GLFC 11: Batman Always Wins PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory MacDonald (ranked 24652 p4p, 571 weight class) and Carlos Jos Ricci (ranked 23645 p4p, 542 weight class). Carlos Jos Ricci has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

MacDonald
vs
Jos Ricci

190 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

186 cm
25
213 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Jos Ricci !
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jos Ricci counters with a nice double leg into guard.

MacDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jos Ricci defends well.
Jos Ricci trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jos Ricci in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jos Ricci trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jos Ricci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jos Ricci won't allow MacDonald to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacDonald throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jos Ricci working some strikes from top position.
Jos Ricci is in close to MacDonald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jos Ricci working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

MacDonald is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jos Ricci chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh MacDonald is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jos Ricci arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! MacDonald's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carlos Jos Ricci !
A victorious Carlos Jos Ricci thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blaise Modric (ranked 25120 p4p, 612 weight class) and Aegon Targaryen (ranked 8395 p4p, 584 weight class). Targaryen has chosen Game of Thrones Theme Song as his entrance music. Blaise Modric has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Modric
vs
Targaryen

181 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

190 cm
25
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blaise Modric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aegon Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Targaryen clinches with his opponent.
Targaryen can't find room to land a body shot as Modric controls the action.
Targaryen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Targaryen.
Targaryen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Targaryen on the inside.
Targaryen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Modrics head.
Targaryen scores with a hook to the body.
Targaryen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Modric is breathing heavily.
Targaryen cracks Modric with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Targaryen.
Good body shot from Targaryen.
Targaryen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Modric backwards.
Modric letting Targaryen take a breather here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Targaryen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Targaryen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen pushes Modric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Targaryen presses Modric against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Targaryen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Targaryen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Targaryen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Targaryen scores with a hook to the body.
Targaryen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Targaryen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Targaryen lands an uppercut.
Targaryen digs a right hand underneath Modric's ribcage. Modric let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Targaryen lands a body shot.
Targaryen pushes Modric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Targaryen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Targaryen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Targaryen presses Modric against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Targaryen.
Targaryen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Targaryen presses Modric against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Targaryen.
Targaryen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Targaryen lands an uppercut.
Targaryen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Modric backwards.
Targaryen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Targaryen as the two fighters clinch.
Targaryen lands a body shot.
A short right from Targaryen.
Targaryen presses Modric against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Targaryen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen cracks Modric with a nice body shot.
Targaryen lands with a right to the head.
Targaryen working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Modric is rocked!
Targaryen presses Modric against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Modric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Targaryen.
Modric seems to have got his legs back now.
Good body shot from Targaryen.
Targaryen lands a hook that snaps the head of Modric backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Targaryen.
Targaryen works on Modric's body with a couple of short punches.
Targaryen lands a shoulder strike.
Targaryen digs a right hand underneath Modric's ribcage. Modric let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Targaryen.
Targaryen cracks Modric with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Targaryen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Targaryen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Targaryen.
A right hook to the body lands for Targaryen.
Targaryen cracks Modric with a nice body shot.
Targaryen digs a right hand into Modric's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Modric's gas tank.
Targaryen digs a right hand underneath Modric's ribcage. Modric let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Targaryen.
Targaryen is working Modric over against the cage.
Targaryen lands a nice shot to the body.
Targaryen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Targaryen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Targaryen.
Targaryen lands a body shot.
Targaryen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aegon Targaryen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Targaryen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Targaryen gets through Modric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Targaryen digs a right hand underneath Modric's ribcage. Modric let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Targaryen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Modric takes a shot to the head.
Targaryen lands a shoulder strike.
Targaryen cracks Modric with a nice body shot.
Targaryen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Targaryen digs a right hand into Modric's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Modric's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Targaryen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Targaryen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Targaryen.
Targaryen lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Targaryen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Targaryen creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Modric with a big uppercut! Modric tries to clinch up but Targaryen pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Modric to the mat! Modric covers up and Targaryen unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aegon Targaryen!
A relieved looking Aegon Targaryen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dub Kong (ranked 6838 p4p, 533 weight class) and Marcus Harris (ranked 5968 p4p, 507 weight class). Dub Kong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kong
vs
Harris

175 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

King Nutrition

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dub Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Harris!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong works Harris's body with a nice hook.

