XF 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carmelo Murrizzo (ranked 3897 p4p, 144 weight class) and Johnny Jones (ranked 6024 p4p, 107 weight class). Johnny Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Murrizzo
vs
Jones

170 cm
26
290 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carmelo Murrizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Jones !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Murrizzo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones tries to kick Murrizzo off in order to stand up. Murrizzo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Murrizzo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones tries to bench press Murrizzo off him but Murrizzo keeps the position.
Murrizzo working the body and head with strikes.
Murrizzo lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Jones ! Murrizzo senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Jones out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carmelo Murrizzo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mom Cheating (ranked 3482 p4p, 307 weight class) and Abdoulaye Diop Ndiaye (ranked 4183 p4p, 339 weight class). Abdoulaye Diop Ndiaye struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Mom Cheating has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cheating
vs
Diop Ndiaye

173 cm
35
142 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

174 cm
25
157 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mom Cheating!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdoulaye Diop Ndiaye!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheating throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diop Ndiaye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cheating cracks Diop Ndiaye with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cheating scores with the left hand. Diop Ndiaye knows he should have avoided that one.

Diop Ndiaye is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Cheating engages and cracks Diop Ndiaye with a massive lead left hook - Diop Ndiaye tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Cheating is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mom Cheating!
Mom Cheating thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Idris Onolunose (ranked 2162 p4p, 238 weight class) and Oscar Larraza (ranked 3226 p4p, 338 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Onolunose
vs
Larraza

183 cm
25
157 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
157 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Idris Onolunose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Larraza!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Onolunose closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Onolunose lands in his opponent's guard.
Onolunose throwing strikes from guard but Larraza blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Onolunose is working Larraza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Larraza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Onolunose can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Onolunose lands a couple of digs.
Larraza looks winded!
Onolunose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Onolunose connects with a couple of short punches.
Larraza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onolunose postures up in Larraza's guard and throws a big left but Larraza blocks it.
Onolunose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Onolunose lands a couple of digs.
Onolunose throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing that Onolunose has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Onolunose has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Onolunose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Onolunose working some strikes from top position.
Onolunose lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Onolunose postures up in Larraza's guard and throws a big left but Larraza blocks it.
Onolunose is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Larraza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Onolunose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Onolunose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Onolunose is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Onolunose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Onolunose connects with a couple of short punches.
Larraza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Onolunose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Onolunose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Onolunose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Onolunose is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Onolunose tries to free his leg and advance position but Larraza is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onolunose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Onolunose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larraza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Onolunose throws a big elbow that misses.
Onolunose throws a big elbow that misses.
Onolunose postures up.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA New York inform us that Larraza has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Onolunose throws a big elbow that misses.
Onolunose landing with the ground and pound.
Onolunose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Onolunose postures up in Larraza's guard and throws a big left but Larraza blocks it.
Larraza working a defensive guard here.
Onolunose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onolunose landing some decent shots from guard.
Onolunose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Onolunose stands up over Larraza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Larraza wants to stand and escape but Onolunose is having none of it.
Onolunose is working Larraza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Onolunose postures up in Larraza's guard and throws a big left but Larraza blocks it.
Onolunose is looking to work some ground and pound but Larraza has wrist control.
Onolunose with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Onolunose working some strikes from top position.
Onolunose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Onolunose throwing strikes but missing.
Larraza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Onolunose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onolunose stands up over Larraza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Onolunose throws a big right hand that misses.
Larraza is trying to control the position but Onolunose postures up.
Onolunose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Onolunose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Larraza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Onolunose throws a big right hand that misses.
Onolunose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Larraza is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Onolunose works over Larraza with some ground and pound from guard.
Onolunose trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Onolunose is working Larraza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Onolunose scoring with some ground and pound.
Onolunose knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larraza on the ground.
Onolunose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Onolunose looking to score a takedown here. Larraza is defending well but Onolunose drives through and ends up in Larraza's guard.
Onolunose throws a big elbow that misses.
Onolunose throws a big right hand that misses.
Onolunose stands up over Larraza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Onolunose's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Onolunose postures up in Larraza's guard and throws a big left but Larraza blocks it.
Onolunose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larraza can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Onolunose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Onolunose throwing strikes but missing.
Larraza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Onolunose is in close to Larraza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onolunose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Onolunose is looking to work some ground and pound but Larraza has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Onolunose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Onolunose postures up and lands a big shot to Larraza's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Onolunose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Onolunose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Onolunose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Larraza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Idris Onolunose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Onolunose tries to free his leg and advance position but Larraza is retaining full guard.
Larraza has momentary wrist control but Onolunose slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Onolunose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Onolunose lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Onolunose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Onolunose lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Onolunose working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Onolunose throws a big elbow that misses.
Onolunose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larraza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Onolunose.
Onolunose content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onolunose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Onolunose postures up in Larraza's guard and throws a big left but Larraza blocks it.
Onolunose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Onolunose scoring with punches to the head and body.
Onolunose with a flurry of punches that miss.
Larraza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Onolunose works over Larraza with some ground and pound from guard.
Larraza trying to control the position here.
Larraza is trying to keep Onolunose in close.

