IFA 28:03 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raiam Dos Santos (ranked 3106 p4p, 381 weight class) and Sake Chu (ranked 2808 p4p, 356 weight class). Chu has chosen Daughtry - Renegade as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dos Santos
vs
Chu

187 cm
26
195 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

185 cm
26
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Woodhouse's

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raiam Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sake Chu!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos swings for the body but Chu moves out of range.
Chu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Santos.
Chu misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Chu does no damage.
Chu throws a big shot that misses.
Chu throws a hook but Dos Santos blocks it.
Dos Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dos Santos misses the shot to the body.

Dos Santos darts in and clinches Chu up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Dos Santos.
Chu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chu misses with the head strike.
Dos Santos cracks Chu with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chu can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.
Dos Santos blocks an uppercut.
Dos Santos pushes Chu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chu lands with a short shot to the head.
Chu is working Dos Santos over against the cage.
Chu misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a shot to the body.
Dos Santos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dos Santos misses with a body punch.
Chu lands a right hand.
Dos Santos gets through Chu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dos Santos misses with a body punch.
Dos Santos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Dos Santos.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Dos Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dos Santos.

Chu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dos Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dos Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chu.
Chu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dos Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dos Santos moves into range and clinches up with Chu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chu backwards.
Dos Santos blocks an uppercut.
Dos Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chu backwards.
Chu throws a punch but it's blocked by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Chu.
Dos Santos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chu.
Dos Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dos Santos.

Dos Santos breaks from the clinch.
Dos Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Chu swinging wildly here.
Chu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dos Santos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dos Santos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chu misses with a straight right.
Dos Santos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chu's hands.
A jab from Dos Santos finds it's way through Chu's defenses.
Dos Santos misses with a looping right.
Chu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches.

Chu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Santos scores with a jab to the body.
Chu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Oooooh!!! Chu has knocked Dos Santos down with a huge combo! Chu steps away and waves a wobbly Dos Santos back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Dos Santos is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos ducks into an uppercut from Chu and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sake Chu!
After winning the bout, Sake Chu 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Freeman (ranked 3907 p4p, 441 weight class) and Xora Lutar (ranked 3602 p4p, 410 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Freeman
vs
Lutar

184 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

180 cm
25
175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xora Lutar!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman dives in and grabs Lutar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lutar pushes down on Freeman's head and hops out.
Freeman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lutar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freeman somewhat.
Freeman shoots in and drives through. Lutar sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lutar throws a leg kick but Freeman checks it.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Freeman doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lutar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Freeman blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman misses with the head strike.
Freeman blocks an elbow strike from Lutar.
A bit of stalling here from Lutar.
Freeman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lutar.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lutar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Freeman's brow.
Lutar looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Freeman swings wildly with an uppercut but Lutar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutar dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lutar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Freeman blocks an elbow strike from Lutar.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Freeman lands an uppercut.
Lutar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lutar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Freeman's brow.
Freeman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lutar is struggling to control the position.
Freeman throws a head punch that misses.
Freeman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Freeman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lutar smiles and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Freeman or perhaps it was just good defense by Lutar, which made it look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Freeman sets himself, and Lutar steps forward looking for the clinch! Freeman avoids it this time.
Xora Lutar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freeman darts in looking for a takedown but Lutar gets double underhooks and turns Freeman into the cage.
Lutar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Freeman.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lutar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Freeman up against the cage.
Freeman blocks the elbow strike.
Freeman misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lutar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Freeman's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lutar.
Freeman tries to pull guard but Lutar won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Lutar.
Freeman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Freeman takes an elbow to the temple.
Lutar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lutar is stalling here.
Lutar lands an elbow that stopped Freeman in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws a head punch that misses.
Lutar misses with an elbow over the top.
Lutar lands an elbow inside that Freeman shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Freeman fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lutar just misses with a elbow thrown towards Freeman's brow.
Lutar has Freeman pushed against the cage.
Freeman swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Freeman pulls guard.
Lutar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Freeman's guard.
Lutar wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lutar 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Freeman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lutar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lutar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lutar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Freeman has his foot on Lutar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lutar works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Freeman looking for a guillotine here but Lutar defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Freeman has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lutar should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Freeman has tightened it up now! Lutar should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Freeman!
A very excited looking James Freeman 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.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brevan Mink (ranked 5960 p4p, 469 weight class) and Akuma Te Kuma (ranked 3723 p4p, 356 weight class). Brevan Mink has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mink
vs
Te Kuma

