SPARTA 35 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Khan (ranked 5405 p4p, 473 weight class) and Will Star (ranked 24938 p4p, 560 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Khan
vs
Star

162 cm
25
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Woodhouse's

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 The Island, Frankie Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Will Star!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan missing with a left hand there. Star was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Star.
Khan feinted with a counter takedown.

Khan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Star's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Khan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Khan pushes down on Star's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Khan seems to be working for a kimura but Star defends the submission attempt.
Star tries to roll over but Khan keeps him under control.

Khan is trying for a kimura here. Star looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Khan wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankie Khan!
An out of breath Frankie Khan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jedd Jacob (ranked 4492 p4p, 195 weight class) and George Adams (ranked 7611 p4p, 137 weight class). Adams has chosen stiff upper lip as his entrance music. Jedd Jacob has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jacob
vs
Adams

185 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jedd Jacob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, George Adams!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Adams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jacob has his hands clasped together around Adams's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams working the head and body with strikes.
Jacob manages to get to full guard.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacob is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams trying to control but Jacob is working from the bottom.
Adams postures up.
Jacob has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams wants to control from the top but Jacob keeps moving.
Adams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adams with a nice head shot there.
Jacob utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Adams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jacob is looking to sweep but instead, Adams has passed into half guard.

Jacob is defending against the submission attempts here by Adams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is pressing down on Jacob's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jacob is holding on for now.
Adams is thwarting Jacob's attempts to control the position.
Adams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Adams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jacob trying to control here.
Jacob taking some punishment here, with Adams in his half guard.
Adams scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Adams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jacob!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adams is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Adams connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Jacob is rocked!

It looks like Jedd Jacob has been cut.
Adams softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Jacob is out cold! Adams jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Adams!
During a confident post fight interview, George Adams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerardo Abellan (ranked 3949 p4p, 416 weight class) and Coach Boxy (ranked 4139 p4p, 428 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Abellan
vs
Boxy

180 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

178 cm
26
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gerardo Abellan!
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, Coach Boxy!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abellan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Abellan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boxy counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Gerardo Abellan has been cut.
Abellan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boxy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boxy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boxy circles away from the clinch attempt.

Abellan moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxy.
Boxy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abellan.
Boxy blocks an uppercut.
Abellan swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxy throws a head punch that misses.
Abellan blocks an uppercut.
Boxy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxy blocks an uppercut.
Boxy takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abellan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abellan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abellan misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abellan.
Abellan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Boxy.
Boxy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abellan's elbow.
Boxy swings wildly with an uppercut but Abellan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxy throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Abellan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boxy.
Boxy scores with a shoulder strike.
Abellan misses with some punches.
Abellan prevents a body shot from Boxy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abellan swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxy lands with a right to the head.
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!
Still in the clinch, Boxy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boxy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boxy misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxy misses with some punches.
Abellan misses with a punch on the inside.
Abellan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boxys head.
Abellan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abellan lands a body punch.
Abellan misses with a punch on the inside.
Abellan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abellan.
Boxy blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxy lands a nice shot to the body.
Abellan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abellan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abellan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abellan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abellan has a couple of punches blocked by Boxy.
Boxy working aggressively here.
Abellan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abellan throws a head punch that misses.
Abellan lands a nice uppercut.
Boxy blocking some punches.
Abellan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxy tries to throw a body punch but Abellan avoids it by throwing Boxy back against the cage.
Abellan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxy blocks an uppercut.
Boxy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boxy lands with a short shot to the head.
Boxy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Abellan fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Boxy fails to land.
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!
Abellan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxy.
Abellan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxy scores with a shoulder strike.
Abellan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abellan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxy has a couple of punches blocked by Abellan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerardo Abellan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerardo Abellan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Abellan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Abellan clinches with his opponent.
Boxy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gerardo Abellan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boxy scores with a hook to the body.
Boxy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxy presses Abellan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Abellan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abellan has a couple of punches blocked by Boxy.
Abellan blocks a body shot from Boxy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abellan swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxy uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abellan.
Abellan misses with the head strike.
Boxy blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Boxy.
Abellan lands with a right to the head.
Abellan lands an uppercut.
Abellan prevents a body shot from Boxy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Abellan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boxy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abellan misses with a short punch on the inside.

Abellan breaks from the clinch.
Boxy moves to clinch but Abellan breaks away
and Abellan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Abellan rushes Boxy and presses him up against the cage.
Abellan swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxy misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abellan lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abellan throws a head punch that misses.
Abellan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abellan blocks an uppercut.
Boxy blocking some punches.

