GR 9: Mallone vs Llban PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gok Won Khun (ranked 5927 p4p, 586 weight class) and Taylor Plumson (ranked 24610 p4p, 647 weight class). Gok Won Khun could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taylor Plumson's chin.

Won Khun
vs
Plumson

188 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
213 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 New York, Gok Won Khun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Taylor Plumson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plumson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khun looks to land a body kick but Plumson moved away.
Good leg kick by Khun there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Khun fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khun.
Khun throws a hook to the side of Plumson's head but Plumson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Plumson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Khun.
Plumson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khun.
Plumson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Khun.
Plumson connects with a nice looking jab.
Khun lands a jab to the nose.
Khun throws a leg kick but Plumson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Plumson slips a straight right by Khun.
Plumson catches Khun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Khun is rocked!
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!
Plumson steps in with a hook that catches Khun right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Plumson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Khun looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taylor Plumson!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Molotov (ranked 5609 p4p, 518 weight class) and Orlando Brooklyn (ranked 24682 p4p, 611 weight class). Molotov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem - Phenomenal. Orlando Brooklyn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Molotov
vs
Brooklyn

185 cm
18
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
194 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexey Molotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Orlando Brooklyn!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooklyn lands with a hook. Molotov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Molotov lands a nice shot to the body.
Brooklyn shoots in for a takedown but Molotov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brooklyn connects with a right hand. Molotov shakes it off.
Brooklyn throws a shot from downtown. Molotov moves away and avoids it.
Molotov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Molotov throws a lazy uppercut
and Brooklyn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Molotov throws a hook to the side of Brooklyn's head but Brooklyn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Molotov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brooklyn's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brooklyn is trying to hold Molotov in close to prevent damage but Molotov has managed to pass into half guard.

Brooklyn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Molotov pulls his head out easily.

Brooklyn looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Molotov pushes past his half guard into mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molotov controlling his opponent.
Brooklyn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooklyn is working to get back to half guard.
Molotov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brooklyn has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Molotov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Molotov cracks Brooklyn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Molotov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Brooklyn covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Molotov!
Alexey Molotov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kez Richards (ranked 5582 p4p, 494 weight class) and Harvey Stallion (ranked 5973 p4p, 509 weight class). Harvey Stallion has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kez Richards's chin.

Richards
vs
Stallion

176 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
19
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kez Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harvey Stallion!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stallion has managed to clinch.

Richards has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Stallion uses from the top position.
Richards looking to control.
Richards 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.
Richards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stallion.
Stallion stands up over Richards, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stallion distracts Richards with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Richards on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Richards tries to get out of the position.
Stallion stands and throws Richards's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Richards takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Richards takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Richards is rocked!
Stallion is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Oh Richards is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Richards struggling a bit here.
Stallion cracks Richards with a big right hand but Richards just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Richards is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallion crunches a massive hammerfist down on Richards - he's out! Stallion Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harvey Stallion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brice Howard (ranked 4006 p4p, 429 weight class) and Michelangelo Di Lodovico (ranked 4414 p4p, 467 weight class). Howard comes to the cage accompanied by Veterans Day. The key to victory for Brice Howard has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Howard
vs
Di Lodovico

189 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Rogue Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brice Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Lodovico jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good shot there by Howard.
Howard fails with the takedown.
Di Lodovico bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brice Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard misses the jab.
Di Lodovico appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Di Lodovico. Howard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Howard throws a sloppy head kick

and Di Lodovico counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Di Lodovico controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Di Lodovico 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.
Di Lodovico tries to pass the half guard into mount. Howard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Howard is trying to stand.
Howard's coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Howard is staying active underneath Di Lodovico, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Di Lodovico is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Di Lodovico perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Di Lodovico passes to full mount!
Howard is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Di Lodovico on the ground.
Di Lodovico is looking to work his way around to Howard's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Di Lodovico controlling the pace for now.
Di Lodovico is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Howard is in real trouble.
Di Lodovico trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Howard doesn't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard is trying to get back to his feet but Di Lodovico has full control of the position and if anything, Howard has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Di Lodovico has good solid back control here.

