SPARTA 10: Khamsing vs. Holmes PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Moss (ranked 7152 p4p, 406 weight class) and Braydon Patel (ranked 25006 p4p, 436 weight class). Moss comes to the cage accompanied by Fire Flame. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Moss
vs
Patel

189 cm
24
153 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyrone Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Braydon Patel!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss stuffs the takedown.

Moss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moss connects with a knee to the head.
Patel takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Moss.
Moss lands a damaging elbow.
Moss comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Patel is looking to break free of the clinch but Moss has double underhooks.
Patel has Moss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Patel manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Moss has Patel up against the cage in a clinch.
Patel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Patel fails to pull guard.
Tyrone Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Braydon Patel.
Moss with a knee to the head.
Patel tries to stall but Moss uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A knee to the head by Moss.

Patel is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Patel is still on wobbly legs! Can Moss finish him?
Clinched against the cage, Moss lands a big elbow that drops Patel! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Patel is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Moss!
After winning the bout, Tyrone Moss 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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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 4413 p4p, 505 weight class) and Terrell Brewer (ranked 25191 p4p, 635 weight class). Cena comes to the cage accompanied by My Time Is Now. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cena
vs
Brewer

172 cm
25
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 The Island, John Cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Terrell Brewer!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cena changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brewer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cena connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brewer some visible discomfort.
Cena scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Brewer is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Cena can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Cena!
Our winner, John Cena, 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.

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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 Flint Beaswood (ranked 4684 p4p, 524 weight class) and Krzistov Wojcik (ranked 6408 p4p, 599 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Beaswood
vs
Wojcik

185 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

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 The Island, Flint Beaswood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Krzistov Wojcik!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beaswood dives in and scores a takedown into Wojcik'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.
Wojcik has his hands on Beaswood's head, controlling the position.
Beaswood preventing the sweep.
Beaswood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wojcik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beaswood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beaswood trying to control but Wojcik is working from the bottom.
Wojcik keeping full guard, as Beaswood tries to pass.
Wojcik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Wojcik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaswood wants to sweep here but Wojcik controlling him for the moment.
Beaswood wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojcik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Beaswood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wojcik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Beaswood is proving hard to escape from.
Beaswood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wojcik sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beaswood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wojcik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beaswood is keeping the position for now.

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

Wojcik looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wojcik looking to pass the guard.
Beaswood wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wojcik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Beaswood's guard.
Wojcik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beaswood seems keen to control Wojcik's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wojcik wants to get up but he can't break Beaswood's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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

Wojcik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beaswood is in trouble now - Wojcik has advanced to mount!
Wojcik tries to stand up but Beaswood had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
Wojcik tries to get to full guard but Beaswood has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzistov Wojcik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Beaswood leaves Wojcik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wojcik darts in looking for a takedown but Beaswood gets double underhooks and turns Wojcik into the cage.
Flint Beaswood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Wojcik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wojcik is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Beaswood turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Beaswood manages to end up in side control.
Beaswood controlling the position.
Wojcik wants to control but Beaswood postures up.
Wojcik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Beaswood content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojcik is trying to control Beaswood's posture but Beaswood avoids it.
Beaswood trying to control the position but Wojcik is working away.
Krzistov Wojcik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beaswood is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wojcik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Beaswood is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wojcik will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Beaswood trying to control the position but Wojcik is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wojcik is trying to escape the position but Beaswood is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wojcik is looking to regain half guard here but Beaswood keeps moving and retains side control.
Wojcik can't do much from the bottom here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wojcik or perhaps it was just good defense by Beaswood, which made it look bad.
It looked like Beaswood was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Flint Beaswood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzistov Wojcik.
Wojcik shoots in for a double leg but Beaswood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beaswood shoots for a double leg takedown but Wojcik sprawls well. He's pushed Beaswood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wojcik gets the takedown into side control.
Wojcik content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wojcik trying to control the position but Beaswood is working away.
Beaswood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wojcik on the ground.
Beaswood is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik tries to stand but Beaswood is controlling his head.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wojcik wants to stand but Beaswood has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wojcik wants to control from the top but Beaswood keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beaswood keeping full guard, as Wojcik tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Krzistov Wojcik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Beaswood stuffs the takedown.

