RFL-72 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carmine Turturro (ranked 2505 p4p, 256 weight class) and Altansarnai Shinjo (ranked 3650 p4p, 350 weight class). Turturro comes to the cage accompanied by Encore by jay z. Shinjo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DJ KATCH - The Horns kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Turturro
vs
Shinjo

167 cm
23
148 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

170 cm
23
153 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carmine Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Altansarnai Shinjo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro fails to land the takedown.

Turturro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shinjo's half guard.
Turturro is trying to control the action in half guard but Shinjo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Turturro wants to work for an arm triangle but Shinjo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turturro in particular looking to stall.
Shinjo is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shinjo is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
Turturro tries to pass to full mount but Shinjo defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinjo is trying to get back to full guard.

Shinjo is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.

Turturro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Shinjo defends it.
Shinjo trying to control here.
Turturro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Shinjo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turturro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Turturro looking for a guillotine from mount but Shinjo is having none of it.

Turturro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Turturro looking for a guillotine from mount but Shinjo is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Turturro jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shinjo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shinjo tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Turturro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shinjo has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turturro tries for a kimura but Shinjo is defending well.
Shinjo tries to buck Turturro off but Turturro is having none of it.
Turturro works to advance to full mount. Shinjo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Shinjo tries to lock up and control but Turturro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shinjo is looking to get to half guard.
Turturro wants to control the pace but Shinjo is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro is really struggling to control Shinjo but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinjo tries to hold on but Turturro pushes him away.

Turturro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shinjo has worked his arm free - good work by Shinjo!

Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Shinjo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

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

Shinjo scores with a jab to the body.
Turturro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shinjo looks to throw the jab but Turturro is out of range.
Turturro shoots and misses
and Shinjo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turturro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shinjo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turturro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shinjo defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carmine Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro goes for a double leg but Shinjo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shinjo continues to drive forward.
Turturro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shinjo circles away.
Turturro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shinjo avoids it really well and circles away.
Shinjo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turturro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turturro has his takedown stuffed
and Shinjo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turturro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Turturro is rocked!

It looks like Carmine Turturro has been cut.
Shinjo scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Turturro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Shinjo engages and cracks Turturro with a massive lead left hook - Turturro tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Shinjo is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Altansarnai Shinjo!
Our winner, Altansarnai Shinjo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Albert Sure (ranked 3099 p4p, 304 weight class) and Antonio Zetsika (ranked 3603 p4p, 348 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sure
vs
Zetsika

170 cm
22
142 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

177 cm
23
151 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Sure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Zetsika!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sure keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sure feints a jab promting Zetsika to slip. Sure then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zetsika slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Zetsika throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sure was covering up waiting for the punch and Zetsika finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sure wants to stand but Zetsika is controlling the position.
Sure avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sure is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zetsika with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetsika lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zetsika keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sure's head.
Zetsika chips away with some ground and pound.
Zetsika missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zetsika cracks Sure with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zetsika throwing strikes but missing.
Zetsika makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zetsika landing some decent shots from guard.
Zetsika lands a couple of elbows.
Zetsika works over Sure with some ground and pound from guard.
Zetsika works over Sure with some ground and pound from guard.
Sure wants to stand but Zetsika is controlling the position.
Zetsika scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zetsika working some strikes from top position.
Zetsika trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zetsika postures up in Sure's guard and throws a big left but Sure blocks it.
Zetsika chips away with some ground and pound.
Sure is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zetsika is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sure is looking to stand up but Zetsika isn't so interested in that idea.
Zetsika postures up and lands a big shot to Sure's brow.
Sure definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zetsika is working Sure over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zetsika distracts Sure with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sure working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zetsika.
Zetsika won't allow Sure to get back to his feet.
Zetsika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sure wants to stand but Zetsika is controlling the position.
Zetsika is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zetsika lands a couple of elbows.
Sure wants to get back to his feet but Zetsika is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zetsika working some strikes from top position.
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!
Zetsika working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zetsika makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sure wants to get back to his feet but Zetsika passes into half guard.
Zetsika lands strikes from half guard.
Zetsika working the head and body with strikes.

Zetsika is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sure has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zetsika working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zetsika scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zetsika is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zetsika working the head and body with strikes.