Di Lodovico has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Howard has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Howard is trying to defend against the choke here but Di Lodovico has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Di Lodovico Tightens the hold and Howard taps out furiously! Di Lodovico displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michelangelo Di Lodovico!
A relieved looking Michelangelo Di Lodovico thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Brice Howard stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm hoping I gave the fans what they wanted. I do apologize, it was his night, not mine. The better man won tonight. But I'll be back! I'll keep training and working, so I can get back in here and put on a show for all of you! Thank you!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raging Bitch (ranked 3953 p4p, 473 weight class) and Stanlee Ventura (ranked 3459 p4p, 436 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bitch might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Who is He?. Stanlee Ventura looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Bitch
vs
Ventura

200 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Raging Bitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanlee Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bitch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stanlee Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bitch gets caught flat footed, as Ventura shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Ventura stands up from Bitch's guard - Ventura perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ventura wants to clinch up but Bitch keeps it at a distance.
Ventura wants to clinch but Bitch slips to the side
and Bitch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ventura looks winded!
Bitch jabs Ventura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Bitch.
Ventura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bitch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ventura. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bitch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bitch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ventura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bitch works the jab nicely.

Ventura is rocked!
Bitch throws an overhand right that has Ventura reeling! Bitch follows up with more punches and Ventura is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raging Bitch!
Our winner, Raging Bitch, 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.
In defeat, Stanlee Ventura stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is a very good fighter. I will come back stronger next time you see me'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rock Solid (ranked 4219 p4p, 449 weight class) and Kappa Knox (ranked 3764 p4p, 418 weight class). Knox has chosen 'Til I Collapse | Eminem as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Solid
vs
Knox

187 cm
19
197 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rock Solid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kappa Knox!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Knox.
Solid stuns Knox with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kappa Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Rock Solid has been cut.
Solid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox 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.
A swing and a miss from Solid.
Knox steps in with a hook that catches Solid right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Knox follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Solid looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kappa Knox!
After winning the bout, Kappa Knox thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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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 CJ Ray (ranked 2912 p4p, 388 weight class) and A A Ron Jenkins (ranked 4417 p4p, 506 weight class). Ray comes into the arena with Indestructable - Disturbed blaring out of the sound system. Jenkins has chosen Iron Man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ray
vs
A Ron Jenkins

183 cm
26
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, CJ Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, A A Ron Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Jenkins.

It looks like CJ Ray has been cut.

Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ray as Jenkins tries to tie him up.
Jenkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jenkins lands with a right to the head.

Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Jenkins darts in and clinches Ray up against the cage.
Jenkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ray tries a body shot but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ray tries to work over Jenkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ray wants to get back to striking at distance but Jenkins won't allow it.
Jenkins lands a good knee to the midsection. Ray won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Jenkins landing knees to the head.
Ray can't get the takedown.
Ray misses with some punches.
Ray leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Jenkins has Ray up against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jenkins is working Ray over against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jenkins.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ray stalling in the clinch but Jenkins improves position.
A frustrated look appears on Ray's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jenkins as the two fighters clinch.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Jenkins.
Ray is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ray.
Ray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenkins's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenkins prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jenkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ray wants to get back to striking at distance but Jenkins won't allow it.
Jenkins avoiding damage as Ray throws knees to the body.
Jenkins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins pushes Ray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ray takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jenkins is defending well for now.
Jenkins pushes Ray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ray has been working on his balance at Tycoon Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jenkins.
Jenkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jenkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Ray is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a nice knee to the body.
Ray can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lands a nice uppercut.

Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Jenkins forces Ray back against the cage and clinches.
Jenkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jenkins scores with a hook to the body.
Jenkins is looking to control Ray's arms but Ray gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenkins has his back to the cage.
Jenkins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jenkins.
A short uppercut from Jenkins.
Ray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ray working hard to break the clinch.
Ray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jenkins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jenkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jenkins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray looking to slow down the pace here.
Jenkins lands an elbow inside that Ray shrugs off.
Jenkins gets through Ray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ray.
Jenkins gets through Ray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jenkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ray's face.
Ray misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jenkins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A A Ron Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jenkins moves into range and clinches up with Ray.
Ray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jenkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ray.
Ray is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A A Ron Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CJ Ray's cut.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ray tries to keep at a distance but Jenkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ray takes a shot to the head.
Jenkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jenkins avoiding damage as Ray throws knees to the body.
Jenkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jenkins blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Jenkins.
Ray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Jenkins on the inside.
A short left from Jenkins.
Jenkins crunches a lovely knee into Ray's ribcage.
Jenkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Ray has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ray can't break the clinch.
Jenkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ray in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ray has had enough of the clinch but Jenkins keeps him there for the moment.
Jenkins landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ray feints and as Jenkins raises his hands in defense, Ray changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jenkins wants to stand and escape but Ray is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jenkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Ray stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Jenkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ray takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ray takes an elbow to the temple.
Jenkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ray's face.
Jenkins lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ray.
Ray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins lands a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ray - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenkins with a knee to the head.
Ray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jenkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jenkins scores with a head kick. Ray tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ray looks to land a combination but Jenkins avoids it well.

Jenkins lands a big head kick that sends Ray tumbling to the mat! Jenkins takes a step backwards and waves Ray back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Ray is rocked!

Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Ray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ray tries to circle away but Jenkins has him pinned against the cage.
Jenkins lands an elbow just above Ray 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jenkins is defending well for now.

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

Ray gets tackled into the cage by Jenkins. Jenkins maintains the clinch.
Jenkins lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jenkins.
A right handed body shot lands from Jenkins.
A knee to the head by Jenkins.
Jenkins lands an elbow inside that Ray shrugs off.

Jenkins drops Ray with a big knee straight up the middle! Ray is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jenkins closes the distance and pushes Ray back into the cage.
Ray tries to pull guard but Jenkins won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jenkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jenkins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jenkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ray takes a knee right on the jaw!

Jenkins breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Jenkins blocks the low kick.
Jenkins wants to counter the offense by Ray and move into the clinch position.

Jenkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jenkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ray wants to break the clinch but can't.

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

Jenkins closes the distance and pushes Ray back into the cage.
Ray seems to have got his legs back now.
Ray has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jenkins after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CJ Ray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ray takes a knee to the side of the body.
A A Ron Jenkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jenkins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jenkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Jenkins lands a shot to the body.

Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jenkins has Ray up against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ray backwards.
Jenkins connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A A Ron Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on CJ Ray's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jenkins moves into the clinch.
Jenkins lands a right hand.
Ray takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jenkins lands a good knee to the midsection. Ray won't want to take too many of those.
Jenkins with a knee to the head.
Ray tries to stall but Jenkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Ray wants the takedown. Jenkins is fighting it off but Ray persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jenkins's guard against the cage.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Ray is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ray stays in close to Jenkins's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ray decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ray is looking to land body kicks.
Ray misses with a low kick.
Ray throws a lazy head kick
and Jenkins counters with a body kick that stops Ray in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Jenkins moves into the clinch.

Ray turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ray manages to end up in side control.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Ray is dominant here and he's now got Jenkins's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray scores with punches and elbows.
Jenkins is trapped and Ray is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Jenkins is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ray has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Jenkins is in real trouble here. Ray gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Jenkins is tapping out! Ray wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). CJ Ray!
CJ Ray thanked the fans post fight for their support.
A A Ron Jenkins was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent simply wanted it more than I did. I am going to reevaluate my game plan and come back stronger. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC (ranked 2773 p4p, 134 weight class) and Burton Guster (ranked 3704 p4p, 165 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC
vs
Guster