Wojcik tries to sprawl but Beaswood drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Beaswood working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wojcik's thigh. Wojcik counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Beaswood sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beaswood trying to control but Wojcik is working from the bottom.
Wojcik 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaswood seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Beaswood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wojcik swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wojcik looking for a guillotine here but Beaswood defends easily.
Wojcik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beaswood is one step ahead there.
Beaswood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wojcik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wojcik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beaswood is one step ahead there.
Flint Beaswood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Beaswood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beaswood trying to control the position from guard on top but Wojcik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beaswood controlling from the top position.
Wojcik keeping moving, preventing Beaswood from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Krzistov Wojcik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wojcik misses with a takedown attempt - Beaswood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beaswood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wojcik throws a jab but it's blocked by Beaswood.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beaswood's waist but Beaswood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wojcik off to one side.
Flint Beaswood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzistov Wojcik.
Beaswood stuffs the takedown.

Beaswood drives through and clinches with Wojcik against the cage.

Beaswood has picked Wojcik up - he's going for a ride! Beaswood dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Beaswood trying to control from half guard but Wojcik is working away.
Beaswood wants to free his trapped foot but Wojcik is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beaswood is working hard here to advance position.
Beaswood sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaswood trying to control from half guard but Wojcik is working away.
Beaswood not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Beaswood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wojcik is just riding it out for now. Beaswood eventually gives up the hold.
Beaswood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wojcik keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flint Beaswood showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wojcik has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzistov Wojcik!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jomar Galang (ranked 4367 p4p, 439 weight class) and Derek The Congo Nightmare (ranked 6623 p4p, 542 weight class). Galang comes to the cage accompanied by No Other Name. Jomar Galang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Derek The Congo Nightmare's chin.

Galang
vs
The Congo Nightmare

181 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
168 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jomar Galang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Derek The Congo Nightmare!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galang cracks a nice hook into The Congo Nightmare's ribs.
The Congo Nightmare shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Congo Nightmare takes one on the button.
The Congo Nightmare darts in trying to clinch
and Galang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Congo Nightmare dives in for a single leg takedown but Galang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Galang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Galang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Congo Nightmare misses with a head kick.
The Congo Nightmare takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Galang digs a good body shot into The Congo Nightmare's ribs.
Galang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Galang lunges at The Congo Nightmare with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Congo Nightmare's hand.
Jomar Galang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Galang wants it to stay on the feet.
Jomar Galang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek The Congo Nightmare.
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!
Galang's corner calls for a 1-2. Galang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Galang dips to his left and cracks The Congo Nightmare with an uppercut!
A shot to the liver by Galang. Beautiful body shot.
Galang connects with a body shot that sends The Congo Nightmare's belly button to the back.
The Congo Nightmare with a lazy takedown attempt
and Galang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

The Congo Nightmare is rocked!

It looks like Derek The Congo Nightmare has been cut.
Galang cracks The Congo Nightmare with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends The Congo Nightmare tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Galang pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! The Congo Nightmare is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jomar Galang!
An intense looking Jomar Galang took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Next time, I'll be more heartless '.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Garcia (ranked 4230 p4p, 466 weight class) and David Ngoss (ranked 6578 p4p, 567 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that David Ngoss was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Garcia
vs
Ngoss

170 cm
25
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rafael Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Ngoss!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Ngoss saw that one coming.

Ngoss darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Ngoss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garcia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ngoss controlling the action here for a moment.
Ngoss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garcia tries to stall but Ngoss uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ngoss wants a takedown.
Rafael Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Ngoss.
Ngoss is trying to pull guard but Garcia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngoss jumps guard but Garcia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia pressing his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngoss has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Ngoss is looking to take this one to the mat.

Ngoss drags the fight down to the ground.
Garcia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia slips nicely into half guard.
Ngoss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ngoss won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.
Garcia is taking a breather. Ngoss says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ngoss has a hand on Garcia's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Garcia takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Garcia avoids the attempt from Ngoss to control.
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ngoss is squirming around, avoiding Garcia's attempts to control the action.
Garcia controlling from the full mount.

