Battle of the Beef Cakes RD1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Clough (ranked 5904 p4p, 186 weight class) and Ray Kalani (ranked 5812 p4p, 179 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Clough
vs
Kalani

186 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Clough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Kalani!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clough gets caught flat footed, as Kalani shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clough looking for a sweep. Not yet Clough, not yet.
Clough is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kalani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kalani wants to pass the guard but Clough is keeping the position.
Kalani being controlled here momentarily.
Clough will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Kalani is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Clough is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Clough has escaped and now he's on top!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kalani looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kalani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Clough looking to pass the guard.

Kalani looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Clough passes into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kalani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kalani struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kalani manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kalani wants to control but Clough is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kalani prevents Clough from improving his position.

Kalani is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clough is just riding it out for now. Kalani eventually gives up the hold.
Clough controlling the position well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kalani is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clough keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kalani is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Kalani dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Clough uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalani has time to react.
Clough lunges at Kalani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalani's hand.
Kalani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalani dives in for a single leg takedown but Clough sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Clough connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kalani fails to land the takedown.
Clough lands with a straight right. Kalani didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Clough.
A punch lands to the side of Kalani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalani shoots for a double leg takedown but Clough sprawls well. He's pushed Kalani's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brian Clough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Kalani.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalani doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clough tried to score with a low kick but Kalani checks it.

Kalani drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clough keeping full guard, as Kalani tries to pass.
Kalani is breathing heavily.

Kalani drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Clough dives on top into guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clough looking to pass the guard.
Clough is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Kalani looking for a guillotine here but Clough defends easily.
Clough looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kalani can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kalani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clough defends well.
Clough looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clough's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Clough trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clough is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Kalani has his foot on Clough's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clough works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kalani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Clough 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.

Brian Clough dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kalani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ray Kalani is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clough goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kalani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clough connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kalani momentarily.

It looks like Ray Kalani has been cut.
Clough paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clough to score with a decent uppercut.
Clough motions for Kalani to come forward. Clough throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Kalani feints and as Clough raises his hands in defense, Kalani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalani is fighting to break Clough's control of his arms but Clough is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kalani postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Clough is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kalani, into his guard.

Kalani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kalani looking for a guillotine here but Clough defends easily.

Kalani isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Clough stacks Kalani on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Clough!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalani is trying to control Clough's posture but Clough avoids it.

Clough stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Brian Clough is winning the standup battle so far.
Clough works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Kalani feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Clough controlling the position.
Kalani trying to move into half guard but instead Clough has managed to sweep!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalani trying to keep a closed guard but Clough is proving a slippery customer.
Clough passes into half guard.
Clough content to control rather than advance.
Clough continues to stall.
Clough tries to pass to full mount but Kalani defends it.
Well, if Clough is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalani is trying to control but Clough manages to pass to mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Clough showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Clough 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Clough!
Brian Clough thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor PantyDropper (ranked 6395 p4p, 129 weight class) and Frank Rucco (ranked 6087 p4p, 123 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

PantyDropper
vs
Rucco

187 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doctor PantyDropper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Rucco!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PantyDropper cracks Rucco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
PantyDropper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
PantyDropper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rucco throws out a counter right but PantyDropper avoids it with no problem.
Rucco moves out of range as PantyDropper strikes.
Doctor PantyDropper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PantyDropper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
PantyDropper scores with a hook.
PantyDropper sizes up Rucco with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
PantyDropper throws a shot from downtown. Rucco moves away and avoids it.
Rucco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
PantyDropper misses with an uppercut.
Rucco now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
PantyDropper scores with a jab to the head.
Rucco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rucco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PantyDropper misses with an uppercut.
A jab from PantyDropper finds it's way through Rucco's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PantyDropper misses with a straight right.
PantyDropper looks to land a left hand but Rucco moved out of range nicely.
PantyDropper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from PantyDropper misses its intended target.
Rucco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
PantyDropper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rucco manages to avoid it.
Rucco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rucco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
PantyDropper works the jab nicely.
PantyDropper throws a body shot but no joy.
Rucco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
PantyDropper misses with a lunging right hand

and Rucco counters with a crisp right hand that drops PantyDropper! Rucco lets PantyDropper back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

PantyDropper is rocked!