155 cm
26
135 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

178 cm
26
145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Burton Guster!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guster scores with the left hand. KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC has been cut.
Nice shot by Guster.
Guster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC manages to avoid it.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Guster looks to land a left hand but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC moved out of range nicely.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Guster throws a lazy uppercut

and KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guster keeping full guard, as KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC tries to pass.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC wants to control from the top but Guster keeps moving.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guster can do anything to dispel that myth.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC trying to control the position from guard on top but Guster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guster wants to stand and escape but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is having none of it.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC wants to pass the guard but Guster is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC tries for a takedown but Guster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guster clobbers KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burton Guster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC looks for a takedown but Guster sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guster circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guster connects with a body shot that sends KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC's belly button to the back.
Guster throws an ugly left hook that misses

and KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC counters with a nice double leg into guard.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guster is keeping the position for now.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC trying to control the position from guard on top but Guster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC tries to free his leg and advance position but Guster is retaining full guard.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC postures up.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burton Guster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Guster. No joy for KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC on that attempt.
Guster scores with a jab to the body.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Guster dips to his left and cracks KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC with an uppercut!
Guster misses with a hook

and KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC counters with a single leg into guard. Guster didn't expect that.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC looking to sit in guard and control but Guster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is looking for a triangle but Guster pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guster sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guster would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Guster is stalling in the full guard.
Guster is continuing to stall.
Guster trying to control but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Burton Guster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Guster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC misses
and Guster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guster as he jumps to the side.
Guster bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC's head.
Guster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Guster.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC blocks a jab.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Guster scores with a jab to the body.
Guster throws a jab but it's blocked by KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC.
Guster throws a lazy right hand but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck for KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC with that takedown attempt.
Guster looks to land a right hand but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC moved out of range.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC tries to counter with a takedown but Guster is quick to defend against it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC.
Guster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Guster.
Guster misses with an uppercut. KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC saw that one coming.
Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC moves out of range as Guster strikes.
Guster misses with an uppercut

and KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC works his way into side control.
KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is looking to take a break and control but Guster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Guster has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Guster is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Guster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guster tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guster gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Guster is looking to improve his position but KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC isn't that keen on the idea.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Guster is on top in guard.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC is looking to cinch up a triangle. Guster throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC's body to avoid the submission. KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC has instead reached around Guster's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mr KiMuRa ArMbAr RnC!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Mallone (ranked 1800 p4p, 209 weight class) and Garaile Lban (ranked 1927 p4p, 219 weight class). Garaile Lban will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Mallone
vs
Lban

178 cm
26
171 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Rogue Clothing

Rogue Clothing
Urban Fighter

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Mallone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Garaile Lban!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mallone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lban sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lban is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mallone with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Lban. Beautiful body shot.
Jason Mallone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lban is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mallone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lban tries to move into range but Mallone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mallone shoots in looking for a takedown but Lban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mallone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Mallone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lban sprawls well initially but Mallone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lban is trying is best to control the position here.
Mallone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lban can do anything to dispel that myth.
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 Mallone.
Mallone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mallone prevents Lban from improving his position.
Mallone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lban's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lban trying to control but Mallone postures up.
Lban keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lban really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mallone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mallone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mallone is stalling here. Lban is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mallone seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lban has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mallone controls the position for a moment.
Lban wants to control but Mallone is keeping him busy.
Mallone is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lban wants to take a breather but Mallone is having none of it.
Mallone wants to improve his position but Lban is controlling well.
Mallone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mallone is striking but Lban is not phased and passes to half guard.
Mallone has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mallone is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lban trying to control the action but Mallone is working from the bottom.
Mallone 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.
Mallone wants to get back to full guard.
Mallone is looking to control Lban's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mallone avoid being mounted?
Mallone desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mallone wants to improve his position but Lban is controlling well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lban is looking to take a break and control but Mallone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mallone is controlling Lban's position as best he can from this difficult position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lban scores with a hook to the body. Mallone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lban clobbers Mallone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mallone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lban manages to avoid it.

Mallone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lban was covering up waiting for the punch and Mallone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mallone with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mallone postures up in Lban's guard and throws a big left but Lban blocks it.
Mallone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jason Mallone will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mallone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mallone misses with a takedown
enabling Lban to counter with a crisp jab.
Lban scores with a body shot.
Mallone loads up on a big right hand but Lban slips the punch.
Lban lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mallone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mallone misses with a hook
and Lban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lban checks a low kick from Mallone.
Mallone walks straight into a right hand from Lban - that's dropped him! Lban jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mallone from any more punishment! Mallone complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Garaile Lban!
Garaile Lban is the new welterweight champion!
Garaile Lban decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.