Kong gets a clinch.
Harris is trying to pull guard but Kong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kong after a bit of a struggle.

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

Kong moves into the clinch successfully.
Kong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harris goes for a takedown attempt but Kong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dub Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Harris.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Dub Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Kong has closed the distance and engaged Harris in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Harris turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Harris manages to end up in 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!
Kong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Harris is controlling him well.
Kong tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kong really wants to buck Harris off and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harris looking for a guillotine from mount but Kong is having none of it.
Harris lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Harris lands a big shot there that rocks Kong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kong is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Harris!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleister Sullivan (ranked 5641 p4p, 457 weight class) and Shamal Weddy (ranked 7641 p4p, 503 weight class). Aleister Sullivan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shamal Weddy's chin.

Sullivan
vs
Weddy

180 cm
23
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
219 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleister Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shamal Weddy!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weddy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Weddy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Weddy.

Weddy cracks Sullivan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Weddy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sullivan to stand back up!

Sullivan is rocked!

It looks like Aleister Sullivan has been cut.

Sullivan has closed the distance and engaged Weddy in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Weddy backwards.
Weddy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sullivan blocks it with crossed arms.
Sullivan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sullivan jumps guard but Weddy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Weddy avoiding damage.
Weddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Sullivan has Weddy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sullivan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Weddy tumbling to the mat - Sullivan dives into Weddy's guard.
Sullivan stands and throws Weddy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Weddy is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weddy is trying to escape the position but Sullivan is controlling the position.
Sullivan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sullivan controlling from side mount.

Sullivan stands up and beckons Weddy to his feet.
Weddy lunges at Sullivan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sullivan's hand.

Weddy cracks Sullivan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sullivan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Weddy finish him?
Oh Sullivan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Weddy has cracked Sullivan with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Weddy lands another huge swinging hook and Sullivan tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Sullivan, before Weddy can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shamal Weddy!
Shamal Weddy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Boucher (ranked 4256 p4p, 390 weight class) and Moe Skitto (ranked 4597 p4p, 409 weight class). Moe Skitto will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Boucher
vs
Skitto

191 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

198 cm
25
284 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Boucher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moe Skitto!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skitto takes a swing at Boucher's ribcage but misses.
Boucher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skitto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boucher was well out of range. Poor timing from Skitto.
Boucher takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skitto fails with the takedown

and Boucher moves into the clinch.
Skitto tries to work over Boucher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boucher tries to score a body lock takedown but Skitto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Skitto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skitto tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skitto tries to circle away but Boucher has him pinned against the cage.
Boucher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skitto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Skitto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skitto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boucher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skitto misses with a jab to the body

and Boucher moves into the clinch.
Skitto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skitto wants a takedown.
Boucher managing to block the knees to the body from Skitto.
Boucher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skitto is looking to break free of the clinch but Boucher has double underhooks.
Skitto prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skitto trying to stall but Boucher improves his position.
Skitto is trying to push Boucher away but Boucher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skitto tries to break free but Boucher pushes him back against the cage.
Skitto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skitto tries to land knees in the clinch but Boucher avoids the damage to the body.
Boucher gets underhooks to prevent Skitto's takedown attempt.
Brandon Boucher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moe Skitto.
Skitto tries to break the clinch but Boucher is controlling the position.
Boucher is trying to drag Skitto to the mat but Skitto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Skitto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boucher avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boucher prevents Skitto from breaking the clinch.
Boucher wants to take the fight to the mat but Skitto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boucher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Skitto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boucher keeps control of Skitto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Skitto missing with knees to the body.
Boucher blocks a body shot from Skitto.
Skitto is trying to break the clinch but Boucher has him pressed against the cage.
Skitto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boucher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skitto is trying to break the clinch but Boucher is controlling him.
Boucher tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boucher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Skitto working hard to break the clinch.
Boucher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skitto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boucher wants to take the fight to the mat but Skitto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Skitto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boucher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skitto is trying to force a seperation but Boucher has the dominant position.
Boucher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boucher prevents Skitto from breaking the clinch.
Skitto should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boucher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boucher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Skitto prevents it.
Skitto gets underhooks to prevent Boucher's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moe Skitto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Skitto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boucher drops down looking for a counter takedown but Skitto sprawls and moves away.
Skitto connects with a body shot.

