FARTMMA 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kris Simpson (ranked 8099 p4p, 213 weight class) and Newbie Guide (ranked 7194 p4p, 210 weight class). Newbie Guide has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Simpson
vs
Guide

200 cm
24
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
305 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kris Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Newbie Guide!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guide swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simpson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Simpson shoots in and drives through. Guide sprawls well.
Guide now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

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

Simpson is rocked!

It looks like Kris Simpson has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simpson.
Oh Simpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Guide connects with a body shot.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
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!
Guide is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Simpson hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Newbie Guide!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rumpel Stiltskin (ranked 6030 p4p, 585 weight class) and Mastro Geppetto (ranked 7291 p4p, 613 weight class). Mastro Geppetto struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.0lbs 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. Mastro Geppetto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stiltskin
vs
Geppetto

190 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rumpel Stiltskin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mastro Geppetto!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geppetto thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice combination there by Geppetto.
Geppetto misses with an uppercut. Stiltskin saw that one coming.
Stiltskin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Geppetto is fending him off so far but Stiltskin persists. Nope, Geppetto circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Stiltskin.
A countering left hand to the body from Geppetto misses.
Stiltskin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Geppetto counters with a series of strikes. Stiltskin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stiltskin with a poor takedown
and Geppetto counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rumpel Stiltskin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stiltskin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stiltskin tries to counter by clinching up but Geppetto breaks away and moves out of range.
Geppetto lands with a nice combination. Stiltskin backs away looking to recover.

Stiltskin clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Stiltskin breaks from the clinch.
Geppetto tries to bum rush Stiltskin with a series of wild strikes but Stiltskin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Geppetto looks winded!
Stiltskin moves away from the strike by Geppetto.
Stiltskin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiltskin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stiltskin throws a series of punches but Geppetto moves out of range.
Geppetto lands with a nice combination. Stiltskin backs away looking to recover.
Stiltskin has his takedown stuffed
and Geppetto counters with a two punch combo.
Stiltskin shoots in looking for a takedown but Geppetto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stiltskin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Geppetto misses with a kick to the body.
Stiltskin scores with a head kick. Geppetto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Geppetto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stiltskin doesn't manage to clinch there - Geppetto circles away.
Stiltskin lands with a kick to the temple. Geppetto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Geppetto.

Stiltskin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stiltskin wants to take the fight to the mat but Geppetto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Geppetto can't break the clinch.
Stiltskin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Geppetto wants to break free but Stiltskin has control.
Stiltskin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Geppetto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Geppetto tries to break the clinch but Stiltskin is controlling the position.
Geppetto blocks the elbow strike.

Geppetto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Geppetto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stiltskin feinted with a counter takedown.
Geppetto swats away the attempt to clinch by Stiltskin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geppetto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stiltskin.

Stiltskin has Geppetto up against the cage in a clinch.
Stiltskin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stiltskin tries a knee to the head but Geppetto blocks it.

Geppetto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Geppetto misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Geppetto misses.
Stiltskin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Geppetto misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stiltskin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stiltskin controlling the action here for a moment.
Stiltskin wants to take the fight to the mat but Geppetto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stiltskin looking for a takedown.

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

Stiltskin gets a clinch.

Stiltskin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stiltskin is taking a breather. Geppetto 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.
Geppetto scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Stiltskin manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Geppetto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No joy there for Geppetto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Geppetto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stiltskin, right into the meat.
Geppetto throws the kick towards the body but Stiltskin avoids it.
Stiltskin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stiltskin tries to clinch up.

Stiltskin clinches up with Geppetto and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiltskin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Geppetto smiles and moves away.
Stiltskin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Geppetto counters with a left to the body.
Geppetto is breathing heavily.
Geppetto throws a right hand that Stiltskin ducks under and follows up with a left that Stiltskin also avoids with ease.
Stiltskin is looking to counter with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geppetto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Geppetto lands with a kick to the ribs.
A good leg kick by Stiltskin.
Stiltskin doesn't manage to clinch there - Geppetto circles away.
Geppetto is looking for the big counter here.
Geppetto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Geppetto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stiltskin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Geppetto pinned against the cage. Geppetto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rumpel Stiltskin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stiltskin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Geppetto punishes Stiltskin's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geppetto is looking to chop away at Stiltskin's legs.
Geppetto throws a looping overhand right but Stiltskin ducks down to avoid it.
Geppetto misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stiltskin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stiltskin is looking to clinch but Geppetto is avoiding it.
Mastro Geppetto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Geppetto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stiltskin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Geppetto's head.
Good leg kick by Stiltskin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stiltskin is looking to clinch.
Geppetto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geppetto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stiltskin circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stiltskin tries to clinch there but Geppetto circles away.
Geppetto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stiltskin. That one must have hurt.