Boxy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boxy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abellan manages to avoid it.
Boxy lands with a right hand.
A big right from Abellan misses.
Abellan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boxy can do to turn this around?

Abellan pushes Boxy up against the cage in a clinch.
Abellan swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abellan prevents a body shot from Boxy.

Boxy manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boxy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abellan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abellan swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Boxy.
Abellan blocks an uppercut.
Abellan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Abellan working aggressively here.
Boxy blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxy.
Abellan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boxy backwards.
Abellan lands a hook that snaps the head of Boxy backwards.
Abellan has a couple of punches blocked by Boxy.
Boxy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abellan's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxy tries to throw a body punch but Abellan avoids it by throwing Boxy back against the cage.
Abellan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abellan misses with some punches.
Boxy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Abellan fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abellan lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Abellan.
Abellan taking a breather.
Abellan working aggressively here.
Abellan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abellan.
Abellan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Abellan is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerardo Abellan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gerardo Abellan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Abellan throws a lazy uppercut
and Boxy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abellan thinking.
Boxy lands a jab to the head.
Abellan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Abellan throws out a loose jab but Boxy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxy defending well as Abellan loads up on a big left hand.
Boxy throws a shot from downtown. Abellan moves away and avoids it.
Abellan throws a lazy uppercut
and Boxy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abellan lunges at Boxy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boxy's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Abellan.
Abellan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abellan wants to clinch up but Boxy keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Boxy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abellan throws a body punch but Boxy moves out of range.
Abellan missing with a left hand there. Boxy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boxy is looking for the big counter here.
Boxy misses with a body shot.
Boxy throws the left hand but Abellan avoids the punch easily.
Boxy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abellan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abellan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boxy under the eye.
Boxy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Abellan rushes Boxy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abellan scores with a shoulder strike.
Abellan prevents a body shot from Boxy.
Boxy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abellan's elbow.
Abellan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boxys head.
Abellan misses with a punch on the inside.
Abellan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abellan swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abellan blocks a body shot from Boxy.
A head punch on the inside from Boxy fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxy lands a left hand.
Abellan throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxy.
Boxy misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abellan misses with the head strike.
Boxy misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abellan throws a head punch that misses.
Abellan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Abellan fails to land.
Boxy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxy.
Boxy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxy stalls.
Abellan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abellan blocks a body shot from Boxy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxy.
Boxy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abellan backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Abellan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abellan.
Boxy misses with some punches.
Coach Boxy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abellan working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abellan.
Boxy misses with some punches.
Abellan lands a nice uppercut.
Abellan has a couple of punches blocked by Boxy.
Abellan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abellan misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Boxy fails to land.
Gerardo Abellan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxy blocks an uppercut.

Abellan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxy misses with a two punch combination.
Abellan loads up on a big right hand but Boxy slips the punch.
Abellan moves away from the strike by Boxy.
Good shot there by Abellan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abellan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boxy is looking to clinch.

Abellan moves into the clinch.
Boxy scores with a hook to the body.
Abellan has a couple of punches blocked by Boxy.
Boxy tries to throw a body punch but Abellan avoids it by throwing Boxy back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Boxy.

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 Gerardo Abellan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abellan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerardo Abellan!
Gerardo Abellan 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
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trafalgar Water Law (ranked 3801 p4p, 165 weight class) and Matu Bouldra (ranked 3860 p4p, 167 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Trafalgar Water Law has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Trafalgar Water Law seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Water Law
vs
Bouldra

197 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Trafalgar Water Law!
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, Matu Bouldra!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Water Law misses with a right hand
and Bouldra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Water Law has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Trafalgar Water Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Bouldra finds it's way through Water Law's defenses.
Bouldra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Water Law to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Matu Bouldra has been cut.
Bouldra throws a lazy uppercut
and Water Law counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Water Law slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That has opened up Matu Bouldra's cut even more.
Bouldra throws a looping overhand right but Water Law ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Water Law was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bouldra.
Bouldra scores with a nice head shot.
A left lands for Bouldra.
Water Law with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bouldra to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Water Law misses with a body shot.
Water Law ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Water Law misses with an uppercut
and Bouldra counters with a straight right hand.
Bouldra misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that Bouldra has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Water Law connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouldra misses with a hook. Water Law ducked under it nicely.
Bouldra avoids the body shot from Water Law.
Water Law misses the body punch
and Bouldra counters with a nice uppercut.
Bouldra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bouldra lands a body shot.
Bouldra missing with a left hand there. Water Law was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bouldra, as that shot connected.
Bouldra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Water Law lands a jab to the head.
Bouldra slips a straight right by Water Law.
Bouldra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Water Law swings widly with a right hand
and Bouldra counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Bouldra.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bouldra misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Water Law.