Boucher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boucher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Skitto gets underhooks to prevent Boucher's takedown attempt.
Skitto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Skitto is trying to break the clinch but Boucher is controlling him.
Skitto prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Boucher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skitto obliges.
Boucher wants to take the fight to the mat but Skitto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Skitto is looking to control Boucher's arms but Boucher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skitto has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skitto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boucher can't get the takedown.
Skitto landing knees to the head.
Boucher has Skitto pressed against the cage, preventing Skitto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boucher prevents Skitto from breaking the clinch.
Skitto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moe Skitto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skitto working hard to break the clinch.
Skitto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boucher is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skitto is defending well.
Skitto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boucher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Skitto fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boucher keeps the fight on the outside.

Skitto gets tackled into the cage by Boucher. Boucher maintains the clinch.
Boucher managing to block the knees to the body from Skitto.
Skitto is trying to break free.
Skitto has had enough of the clinch but Boucher keeps him there for the moment.
Boucher managing to block the knees to the body from Skitto.
Boucher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skitto gets underhooks to prevent Boucher's takedown attempt.
Skitto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boucher.
Boucher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Skitto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Skitto can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skitto tries to land knees in the clinch but Boucher avoids the damage to the body.
Skitto throws a punch but it's blocked by Boucher.
Skitto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boucher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boucher has Skitto pressed against the cage, preventing Skitto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Skitto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boucher.
Skitto stops a takedown attempt from Boucher.
Boucher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Skitto's efforts to push away.
Boucher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skitto is looking to break free of the clinch but Boucher has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skitto has had enough of the clinch but Boucher keeps him there for the moment.
Boucher goes for a takedown attempt but Skitto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brandon Boucher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Boucher clinches.
Boucher managing to block the knees to the body from Skitto.
Boucher goes for a takedown attempt but Skitto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Skitto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boucher has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skitto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boucher on the side of the head.

Skitto tries to keep at a distance but Boucher has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skitto throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moe Skitto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Boucher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Skitto swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Boucher counter with a right hand.
Boucher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skitto on the side of the head.
Skitto tries to clinch but Boucher is having none of it.
Skitto dips to his left and cracks Boucher with an uppercut!
Skitto looks to clinch
and Boucher counters with a stiff right hand.

Boucher clinches up with Skitto and pushes him back against the cage.
Skitto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Boucher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Skitto tries to circle away but Boucher has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skitto working hard to break the clinch.
Boucher wants a takedown.
Boucher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boucher managing to block the knees to the body from Skitto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boucher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skitto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boucher tries to score a body lock takedown but Skitto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Skitto tries to land knees in the clinch but Boucher avoids the damage to the body.
Skitto misses with a punch to the body.
Skitto looking to slow down the pace here.
Boucher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skitto misses with a knee strike.
Boucher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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.
Skitto tries to land knees in the clinch but Boucher avoids the damage to the body.
Skitto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boucher has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Skitto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Boucher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skitto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boucher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Skitto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boucher blocks it with crossed arms.
Skitto wants to break free but Boucher has control.
Skitto lands a nice knee to the body.
Skitto can't find room to land a body shot as Boucher controls the action.
Boucher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skitto tries to land a knee to the head but Boucher blocks with his arms.
Skitto trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boucher managing to block the knees to the body from Skitto.
Skitto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boucher has him pressed against the cage.
Boucher can't get the takedown.
Skitto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boucher avoids it.
Boucher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Skitto after a bit of a struggle.
Skitto looking to stall.
Skitto missing with knees to the body.
Boucher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Skitto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boucher is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Skitto trying to land knees to the body.
Boucher managing to block the knees to the body from Skitto.
Boucher blocks an elbow strike.
Boucher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skitto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boucher avoids it.
Skitto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boucher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skitto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brandon Boucher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moe Skitto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boucher lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moe Skitto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Skitto 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Skitto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aurther Fleck (ranked 3976 p4p, 185 weight class) and Yugo Kozaki (ranked 5505 p4p, 226 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fleck
vs
Kozaki