200 cm
26
275 lbs
2 - 5 - 1

190 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Brevan Mink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Akuma Te Kuma!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Mink misses.
Mink definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mink throws a series of punches but Te Kuma moves out of range.
Te Kuma is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mink tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Te Kuma was well out of range. Poor timing from Mink.
A telegraphed right hand from Mink misses the target.
Te Kuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mink smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Te Kuma avoids the body shot from Mink.
Mink jabs at Te Kuma's body.
Mink looks to land a left hand but Te Kuma moved out of range nicely.
Te Kuma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mink manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Te Kuma throws the left hand but Mink avoids the punch easily.
Mink is looking to counter punch.
Mink jabs Te Kuma right on the nose. Te Kuma blinks but takes it well.
Te Kuma throws a hook but Mink avoids it easily.
Mink shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Te Kuma displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Brevan Mink has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mink misses the jab.
Mink dips to his left and cracks Te Kuma with an uppercut!
Te Kuma lands a jab.

Te Kuma drives through and clinches with Mink against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Te Kuma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Te Kuma tries a body shot but Mink blocks it.
Te Kuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Te Kuma blocks an uppercut.
Mink is looking to break free of the clinch but Te Kuma has double underhooks.
Mink tries to work over Te Kuma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Te Kuma throws a head punch that misses.
Te Kuma throws a head punch that misses.
Te Kuma misses with the head strike.

Mink breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Te Kuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mink moves away.
Mink will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Te Kuma throws out a counter right but Mink avoids it with no problem.
Mink misses with a looping left.
Mink misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Te Kuma.
Te Kuma throws a sloppy body shot
and Mink counters with a nice uppercut.
Te Kuma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Te Kuma looks winded!
Mink 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.
A shot to the liver by Mink. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mink misses with an uppercut.
Mink missing with a left hand there. Te Kuma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mink throws a right and a left that Te Kuma avoids nicely.
Mink throws a lazy right hand but Te Kuma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mink throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Te Kuma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Te Kuma swings for the body but Mink moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mink misses the target.
Te Kuma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mink lands with a cross.
Te Kuma defending well as Mink loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Te Kuma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mink throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Te Kuma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Te Kuma is looking to clinch.
Mink swats away the attempt to clinch by Te Kuma.
Te Kuma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mink scores with a jab. Te Kuma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Te Kuma blocks a jab.
Mink looks to score with a jab to the body but Te Kuma is just out of range.
Mink fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Te Kuma manages to avoid it.
Te Kuma misses with a combination
and Mink counters with a stiff right hand.
Te Kuma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mink.
Te Kuma moves away from the strike by Mink.
Te Kuma throws out a counter right but Mink avoids it with no problem.
Mink rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Te Kuma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mink fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mink lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Te Kuma is rocked!
Mink fakes the body blow, causing Te Kuma to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Te Kuma goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brevan Mink!
Brevan Mink decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Mannix (ranked 3003 p4p, 388 weight class) and JT Smith (ranked 2261 p4p, 314 weight class). Smith has chosen Im your boogie man as his entrance music. Tyler Mannix had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Mannix
vs
Smith

181 cm
25
204 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
218 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyler Mannix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JT Smith!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Smith tries to get set, Mannix tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Mannix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mannix.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mannix.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Mannix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith slips under a jab from Mannix.
Mannix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Mannix swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mannix.

Smith drives through with a takedown into Mannix's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mannix is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith stops Mannix from standing up.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mannix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Mannix wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith is pushing down on Mannix's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mannix is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Smith maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mannix could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Smith has cracked it and Mannix is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Smith!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). JT Smith!
A very excited looking JT Smith 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.
The defeated Tyler Mannix had this to say: 'Psssh....'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oroku Saku (ranked 1397 p4p, 180 weight class) and Rick Laws (ranked 2758 p4p, 293 weight class). Rick Laws is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Saku
vs
Laws

200 cm
26
245 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

192 cm
26
220 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Powerful

Woodhouse's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oroku Saku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Laws!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laws closes the distance and clinches up with Saku, looking for a takedown. Laws pushes Saku against the cage but Saku circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rick Laws seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laws shoots in but no luck this time.
Laws fails with the takedown
and Saku counters with a nice low kick that buckles Laws's knee momentarily.
Oroku Saku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Laws.
Laws shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saku but Saku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saku seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A good leg kick by Saku.
Saku throws a solid leg kick but Laws takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saku.
Saku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saku thumps Laws with a low kick.
Saku sizes up Laws with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saku wants it to stay on the feet.
Saku feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laws tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saku swivels and escapes.
Laws throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saku's waist but Saku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laws off to one side.
Laws looks winded!
Saku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saku misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laws tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laws tries for a takedown but Saku circles away easily
and Saku counters with an outside leg kick.
Saku connects with a leg kick. Laws looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laws fails with the takedown
and Saku counters with a thumping low kick.
Saku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laws shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saku thumps Laws with a low kick.
Saku explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That kick from Saku tenderised Laws's leg. Laws is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laws takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laws's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laws was well out of range. Poor timing from Saku.
Saku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laws with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saku counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saku. That's going to slow Laws down.
Saku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laws has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laws fails with the takedown