Larraza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Onolunose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Larraza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onolunose keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Larraza's head.
Onolunose postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Onolunose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Larraza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Onolunose postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Onolunose works over Larraza with some ground and pound from guard.
Onolunose throws a big right hand that misses.
Larraza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Onolunose with a flurry of punches that miss.
Larraza wants to stand but Onolunose is controlling the position.
Onolunose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Larraza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onolunose is in close to Larraza's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Larraza doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Larraza looking to control.
Onolunose is working Larraza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Onolunose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Larraza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Larraza throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Onolunose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Onolunose's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Larraza looking to control.
Onolunose throws a big elbow that misses.
Onolunose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Onolunose dives in and scores a takedown into Larraza's guard.
Onolunose throws an elbow that misses. Larraza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Onolunose's guard. Nice move by Larraza!

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larraza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Idris Onolunose dominated that second round.
That's time! Onolunose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Onolunose shoots in and gets a takedown into Larraza's guard.
Onolunose is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Onolunose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Onolunose is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Onolunose scoring with some ground and pound.
Onolunose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Larraza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Onolunose scoring with punches to the head and body.
Onolunose working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Onolunose postures up in Larraza's guard and throws a big left but Larraza blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larraza looking to control.
Onolunose is looking to work some ground and pound but Larraza has wrist control.
Larraza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Larraza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Onolunose sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Onolunose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larraza pulls his head out easily.
Onolunose tries to get to full guard but Larraza has control of the leg.
Larraza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Onolunose keeps working.

Onolunose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Larraza seems content to control.
Onolunose won't allow Larraza to pass to mount.

Onolunose looking for submissions off his back.
Onolunose is looking for a sweep. Larraza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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.

Onolunose is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larraza pulls his head out easily.

Onolunose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Onolunose has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Larraza escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Larraza!
Larraza looks up at the clock and then as Onolunose takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Larraza smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Onolunose on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Onolunose tries to get out of the position.
Onolunose tries to bench press Larraza off him but Larraza keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larraza trying to control the position but Onolunose is working away.
Onolunose tries to improve position but can't.
Onolunose is trying to work for a sweep but Larraza has mounted him!
Onolunose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Onolunose is working hard here to advance position.
Larraza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Onolunose is looking to escape.
Onolunose wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Larraza controls the position.

Larraza is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Onolunose won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Larraza off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oscar Larraza!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kemen Etxeberria (ranked 1799 p4p, 203 weight class) and Gap Turner (ranked 15878 p4p, 528 weight class). Etxeberria comes to the cage accompanied by The Basque National Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Etxeberria
vs
Turner

180 cm
26
160 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

177 cm
35
166 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kemen Etxeberria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gap Turner!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Etxeberria misses with an uppercut
enabling Turner to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Kemen Etxeberria has been cut.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Etxeberria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Etxeberria swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turner swings for the body but Etxeberria moves out of range.
Etxeberria connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
Turner is looking to chop away at Etxeberria's legs.
Etxeberria connects with a nice looking jab.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria lands a nice looking body shot.
Etxeberria throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Etxeberria takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Etxeberria takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Etxeberria.
Turner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Etxeberria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Etxeberria scores with a jab. Turner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Etxeberria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Etxeberria.
Turner takes a swing at Etxeberria's ribcage but misses.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Etxeberria scores with a nice strike.
Etxeberria connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turner's hands.
Turner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Etxeberria scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks.
Etxeberria misses with an uppercut
and Turner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Etxeberria on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
It looks like Etxeberria has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Etxeberria misses with a few strikes there.
Turner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Etxeberria rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Etxeberria will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Etxeberria blocks a low kick nicely.
Etxeberria rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gap Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner defending well as Etxeberria loads up on a big left hand.
Turner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Etxeberria connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turner's hands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Turner. Etxeberria shrugs it off though.
Etxeberria keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Etxeberria avoids the body shot from Turner.
Etxeberria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Etxeberria connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turner swings for the body but Etxeberria moves out of range.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner lands a two punch combo.
Turner lands a two punch combo.
Etxeberria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Etxeberria manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A lazy left from Etxeberria finds it's target.
Etxeberria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Etxeberria moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Etxeberria's head but Etxeberria sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Etxeberria tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Etxeberria.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Etxeberria does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Etxeberria was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turner.
Etxeberria moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Etxeberria on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Etxeberria counters with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner digs a good body shot into Etxeberria's ribs.
Turner lands a body shot.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Etxeberria lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turner misses with a hook. Etxeberria ducked under it nicely.
Etxeberria works the jab nicely.
Etxeberria goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Etxeberria is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Etxeberria throws a good cross that connects.
Etxeberria slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Etxeberria throws a one two combo.