179 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

171 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aurther Fleck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yugo Kozaki!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozaki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fleck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kozaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Kozaki drives through and clinches with Fleck against the cage.
Fleck is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kozaki pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Kozaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kozaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fleck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aurther Fleck. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kozaki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fleck looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kozaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fleck keeps working.
Fleck tries to buck Kozaki off but Kozaki is having none of it.
Fleck is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kozaki off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleck lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kozaki.
Kozaki is covering up but some of the strikes from Fleck are getting through and doing damage.
Fleck scores with punches and elbows.
Fleck connects with a big shot to the side of Kozaki's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleck scores with punches to the body.
Fleck scores with punches and elbows.
Kozaki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleck is hanging on to Kozaki's back as he tries to escape.
Kozaki is trying to remain composed but Fleck is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kozaki can't escape the position.
Fleck is landing with strikes from the back.
Fleck punches Kozaki on the ear.
Fleck softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Fleck has Kozaki flattened out and is raining down punches.
The referee is taking a good look at Kozaki as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Fleck!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleck lands shots from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozaki rolls, trying to escape but Fleck keeps control of the position.
Fleck lands a shot to the head.
Fleck lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kozaki hold on?!

Fleck is persistently looking for the submission but Kozaki is defending it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fleck softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Fleck scores with punches from the back.
Kozaki is trying to remain composed but Fleck is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kozaki covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Fleck scores with punches from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleck loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kozaki hold on?
Kozaki is trying to remain composed but Fleck is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kozaki trying to control the position but Fleck manages to sink in the hooks.
Fleck scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kozaki is looking for a way out.
Kozaki looks winded!
Fleck scores with punches and elbows.
Fleck lands a shot to the head.
Fleck lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kozaki hold on?!
Fleck lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Kozaki hold on?!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Fleck. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kozaki looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fleck has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kozaki.
Fleck scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Kozaki is looking for a way out.
Kozaki wants to get back to his feet.
Fleck punches Kozaki on the ear.
Fleck lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Fleck connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kozaki to escape the position.
Fleck is looking to control Kozaki but Kozaki is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fleck scores with punches to the body.

Kozaki is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozaki is trapped and Fleck is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Kozaki is still in real trouble! Can Fleck finish him?
Fleck connects with a big shot to the side of Kozaki's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fleck 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.
Kozaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Fleck stands up over Kozaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fleck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kozaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fleck scoring with some ground and pound.
Fleck stands up over Kozaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kozaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fleck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kozaki's head.
Fleck's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleck stands up over Kozaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kozaki has momentary wrist control but Fleck slips an elbow through the middle.
Kozaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fleck landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleck lands a couple of elbows.
Kozaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kozaki keeping moving, preventing Fleck from controlling successfully.
Fleck postures up and lands a big shot to Kozaki's brow.
Kozaki is breathing heavily.
Fleck wants to control from the top but Kozaki keeps moving.
Fleck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Fleck drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fleck jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fleck landing some decent shots from guard.
Fleck works over Kozaki with some ground and pound from guard.
Fleck forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozaki is not content to let Fleck control the position.
Kozaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Kozaki has hold of Fleck's hands but Fleck slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fleck lands strikes from half guard.
Fleck landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kozaki is staying active underneath Fleck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fleck 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.
Fleck takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kozaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Fleck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleck drops an elbow to the side of Kozaki's head.
Fleck prevents Kozaki from improving his position.
Fleck is nestled in close to Kozaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fleck scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fleck lands a nice short elbow.
Fleck working over Kozaki with some ground and pound. Kozaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aurther Fleck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kozaki wants to improve his position but Fleck is controlling well.
Fleck lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fleck connects with a nice short shot to Kozaki's temple.
Kozaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozaki wants to get back to full guard.
Fleck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fleck is nestled in close to Kozaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kozaki taking some punishment here, with Fleck in his half guard.
Fleck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kozaki taking some punishment here, with Fleck in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Ground and pound from Fleck.
Fleck seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fleck lands strikes from half guard.
Fleck works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fleck tries to control but Kozaki wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fleck shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kozaki flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kozaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fleck is nestled in close to Kozaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Fleck.
Fleck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kozaki tries to kick Fleck off but Fleck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Fleck there.
Fleck trying to mount his opponent but Kozaki defends it.
Fleck scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kozaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kozaki taking some punishment here, with Fleck in his half guard.
Fleck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozaki can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kozaki is looking to control Fleck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kozaki avoid being mounted?
Fleck trying to pass the guard but Kozaki defending well.
Nice strikes from Fleck there.
Fleck trying to control from half guard but Kozaki is working away.
Fleck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kozaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fleck connects with a nice short shot to Kozaki's temple.
Fleck working the head and body with strikes.
Kozaki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fleck scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fleck working over Kozaki with some ground and pound. Kozaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleck lands strikes from half guard.
Kozaki taking some punishment here, with Fleck in his half guard.
Fleck slips a nice elbow through Kozaki's hands, connecting with Kozaki's forehead.
Fleck seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kozaki trying to hold on to Fleck's head to control him but Fleck postures up.
Fleck trying to control the pace.
Fleck moves nicely into side control.
Fleck lands a nice forearm strike.
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!
Kozaki taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fleck is putting a hurting on Kozaki here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleck working the ground and pound.
Fleck is working Kozaki over with some ground and pound from side control.
Fleck looks up at the clock and then as Kozaki takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fleck smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fleck scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kozaki to see if he's OK.
Fleck cracks Kozaki with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fleck scoring with punches from side control.
Kozaki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fleck lands an elbow.
Kozaki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fleck connects with a decent elbow.
Fleck lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kozaki down.
Fleck cracks Kozaki with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Fleck immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kozaki is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Fleck!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aurther Fleck!
Our winner, Aurther Fleck, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaymz Hetfield (ranked 3514 p4p, 340 weight class) and Marshall Teach (ranked 4623 p4p, 411 weight class). Hetfield comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Fight Fire with Fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hetfield
vs
Teach