Garcia moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ngoss has worked his arm free - good work by Ngoss!
Ngoss wants to control but Garcia postures up.

Ngoss wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Garcia seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Ngoss is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Rafael Garcia!
Rafael Garcia thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 3899 p4p, 294 weight class) and Marco Buccino (ranked 5357 p4p, 354 weight class). BJ Penn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Penn
vs
Buccino

175 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marco Buccino!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Penn misses.
Penn thuds a left hand into Buccino's body.
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buccino catches Penn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Penn scores with a decent looking hook.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Penn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buccino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buccino misses with a series of wild punches.
Penn throws a shot from downtown. Buccino moves away and avoids it.
Buccino throws a series of punches but Penn avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Buccino moved out of range nicely.
Buccino unleashes a big counter combination but Penn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Penn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buccino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buccino lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Buccino is just out of range.
Buccino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Penn under the eye.
Penn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Penn throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Buccino counter with a right hand.
Buccino looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn throws a right and a left that Buccino avoids nicely.
Buccino unleashes a big counter combination but Penn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn misses the body punch
and Buccino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buccino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buccino throws a combination that misses
and Penn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Penn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Buccino misses with a wild combination.
Buccino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
A quick step to the side and Penn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buccino was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Buccino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Buccino misses with a series of wild punches.
A lazy left from Penn finds it's target.
Penn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buccino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Buccino lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Buccino. Those never looked like landing.
Buccino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Penn - just one landing.
Buccino misses with a double jab.
Penn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Buccino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buccino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters circling - Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buccino misses with a body shot.
Penn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn lands with a nice body punch.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buccino moves away.
Buccino throws a sloppy body shot
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Penn throws a combination that misses
and Buccino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Buccino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
Penn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Buccino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buccino looks winded!
Buccino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buccino dodges the punch combination from Penn.
It seemed like Buccino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buccino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Penn swings for the body but Buccino moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marco Buccino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on BJ Penn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Buccino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn cracks Buccino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Buccino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penn throws out the jab.
Marco Buccino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buccino misses with a double jab.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Buccino is just out of range.
Penn throws a right hand that Buccino ducks under and follows up with a left that Buccino also avoids with ease.
Penn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Buccino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buccino was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
A big left from Penn misses.
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buccino.
Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buccino.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buccino digs a good hook to Penn's body.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buccino manages to avoid it.
Buccino misses with the combination.
Buccino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Penn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Buccino scrambles back to his feet.
Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buccino.
Buccino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Buccino.
Some wild striking there from Buccino.
Penn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Buccino's shoulder, as Buccino tries to avoid the shot.
Buccino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Penn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Buccino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buccino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Penn rather than just go for the knockout.
Buccino cracks Penn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buccino misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Penn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Penn thuds his right hand into Buccino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Buccino has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buccino walks into a jab.
Buccino throws out a powerful jab.
Buccino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. Buccino catches Penn right on the button with a cross.
Penn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice combination there by Penn.

Buccino is rocked!
Buccino throws a combination that misses
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Buccino thinking.
Buccino is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Buccino is breathing heavily.
Penn cracks a nice hook into Buccino's ribs.
Penn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buccino glances at the clock... BAM! Penn nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Buccino crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Buccino is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BJ Penn!
BJ Penn spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Connor McGregor (ranked 3128 p4p, 149 weight class) and Fuzzy Dunlop (ranked 6778 p4p, 224 weight class). Connor McGregor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McGregor
vs
Dunlop

165 cm
25
133 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

174 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Connor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fuzzy Dunlop!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGregor takes one on the button.
A head kick from McGregor lands but Dunlop takes it in his stride.
McGregor slips a jab from Dunlop.
A left lands for McGregor.
Dunlop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGregor as he avoids it easily.
McGregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunlop.
McGregor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dunlop if he has to take too many more of those.
McGregor throws a body punch but Dunlop moves out of range.
Dunlop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunlop misses with an uppercut
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.