Zetsika is working for a submission of some sort.
Sure is trying to stand.
Sure is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zetsika scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sure is trying to stand back up but Zetsika is controlling him
Sure is trying to escape back to his feet but Zetsika uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sure is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zetsika has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zetsika is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sure is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Zetsika tries for a kimura but Sure is defending well.
Zetsika scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Zetsika tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zetsika advances nicely into full mount.
Sure is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Zetsika.

Sure bucks up and throws Zetsika to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
A head kick misses from Sure.
Albert Sure is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sure throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zetsika shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zetsika stops Sure from getting back to his feet.

Zetsika seems to be looking for submissions.
Zetsika prevents Sure from standing back up.

Zetsika is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sure is just riding it out for now. Zetsika eventually gives up the hold.
Zetsika scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zetsika is looking for a kimura here.

Zetsika is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sure is trying to stand back up but Zetsika is controlling him
Zetsika works his way into full mount!
Sure wants to try and get back to his feet.

Zetsika with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sure knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zetsika on the ground.
Sure wants to get back to his feet.
Zetsika lands a nice shot to the head.
Sure's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Zetsika looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sure is in a horrible position here. Zetsika smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sure is bucking up trying to escape but Zetsika cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Sure is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zetsika landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Sure is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zetsika is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sure can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big strike lands for Zetsika! That's really hurt Sure and he's turned his back - Zetsika keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Zetsika jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Zetsika!

C
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 Daniel Brand (ranked 2478 p4p, 262 weight class) and Franck Kodjia (ranked 2416 p4p, 257 weight class). Daniel Brand looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Brand
vs
Kodjia

198 cm
22
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

195 cm
22
275 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Brand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franck Kodjia!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kodjia scores with a hook.
Kodjia tests Brand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Kodjia.
Brand misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kodjia.
Brand connects with a nice looking jab.
Kodjia moves away from the strike by Brand.
Daniel Brand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brand avoids the head kick by Kodjia.
Brand misses with a body shot.
Donk. Brand catches Kodjia right on the button with a cross.
Brand paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brand throws a shot from downtown. Kodjia moves away and avoids it.
Kodjia throws a fast counter high kick but Brand manages to duck under it in time.
Brand scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kodjia tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kodjia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Kodjia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brand looks to land a left hand but Kodjia moved out of range nicely.
Brand jabs Kodjia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kodjia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brand throws out the jab.
Brand misses with a double jab
and Kodjia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brand blocks a head kick by Kodjia.
Brand misses with a body shot.
Brand works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brand is breathing heavily.
A jab from Brand misses.
Kodjia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kodjia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brand takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.
Kodjia with a jab.
Kodjia 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kodjia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kodjia counters with a left to the body.
Kodjia throws a sloppy head kick and Brand moves out of range easily.
Brand appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brand throws the left hand but Kodjia avoids the punch easily.

Kodjia drops Brand with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Brand looks back up at him and smiles so Kodjia waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Brand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circle, before Kodjia throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Brand's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Kodjia lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Franck Kodjia!
After the fight, Franck Kodjia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Cruz Jr (ranked 1166 p4p, 153 weight class) and Keone Kapisi (ranked 1903 p4p, 214 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Cruz Jr
vs
Kapisi

209 cm
23
245 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cruz Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keone Kapisi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut
and Kapisi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Cruz Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kapisi manages to avoid it.
Cruz Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kapisi.
Kapisi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cruz Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kapisi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kapisi throws an overhand right that drops Cruz Jr like a sack of potatoes! Kapisi dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keone Kapisi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pension Buckets (ranked 3116 p4p, 302 weight class) and Jose Canseco (ranked 1755 p4p, 197 weight class). Buckets comes to the cage accompanied by Candyman - Knockin' Boots. Canseco has chosen Death Grips - Lil boy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Buckets
vs
Canseco