Stiltskin instigates a clinch.
Stiltskin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Geppetto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Geppetto working hard to break the clinch.
Stiltskin is looking for a takedown.
Geppetto is trying to break the clinch but Stiltskin is controlling him.
Geppetto letting Stiltskin take a breather here.

Stiltskin manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stiltskin.
Sloppy strikes from Geppetto. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiltskin throws a head kick that misses.
Stiltskin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stiltskin tries to clinch but Geppetto is having none of it.

Stiltskin has managed to clinch.
Stiltskin tries to pull guard but Geppetto forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stiltskin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stiltskin keeps control of Geppetto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stiltskin just leaning against Geppetto, taking a breather.
Geppetto prevents the takedown attempt.
Geppetto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stiltskin has Geppetto pressed against the cage, preventing Geppetto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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 Rumpel Stiltskin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Geppetto misses with a double jab.

Stiltskin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Stiltskin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stiltskin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stiltskin scores with a head kick.
Stiltskin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Geppetto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rumpel Stiltskin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Geppetto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stiltskin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiltskin tries to clinch but Geppetto moves out of range.
Stiltskin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Geppetto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Geppetto misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geppetto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Geppetto unleashes a big counter combination but Stiltskin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stiltskin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geppetto misses the shot to the body.
Geppetto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stiltskin tries for a takedown but Geppetto sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Geppetto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stiltskin shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rumpel Stiltskin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stiltskin is looking to clinch but Geppetto is avoiding it.
Stiltskin shoots and misses
and Geppetto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Geppetto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stiltskin misses with a few strikes there.
Mastro Geppetto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Geppetto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stiltskin scoring well with a low kick there.

Stiltskin has Geppetto up against the cage in a clinch.
Stiltskin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Geppetto is defending well.

Geppetto breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stiltskin wants to clinch up but Geppetto keeps it at a distance.
Stiltskin avoids the head kick by Geppetto.
Stiltskin connects with the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stiltskin rushes Geppetto and presses him up against the cage.

Stiltskin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Geppetto throws a jab but it's blocked by Stiltskin.
Stiltskin misses with a kick to the body.
Geppetto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stiltskin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Geppetto throws the left hand but Stiltskin avoids the punch easily.
Geppetto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stiltskin.
Geppetto throws out a counter right but Stiltskin avoids it with no problem.
Stiltskin throws a head kick that misses.
Geppetto misses with a body kick.
Geppetto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stiltskin was well out of range. Poor timing from Geppetto.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stiltskin tries to clinch but Geppetto moves out of range.
Geppetto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stiltskin throws a head kick that misses.
Geppetto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stiltskin shoots in but Geppetto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Geppetto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stiltskin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stiltskin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Geppetto's sensitive parts.
Geppetto throws a head kick that misses
and Stiltskin counters with a good low kick that Geppetto was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geppetto keeps the fight on the outside.
Stiltskin fails with a takedown attempt.
Geppetto is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mastro Geppetto.
I think Geppetto 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mastro Geppetto!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Thompson (ranked 5642 p4p, 562 weight class) and Paul Rabbitte (ranked 5500 p4p, 559 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.

Thompson
vs
Rabbitte

188 cm
18
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Rabbitte!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson looks for a takedown but Rabbitte sprawls well.
Rabbitte shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Rabbitte keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Rabbitte rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Thompson pulls guard.
Rabbitte wants to stand and escape but instead Thompson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Rabbitte is keeping the position.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rabbitte is retaining full guard.
Thompson slips nicely into half guard.
Rabbitte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Thompson content to control rather than advance.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rabbitte tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thompson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Thompson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rabbitte because Thompson loaded up on that one.