and Saku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Laws blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saku lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saku landing knees to the body.
Laws takes an elbow to the temple.
Saku tries to work over Laws's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saku lands an elbow that stopped Laws in his tracks for a moment.
Laws is looking to take this one to the mat.
Saku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laws is defending well for now.
Saku lands an elbow that stopped Laws in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laws blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laws managing to block the knees to the body from Saku.
Saku gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saku lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Saku connects with a knee to the head.
Saku creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Laws's defenses.
Saku lands a nice knee to the body.
Saku crunches a lovely knee into Laws's ribcage.
Saku gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saku lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saku using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saku lands an elbow inside that Laws shrugs off.
Saku with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laws is defending well for now.
Saku missing with knees to the body.
Laws is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Laws avoiding damage as Saku throws knees to the body.
Saku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laws.
Saku connects with a nasty looking knee right to Laws's face.
Saku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laws managing to block the knees to the body from Saku.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saku.
Saku trying to land knees to the body.
Saku gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Laws avoiding damage as Saku throws knees to the body.
Laws takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oroku Saku dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Saku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Saku closes the distance and pushes Laws back into the cage.
Saku lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saku.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Saku takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oroku Saku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saku trying to land knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Saku.
Saku scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saku misses with a knee strike.
Saku scores a nice knee to the body.
Saku landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Laws is breathing heavily.
Saku misses with a knee strike.
Saku with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saku unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Laws avoiding damage as Saku throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saku obliges.
Laws takes a knee to the side of the body.
Saku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laws can do to turn this around?
Nice elbow from Saku.
Saku is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Saku gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saku lands an elbow inside that Laws shrugs off.
Saku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laws.
Laws avoiding damage as Saku throws knees to the body.
Saku lands a nice elbow.
Saku scores with a knee to the head.

Laws is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saku misses with an elbow strike.
Laws is still on wobbly legs! Can Saku finish him?
Saku lands a nice elbow.
Laws dodges an elbow strike from Saku.
Saku has Laws pressed against the cage. He pushes Laws back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Saku throws a beautiful elbow that sends Laws crashing to the floor! Saku piles on the pressure with more strikes! Laws is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oroku Saku!
A victorious Oroku Saku thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Mayhem (ranked 540 p4p, 75 weight class) and Bailey Blue (ranked 1534 p4p, 193 weight class). Bailey Blue has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bryan Mayhem's chin.

Mayhem
vs
Blue

175 cm
19
243 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

178 cm
26
238 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bryan Mayhem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bailey Blue!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blue.
Blue connects with a nice looking jab.
Blue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blue has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Mayhem misses.

Blue closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blue lands in his opponent's guard.
Blue wants to control from the top but Mayhem keeps moving.
Blue working some strikes from top position.
Mayhem keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully.
Blue trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mayhem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blue on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem controls Blue momentarily but Blue frees himself.
Blue throws a strike but Mayhem rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Blue trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Blue has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mayhem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mayhem is fighting to break Blue's control of his arms but Blue is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blue looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayhem is one step ahead there.
Mayhem wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mayhem won't allow Blue to sweep him here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blue throws a body shot but no joy.

Mayhem forces Blue back against the cage and clinches.
Mayhem lands a right hand.

It looks like Bailey Blue has been cut.
Mayhem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Mayhem.
Blue has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mayhem is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blue is trying to break the clinch but Mayhem has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mayhem.
Blue is trying to break the clinch but Mayhem has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Mayhem.
Blue goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mayhem prevents it.
Mayhem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mayhem lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Mayhem - that landed with a thud.
Blue looks winded!
Mayhem is working Blue over against the cage.
Mayhem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mayhem lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mayhem.
Mayhem pushes Blue back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayhem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Mayhem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Mayhem.
Still in the clinch, Mayhem scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Mayhem.
Mayhem lands a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mayhem lands a nice uppercut.
Mayhem is working Blue over against the cage.
Mayhem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayhem lands a nice shot to the body.
Mayhem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blue backwards.
Mayhem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blue.
Mayhem lands an uppercut.
Mayhem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mayhem lands a shoulder strike.