200 cm
30
265 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

193 cm
23
240 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Pension Buckets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Canseco !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckets dives in for a single leg takedown but Canseco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buckets takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buckets looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buckets shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canseco as he jumps to the side.
Buckets takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Buckets looks for a takedown but Canseco sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pension Buckets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canseco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buckets dives in and grabs Canseco 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Canseco pushes down on Buckets's head and hops out.
Buckets tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Canseco swivels and escapes.
Jab, jab by Canseco - just one landing.
Canseco lands a glancing blow to the side of Buckets's head.
Canseco leaves Buckets with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Canseco ! But no joy.
Canseco with a hook.
Canseco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canseco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A countering left hand to the body from Canseco misses.
Buckets misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buckets is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckets shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canseco as he jumps to the side.
Buckets shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Canseco sprawls well. Canseco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buckets gets slowly back to his feet.
Buckets gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canseco .
Canseco connects with a looping right hand.
Canseco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buckets fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Canseco scores with the left hand. Buckets knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Pension Buckets has been cut.
Canseco with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Canseco lands.
Canseco works the jab nicely.
Pension Buckets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canseco lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canseco lands a really nice looking cross but Buckets seems unphased.
Good shot there by Canseco .

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jose Canseco !
Our winner, Jose Canseco , 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.
The defeated Pension Buckets had this to say: 'Oh, well that was stupid of me. Womp womp!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glass Joe (ranked 1056 p4p, 48 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 1624 p4p, 80 weight class). Joe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is La Marseillaise. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Joe
vs
Lalla

165 cm
30
135 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

175 cm
24
144 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Groove Gear
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Glass Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe throws a shot to the body.
Lalla shoots in but no luck this time.
Joe is looking to counter punch.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lalla was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
Lalla throws a fast counter high kick but Joe manages to duck under it in time.
Joe leaves Lalla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalla manages to avoid it.
Joe stuffs the takedown attempt from Lalla. Lalla gets slowly back to his feet.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Joe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Joe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lalla drops his hands momentarily and Joe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lalla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joe avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Lalla is just out of range.
Lalla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe cracks Lalla with an open hand slap.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
Lalla ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Joe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lalla's hands.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe misses with a body shot.
Jaro Lalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joe as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown but Joe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lalla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lalla closes the distance and clinches up with Joe, looking for a takedown. Lalla pushes Joe against the cage but Joe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Joe does no damage.
Lalla tries for a takedown but Joe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joe works Lalla's body with a nice hook.
Lalla shoots in but Joe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lalla slips a jab from Joe.
Lalla throws a big counter head kick but Joe avoids it with no problem.
Lalla takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Lalla fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Joe sprawls well initially but Lalla persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.
Joe is trying to maintain the position but Lalla is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lalla is working for a submission of some sort.
Joe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Lalla is looking for a kimura but Joe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lalla to get the leverage.
Joe is looking to control Lalla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Joe avoid being mounted?

Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Joe is defending well.
Joe is doing well to control the position and prevent Lalla from advancing to side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Joe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lalla shoots in but no luck this time.
Joe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lalla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lalla somewhat.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joe but Joe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Joe connects with a body shot that sends Lalla's belly button to the back.
Nice sprawl there from Joe as Lalla shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe throws a hook but Lalla avoids it easily.
Lalla looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lalla slips under a jab.
Lalla throws a fast counter high kick but Joe manages to duck under it in time.
Joe loads up on a big right hand but Lalla slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla fails with the takedown.
Lalla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lalla somewhat.
Joe cracks Lalla with an open hand slap.
Nice shot lands for Joe.

It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Lalla ducks right into an uppercut from Joe.
Joe slaps away a takedown attempt from Lalla, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Joe finds it's target.

Lalla is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands a nice hook to Lalla's body. Lalla takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joe stuffs the takedown.
Lalla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joe is fending him off so far but Lalla persists. Nope, Joe circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe throws a hook but Lalla avoids it easily.
Lalla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lalla.
Joe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joe jabs Lalla right on the nose. Lalla blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands a right hook to the body.
Lalla has a takedown stuffed.
Joe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Lalla looking to score a takedown here. Joe is defending well but Lalla drives through and ends up in Joe's guard.
Joe is pulling down on Lalla's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lalla postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Joe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lalla, into his guard.

Joe trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glass Joe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaro Lalla's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Joe throws a big shot that misses.
Lalla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Joe misses.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lalla misses with a takedown
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lalla or perhaps it was just good defense by Joe, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Joe misses the target.
Glass Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lalla.
Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalla manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe lands a jab to the head.
Joe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joe wants it to stay on the feet.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe connects with a body shot.
Lalla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joe avoids it really well and circles away.

Lalla drives through with a takedown into Joe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lalla is fighting to break Joe's control of his arms but Joe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Joe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lalla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Joe is looking for a triangle but Lalla pushes his legs off easily.

