagan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Ringo is rocked!
Fagan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ringo backwards.
Oh Ringo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right handed body shot lands from Fagan.
Ringo is trying to drag Fagan to the mat but Fagan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ringo blocks a body shot from Fagan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagan is leaning against Ringo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Fagan.
Fagan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ringo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ringo looking to stall.
Fagan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fagan works on Ringo's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Fagan on the inside.
Fagan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ringo to his knees! Fagan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paddy Fagan!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
45%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Santosh Nagasaki (ranked 95 p4p, 3 weight class) and Yung Hung Dong (ranked 899 p4p, 44 weight class). Nagasaki comes into the arena with Execute Plan: Pinocchio's Girlfriend blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.



170 cm
23
136 lbs
8 - 2 - 0
170 cm
23
145 lbs
8 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin


Blue Moon
Urban Fighter


-


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santosh Nagasaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yung Hung Dong!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong tries to land a body kick
and Nagasaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong. Nagasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagasaki misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Nagasaki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nagasaki misses with a right hand
and Dong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nagasaki thinking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dong.
Dong sizes up Nagasaki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nagasaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dong connects with an inside leg kick.
Yung Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Yung Hung Dong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
Dong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Dong gets caught flat footed, as Nagasaki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dong wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Dong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nagasaki trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.

Dong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nagasaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nagasaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagasaki defends well.
Nagasaki cracks Dong with a solid left hand.
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nagasaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dong's head.
Our spies down at at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys inform us that Dong has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Nagasaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagasaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dong's head.
Nagasaki trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.

Dong looking for a guillotine here but Nagasaki defends easily.

Dong is looking for a triangle but Nagasaki pushes his legs off easily.
Nagasaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws an elbow that misses. Dong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nagasaki's guard. Nice move by Dong!

Dong postures up.
Dong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagasaki is keeping the position for now.
Dong is pushing down on Nagasaki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nagasaki is fighting to maintain full guard but Dong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nagasaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dong is working away from the top position though.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nagasaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yung Hung Dong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Nagasaki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dong looks for the body kick but Nagasaki saw that one coming.
Nagasaki scores with a jab.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong swings for the body but Nagasaki moves out of range.
Dong slips a straight right by Nagasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Dong ducks down to avoid it.
Dong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dong thows a leg kick but Nagasaki checks it
and Nagasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong.
Dong throws a shot to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot.
Dong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Dong misses.
Nagasaki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dong throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong looks to land a body kick but Nagasaki moved away.
Nagasaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dong. Dong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nagasaki scores with a nice right hand.
Dong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dong.
Nagasaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Nagasaki missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Nagasaki. Beautiful body shot.
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Nagasaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagasaki's hands.
Dong throws a body kick that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dong throws a front kick aimed at Nagasaki's knee but Nagasaki avoids it well.
Nagasaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dong throws a leg kick which misses Nagasaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Nagasaki tries to avoid it.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Dong.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
Dong throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
A nice side step and Dong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dong lands a leg kick that knocks Nagasaki off balance momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagasaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagasaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dong staying out of range there.
Dong looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Nagasaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Dong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nagasaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Nagasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagasaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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


Dong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by Dong.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Nagasaki lands a really nice looking cross but Dong seems unphased.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nagasaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dong.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nagasaki scrambles back to his feet.
Nagasaki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nagasaki throws a shot to the body.
Nagasaki misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong fakes the leg kick and cracks Nagasaki in the body.
Nagasaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
Dong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Santosh Nagasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Dong.
Dong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nagasaki is looking to counter punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dong.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut
and Dong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki checks the leg kick.
Nagasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dong slips under a jab from Nagasaki.

Dong clinches with his opponent.
Dong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nagasaki tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Nagasaki back against the cage.
Nagasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong prevents a body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki misses with some punches.
Dong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dong lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Nagasaki.
Dong is looking to control Nagasaki's arms but Nagasaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dong has his back to the cage.
Nagasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dong tries a body shot but Nagasaki blocks it.
Dong blocks a body shot from Nagasaki.

Nagasaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagasaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nagasaki is defended easily by Dong.
Dong replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Nagasaki blocks it well.
Nagasaki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nagasaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot that snaps Dong's head back.
That kick from Dong tenderised Nagasaki's leg. Nagasaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nagasaki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dong does it's job there.
Dong throws a leg kick
and Nagasaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dong throws a wild body kick that Nagasaki sees coming a mile off.
Dong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dong punishes Nagasaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagasaki tries to clinch but Dong moves out of range.
Dong tries a quick counter leg kick but Nagasaki is wise to it.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nagasaki.
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!
Dong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Dong tries a quick counter leg kick but Nagasaki is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yung Hung Dong really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Nagasaki steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dong. That one must have hurt.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Dong strikes.
Dong throws a series of punches but Nagasaki moves out of range.

Nagasaki tries to keep at a distance but Dong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nagasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Nagasaki prevents a body shot from Dong.
Nagasaki cracks Dong with a nice body shot.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Dong scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Dong has Nagasaki pushed against the cage.

Nagasaki manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong misses with a hook
and Dong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Dong misses with a leg kick.
Nagasaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dong.
Nagasaki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nagasaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dong's waist but Dong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nagasaki off to one side.
Nagasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.
Nice uppercut lands for Nagasaki. That snapped Dong's head back.
Nagasaki thuds a left hand into Dong's body.
Dong tries a low kick but Nagasaki avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses its target.
Dong misses with a kick to the body

and Nagasaki counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dong takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Santosh Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nagasaki trying to control the position but Dong is working away.
Dong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nagasaki's best efforts.
Ground and pound from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is looking to stall here but Dong recovers full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nagasaki is aware though and is defending well.

Dong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagasaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dong's head.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.

Dong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagasaki with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses.

Nagasaki throws a sloppy strike and Dong has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Nagasaki is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Dong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yung Hung Dong!
Yung Hung Dong is the new bantamweight champion!
Yung Hung Dong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
52%

 

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Hepple (ranked 104 p4p, 14 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 906 p4p, 121 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!



187 cm
23
187 lbs
9 - 1 - 0
180 cm
28
175 lbs
14 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined


Arcticus University: London
BuriedAlive// Fight Gear


Aspire Clothing
Riner Clothing


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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Hepple!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petersen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hepple paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petersen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hepple.
Nice shot lands for Petersen.
Hepple lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hepple misses with a hook.
Hepple throws a jab when Petersen was well out of range.
Petersen catches Hepple with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petersen backs away from a small jab... but Hepple lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Petersen crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Hepple with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ronnie Hepple!
Ronnie Hepple retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Ronnie Hepple was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

 
 
 
Home
What is MMA Tycoon?
Register
Forgot Details
Contact Us
MMA Affiliate Program
MMA Forum
UFC Chat
MMA Newspaper
Buzz - Social Media
MMA Rankings
MMA T-Shirts
 
Managers online: 939
Total users: 40151
 



 

   
©MMA Tycoon  | Bet MMA  |  Contact  |  Links  |  MMA Chat  
MMA Forum  |  Online (939)
Steam Gaming Group Google+ MMA Tycoon Twitter Facebook MMA Game MMA RSS feed - MMA Tycoon Game's Radio Podcast