190 cm
25
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaymz Hetfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marshall Teach!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hetfield throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
An inside leg kick from Hetfield misses.
Hetfield looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hetfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Teach is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hetfield motions for Teach to come forward. Hetfield throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hetfield.
Hetfield connects with an inside leg kick.
Hetfield throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hetfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hetfield.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Teach checks a leg kick.
Hetfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Teach has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Teach misses.
Teach takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Teach shoots for a takedown but Hetfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hetfield connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hetfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hetfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hetfield lands an elbow that stopped Teach in his tracks for a moment.
Hetfield lands an elbow inside.

Hetfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hetfield.
Hetfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hetfield misses with a low kick.
Jaymz Hetfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hetfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hetfield misses with a looping left.
Teach is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Teach checks the leg kick.
Hetfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Teach.
Teach tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hetfield throws a leg kick but Teach sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hetfield.

Hetfield moves into the clinch.
Hetfield lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hetfield manages to break the clinch.
Hetfield throws a leg kick that is checked

and Teach counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Teach.

Hetfield has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Teach off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Hetfield pushes Teach up against the cage in a clinch.
Teach's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hetfield pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Teach fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Teach tries to pull guard but Hetfield holds him up against the cage and eventually Teach drops back down to his feet.
Jaymz Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Teach.
Hetfield lands an elbow just above Teach 's eye.
Teach takes an elbow to the temple.
Hetfield throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Hetfield breaks the clinch.
Teach throws a big shot that misses.
Hetfield throws a nice head kick!
Hetfield misses with a low kick.
Hetfield scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Hetfield.
Teach checks the leg kick.
Teach avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Teach tries to counter with a clinch but Hetfield shakes him off and moves away.
Hetfield throws a lazy right hand but Teach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hetfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Teach moves out of range of the leg kick from Hetfield.
Teach with the counter takedown but Hetfield avoids it easily.
Teach takes a kick to the side of the head.
Teach tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hetfield swivels and escapes.
Hetfield throws a leg kick that is checked

so Teach counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Teach wants to control from the top but Hetfield keeps moving.
Teach is pushing down on Hetfield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hetfield is fighting to maintain full guard but Teach has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hetfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Teach prevents Hetfield from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hetfield trying to control here.
Hetfield is trying to stand.
Hetfield on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hetfield tries to get out of the position.

Teach has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hetfield defend it? Teach steps over the head and cranks it - Hetfield is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Teach!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marshall Teach!
Marshall Teach is the new heavyweight champion!
Marshall Teach was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Johnson (ranked 3506 p4p, 337 weight class) and Eobard Thawne (ranked 4442 p4p, 403 weight class). Thawne has chosen Professor Zoom Theme Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Thawne

185 cm
25
200 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

193 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eobard Thawne!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thawne digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thawne is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Thawne circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thawne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thawne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson is breathing heavily.