That has opened up Bailey Blue's cut even more.
A left hand lands to the body for Mayhem.
Mayhem lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Mayhem.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mayhem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mayhem lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Mayhem.
Mayhem scores with a hook to the body.
Blue takes a shot to the head.
Mayhem digs a right hand into Blue's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blue's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Mayhem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Mayhem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bailey Blue's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mayhem closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Mayhem.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mayhem.
Mayhem works on Blue's body with a couple of short punches.
Mayhem presses Blue against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blue takes a shot to the head.
Bryan Mayhem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mayhem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Mayhem as the two fighters clinch.
Mayhem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Mayhem as the two fighters clinch.
Mayhem lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mayhem lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mayhem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mayhem lands a shot to the body.
Mayhem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blue can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayhem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mayhem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blue backwards.
Mayhem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mayhem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blue backwards.
Mayhem lands a body shot.
Mayhem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blue is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem lands a left hand.

Blue is rocked!
Mayhem dips a shoulder and cracks Blue with a mighty uppercut! Blue falls back against the cage and Mayhem unloads with a barrage of strikes! Blue is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mayhem screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!
An out of breath Bryan Mayhem 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Downwith Drago (ranked 514 p4p, 69 weight class) and Kaz Fujita (ranked 2665 p4p, 286 weight class). Downwith Drago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Drago
vs
Fujita

180 cm
26
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
265 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Downwith Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaz Fujita!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fujita circles away.
Fujita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drago misses with a takedown attempt
and Fujita counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Downwith Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Fujita counters with a nice right hand that sends Drago toppling to the canvas! Drago scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fujita finish him?!
Drago has been working on his balance at Temp Spar Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Fujita.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Downwith Drago. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Drago shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Drago is keen to just control but Fujita is a slippery customer.
Fujita wants to control but Drago is keeping busy.
Drago looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fujita wants to get back to his feet.
Fujita is looking to control Drago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fujita avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Drago controlling the pace.
Fujita taking some punishment here, with Drago in his half guard.
Drago winds up and cracks Fujita with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drago thows a huge punch but Fujita dodges it nicely.
Fujita keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fujita trying to control but Drago postures up.
Drago lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fujita wants to control but Drago is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fujita on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Drago trying to control from half guard but Fujita is working away.

Fujita kicks off Drago and gets to his feet.

Drago closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Drago lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago wants to pass the guard but Fujita is keeping the position.
Fujita looking to control but Drago passes into half guard.
Drago lands with a punch from half guard.
Fujita wants to get back to full guard but Drago has passed into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fujita struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujita is looking for a sweep.
Drago has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drago is chipping away with strikes.
Drago creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Fujita is rocked!
Fujita is looking for a sweep.
Fujita is still in real trouble! Can Drago finish him?
Check out the look on Drago's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Fujita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drago in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Fujita looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Drago turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Downwith Drago!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Do You Really Want To Hurt (ranked 922 p4p, 134 weight class) and Kyle Cobra (ranked 1416 p4p, 184 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

You Really Want To Hurt
vs
Cobra

185 cm
26
285 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

195 cm
26
270 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

BEAST

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Do You Really Want To Hurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Cobra!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for You Really Want To Hurt.
Cobra throws a right hand that misses
and You Really Want To Hurt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobra shoots for a double leg takedown but You Really Want To Hurt sprawls well. He's pushed Cobra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Cobra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cobra misses with a punch on the inside.
You Really Want To Hurt misses with a body punch.
Cobra lands an uppercut.
You Really Want To Hurt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cobra changes levels and goes for a takedown here. You Really Want To Hurt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
You Really Want To Hurt jabs Cobra to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Cobra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
You Really Want To Hurt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cobra up against the cage.
You Really Want To Hurt tries to stall but Cobra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cobra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. You Really Want To Hurt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Do You Really Want To Hurt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Cobra.
A short right from You Really Want To Hurt.
You Really Want To Hurt lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You Really Want To Hurt tries to work over Cobra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobra tries to pull guard but You Really Want To Hurt won't allow it.
You Really Want To Hurt prevents a body shot from Cobra.
You Really Want To Hurt stalls.

Cobra successfully pulls guard.
Cobra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cobra is on top in guard.

