LFF : 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Lawrence (ranked 5797 p4p, 534 weight class) and Ricky Wayne (ranked 7679 p4p, 605 weight class). Lawrence's entrance music is No Surrender. A fine choice. Ricky Wayne is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lawrence
vs
Wayne

180 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence shoots and misses

so Wayne counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawrence is retaining full guard.
Wayne scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawrence is retaining full guard.
Wayne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Lawrence looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wayne has picked Lawrence up and slammed him! Lawrence can't keep hold of the triangle and Wayne manages to pass to side control!
Lawrence tries to bench press Wayne off him but Wayne keeps the position.
Wayne scoring with punches and elbows.
Lawrence manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Lawrence is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wayne pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lawrence is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wayne pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lawrence has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Wayne. Oh but Lawrence has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Wayne goes limp - he's gone! Lawrence jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Lawrence!
John Lawrence took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Put him in a body bag!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Miranda (ranked 6808 p4p, 269 weight class) and Hilo Warrior (ranked 6688 p4p, 267 weight class). Gustavo Miranda has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Miranda
vs
Warrior

170 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

167 cm
24
138 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Miranda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hilo Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Warrior.
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warrior scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Warrior scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Warrior's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miranda under the eye.
Warrior wants to clinch up but Miranda keeps it at a distance.
Warrior tries to clinch there but Miranda circles away.
Miranda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warrior.
Warrior shoots in looking for a takedown. Miranda tries to sprawl out of it but Warrior keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miranda manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Warrior scores with a sloppy right hand. Miranda should have avoided that one.

Miranda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warrior is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Miranda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miranda wants to stand but Warrior is controlling his posture from full guard.

Miranda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Warrior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miranda has managed to get both his arms back between Warrior's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranda pushing down on Warrior's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Miranda 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.
Miranda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Warrior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miranda in particular looking to stall.
Miranda wants to stand up but Warrior has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Miranda wants to take a breather but Warrior is having none of it.
Miranda not doing much here.

Warrior looking for submissions off his back.
Warrior is refusing to be controlled, as Miranda sits in half guard.

Miranda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Warrior has managed to free his arm - good work.
Warrior trying to control but Miranda postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warrior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warrior trying to control from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Warrior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Warrior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miranda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Miranda seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Warrior is trying to control but Miranda passes into side control!
Miranda in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Warrior is looking to regain half guard here but Miranda keeps moving and retains side control.

Miranda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warrior is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miranda scores with a couple of short elbows.
Warrior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Warrior wants to control but Miranda postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miranda wants to stand but Warrior is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Miranda dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Warrior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miranda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warrior can do to turn this around?
Miranda takes one to the side of the head.

Miranda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior struggling a bit here.
Miranda throws a strike aimed at the side of Warrior's head but Warrior avoids it well.
Miranda slows the pace down.
Miranda'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Miranda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Warrior has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miranda tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Warrior is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miranda off and has taken his back!
Miranda wants to control his opponent's hands but Warrior gets his hands free.
Miranda wants to get back to his feet.
Miranda trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Miranda is keeping busy.
Miranda rolls, trying to escape but Warrior keeps control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Warrior not allowing Miranda to control his hands.
I really don't envy Miranda right now.
Warrior trying to control.

Warrior working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior tries to keep control of the position but Miranda is staying busy.
Miranda trying to control but not successfully.
Miranda is trying to get back to his feet but Warrior has full control of the position and if anything, Miranda has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Miranda just trying to survive but Warrior is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Miranda is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Warrior gets his way!
Miranda looking very determined here, making life difficult for Warrior.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Warrior looking to hold on to the position here but Miranda rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Miranda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warrior looking to sit in guard and control but Miranda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Miranda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warrior not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Warrior is looking for a triangle but Miranda pushes his legs off easily.

Warrior has an active guard here but Miranda has managed to pass into half guard.

Miranda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miranda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warrior keeps working.
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 Gustavo Miranda 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Miranda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Miranda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Miranda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Warrior has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gustavo Miranda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warrior trying to control but Miranda postures up.
Warrior is looking for a sweep. Miranda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda is thwarting Warrior's attempts to control the position.
Miranda thows a huge punch but Warrior dodges it nicely.
Miranda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miranda wants to stand up but Warrior has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Warrior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Miranda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Warrior is just riding it out for now. Miranda eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warrior trying to control from the bottom.

Warrior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miranda wants to control but Warrior is keeping him busy.
Miranda is taking a breather. Warrior says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Warrior is looking to control Miranda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Warrior avoid being mounted?

That's two 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.
Warrior might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miranda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Warrior uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miranda has time to react.
Warrior shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Miranda pinned against the cage. Miranda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Warrior.
Hilo Warrior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warrior bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miranda's head.
Warrior misses with a double jab.
A jab from Warrior finds it's way through Miranda's defenses.

Miranda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Warrior manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Warrior is proving hard to escape from.

Warrior has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Miranda is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Warrior.
You can see the frustration on Warrior's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Miranda.
A lull in the action here as Miranda stalls from top position.
Warrior can't do much from the bottom here.
Miranda trying to control the position but Warrior is working away.

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.
Warrior is trying to get back to half guard.
Hilo Warrior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miranda trying to control the position but Warrior is working away.
Warrior wants to control but Miranda postures up.
Warrior strikes from the bottom but Miranda takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Warrior is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warrior sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Miranda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miranda, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Miranda!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Hopkins (ranked 5712 p4p, 379 weight class) and Jack Wagner (ranked 7367 p4p, 422 weight class). Wagner has chosen Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jack Wagner struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Jack Wagner is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hopkins
vs
Wagner

169 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kobe Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins thuds his right hand into Wagner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hopkins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wagner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopkins jabs at Wagner's body.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopkins sprawls well. Hopkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wagner gets slowly back to his feet.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wagner in his tracks.