Joe is looking for a triangle but Lalla pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe trying to keep a closed guard but Lalla is proving a slippery customer.
Joe wants to control the position but Lalla says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Joe wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy.
Joe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joe tries to get out of the position.
Lalla prevents Joe from improving his position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four 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.
Joe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lalla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lalla fails with the takedown.
Joe throws an overhand right that lands on Lalla's shoulder, as Lalla tries to avoid the shot.
Joe throws a big shot that misses.
Lalla blocks a jab.
Joe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lalla looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Glass Joe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Glass Joe is winning the standup battle so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Lalla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lalla shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Joe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lalla ducks right into an uppercut from Joe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glass Joe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Joe, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glass Joe!
Glass Joe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Munday (ranked 691 p4p, 84 weight class) and Kron Diego (ranked 1915 p4p, 210 weight class). Mickey Munday has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Munday
vs
Diego

173 cm
30
155 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

170 cm
21
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickey Munday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kron Diego!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Munday's head coaches at RWB GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diego doesn't manage to clinch there - Munday circles away.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch but Munday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Munday takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Munday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Munday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Munday closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diego's guard.
Munday is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Munday trying to control the position from guard on top but Diego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diego wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munday trying to move into half guard but instead Diego has managed to sweep!

Diego slips nicely into half guard.
Diego takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Munday's head.
Munday is not content to let Diego control the position.
Munday is looking to improve his position.

Munday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diego is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Munday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diego pulls his head out easily.

Munday looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Munday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diego pulls his head out easily.

Munday looking for submissions off his back.

Munday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diego is looking to take a break and control but Munday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Munday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diego seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Munday does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Munday actively working from the bottom here.

Munday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diego is controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Munday shoots in for a double leg but Diego sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Munday tries for a takedown but Diego circles away easily
and Munday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Munday. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Munday throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diego tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Munday is in Diego's guard.
Munday trying to control but Diego is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diego trying to keep a closed guard but Munday is proving a slippery customer.
Diego wants to sweep but no luck.

Munday 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.
Diego working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Diego has closed the distance and engaged Munday in a clinch.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Munday's ribcage. Munday let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Munday can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Munday.
Munday drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diego pulls his leg out and moves away.
Munday shoots in looking for a takedown. Diego tries to sprawl out of it but Munday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diego manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diego is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Munday. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Diego rushes Munday and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Munday has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diego is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diego effectively controlling the action here.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Munday tries to score a body lock takedown but Diego shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munday wants to take the fight to the mat but Diego manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Munday drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diego gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Diego.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diego is pushing Munday up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munday backwards.
Diego is trying to maintain a safe position but Munday gets an underhook and turns Diego into the cage.
Munday can't get the takedown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Munday.
Munday is looking for a takedown.
Diego stops a takedown attempt from Munday.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Munday avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Munday blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Munday backwards.
Diego misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Munday takes a knee to the side of the body.
Munday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munday backwards.
Diego lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Diego.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Diego.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.

Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego jabs at Munday's body.
Diego is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diego is looking to clinch but Munday is avoiding it.
Diego throws the left hand but Munday avoids the punch easily.

Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
Diego scores with a nice hook to the head.
Munday takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Munday avoids it by throwing Diego back against the cage.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munday backwards.

Munday turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Diego manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mickey Munday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diego tries to roll over but Munday keeps him under control.
Munday is trying to control the action in half guard but Diego is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diego makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diego.
Munday passes Diego's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Munday is looking for a kimura but Diego is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Munday to get the leverage.
Diego is looking for a sweep. Munday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diego gets back to full guard.
Diego wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego is trying to keep Munday in close.
Diego seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Munday postures up.
Munday being controlled here momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diego lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kron Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Munday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Diego. No joy for Munday on that attempt.
Diego has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Munday is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Munday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munday tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diego defends well and Munday ends up having to push Diego into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Munday fails with a takedown attempt.
Diego is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Munday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munday darts in looking for a takedown but Diego gets double underhooks and turns Munday into the cage.
Diego appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Munday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diego throws a series of punches but Munday moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego lands a really nice looking cross but Munday seems unphased.
Diego lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Munday fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Munday moves forwards but Diego connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Munday closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diego quickly recovers to half guard.