Cobra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
You Really Want To Hurt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
You Really Want To Hurt controlling the position.
Cobra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cobra throws a big right hand that misses.
You Really Want To Hurt keeping full guard, as Cobra tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cobra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cobra postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cobra trying to control the position from guard on top but You Really Want To Hurt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
You Really Want To Hurt keeping full guard, as Cobra tries to pass.
You Really Want To Hurt has momentary wrist control but Cobra slips an elbow through the middle.
You Really Want To Hurt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if You Really Want To Hurt tries to get out of the position.
Cobra throwing strikes but missing.
You Really Want To Hurt keeping moving, preventing Cobra from controlling successfully.
You Really Want To Hurt trying to control the position here.
Cobra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as You Really Want To Hurt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra tries to free his leg and advance position but You Really Want To Hurt is retaining full guard.
Cobra passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cobra tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You Really Want To Hurt is not content to let Cobra control the position.
Cobra misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cobra has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for You Really Want To Hurt!
You Really Want To Hurt avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cobra.
Cobra punishing his opponent with strikes.

It looks like Do You Really Want To Hurt has been cut.
Cobra thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cobra scores with a couple of good head shots there.
You Really Want To Hurt is in a horrible position here. Cobra smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobra landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cobra avoids the attempt from You Really Want To Hurt to control.
Cobra punishing his opponent with strikes.
You Really Want To Hurt in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Do You Really Want To Hurt's cut is getting worse.
You Really Want To Hurt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cobra throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cobra pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cobra raining down hammerfists from mount.

You Really Want To Hurt is rocked!

Jeez, Do You Really Want To Hurt's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Do You Really Want To Hurt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kyle Cobra!
An out of breath Kyle Cobra thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jackson (ranked 171 p4p, 28 weight class) and John Edmonds (ranked 1707 p4p, 229 weight class). Edmonds has chosen Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jackson
vs
Edmonds

185 cm
26
197 lbs
13 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
190 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luther Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Edmonds!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmonds moves away.
Edmonds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edmonds avoids it really well and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edmonds.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Edmonds counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmonds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edmonds is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Edmonds dives on top into guard.

Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Edmonds is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Edmonds has managed to sneak the leg through.

Edmonds seems to be looking for submissions.

Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jackson actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Edmonds seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Edmonds slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.

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

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edmonds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Edmonds looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson working for a triangle but Edmonds defends it easily.

Jackson is looking for a triangle but Edmonds pushes his legs off easily.

Jackson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Edmonds uses it to pass to side control.

Edmonds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Edmonds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Edmonds's best efforts.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Edmonds slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edmonds defends well.
Jackson looking to control.

Jackson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Edmonds is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jackson.

Edmonds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
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 Luther Jackson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Edmonds dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!

It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
We've been informed that Edmonds has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Edmonds's guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Edmonds is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds 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.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is thwarting Edmonds's attempts to control the position.

Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is pressing down on Edmonds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edmonds is holding on for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Edmonds's temple.
Edmonds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Edmonds is defending the position.

Edmonds looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jackson passes into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Edmonds can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ground and pound from Jackson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Edmonds is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Edmonds takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks Edmonds with a big elbow.
Edmonds looking for a sweep but Jackson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jackson thowing shots but they're missing.
Jackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Edmonds turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson controls Edmonds momentarily but Edmonds frees himself.

Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Edmonds defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson working for a triangle but Edmonds defends it easily.
Edmonds won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Edmonds wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Edmonds forces his way into half guard.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is staying active underneath Edmonds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Edmonds in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jackson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Edmonds!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Edmonds!
John Edmonds is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath John Edmonds thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Luther Jackson had this to say: 'See you in the season finals'.

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FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson James (ranked 144 p4p, 23 weight class) and Turd McPherson (ranked 648 p4p, 93 weight class). Turd McPherson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

James
vs
McPherson

185 cm
26
265 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

225 cm
26
292 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

BEAST

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyson James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Turd McPherson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPherson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by McPherson, which made it look bad.
McPherson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but James defends it well.
McPherson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

McPherson shoots in and gets a takedown into James's guard.

James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McPherson is aware though and is defending well.
James 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.
McPherson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson with a flurry of punches that miss.

James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McPherson looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

James is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McPherson is aware though and is defending well.
McPherson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McPherson manages to get himself to full guard.

James distracts McPherson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

McPherson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

McPherson is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
James trying to control but McPherson is working from the bottom.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands a couple of elbows.
McPherson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
James has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McPherson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. James is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McPherson.
You can see the frustration on McPherson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McPherson tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.
McPherson keeps trying to improve his position.
James creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
James working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James cracks McPherson with a big elbow.
James cracks McPherson with a big right hand but McPherson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

McPherson is rocked!
James has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd goes nuts as James knocks McPherson out cold with a massive hammerfist! James Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyson James!
Tyson James retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Tyson James 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.