Turner is rocked!
Etxeberria clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Etxeberria finish him?
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Turner misses with a hook.
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 Kemen Etxeberria will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kemen Etxeberria's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Etxeberria will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Etxeberria lands a nice looking body shot.
Etxeberria misses with a wild body shot.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Etxeberria looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Etxeberria throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Etxeberria jabs Turner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turner misses with a jab to the body
and Etxeberria counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria with a nice cross.
Gap Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Etxeberria scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Etxeberria lands a nice shot that snaps Turner's head back.
Turner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Etxeberria to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Etxeberria misses with a double jab.
Etxeberria looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Etxeberria scores with a hook.
Etxeberria moves out of range of the body kick.
Kemen Etxeberria is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Etxeberria lands with a nice body punch.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Etxeberria was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Etxeberria connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turner scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Etxeberria misses the target.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Etxeberria avoids the body shot from Turner.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Turner might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Etxeberria has got the better of the exchanges.
Etxeberria throws a combination. Turner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Etxeberria fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Etxeberria misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria works the jab nicely.
Etxeberria scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though.
Turner throws a right hand that Etxeberria ducks under and follows up with a left that Etxeberria also avoids with ease.
Turner slips under a jab from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Etxeberria slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Etxeberria misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner throws a body kick that misses
enabling Etxeberria to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Etxeberria catches Turner right on the button with a cross.
Etxeberria connects with the punch.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Etxeberria was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Etxeberria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Etxeberria.
Etxeberria is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Etxeberria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Turner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria misses with a looping right.
Turner misses with a combination
and Etxeberria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Etxeberria changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Etxeberria was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Etxeberria lands a jab to the nose.
Turner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Etxeberria counters with a stiff right hand.
Etxeberria moves out of range as Turner strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Etxeberria.
Etxeberria connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Etxeberria scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Etxeberria works Turner's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Etxeberria misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Turner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Etxeberria's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turner under the eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Etxeberria throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Etxeberria tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Etxeberria moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Etxeberria misses the target.
Etxeberria moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Etxeberria scores with a punch to the head.
Turner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Etxeberria cracks Turner with a good jab.
Etxeberria avoids the body shot from Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Etxeberria counters with a crisp right that sends Turner to the canvas! Etxeberria follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemen Etxeberria!
Our winner, Kemen Etxeberria, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
96%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 2042 p4p, 224 weight class) and Ahmad Lazzez (ranked 3091 p4p, 327 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Somebody Gonna Get It. This should be fireworks!

Brown
vs
Lazzez

180 cm
39
166 lbs
29 - 36 - 3

179 cm
25
157 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 36 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ahmad Lazzez!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazzez with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown is looking to counter the offense by Lazzez and move into the clinch.
Lazzez throws a poor cross that misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown avoids the head kick by Lazzez.
Brown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brown.
Lazzez with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lazzez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lazzez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brown cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown raining down shots from the mount!
Lazzez is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown lands a big shot there that rocks Lazzez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lazzez looks a forlorn figure.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Brown avoids the attempt from Lazzez to control.
Brown fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazzez is bucking up trying to escape but Brown cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brown lands a big elbow - Lazzez is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lazzez is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Brown!
John Brown made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Finally I Did It, After Hard Work And Training And Been So Many Fights. I Am World Champion, Shoutout To My Trainers, Family And Friends And My Hood In Baltimore . Respect Norman Gai Good Fighter And Tough Fight. But I Did It, I Am Champ Baby'.