The cut above Matu Bouldra's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bouldra throws a hook to the side of Water Law's head but Water Law sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Water Law misses the target.
Water Law throws a jab but it's blocked by Bouldra.
Bouldra ducks under a wild hook from Water Law.
Bouldra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Water Law.

Matu Bouldra's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bouldra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matu Bouldra's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Trafalgar Water Law!
After winning the bout, Trafalgar Water Law thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Matu Bouldra spoke after the fight, saying 'Fight me again!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Lee (ranked 3244 p4p, 386 weight class) and Coach Wrestley (ranked 4187 p4p, 457 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sweet Caroline. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Lee
vs
Wrestley

186 cm
25
193 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
26
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Coach Wrestley!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestley loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Wrestley slips under a jab.
A jab from Lee misses.
A low kick from Lee misses

and Wrestley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.
Wrestley landing some decent shots from guard.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wrestley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wrestley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wrestley lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wrestley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wrestley.
Wrestley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lee looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wrestley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wrestley has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wrestley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wrestley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wrestley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wrestley connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestley stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wrestley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wrestley lands a couple of elbows.
Wrestley connects with a couple of short punches.
Wrestley looking to pass the guard.
Wrestley scoring with punches to the head and body.

Wrestley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee controls Wrestley momentarily but Wrestley frees himself.
Wrestley chips away with some ground and pound.
Wrestley tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Wrestley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wrestley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wrestley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wrestley connects with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee pulls Wrestley in close to prevent any damage.
Wrestley landing with the ground and pound.
Wrestley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Lee has his feet on Wrestley's thighs here. He's pushed Wrestley off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wrestley screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Lee!
Our winner, Scott Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flint Beaswood (ranked 3087 p4p, 393 weight class) and Artur Gutu (ranked 5442 p4p, 545 weight class). Artur Gutu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Flint Beaswood's chin.

Beaswood
vs
Gutu

185 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

182 cm
25
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Artur Gutu!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutu throws a good cross that connects.

Beaswood instigates a clinch.
Gutu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Beaswood.
Beaswood tries to circle away but Gutu has him pinned against the cage.
Gutu lands an elbow inside that Beaswood shrugs off.

It looks like Flint Beaswood has been cut.
Gutu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gutu lands a damaging elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Gutu.
Gutu throws an elbow but it misses.
Gutu lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Gutu.
Gutu prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gutu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gutu lands an elbow that stopped Beaswood in his tracks for a moment.
Gutu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beaswood tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flint Beaswood. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutu works on Beaswood's body with a couple of short punches.
Gutu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beaswood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Beaswood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beaswood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gutu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gutu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beaswood's elbow.
Beaswood takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gutu is pressed up against the cage. Beaswood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gutu down to the mat. Gutu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Gutu closes the distance and clinches.
Gutu stops a takedown attempt from Beaswood.
Beaswood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gutu prevents it.
Gutu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beaswood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gutu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutu lands a damaging elbow.

Flint Beaswood's cut is getting worse.
Beaswood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gutu is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gutu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Gutu throws an elbow but misses.
Gutu lands a damaging elbow.
Beaswood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gutu walks away with a smile on his face. Beaswood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Artur Gutu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gutu drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Beaswood's head, knocking him out cold! Gutu is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artur Gutu!
A very excited looking Artur Gutu 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
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Kivela (ranked 3049 p4p, 131 weight class) and Callan Elijah (ranked 3161 p4p, 61 weight class). Daniel Kivela has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kivela
vs
Elijah

185 cm
25
275 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Kivela!
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, Callan Elijah!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivela misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Elijah misses its intended target.
Elijah fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Elijah throws out a loose jab but Kivela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivela shoots in and drives through. Elijah sprawls well.
Elijah slaps away a takedown attempt from Kivela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kivela defending well as Elijah loads up on a big left hand.
Kivela throws out a loose jab but Elijah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elijah misses with a straight right.

Kivela fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Elijah sprawls well initially but Kivela persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivela is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Elijah tries to roll over but Kivela keeps him under control.