Wagner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wagner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike.
Wagner tries for a takedown but Hopkins manages to get underhooks.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the side of Wagner's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner wants to get back to striking at distance but Hopkins won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins lands a shot to the body.
Hopkins is trying to stall.

Wagner manages to pull guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wagner can do anything to dispel that myth.

Wagner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wagner is tightening it up a little... Hopkins has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hopkins reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hopkins taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wagner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Wagner!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Belyakov (ranked 5951 p4p, 493 weight class) and Levka Botkin (ranked 6121 p4p, 508 weight class). Belyakov comes into the arena with Misha Mavashi - Moya krepost blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Belyakov
vs
Botkin

183 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Woodshins' Ship

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirill Belyakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levka Botkin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Botkin dodges the punch combination from Belyakov.
Belyakov throws a looping overhand right but Botkin ducks down to avoid it.
Botkin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Botkin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belyakov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Botkin unleashes a big counter combination but Belyakov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Botkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belyakov.
Belyakov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Botkin.
Belyakov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Botkin counter with a right hand.
Botkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyakov throws a body shot but no joy.
Belyakov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Botkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belyakov throws a nice looking combination but Botkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belyakov misses with a straight right.
Botkin throws out a counter right but Belyakov avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyakov misses with a lunging right hand
and Botkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Belyakov drops Botkin with a beautiful combination! Botkin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Belyakov is looking for the KO!

It looks like Levka Botkin has been cut.
Kirill Belyakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belyakov scores with a sloppy right hand. Botkin should have avoided that one.

Botkin is rocked!
Belyakov throws a body shot but no joy.
Botkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Belyakov finish him?

Belyakov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Botkin seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belyakov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Botkin or not.
Botkin is looking to break free of the clinch but Belyakov has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Botkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Botkin can't break the clinch.
Belyakov presses Botkin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Belyakov.

Botkin breaks from the clinch.
Botkin slips under a jab from Belyakov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Belyakov clinches with his opponent.
Botkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Botkin is trying to break the clinch but Belyakov is controlling him.
Botkin tries to break the clinch but Belyakov is controlling the position.
Botkin is trying to force a seperation but Belyakov has the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Belyakov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Botkin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Belyakov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Botkin can turn it around.
Botkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Botkin is trying to break the clinch but Belyakov has him pressed against the cage.
Belyakov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Botkins head.
Belyakov keeps control of Botkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Botkin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Belyakov on the inside.

Botkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belyakov misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Botkin tries to keep at a distance but Belyakov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Belyakov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Botkin up against the cage.
Belyakov lands a left hand.
Botkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Belyakov won't allow it.
Botkin can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Botkin misses with a body punch.
Botkin tries to work over Belyakov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Belyakov lands a hook that snaps the head of Botkin backwards.
Belyakov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A body shot lands from Belyakov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Botkin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Belyakov scores with a hook to the body.
Botkin is trying to force a seperation but Belyakov has the dominant position.
Belyakov lands a shot to the body.
Botkin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Belyakov prevents Botkin from breaking the clinch.
Belyakov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Botkin backwards.
Botkin can't break the clinch.
Belyakov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Belyakov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Botkin up against the cage.
Belyakov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Botkin backwards.
Botkin working hard to break the clinch.
Belyakov taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Belyakov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Belyakov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Levka Botkin'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.

Belyakov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Botkin. Botkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Botkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belyakov moves away.
Belyakov throws a right and a left that Botkin avoids nicely.
Botkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Belyakov drops Botkin with a naaaaasty hook - Botkin is in real trouble here! Belyakov dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirill Belyakov!
A less than humble Kirill Belyakov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evan Powers (ranked 3261 p4p, 334 weight class) and IcN sideU (ranked 6343 p4p, 522 weight class). IcN sideU has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Powers
vs
sideU

180 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Experienced

Woodshins' Ship

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evan Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, IcN sideU!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers has a takedown stuffed.
We've been told by Powers's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from sideU.
sideU throws a body punch but Powers moves out of range.

Powers closes the distance and clinches.

sideU wants the takedown. Powers is fighting it off but sideU persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Powers's guard against the cage.
Powers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
sideU is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Powers throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
sideU postures up in Powers's guard and throws a big left but Powers blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
sideU throwing strikes from guard but Powers blocks nicely.
sideU distracts Powers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
sideU throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from sideU.
sideU postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
sideU works over Powers with some ground and pound from guard.
sideU throws an elbow that misses. Powers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in sideU's guard. Nice move by Powers!

A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as sideU holds on and takes a little breather.

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

sideU has his foot on Powers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Powers works his way back into a safe position though.
sideU is trying to control the position from the bottom.

sideU looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
sideU has control of Powers's left arm, preventing Powers from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Powers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

sideU throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

sideU working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but sideU is tightening it up a little... Powers has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Powers reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Powers taps out! Nice BJJ there by sideU!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). IcN sideU!
In defeat, Evan Powers stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a good battle.'.

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energy
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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jock Strap (ranked 4257 p4p, 321 weight class) and Clarence Williams (ranked 3450 p4p, 288 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Strap
vs
Williams

176 cm
19
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jock Strap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clarence Williams!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strap defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Strap counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strap moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Strap swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Williams misses with a takedown

and Strap counters with a nice right hand that sends Williams toppling to the canvas! Williams scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Strap finish him?!

Williams is rocked!

It looks like Clarence Williams has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strap is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Williams hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jock Strap!
A victorious Jock Strap thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.