Diego manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kron Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munday shoots for a takedown but Diego saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Munday doesn't seem bothered though.
Munday misses with a takedown attempt - Diego sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego fails to land with a series of punches.
Diego connects with a body shot that sends Munday's belly button to the back.
Munday dives in for a single leg takedown but Diego sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munday takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Munday takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Munday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Diego lands with a straight right. Munday didn't see that one coming.

Munday is rocked!
Munday has his takedown stuffed
and Diego counters with a big right hand! Oh Munday is in trouble here! Diego follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kron Diego!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Jones (ranked 1205 p4p, 175 weight class) and Petr Antonovich (ranked 959 p4p, 141 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Jones
vs
Antonovich

190 cm
23
212 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
213 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Groove Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petr Antonovich!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonovich slips under a jab.
Antonovich blocks a jab.
Antonovich throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Antonovich.

Jones clinches up against the cage.
Antonovich is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones gets through Antonovich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Antonovich.
Antonovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Antonovich has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Antonovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antonovich tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonovich throws a head punch that misses.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Antonovich.
Antonovich can't break the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Antonovich prevents a body shot from Jones.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Antonovichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Antonovich 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.
Antonovich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Jones closes the distance and pushes Antonovich back into the cage.
Antonovich blocking some punches.
Antonovich digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Antonovich wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Antonovich.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Antonovich.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones working aggressively here.
Antonovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Antonovich.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Antonovich working hard to break the clinch.
Antonovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Antonovich backwards.
Antonovich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones lands a body punch.
Jones blocks a body shot from Antonovich.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonovich wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Antonovich blocking some punches.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Antonovich backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Antonovich looks winded!
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones blocks a body shot from Antonovich.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Antonovich.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Antonovich backwards.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jones.
Antonovich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Antonovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Jones.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Antonovich.
Antonovich tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Antonovich backwards.
Jones working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Antonovich controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Antonovich creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

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

Antonovich is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Jones measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Antonovich! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jeremy Jones!
After the fight, Jeremy Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Manowaru (ranked 268 p4p, 10 weight class) and Jimmu Tenno Hantei (ranked 638 p4p, 23 weight class). Hantei is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Triarii - Emperor Of The Sun. Hiro Manowaru has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Manowaru
vs
Tenno Hantei

193 cm
24
280 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super 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 Las Vegas, Hiro Manowaru!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmu Tenno Hantei!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manowaru connects with an inside leg kick.
Hiro Manowaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manowaru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hantei.
Manowaru looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Manowaru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Manowaru's head coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manowaru looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hantei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Manowaru finds it's target.
Manowaru tries to work over Hantei's front leg with a kick but Hantei checks it.
Hantei appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Manowaru tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hantei is able to avoid easily.
Hantei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hantei loads up on a big right hand but Manowaru slips the punch.
Hantei misses with a wild combination.
Hantei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hantei moves out of range as Manowaru throws a body kick.
Manowaru avoids the body shot from Hantei.
Hantei misses with a hook.
Manowaru appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Manowaru.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hantei takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hantei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manowaru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manowaru throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manowaru lands a jab to Hantei's midsection.
Hantei avoids the body shot from Manowaru.
As Manowaru backs off Hantei throws a huge counter combo but Manowaru manages to avoid it all.
Manowaru feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hantei's calf.
Manowaru getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manowaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hantei.
Manowaru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manowaru misses with a looping right.
Hantei unleashes a big counter combination but Manowaru bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hantei misses with an uppercut. Manowaru saw that one coming.
Manowaru throws a push kick but Hantei slaps the foot to one side.
Manowaru misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hantei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hantei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manowaru.
Hantei misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manowaru misses with a straight right.
Hantei misses with a hook to the body
and Manowaru counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crunch! Manowaru slams his shin into Hantei's torso.
We've been informed that Hantei 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.
A punch lands to the side of Hantei 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like Jimmu Tenno Hantei has been cut.
Hantei lands a body shot.
Manowaru blocks a head kick by Hantei.
Manowaru lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manowaru cracks the inside of Hantei's front leg.
Manowaru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hantei.
Manowaru throws a hook to the side of Hantei's head but Hantei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Hantei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Manowaru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manowaru with a hook.
A cross from Manowaru lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hantei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manowaru.
Hantei throws the left hand but Manowaru avoids the punch easily.
Manowaru swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Manowaru finds it's way through Hantei's defenses.
Hantei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Manowaru lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hantei doesn't seem phased though.
Manowaru throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manowaru swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hantei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manowaru.
Manowaru explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Manowaru moves out of range of the strikes.
Hantei throws a body punch but Manowaru moves out of range.
Hantei throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Hantei misses.
A little feinted left hand from Manowaru on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manowaru lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manowaru misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manowaru with a nice cross.
Manowaru doesn't manage to clinch there - Hantei circles away.
Hantei throws a body shot but no joy.
Manowaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hantei moves away.
Manowaru lands a nice shot to the body.
Hantei looks winded!
Manowaru cracks a nice hook into Hantei's ribs.
Hantei looks to land a right hand but Manowaru moved out of range.
Manowaru lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hantei's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Manowaru. That's going to slow Hantei down.
Manowaru cracks Hantei with a good jab.