Dunlop is rocked!
Dunlop misses with a looping right.
McGregor throws a head kick that Dunlop semi-blocks.
Dunlop is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
McGregor steps in with a hook that catches Dunlop right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! McGregor follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dunlop looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor McGregor!
Connor McGregor 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 3380 p4p, 360 weight class) and Baker Smith (ranked 4486 p4p, 451 weight class). The key to victory for Georges St Pierre has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

St Pierre
vs
Smith

173 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Baker Smith!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
St Pierre lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
St Pierre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
St Pierre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Pierre lands a slapping body shot.

St Pierre cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Smith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can St Pierre finish him?

Smith is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Pierre drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Smith's head, knocking him out cold! St Pierre is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Georges St Pierre!
A very excited looking Georges St Pierre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Show (ranked 3107 p4p, 246 weight class) and Dome Graybeard (ranked 4086 p4p, 305 weight class). Show comes to the cage accompanied by My Time Is Now. Graybeard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Remember The Name. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Show
vs
Graybeard

162 cm
25
153 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Small Show!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dome Graybeard!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Show bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Show working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graybeard gets back to half guard.
Graybeard manages to get to full guard.
Show postures up and lands a big shot to Graybeard's brow.
Graybeard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Show manages to get himself to full guard.

Show wants to sweep here but Graybeard controlling him for the moment.
Show might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Show seems keen to control Graybeard's posture.
Graybeard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Show controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Show had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graybeard defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graybeard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Graybeard won't allow Show to sweep him here.
Graybeard is stalling in the full guard.
Show keeping moving, preventing Graybeard from controlling successfully.
Graybeard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Graybeard preventing the sweep.
Graybeard trying to control but Show is working from the bottom.
Show trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Show wants to sweep but no luck.
Show is working hard here to advance position.
Show working a defensive guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Show definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graybeard lands a head shot.
Show shoots in but no luck this time.
Graybeard stalks Show and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Show's face. Show staggers backwards, shaken.

Show fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Graybeard sprawls well initially but Show persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Graybeard can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Show thows a huge punch but Graybeard dodges it nicely.
Graybeard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Show slips a nice elbow through Graybeard's hands, connecting with Graybeard's forehead.
Show thows a huge punch but Graybeard dodges it nicely.
Show working over Graybeard with some ground and pound. Graybeard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Graybeard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Show winds up and cracks Graybeard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Graybeard regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graybeard is on top in guard.

Graybeard trying to control the position from guard on top but Show is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Show can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Graybeard controls the pace.
Graybeard trying to control but Show is working from the bottom.
Show pulls Graybeard in close to prevent any damage.
Show trying to control the position.
Show seems keen to control Graybeard's posture.
Show looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graybeard trying to control but Show is working from the bottom.
Show looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graybeard is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Show keeping moving, preventing Graybeard from controlling successfully.
Show wants to sweep here but Graybeard controlling him for the moment.
Graybeard trying to control the position from guard on top but Show is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Show looking for a sweep. Not yet Show, not yet.
Show controls Graybeard momentarily but Graybeard frees himself.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Small Show dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Graybeard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Graybeard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Show takes the fight into the clinch.
Graybeard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Show struggles to land a body shot inside as Graybeard controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graybeard.
Graybeard throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
Graybeard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Show goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Show misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Show misses with a short punch on the inside.
Show has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Graybeard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Show changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Graybeard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Show fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Show. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Show throws a jab when Graybeard was well out of range.
Graybeard stuns Show with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graybeard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Graybeard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Show was well out of range. Poor timing from Graybeard.
Show half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Graybeard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graybeard jabs at Show's body.
Show doesn't manage to clinch there - Graybeard circles away.
Show waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graybeard.
Show doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Graybeard counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graybeard sizes up Show with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Show misses with a body shot.
Graybeard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Show.
Show shoots in for a takedown but Graybeard shows good takedown defense.
Show takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graybeard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Show throws a hook but Graybeard avoids it easily.
Show tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graybeard was well out of range. Poor timing from Show.
Show displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Graybeard throws out the jab.
Graybeard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Show moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Show darts in and clinches Graybeard up against the cage.
A short left from Graybeard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graybeard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Show prevents Graybeard from breaking the clinch.
Show swings wildly with an uppercut but Graybeard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Graybeard.
Show swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Show blocks a body shot from Graybeard.
Show working aggressively here.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
Graybeard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Show is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Graybeard is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Show is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Graybeard can't fight it off and eventually Show manages to take the fight to the floor. Graybeard looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Graybeard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Show's guard.