Thompson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rabbitte manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rabbitte seems a little lost for a moment, as Thompson dominates the positioning.
Rabbitte is looking for a sweep.
Thompson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thompson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rabbitte is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Thompson yanks on the arm and Rabbitte is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Thompson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Thompson!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Yelnats Xiii (ranked 8277 p4p, 527 weight class) and Desway Hunkuless (ranked 4684 p4p, 411 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yelnats Xiii
vs
Hunkuless

193 cm
19
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

195 cm
21
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stanley Yelnats Xiii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Desway Hunkuless!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunkuless fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunkuless closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yelnats Xiii circles away.
Yelnats Xiii takes a swing at Hunkuless's ribcage but misses.
Hunkuless tries to counter by closing the distance.

Yelnats Xiii 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.
Yelnats Xiii content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunkuless is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yelnats Xiii is controlling him.
Yelnats Xiii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunkuless is controlling Yelnats Xiii's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Yelnats Xiii preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.
Nice sprawl there from Yelnats Xiii as Hunkuless shoots in.
Yelnats Xiii looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A big left from Yelnats Xiii misses.
Hunkuless 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.

Yelnats Xiii moves into the clinch.

Hunkuless manages to break the clinch.
Hunkuless shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yelnats Xiii pinned against the cage. Yelnats Xiii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stanley Yelnats Xiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desway Hunkuless.
Yelnats Xiii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunkuless lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hunkuless darts in looking for a takedown but Yelnats Xiii gets double underhooks and turns Hunkuless into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hunkuless 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.

Yelnats Xiii looking for a triangle here. Hunkuless is fighting it but it looks tight! Yelnats Xiii pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hunkuless is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stanley Yelnats Xiii!
During a confident post fight interview, Stanley Yelnats Xiii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Causey (ranked 6457 p4p, 512 weight class) and Gregor Konor (ranked 4427 p4p, 428 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Causey
vs
Konor

175 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

181 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brett Causey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregor Konor!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Causey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Causey throws a right hand that Konor ducks under and follows up with a left that Konor also avoids with ease.
Causey looks to throw a body kick

and Konor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Causey's guard.
Konor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Causey is keeping the position for now.
Causey is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Causey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Konor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Konor fails with the takedown.
Causey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Causey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Konor counters with a shoot takedown. Causey fights it but they end up in guard.
Konor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Causey is looking to stand back up but Konor counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Causey.
Konor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Konor might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Causey looks like he's trying to stand up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Causey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Konor on the ground.

Konor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Konor slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Causey pushes Konor off looking to stand but Konor dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Causey throws a leg kick

and Konor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Konor.
Konor 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.
Causey wants to stand up but Konor is controlling him.
Konor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Causey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Konor is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Konor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Konor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Konor forces his way into half guard.
Konor stops Causey from getting back to his feet.
Konor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Konor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Causey thows a leg kick but Konor checks it

and Konor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Konor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Konor 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Causey is wriggling around but Konor manages to pass to half guard.
Konor is taking a breather. Causey 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Konor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Konor works his foot free and advances to mount.
Konor controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Konor looking to isolate an arm here. Causey doesn't see it coming and as Konor extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Konor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregor Konor!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregor Konor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rhino Jackson (ranked 7539 p4p, 211 weight class) and Furnum Pullum (ranked 4135 p4p, 170 weight class). Pullum has chosen Passacaille as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Rhino Jackson
vs
Pullum

209 cm
21
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

150 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London

$10 Trap Queen Aesthetics

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rhino Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furnum Pullum!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Furnum Pullum!
Furnum Pullum took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dajaun Biggums (ranked 4778 p4p, 184 weight class) and Hakuho Chibasaki (ranked 4876 p4p, 187 weight class). Biggums comes to the cage accompanied by KLUTZ. Hakuho Chibasaki will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Biggums
vs
Chibasaki

193 cm
23
266 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dajaun Biggums!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hakuho Chibasaki!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggums tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chibasaki swivels and escapes.