It looks like Doctor PantyDropper has been cut.
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!
PantyDropper misses the shot to the body.
Rucco is clearly trying to counter these attacks from PantyDropper with a body shot.
Oh PantyDropper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
PantyDropper looks to land a right hand but Rucco moved out of range.
Rucco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from PantyDropper.
As PantyDropper backs off Rucco throws a huge counter combo but PantyDropper manages to avoid it all.
PantyDropper misses with a hook.
PantyDropper seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rucco ducks under a wild hook from PantyDropper.
PantyDropper missing with a left hand there. Rucco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rucco is looking for the big counter here.
PantyDropper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by PantyDropper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of PantyDropper.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts PantyDropper, as that shot connected.
PantyDropper throws an overhand right that lands on Rucco's shoulder, as Rucco tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rucco! But no joy.
PantyDropper throws a hook to the side of Rucco's head but Rucco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rucco throws out a counter right but PantyDropper avoids it with no problem.
PantyDropper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rucco avoids the body shot from PantyDropper.
PantyDropper throws a good cross that connects.
Doctor PantyDropper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from PantyDropper.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
PantyDropper throws a shot from downtown. Rucco moves away and avoids it.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PantyDropper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from PantyDropper misses the target.
Rucco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from PantyDropper.
Rucco slips under a jab from PantyDropper.
PantyDropper loads up on a big right hand but Rucco slips the punch.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
PantyDropper lands with a hook. Rucco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
PantyDropper looks to land a right hand but Rucco moved out of range.
PantyDropper throws a looping overhand right but Rucco ducks down to avoid it.
Rucco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
PantyDropper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rucco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rucco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rucco throws a counter combo.
Rucco moves forwards but PantyDropper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rucco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rucco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rucco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from PantyDropper.
Rucco throws out a counter right but PantyDropper avoids it with no problem.
A big right from PantyDropper misses.
PantyDropper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rucco slips under a jab from PantyDropper.
PantyDropper misses with a straight right.
Rucco doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
PantyDropper misses with a hook. Rucco ducked under it nicely.
PantyDropper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from PantyDropper misses.
PantyDropper throws a big shot that misses.
PantyDropper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rucco.
Rucco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rucco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from PantyDropper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor PantyDropper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doctor PantyDropper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

PantyDropper throws a hook to the side of Rucco's head but Rucco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rucco might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, PantyDropper has got the better of the exchanges.
Rucco ducks under a wild hook from PantyDropper.
PantyDropper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
PantyDropper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
PantyDropper looks to throw the jab but Rucco is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Rucco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
PantyDropper looks to throw the jab but Rucco is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rucco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rucco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rucco walks into a straight right hand from PantyDropper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PantyDropper throws a shot from downtown. Rucco moves away and avoids it.
Rucco is looking for the big counter here.
PantyDropper misses with a straight right.
Rucco let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
PantyDropper misses with an uppercut. Rucco saw that one coming.
Rucco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rucco slips a jab from PantyDropper.
Rucco is looking for the big counter here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rucco slips a straight right by PantyDropper.
PantyDropper misses the jab.
As PantyDropper backs off Rucco throws a huge counter combo but PantyDropper manages to avoid it all.
PantyDropper throws a hook to the side of Rucco's head but Rucco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rucco! But no joy.
Rucco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from PantyDropper.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
PantyDropper throws an overhand right that lands on Rucco's shoulder, as Rucco tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Rucco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rucco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
PantyDropper throws an overhand right that lands on Rucco's shoulder, as Rucco tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Rucco misses.
PantyDropper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from PantyDropper misses its intended target.
It seemed like Rucco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
PantyDropper getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rucco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
PantyDropper lands a jab to Rucco's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PantyDropper misses with a double jab.
Rucco staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Rucco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rucco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
PantyDropper lands with a nice body punch.
PantyDropper misses the jab.
Rucco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from PantyDropper misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Rucco misses.
Rucco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rucco unleashes a big counter combination but PantyDropper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from PantyDropper misses its intended target.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rucco moves out of range of the strikes.
Rucco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
PantyDropper tries for a takedown but Rucco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for PantyDropper.
PantyDropper throws out a loose jab but Rucco uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rucco! But no joy.
PantyDropper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rucco at a distance.
PantyDropper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rucco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
PantyDropper misses the jab.
A big right from PantyDropper misses.
Rucco throws out a counter right but PantyDropper avoids it with no problem.
A jab from PantyDropper misses.
PantyDropper throws a hook but Rucco blocks it.
PantyDropper looks to score with a jab to the body but Rucco is just out of range.
PantyDropper misses with a looping left.
PantyDropper misses with an uppercut.
Rucco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rucco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PantyDropper.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PantyDropper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rucco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
PantyDropper punishes Rucco's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
PantyDropper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rucco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
PantyDropper loads up on a big right hand but Rucco slips the punch.
PantyDropper tries to bum rush Rucco with a series of wild strikes but Rucco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rucco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
PantyDropper lands a nice shot that snaps Rucco's head back.
PantyDropper looks to throw the jab but Rucco is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rucco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rucco moves out of range of the strikes.
As PantyDropper backs off Rucco throws a huge counter combo but PantyDropper manages to avoid it all.
PantyDropper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rucco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
PantyDropper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rucco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor PantyDropper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doctor PantyDropper's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