Kivela is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elijah wants to get back to full guard.

Kivela seems to be working for a kimura but Elijah defends the submission attempt.
Kivela looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Elijah is looking for a sweep. Kivela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Kivela is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Elijah is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elijah is pressing down on Kivela's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kivela slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Elijah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kivela wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kivela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kivela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Elijah is not content to let Kivela control the position.

Kivela wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Elijah, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Elijah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kivela wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Elijah is not content to let Kivela control the position.
Elijah is trying to improve his position.

Kivela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elijah keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kivela happy to just control the position for now.
Kivela trying to control the position but Elijah is working away.
Elijah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Elijah is looking to reverse the position.

Kivela looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Elijah tries to improve position but can't.
Kivela taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Elijah is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kivela is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Kivela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Elijah is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kivela trying to control the position but Elijah is working away.
You can see the frustration on Elijah's face as Kivela controls the position.
Kivela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elijah keeps working.

Kivela working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Kivela dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kivela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Elijah tries to avoid it but Kivela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Elijah to the ground. Elijah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kivela misses with a hook

and Elijah decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kivela's guard.

Elijah drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Elijah jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Elijah sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kivela's guard.

Elijah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kivela defends it well.
Kivela moves into full guard.
Kivela is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kivela lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Daniel Kivela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kivela trying to control the position from guard on top but Elijah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Elijah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Kivela got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elijah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kivela has managed to get both his arms back between Elijah's legs - danger averted.
Elijah keeping moving, preventing Kivela from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Elijah looking for a guillotine here but Kivela defends easily.
Kivela trying to control the position from guard on top but Elijah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kivela is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

Elijah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kivela is aware though and is defending well.

Elijah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Kivela drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kivela jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kivela trying to control the position from guard on top but Elijah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elijah keeping full guard, as Kivela tries to pass.

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.
Elijah keeping moving, preventing Kivela from controlling successfully.

Elijah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kivela doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kivela manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kivela advances position into side control!
Elijah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kivela trying to control here.
Kivela looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Elijah looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Elijah is breathing heavily.

Elijah is looking for a kimura but Kivela is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Elijah to get the leverage.
Kivela makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kivela.
Elijah pushing down on Kivela's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Elijah is working for a kimura but Kivela is defending it quite comfortably.
Kivela is pressing down on Elijah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Elijah is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kivela has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Elijah is looking to defend but Kivela has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Elijah! Kivela pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Elijah taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Kivela!
A relieved looking Daniel Kivela thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rorion Gracie (ranked 2308 p4p, 299 weight class) and Ben Cox (ranked 2348 p4p, 306 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Olha a Explosão. Ben Cox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gracie
vs
Cox

176 cm
26
192 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rorion Gracie!
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, Ben Cox!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gracie feints and as Cox raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

Cox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Cox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Cox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.

Cox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Cox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cox is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie prevents Cox from improving his position.
Cox regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Cox moves into full guard.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gracie pushing down on Cox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but Cox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Cox is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cox's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cox sees it coming and defends easily.
Cox moves into full guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cox is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.

Cox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Cox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Cox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.

Cox working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox looks winded!
Gracie passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but Cox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cox is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.

Cox looking for submissions off his back.

Cox looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gracie passes into side control!

Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rorion Gracie!
Rorion Gracie 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
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andres Bonifacio (ranked 628 p4p, 29 weight class) and Hamid Sourian (ranked 1268 p4p, 66 weight class). Bonifacio comes to the cage accompanied by Noypi by Bamboo. Sourian comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Number One kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Andres Bonifacio has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bonifacio
vs
Sourian

162 cm
26
142 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

169 cm
26
142 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BEAST

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andres Bonifacio!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hamid Sourian!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonifacio throws an overhand right that lands on Sourian's shoulder, as Sourian tries to avoid the shot.
Sourian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonifacio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonifacio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sourian. Bonifacio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sourian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sourian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonifacio as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Bonifacio. No joy for Sourian on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonifacio misses the target.
Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sourian.
Bonifacio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bonifacio scores with a nice strike.
Sourian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bonifacio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sourian.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamid Sourian.