Chibasaki gets caught flat footed, as Biggums shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Biggums cracks Chibasaki with a solid left hand.
Biggums postures up and lands a big shot to Chibasaki's brow.
Biggums scoring with some ground and pound.
Biggums connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chibasaki keeping full guard, as Biggums tries to pass.
Biggums distracts Chibasaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Biggums seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Biggums is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Biggums prevents Chibasaki from getting back to his feet.
Biggums has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Biggums is working Chibasaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Biggums is in close to Chibasaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Biggums distracts Chibasaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Biggums controls from within his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chibasaki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Biggums stands and throws Chibasaki's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chibasaki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Biggums asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Biggums wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chibasaki keeps working.
Chibasaki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Biggums lands a few punches from side control.
Biggums landing strikes.
Chibasaki wants to get back to his feet but Biggums drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggums landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Chibasaki is rocked!
Chibasaki is trying to get back to his feet.
Chibasaki is still in real trouble! Can Biggums finish him?
Biggums lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Biggums lands a huge shot from side control! Chibasaki is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dajaun Biggums!
Dajaun Biggums is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dajaun Biggums thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Venom Killer (ranked 2642 p4p, 365 weight class) and Jason Knight (ranked 3706 p4p, 448 weight class). Killer comes to the cage accompanied by Body to the Head!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Killer
vs
Knight

194 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Venom Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Knight!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer misses the jab.
Killer misses with a looping left.
Killer tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killer misses with a looping right.
Killer throws a right hand that misses
and Knight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Killer swings widly with a right hand
and Knight counters with a nice body shot.
Killer lands with a hook. Knight tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Killer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Killer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Killer slips a straight right by Knight.
It looked like Killer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A lazy left from Knight finds it's target.
Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killer missing with a left hand there. Knight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Knight scores with the left hand. Killer knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer misses with a straight right.
Knight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Killer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
It looked like Killer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knight slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight lands the left hand.
Killer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Killer is out of range.
Killer misses the jab.
Knight misses with an uppercut.
Killer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knight.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Knight cracks Killer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knight lands a jab to Killer's midsection.
Knight misses with a left hand
enabling Killer to counter with a crisp jab.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knight.
Knight misses with a hook to the body

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

Knight is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Killer finish him?
Killer throws a lazy uppercut
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight seems to have recovered his senses.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
Killer throws an off balance right hand
and Knight counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with a hook.
Killer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Killer loads up on a big right hand but Knight slips the punch.
Knight throws the left hand but Killer avoids the punch easily.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Killer ducks down to avoid it.
Killer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Killer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knight.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knight slips a jab from Killer.
Killer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knight moves away from the strike by Killer.
Knight defending well as Killer loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands a head shot.
Killer missing with a left hand there. Knight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killer misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Knight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Killer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Killer misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Killer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Knight takes a swing at Killer's ribcage but misses.
Knight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knight.
Killer throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Knight jabs at Killer's body.
Killer moves out of range as Knight strikes.
Knight moves away from the strike by Killer.
Killer misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Knight scores with a sloppy right hand. Killer should have avoided that one.
Killer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Killer misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight throws out a powerful jab.
We've been informed that Knight has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Killer throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer misses with a hook
and Knight counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Killer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Killer connects with a nice looking jab.
Knight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

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

It looks like Jason Knight has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Killer.
Knight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Killer counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Venom Killer!
Venom Killer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Prince Anawalla (ranked 1683 p4p, 235 weight class) and Alan Baker (ranked 6224 p4p, 568 weight class). Prince Anawalla could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alan Baker's chin.

Anawalla
vs
Baker

180 cm
25
190 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prince Anawalla!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alan Baker!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anawalla scores with a punch to the head.
Baker slips a jab from Anawalla.
It seemed like Baker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Baker avoids the body shot from Anawalla.
Anawalla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anawalla scores with a jab to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Baker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Anawalla closes the distance and clinches.
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anawalla lands a right hand.

Anawalla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Prince Anawalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anawalla with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anawalla.
Anawalla comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anawalla is looking to wear down Baker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Anawalla takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Anawalla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker looks winded!
A jab lands there for Anawalla.

Anawalla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anawalla lands a nice uppercut.
Anawalla lands a shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anawalla just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baker's brow.
Anawalla lands a body shot.

Anawalla breaks the clinch.
Anawalla works Baker's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Anawalla.
Baker takes one on the button.

Baker is rocked!
Anawalla throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baker on the side of the head.
Baker is still on wobbly legs! Can Anawalla finish him?
Baker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anawalla drops Baker with a big left hand! Baker is injured, injured bad! Anawalla jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prince Anawalla!
Prince Anawalla is the new middleweight champion!
Prince Anawalla seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.