PantyDropper throws an overhand right that lands on Rucco's shoulder, as Rucco tries to avoid the shot.
Rucco blocks a jab.
Rucco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
PantyDropper could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
PantyDropper throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from PantyDropper misses.
Rucco throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from PantyDropper.
A jab from PantyDropper misses.
Rucco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and PantyDropper connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rucco scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
PantyDropper throws a looping overhand right but Rucco ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from PantyDropper. Rucco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rucco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
PantyDropper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rucco appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
PantyDropper throws a hook to the side of Rucco's head but Rucco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PantyDropper looks to land a right hand but Rucco moved out of range.
Rucco now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
PantyDropper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Rucco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
PantyDropper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Rucco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rucco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rucco now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doctor PantyDropper is winning the standup battle so far.
Rucco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from PantyDropper.
PantyDropper connects with a jab.
PantyDropper misses with a hook. Rucco ducked under it nicely.
Rucco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
PantyDropper throws a looping overhand right but Rucco ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Rucco misses.
PantyDropper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Rucco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rucco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
PantyDropper shoots in for a takedown but Rucco shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rucco slips under a jab from PantyDropper.
Rucco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doctor PantyDropper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PantyDropper misses with a looping right.
Rucco appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rucco slips a jab from PantyDropper.
A countering left hand to the body from Rucco misses.
PantyDropper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rucco's hands.
Rucco ducks under a wild hook from PantyDropper.
PantyDropper throws out a loose jab but Rucco uses good head movement to avoid it.
PantyDropper misses with a straight left.
PantyDropper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rucco counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! PantyDropper falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Rucco!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Langstyn Gate (ranked 6397 p4p, 128 weight class) and Bus Wanker (ranked 5880 p4p, 184 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gate
vs
Wanker

196 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
18
266 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Langstyn Gate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bus Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wanker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wanker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gate controls Wanker momentarily but Wanker frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wanker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wanker won't allow Gate to get back to his feet.
Gate is trying to control the position but Wanker postures up.
Wanker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gate. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wanker prevents Gate from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker wants to pass the guard but Gate is keeping the position.
Wanker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gate keeping full guard, as Wanker tries to pass.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gate is looking to clinch but Wanker is avoiding it.
Gate works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gate falls off balance throwing a combination

and Wanker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gate controls Wanker momentarily but Wanker frees himself.

Gate throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wanker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gate pushes Wanker off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wanker clinches with his opponent.

Wanker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Wanker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Gate bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gate shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wanker pinned against the cage. Wanker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gate dives in for a single leg takedown but Wanker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gate dodges the punch combination from Wanker.
Gate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wanker is fending him off so far but Gate persists. Nope, Wanker circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Langstyn Gate. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wanker takes the fight into the clinch.
Gate has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wanker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Wanker drags the fight down to the ground.
Wanker wants to sweep here but Gate controlling him for the moment.