That has opened up Jimmu Tenno Hantei's cut even more.
Hantei slips a jab from Manowaru.
Hantei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hantei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Manowaru dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmu Tenno Hantei's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Manowaru loads up on a big right hand but Hantei slips the punch.
Manowaru throws a looping overhand right but Hantei ducks down to avoid it.
Hantei throws out a counter right but Manowaru avoids it with no problem.
Manowaru throws a lazy right hand but Hantei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Manowaru misses.
Hantei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hantei might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Manowaru has got the better of the exchanges.
Hantei missing with a left hand there. Manowaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manowaru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hantei checks the leg kick.
Hantei misses with an uppercut
and Manowaru counters with a nice body kick.
Hantei works Manowaru's body with a nice hook.
Manowaru works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hantei fails to land with a series of punches.

Manowaru instigates a clinch.
Manowaru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanteis head.
Manowaru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

The cut above Jimmu Tenno Hantei's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hantei breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manowaru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manowaru moves out of range of the strikes.
As Hantei backs away, Manowaru returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Manowaru cracks Hantei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manowaru misses the shot to the body.
Hantei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manowaru paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Manowaru. That snapped Hantei's head back.

Jimmu Tenno Hantei's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hantei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Manowaru throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hiro Manowaru is winning the standup battle so far.
Hantei is breathing heavily.
Hantei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manowaru.
Manowaru digs a good hook to Hantei's body.
Manowaru moves away from the strike by Hantei.
Manowaru scores with a jab to the body.
Manowaru is looking to slow Hantei down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manowaru scores with a jab to the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hiro Manowaru!
Hiro Manowaru retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Hiro Manowaru thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jimmu Tenno Hantei spoke after the fight, saying 'Being brave means to know something is scary, difficult, and dangerous, and doing it anyway, because the possibility of winning the fight is worth the chance of losing it.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Smith (ranked 1400 p4p, 162 weight class) and Tud Stoddler (ranked 428 p4p, 49 weight class). Stoddler has chosen Arcade Fire - Ready to Start as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Scott Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tud Stoddler's chin.

Smith
vs
Stoddler

175 cm
29
160 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

180 cm
24
166 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Groove Gear

Groove Gear
Urban Fighter

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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tud Stoddler!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoddler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Scott Smith has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Stoddler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Stoddler makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smith really felt that one!

Smith looking to score a takedown here. Stoddler is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Stoddler's guard.
Stoddler pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith trying to control but Stoddler is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Stoddler is keeping the position.
Smith trying to control but Stoddler is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoddler seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Smith wants to control from the top but Stoddler keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoddler is retaining full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stoddler defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Stoddler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoddler.

Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler is controlling Smith's posture.
Stoddler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Stoddler is retaining full guard.
Stoddler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoddler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stoddler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith stays in close to Stoddler's body and controls the position.
Smith 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.
Stoddler seems keen to control Smith's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Stoddler is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Stoddler.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Stoddler to counter with a crisp jab.
Stoddler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Jab by Stoddler.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stoddler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Stoddler feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smith sprawling to the canvas! Smith rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stoddler finish him?!

Smith is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scott Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoddler punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Stoddler scores with a shot to the body.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stoddler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith leaves his chin hanging out and Stoddler seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Smith crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tud Stoddler!
During a confident post fight interview, Tud Stoddler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.