Show wants to sweep but no luck.
Show keeping moving, preventing Graybeard from controlling successfully.
Show working a defensive guard here.
Show has Graybeard pulled in close to control his posture.
Show keeping moving, preventing Graybeard from controlling successfully.
Show is trying to keep Graybeard in close.
Graybeard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dome Graybeard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Graybeard takes a swing at Show's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Graybeard misses the target.
Show misses the shot to the body.
Graybeard misses the shot to the body.
Show drops his hands momentarily and Graybeard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Graybeard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graybeard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graybeard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Show moves away.
Graybeard looks to land a right hand but Show moved out of range.
Graybeard stuns Show with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Show slips under a jab.
Show is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graybeard.

Show shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Show working over Graybeard with some ground and pound. Graybeard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Show prevents Graybeard from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Show.
Graybeard trying to control here.
Graybeard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graybeard moves into full guard.
Show content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Show lands a couple of digs.

Graybeard is rocked!
Show with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graybeard is on top in guard.

Show trying to control the position.
Graybeard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Show is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graybeard trying to control the position from guard on top but Show is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Show not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graybeard wants to control from the top but Show keeps moving.
Show is controlling Graybeard's posture.
Graybeard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Graybeard wants to control from the top but Show keeps moving.
Graybeard stopping the sweep attempt from Show.
Show is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Graybeard wants to control from the top but Show keeps moving.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Show shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Show takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Graybeard is trying to control but can't.
Show is nestled in close to Graybeard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Graybeard wants to get back to full guard.
Graybeard taking some punishment here, with Show in his half guard.
Graybeard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Show's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Show's back!
Show wants to escape the position.
Graybeard missing with strikes.
Graybeard gets his hands free as Show looks to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Show rolls, trying to escape but Graybeard keeps control of the position.
Graybeard tries to get the hooks in deep but Show pushed the leg off.
Graybeard keeps control of the position as Show tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Will Graybeard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Show trying to control the position but Graybeard manages to sink in the hooks.
Show's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Graybeard's hands.
Show tries to escape but Graybeard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Graybeard tries to keep control of the position but Show is staying busy.
Show tries to escape but Graybeard has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Graybeard's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Graybeard keeps control of the position as Show tries to break free.
Graybeard thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Show can't escape the position.
Graybeard is trying to stick to Show's back but Show is turning into Graybeard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Graybeard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Show.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Small Show.
I think Show has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Small Show!
Small Show thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Somrak Khamsing (ranked 2482 p4p, 282 weight class) and Sherlock Holmes (ranked 3832 p4p, 397 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Khamsing
vs
Holmes

185 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Somrak Khamsing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sherlock Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khamsing lands with a good body shot.
Holmes tries to clinch up
and Khamsing counters with a stiff right hand.
Khamsing lunges at Holmes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holmes's hand.
Khamsing lands a jab to Holmes's midsection.
Khamsing has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Yaw-Yan MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Holmes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khamsing counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khamsing.
Khamsing scores with a jab.
Holmes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khamsing counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holmes fails with the takedown
and Khamsing counters with a right hand to the body.
Somrak Khamsing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sherlock Holmes.
Khamsing fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khamsing lands a nice hook to Holmes's body. Holmes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khamsing is looking to wear down Holmes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holmes looks winded!
Holmes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Khamsing counters with a right hand to the body.
Khamsing jabs Holmes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holmes takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khamsing bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Khamsing connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Holmes is rocked!
Khamsing connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Holmes to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Khamsing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Somrak Khamsing!
Somrak Khamsing tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.