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

Johnson is rocked!

It looks like Mike Johnson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thawne sprawls and moves away.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thawne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thawne is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Thawne shuts the power down on Johnson. Lights out, game over! Thawne is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eobard Thawne!
Eobard Thawne 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
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jungle Prince (ranked 1799 p4p, 203 weight class) and King Wong (ranked 4893 p4p, 461 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wong's choice of entrance music: Aloe Blacc - The Man. Jungle Prince could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to King Wong's chin.

Prince
vs
Wong

175 cm
25
175 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jungle Prince!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Wong!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong connects with a single shot there.
Prince drops his hands momentarily and Wong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Prince throws a right hand that misses
and Wong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wong avoids the body shot from Prince.
Wong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Prince misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wong.
Prince swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Prince misses.
Prince misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wong.
Nice shot lands for Wong.
Prince wants to clinch up but Wong keeps it at a distance.
Prince ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wong moves away.
Wong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Wong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by Wong - just one landing.
Prince tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prince throws a body punch but Wong moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prince ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wong moves away.
Prince misses with a body punch
and Wong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Prince thinking.
Prince takes a swing at Wong's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Prince.
It seemed like Wong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Prince throws a body shot but no joy.
Wong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prince.
Wong throws out a counter right but Prince avoids it with no problem.
Prince misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wong.
Wong connects with a crisp jab.
Prince takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Prince tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wong was well out of range. Poor timing from Prince.
Prince misses with a jab to the body
and Wong counters with a right hand to the body.
Wong lands with a hook. Prince tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wong connects with a single shot there.
Prince uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wong.
Prince misses with an uppercut
and Wong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Prince walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Prince is looking to wear down Wong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Prince misses with a body shot.
Wong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Prince had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prince swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Prince closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince misses with a body shot.
Prince throws a hook but Wong avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prince. Wong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Wong.
Wong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wong throws a good cross that connects.
Prince tries to clinch but Wong moves out of range.
Jungle Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong throws a body shot but no joy.
Prince tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prince takes a swing at Wong's ribcage but misses.
Wong staying out of range there.
Prince ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wong moves away.
Prince's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prince scrambles back to his feet.
Prince with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wong to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prince takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wong ducks under a wild hook from Prince.
Prince takes a swing at Wong's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Wong coming out on top.
Prince looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wong connects with the punch.
Nice cross by Wong.
Prince misses with a two punch combination.
Prince looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Prince tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Prince loads up on a big right hand but Wong slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Prince darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wong jabs Prince right on the nose. Prince blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wong tests Prince's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Wong lands.
Wong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wong swats away the attempt to clinch by Prince.
Wong throws out a counter right but Prince avoids it with no problem.
Prince wants to clinch but Wong slips to the side
and Wong counters with a straight right hand.
Wong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prince.
Wong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Prince has taken the fight to the clinch.
Prince creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wong's defenses.

It looks like King Wong has been cut.
Prince cracks Wong with a nice body shot.
Prince lands a shoulder strike.
Wong wants to break free but Prince has control.
Wong is looking to break free of the clinch but Prince has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wong is trying to break the clinch but Prince has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Prince - that landed with a thud.
Wong is trying to force a seperation but Prince has the dominant position.
Prince has Wong pressed against the cage, preventing Wong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Prince throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Wong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Wong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wong lands with an uppercut that bounces Prince off the cage and back into range.
Prince tries to clinch up
and Wong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wong sizes up Prince with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Prince rushes Wong and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Prince scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Prince.
Wong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Prince works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Prince lands a nice elbow.

Wong is rocked!
Prince lands with a left to the head.
Wong is still on wobbly legs! Can Prince finish him?
Wong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prince lands an elbow inside that Wong shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prince pushes Wong against the cage. Prince is working some dirty boxing. Prince pushes off with a quick right hook! Wong goes down! Wong tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Prince moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jungle Prince!
Jungle Prince retains his welterweight title!
Jungle Prince decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
King Wong was interviewed post fight and said 'Train hard, Figt harder! Will beat, next fight! I King Wong!'.