Wanker looking for a guillotine here but Gate defends easily.
Gate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wanker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gate passes into side control.
Wanker is looking to regain half guard here but Gate keeps moving and retains side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Gate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bus Wanker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wanker looking to score a takedown here. Gate is defending well but Wanker drives through and ends up in Gate's guard.
Gate working a defensive guard here.
Gate looking for a sweep. Not yet Gate, not yet.
Wanker controlling from the top position.
Gate tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gate bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wanker's guard.

Wanker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gate wants to control from the top but Wanker keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gate being controlled here momentarily.
Wanker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gate throwing strikes but missing.

Gate gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Gate gets caught flat footed, as Wanker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wanker stops Gate from standing up.
Wanker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gate is keeping the position for now.
Wanker won't allow Gate to sweep him here.
Wanker throws a big right hand that misses.
Gate is trying to control the position but Wanker postures up.
Gate wants to sweep here but Wanker controlling him for the moment.
Wanker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wanker swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wanker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wanker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Gate kicks off Wanker and gets to his feet.
Wanker scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wanker misses with the combination.

Wanker moves into the clinch successfully.
Gate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Wanker manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gate shoots in for a takedown but Wanker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Wanker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wanker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Wanker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gate knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wanker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bus Wanker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gate shoots for a double leg takedown but Wanker sprawls well. He's pushed Gate's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Wanker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wanker showed some decent athleticism there.

Gate kicks off Wanker and gets to his feet.
Wanker scores with a kick to the body.

Wanker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Gate prevents Wanker from moving into mount.
Wanker controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wanker fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wanker working the head with strikes.
Wanker staying calm.
Let's hope that Wanker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gate stops Wanker from passing to mount.
The ground and pound from Wanker seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wanker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gate!
Gate in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

It looks like Langstyn Gate has been cut.
Wanker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wanker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Langstyn Gate's cut is getting worse.
Gate is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bus Wanker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wanker controlling the pace for now.
Gate sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Wanker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wanker.
Gate wants to improve his position but Wanker is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gate.
Wanker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gate tries to get to full guard but Wanker has control of the leg.
Langstyn Gate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bus Wanker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wanker controlling the action here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bus Wanker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bahn Dai (ranked 6205 p4p, 203 weight class) and Weird Eric (ranked 5950 p4p, 191 weight class). Eric comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Every You, Every Me kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dai
vs
Eric

197 cm
18
272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bahn Dai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Weird Eric!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dai scores with a jab. Eric acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Eric looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Weird Eric has been cut.
Dai could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dai connects with a single shot there.
Dai missing with a left hand there. Eric was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Dai.
Eric blocks a jab.
Dai throws a hook to the side of Eric's head but Eric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eric unleashes a big counter combination but Dai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dai ducks under a wild hook from Eric.
Dai cracks Eric with a good jab.
A slow jab from Dai misses its intended target.
Eric takes one to the chin there.
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!
Dai scores with a nice strike.
A cross from Dai lands.
Dai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Dai.
Dai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eric.
Eric lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

It looks like Bahn Dai has been cut.
Dai misses with a hook.
Eric looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eric slips under a jab.
Dai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eric.
Eric is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dai with a body shot.
Bahn Dai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dai throws a jab when Eric was well out of range.
Dai cracks Eric with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eric walks into a jab.
Eric slips under a jab.
Dai throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Eric.
Dai with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dai.
Eric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dai.
Eric loads up on a big right hand but Dai slips the punch.
Eric slips a jab from Dai.
Dai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eric defending well as Dai loads up on a big left hand.
Eric looks to score with a jab to the body but Dai is just out of range.
Eric connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dai momentarily.
Dai looks to land a right hand but Eric moved out of range.
Eric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dai lands with a cross.
Dai throws the left hand but Eric avoids the punch easily.
Eric slips under a jab from Dai.
Eric unleashes a big counter combination but Dai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Eric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dai.
Dai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Eric clinches.
Dai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eric has a couple of punches blocked by Dai.
A head punch on the inside from Eric fails to land.

Eric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Eric.
Eric thuds his right hand into Dai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eric wants to clinch up but Dai keeps it at a distance.
Eric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dai.
Eric staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dai throws a poor cross that misses
and Eric counters with a low kick, right behind Dai 's knee.
Eric throws a solid leg kick but Dai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Eric.
Dai misses with a straight right.
Eric swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Dai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bahn Dai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eric fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dai is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eric counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dai misses with a two punch combination.
Eric thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Dai misses the target.