Bonifacio drives through and clinches with Sourian against the cage.
Sourian scores with a shot to the side of Bonifacio's head.
Sourian misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sourian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonifacio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bonifacio stops a takedown attempt from Sourian.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sourian.
Bonifacio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sourian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio lands a shot to the body.
Sourian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sourian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sourian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio throws a head punch that misses.
Sourian has Bonifacio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonifacio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bonifacio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sourian backwards.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonifacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sourian tries for a takedown but Bonifacio manages to get underhooks.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sourian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bonifacio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bonifacio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hamid Sourian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bonifacio closes the distance and clinches.
Bonifacio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the side of Sourian's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sourian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio tries to throw a body punch but Sourian avoids it by throwing Bonifacio back against the cage.
Sourian misses with a punch to the body.
Bonifacio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sourian backwards.
Bonifacio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sourian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sourian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sourian throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonifacio.
A short body shot lands from Bonifacio as the two fighters clinch.
Sourian wants a takedown but no success here.
Bonifacio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sourian struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonifacio controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sourian or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sourian.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonifacio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonifacio.
A body shot lands from Bonifacio.
Sourian misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Bonifacio as the two fighters clinch.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Sourian.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sourian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio gets through Sourian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sourian tries to break free but Bonifacio pushes him back against the cage.
Sourian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sourian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonifacio lands with a right to the head.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
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!
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio scores with a hook to the body.
Sourian has Bonifacio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonifacio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sourian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio pushes Sourian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sourian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
Sourian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonifacio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bonifacio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sourian.

Bonifacio breaks the clinch.
Sourian misses with a lunging right hand
and Bonifacio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Hamid Sourian has been cut.
Sourian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonifacio throws a shot to the body.
Sourian keeps the fight on the outside.
Andres Bonifacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Bonifacio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bonifacio clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Sourian.
Sourian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio blocks an uppercut.
Bonifacio works on Sourian's body with a couple of short punches.
Sourian is trying to push Bonifacio away but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bonifacio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sourians head.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Sourian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sourian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Sourian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sourian wants a takedown but no success here.
Sourian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
Sourian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sourian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonifacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sourian can do to turn this around?
Sourian misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonifacio.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sourian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sourian misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio tries a body shot but Sourian blocks it.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sourian can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonifacio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sourian tries to pull guard but Bonifacio holds him up against the cage and eventually Sourian drops back down to his feet.
Sourian lands a damaging elbow.
Sourian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sourian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bonifacio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Andres Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamid Sourian.
Sourian is working for takedown but Bonifacio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sourian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sourian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sourian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Bonifacio scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Bonifacio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Bonifacio.
Sourian throws a head punch that misses.
Bonifacio blocks an uppercut.
Sourian lands a body shot.
Bonifacio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sourian misses with a punch on the inside.
Sourian wants to get back to striking at distance but Bonifacio won't allow it.
Bonifacio is pressed up against the cage. Sourian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bonifacio down to the mat. Bonifacio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sourian keeps the fight on the outside.
Sourian tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonifacio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Bonifacio clinches up against the cage.
Bonifacio blocks an uppercut.
Sourian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bonifacio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sourian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio works on Sourian's body with a couple of short punches.
Sourian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio lands a body punch.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
Bonifacio is pressed up against the cage. Sourian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bonifacio down to the mat. Bonifacio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sourian is breathing heavily.
Bonifacio lands with a hook. Sourian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice sprawl there from Bonifacio as Sourian shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonifacio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bonifacio slips a jab and a cross from Sourian.
Sourian takes a swing at Bonifacio's ribcage but misses.
Bonifacio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck for Sourian with that takedown attempt.
Bonifacio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bonifacio connects with a nice looking jab.

Bonifacio closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Bonifacio on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sourian or not.
Sourian tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Bonifacio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sourian backwards.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sourian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bonifacio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sourian tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Sourian back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonifacio.
Sourian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sourian looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
A short right from Bonifacio.
Andres Bonifacio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonifacio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sourian.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonifacio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hamid Sourian's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Bonifacio cracks Sourian with a hook to the temple - Sourian is on wobbly legs here! Bonifacio swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sourian falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bonifacio wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andres Bonifacio!
Andres Bonifacio retains his bantamweight title!
Andres Bonifacio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lapu Lapu (ranked 456 p4p, 56 weight class) and Small Show (ranked 900 p4p, 101 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lapu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Noypi by Bamboo. Show has chosen My Time Is Now as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Lapu
vs
Show

168 cm
26
153 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

162 cm
26
153 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

BEAST

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lapu Lapu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Small Show!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapu throws the left hand but Show avoids the punch easily.
Show misses the shot to the body.
Lapu throws a hook but Show blocks it.