Eric clinches up against the cage.
Eric lands a hook that snaps the head of Dai backwards.

Eric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eric throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Eric sends Dai crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Eric is motioning to the referee to let Dai up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Dai is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bahn Dai dominated that round.
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!

Dai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eric.
Eric takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Eric closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Eric as the two fighters clinch.

Eric pulls Dai into guard.

Eric pushes Dai off and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Dai misses the target.
Eric looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eric takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dai manages to avoid it.
Dai ducks under a wild hook from Eric.
Dai is looking to counter punch.
Eric scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dai misses with a hook. Eric ducked under it nicely.
Bahn Dai is winning the standup battle so far.
Dai throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eric! But no joy.

Eric feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dai sprawling to the canvas! Dai rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Eric finish him?!
Oh Dai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eric sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eric looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eric throws a low kick but Dai avoids it.
Dai seems to have got his legs back now.
Dai throws a jab but it's blocked by Eric.
Eric slips under a jab.
Eric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Eric drops Dai with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dai looks back up at him and smiles so Eric waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Eric moves away from the strike by Dai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eric! But no joy.
Dai throws a series of punches but Eric moves out of range.
Eric misses with a looping right.
Eric ducks under a wild hook from Dai.
Dai backing away here, and Eric unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Eric connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eric blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eric moves out of range as Dai strikes.
Eric looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eric sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Eric.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dai. Eric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dai lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dai, as that shot connected.
Dai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Eric.
Dai throws a shot from downtown. Eric moves away and avoids it.
Dai throws the left hand but Eric avoids the punch easily.
Eric connects with a single shot there.
Dai misses with a hook.
Eric dodges the punch combination from Dai.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dai manages to avoid it.
Dai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eric was well out of range. Poor timing from Dai.
A little jabbing left from Eric on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eric thuds a left hand into Dai's body.

Eric clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Eric.
A nice left hand lands by Eric.
Eric blocks a body shot from Dai.
Eric lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Eric lands a big left hand right to the temple and Dai goes down!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eric unloads with some huge strikes here! Dai is out! Eric wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Weird Eric!
An out of breath Weird Eric thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Gilberto (ranked 6143 p4p, 201 weight class) and Ivan Samsonov (ranked 5847 p4p, 182 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gilberto
vs
Samsonov

190 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

202 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joao Gilberto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Samsonov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilberto throws a head kick that misses.
Samsonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gilberto.
Gilberto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Samsonov moves into the clinch.
Gilberto can't break the clinch.
Samsonov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Samsonov misses with a body punch.
Samsonov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

It looks like Joao Gilberto has been cut.
Samsonov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samsonov.
Samsonov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Samsonov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gilberto backwards.
Gilberto is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Samsonov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Samsonov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samsonov gets through Gilberto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsonov tries a body shot but Gilberto blocks it.
Samsonov lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Samsonov.
Samsonov lands with a short shot to the head.

Samsonov drops Gilberto onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gilberto is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Gilberto is rocked!
Samsonov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gilberto with a big uppercut! Gilberto tries to clinch up but Samsonov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gilberto to the mat! Gilberto covers up and Samsonov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Samsonov!
Ivan Samsonov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Todd Packer (ranked 2701 p4p, 368 weight class) and Jakub Chlapik (ranked 4497 p4p, 562 weight class). Chlapik has chosen PIPES AND PINTS / Criticized as his entrance music. Todd Packer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Packer
vs
Chlapik

177 cm
27
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

196 cm
28
192 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jakub Chlapik!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Packer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chlapik throws a right hand that Packer ducks under and follows up with a left that Packer also avoids with ease.
Packer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chlapik.
Chlapik defending well as Packer loads up on a big left hand.
Chlapik missing with a left hand there. Packer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Chlapik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Packer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chlapik lands a lovely overhand right.
Packer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chlapik.
Packer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Packer thinks about countering with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Chlapik there.
Chlapik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Packer throws out a loose jab but Chlapik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chlapik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Chlapik darts in and clinches Packer up against the cage.

Chlapik breaks the clinch.
Chlapik checks a leg kick nicely.
Chlapik unleashes a big counter combination but Packer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chlapik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Packer.
Packer takes a swing at Chlapik's ribcage but misses.
Packer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chlapik checks it well.
Chlapik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chlapik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Packer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Packer misses with a straight left.

Chlapik moves into the clinch.
Packer lands a knee to the body.
Chlapik tries to break free but Packer pushes him back against the cage.
Packer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Packer on the inside.
Chlapik tries to work over Packer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Chlapik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chlapik is looking to control Packer's arms but Packer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chlapik has his back to the cage.
Packer tries a body shot but Chlapik blocks it.
Chlapik takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Jakub Chlapik has been cut.
Packer misses with a knee to the head.
Chlapik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Packer has him pressed against the cage.
Packer prevents Chlapik from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer struggles to land a body shot inside as Chlapik controls his hands.

Chlapik manages to break the clinch.
Chlapik dodges the punch combination from Packer.
Chlapik throws a wild body kick that Packer sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut there from Packer.

Packer gets tackled into the cage by Chlapik. Chlapik maintains the clinch.

Chlapik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chlapik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chlapik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
It appears Packer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chlapik tries to bum rush Packer with a series of wild strikes but Packer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Packer tries to move into range but Chlapik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Chlapik moves into range and clinches up with Packer.

Chlapik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Packer is looking to chop away at Chlapik's legs.
Packer tries to move into range but Chlapik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Packer defending well as Chlapik loads up on a big left hand.
Packer slips under a jab from Chlapik.
Chlapik throws a hook but Packer avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer lands with a good body shot.
Packer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Packer is looking to wear down Chlapik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Packer throws a good cross that connects.
Packer throws a body punch but Chlapik moves out of range.
Chlapik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Packer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Packer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Chlapik misses its intended target.
Chlapik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chlapik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Packer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Packer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chlapik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Packer forces his way into half guard.
Chlapik taking some punishment here, with Packer in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik is trying to stand up here but Packer is controlling him well.
Packer thows a huge punch but Chlapik dodges it nicely.
Packer stalling away here and it's allowed Chlapik to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Chlapik looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Packer stays in close to Chlapik's body and controls the position.
Chlapik is looking to stand up but Packer isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chlapik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jakub Chlapik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jakub Chlapik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Chlapik throws a front kick that sends Packer stumbling back into the cage.
Packer thuds his shin into the meat of Chlapik's side.
Chlapik ducks under a wild hook from Packer.
Packer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Packer.
Chlapik looks to throw the jab but Packer is out of range.
Packer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Chlapik darts in and clinches Packer up against the cage.
Packer misses with a hook to the ribs.

Chlapik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Packer blocks a jab.
Packer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Packer moves out of range as Chlapik throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Chlapik.
Chlapik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Packer.
And Packer counters with a quick kick to the body but Chlapik blocks it.
Packer tries for a takedown but Chlapik circles away easily
and Chlapik counters with a series of strikes. Packer will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Chlapik. That snapped Packer's head back.
Chlapik misses with an uppercut. Packer saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Chlapik.
Packer feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Packer.
Jakub Chlapik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Packer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chlapik's sensitive parts.
Packer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chlapik.
Packer delivers a nice body kick.
Packer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Packer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A cross from Chlapik lands.
Chlapik walks into a straight right hand from Packer.
Packer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Packer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chlapik is fending him off so far but Packer persists. Nope, Chlapik circles away and we're back to standing.
Chlapik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chlapik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chlapik blocks a low kick nicely.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Chlapik.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chlapik manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Chlapik as he connects with a hook.
Chlapik displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Chlapik.
Chlapik missing with a left hand there. Packer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Packer throws a body kick that misses
and Chlapik counters with a stiff right hand.
Packer tries to land a leg kick but Chlapik saw it coming and moves away.
Packer scores with the left hand. Chlapik knows he should have avoided that one.
Packer misses with a looping right.
Packer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chlapik throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.
Chlapik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Packer needs to keep his hands up - Chlapik had a free shot at his head there.
Packer throws a hook to the side of Chlapik's head but Chlapik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Packer misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer lands with a good body shot.
Chlapik misses with a hook. Packer ducked under it nicely.
Packer misses with a body kick.
Chlapik avoids a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Chlapik. Those never looked like landing.
As Chlapik looks to move away, Packer throws a big counter combo but Chlapik just gets out of the way.
Chlapik avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chlapik lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chlapik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chlapik tries to move into range but Packer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chlapik swings away with a body shot that misses
and Packer counters with a thumping low kick.