Lapu closes the distance and clinches.
Lapu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Show can't get the takedown.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
Lapu throws a punch but it's blocked by Show.
Show is trying to stall.
Lapu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Show can't find room to land a body shot as Lapu controls the action.
Lapu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Lapu.

Lapu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Show takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapu misses with a straight left.
A big right from Lapu misses.
Show drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lapu defends it well.

Show moves into range and clinches up with Lapu.
Lapu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Show.
Show has a couple of punches blocked by Lapu.
Lapu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Show misses with a punch on the inside.
Lapu lands a right hand.
A short right from Lapu on the inside.
Lapu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Show tries to work over Lapu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lapu lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Show struggles to land a body shot inside as Lapu controls his hands.
Show doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lapu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lapu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Show has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lapu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lapu Lapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Small Show.
Lapu controlling the action here for a moment.
Show blocking some punches.
Lapu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Show drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapu.
Show doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Show misses with a punch to the body.

Show has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lapu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lapu trying to control the hands but Show breaks the grip.
Show is landing with strikes from the back.
Show softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Lapu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Show's guard. Nice work there by Lapu.
Show has his hands on Lapu's head, controlling the position.
Show is continuing to stall.
Lapu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lapu preventing the sweep.
Lapu tries to free his leg and advance position but Show is retaining full guard.
Show can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lapu controls the pace.
Lapu stopping the sweep attempt from Show.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Show looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Show is on top in guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Show throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Show working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lapu's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Show's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Show has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lapu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lapu trying to control the position.
Show throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lapu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lapu looking to control.
Show throws a big right hand that misses.
Lapu controlling the position.
Show lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Show postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Show keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lapu's head.
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 Lapu Lapu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lapu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Show throws a body shot but no joy.
Lapu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Show.
Show looks to score with a jab to the body but Lapu is just out of range.
Lapu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Show on the side of the head.
Show throws a jab when Lapu was well out of range.
Show throws a hook but Lapu avoids it easily.
Lapu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lapu ducks under a wild hook from Show.
Lapu lands with an overhand left.

Lapu drops Show with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Show looks back up at him and smiles so Lapu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Show is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Show is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lapu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Show is still on wobbly legs! Can Lapu finish him?

Lapu has Show up against the cage in a clinch.
Show seems to have recovered his senses.
Show tries to score a body lock takedown but Lapu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Show misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Show has a couple of punches blocked by Lapu.
Show throws a punch but it's blocked by Lapu.
Lapu lands with a left to the head.
Lapu Lapu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Lapu.
Lapu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lapu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lapu.
Show is working for takedown but Lapu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lapu Lapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Small Show.
Show blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lapu lands a right hand.
Show can't find room to land a body shot as Lapu controls the action.
Show has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lapu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Lapu.
Lapu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Show can do to turn this around?
Lapu works on Show's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Lapu.
Show is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lapu.
Lapu working aggressively here.
Show tries a body shot but Lapu blocks it.
Nice body punch from Lapu - that landed with a thud.
Show struggles to land a body shot inside as Lapu controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Lapu.
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!
Show struggles to land a body shot inside as Lapu controls his hands.
Show misses with a punch to the body.
Lapu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lapu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Show backwards.
Lapu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lapu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lapu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Show backwards.
Lapu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Show misses with some punches.
Show goes for a takedown attempt but Lapu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A lazy left from Lapu finds it's target.
Lapu lands a slapping body shot.
Lapu lands a nice shot to the body.
Show uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lapu.
Nice straight punches there by Lapu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lapu.
Lapu doesn't manage to clinch there - Show circles away.
Lapu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Show throws an off balance right hand
and Lapu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Show thinking.

Lapu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Show, pushing him back against the cage.
Lapu has a couple of punches blocked by Show.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Show tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lapu's elbow.
Show misses with a body punch.
Show throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lapu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Show fails to land.
Show misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lapu misses with some punches.
Show has a couple of punches blocked by Lapu.
Lapu prevents a body shot from Show.
Lapu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Show tries to score a body lock takedown but Lapu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lapu lands a hook that snaps the head of Show backwards.
Show misses with the head strike.
Show looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lapu sends Show crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lapu is motioning to the referee to let Show up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Show is holding his hands too far apart here. Lapu throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Show is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lapu Lapu!
Lapu Lapu retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Lapu Lapu 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.
Small Show spoke after the fight, saying 'My time is not yet now.'.