Chlapik gets a clinch.
Chlapik blocks a body shot from Packer.
Packer is working for takedown but Chlapik is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Packer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chlapik wants to break free but Packer has control.
Packer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chlapik misses with the head strike.
Chlapik gets through Packer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Packer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer blocks a body shot from Chlapik.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chlapik is trying to break the clinch but Packer is controlling him.
Packer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chlapik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Packer as the two fighters clinch.
Packer lands a right hand.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Chlapik.
Packer tries a body shot but Chlapik blocks it.

Chlapik breaks from the clinch.
Chlapik misses with an uppercut. Packer saw that one coming.
Chlapik sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Packer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chlapik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Chlapik closes the distance and clinches.
Chlapik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Packer misses with some punches.
Chlapik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jakub Chlapik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jakub Chlapik's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Packer scores with a head kick.
Chlapik looks to throw the jab but Packer is out of range.
Packer throws out a leg kick but Chlapik moves out of range and Packer only half commits.
Chlapik slips under a jab.

Chlapik drives through and clinches with Packer against the cage.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Chlapik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Packer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Packer blocks the body kick.
Chlapik misses the shot to the body.
Packer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chlapik throws a solid leg kick but Packer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chlapik.
Chlapik throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chlapik lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chlapik checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer misses with a body kick.
Chlapik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chlapik misses with a looping left.
Packer tried to counter with a leg kick but Chlapik avoided it.
Chlapik takes one on the button.
Packer misses with a body shot.
Chlapik throws a lazy head kick

so Packer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Packer postures up in Chlapik's guard and throws a big left but Chlapik blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chlapik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Packer trying to control but Chlapik is working from the bottom.
Packer prevents Chlapik from getting back to his feet.
Packer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chlapik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chlapik is looking to stand up but Packer isn't so interested in that idea.
Packer looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chlapik keeping full guard, as Packer tries to pass.
Packer working some strikes from top position.
Chlapik wants to sweep here but Packer controlling him for the moment.
Chlapik pulls Packer in to control the position.
Chlapik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Packer sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer throws out a powerful jab.
Packer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chlapik circles away.
Packer misses with a few strikes there.
Packer sets himself, and Chlapik steps forward looking for the clinch! Packer avoids it this time.
Packer misses with a few strikes there.
Packer throws a body kick that misses.

Chlapik rushes Packer and presses him up against the cage.
Packer lands with a short shot to the head.
Packer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chlapik avoids the elbow strike from Packer, against the cage.
Packer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chlapik lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Chlapik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Chlapik enables Packer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chlapik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer is in close to Chlapik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Packer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chlapik's head.

Chlapik kicks Packer off and gets to his feet.
Packer lands with a hook. Chlapik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Packer misses.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chlapik swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Packer.
Packer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Packer misses with a two punch combination.
It looks like Packer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Packer looks to clinch
and Chlapik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Packer thinking.
Chlapik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jakub Chlapik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chlapik misses with a head kick.
Chlapik throws a body punch but Packer moves out of range.

Chlapik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Todd Packer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Packer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chlapik 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Chlapik!
A very excited looking Jakub Chlapik made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Ray Badass (ranked 3890 p4p, 334 weight class) and Siva Tavau (ranked 1377 p4p, 138 weight class). Tavau has chosen In the Air Tonight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Ray Badass
vs
Tavau

200 cm
27
220 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

200 cm
33
264 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Woodshins' Ship
Arcticus University: London

Voodoo Nutrition
BuriedAlive// Fight Gear

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Ray Badass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Siva Tavau!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Badass gets caught flat footed, as Tavau shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavau lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Badass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Badass is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tavau has his hands clasped together but Badass extends and breaks Tavau's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Badass.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Ray Badass!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Billy Ray Badass made sure he mentioned Arcticus University: London, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Siva Tavau was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm freakin pissed! That ref sucked!'.