ICC 19: Yoshioka v Smith 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pato Loco (ranked 5893 p4p, 511 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 6055 p4p, 513 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Loco
vs
Balboa

185 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Loco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Balboa sprawls well initially but Loco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Balboa is trying to maintain the position but Loco is very close to passing his half guard.
Loco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Balboa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loco lands a nice short elbow.
Loco lands with a punch from half guard.

Balboa is rocked!
Loco lands a big elbow - Balboa is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Loco!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pato Loco!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Texas (ranked 1955 p4p, 207 weight class) and Thimothy Weenus (ranked 3136 p4p, 288 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Texas
vs
Weenus

179 cm
25
156 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

176 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

The Glue Factory

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Texas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thimothy Weenus!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weenus ducks under a wild hook from Texas.

Texas drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

Weenus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Texas has his foot on Weenus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weenus works his way back into a safe position though.
Weenus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weenus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Texas looking for a guillotine here but Weenus defends easily.

Weenus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Weenus tries to stand but Texas is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weenus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Weenus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Texas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Weenus has picked Texas up and slammed him! Texas can't keep hold of the triangle and Weenus manages to pass to side control!
Texas is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Poseidon MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Texas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Weenus tries to roll over but Texas keeps him under control.

Texas is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Weenus still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Weenus has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Weenus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Texas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Texas regains half guard.

Texas actively working from the bottom here.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Texas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weenus pulls his head out easily.
Texas is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weenus throwing shots but Texas is blocking nicely.
Weenus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Weenus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Texas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Weenus.
Weenus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Texas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Texas actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thimothy Weenus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Weenus throws a hook but Texas blocks it.
Texas misses with an uppercut
enabling Weenus to counter with a crisp jab.
Weenus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weenus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Texas misses with an uppercut
and Weenus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weenus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weenus lands with an overhand left.
Texas misses with a hook. Weenus ducked under it nicely.
Texas wants to clinch
and Weenus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weenus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Texas throws out the jab.
Weenus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Texas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Weenus's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Texas drops back looking for a leg! Weenus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weenus manages to kick Texas off! Texas jumps back into Weenus's guard.

Weenus is looking for a triangle but Texas pushes his legs off easily.

Texas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Texas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Texas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Weenus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Weenus has escaped and now he's on top!

Weenus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Weenus is looking to work some ground and pound but Texas has wrist control.
Weenus advances to half guard.
Texas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Weenus seems to be looking for submissions.

Texas is defending against the submission attempts here by Weenus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Weenus seems to be working for a kimura but Texas defends the submission attempt.

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

Texas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Texas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Weenus is working for a submission of some sort.

Texas looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thimothy Weenus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Weenus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ryan Texas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Texas throws a lazy uppercut
and Weenus counters with a nice uppercut.
Texas misses with an uppercut
and Weenus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thimothy Weenus!
A very excited looking Thimothy Weenus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fathy Ahmad (ranked 24713 p4p, 296 weight class) and Ray Reaper (ranked 24571 p4p, 286 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ahmad
vs
Reaper

152 cm
19
130 lbs
4 - 7 - 1

225 cm
26
130 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Fathy Ahmad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Ray Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmad misses with a series of wild punches.
Reaper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ahmad throwing a counter right hand but Reaper manages to avoid it.
Ahmad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reaper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahmad wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No joy there for Reaper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahmad throws a right and a left that Reaper avoids nicely.
Reaper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ahmad tries to bum rush Reaper with a series of wild strikes but Reaper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reaper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahmad circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahmad throws a big shot that misses.
Reaper misses with a double jab.
Ahmad swings for the body but Reaper moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Reaper.
Reaper throws a nice looking combination but Ahmad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Ahmad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reaper manages to avoid it.
Reaper misses with a double jab.
Reaper misses with a series of wild punches.
Ahmad could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper defending well as Ahmad loads up on a big left hand.
Ahmad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reaper.
Sloppy strikes from Reaper. Those never looked like landing.
Ahmad lands a jab to Reaper's midsection.
Ahmad throws a body shot but no joy.
Reaper looks to land a combination but Ahmad avoids it well.
Reaper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahmad.
Reaper throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ahmad counters with a three punch combo that has Reaper backing up. Reaper nods at Ahmad to acknowledge the strikes.
Ahmad throws a body shot but no joy.
Reaper throws a combination that misses
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Reaper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reaper throws a series of punches but Ahmad avoids them all with ease.
Ray Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reaper looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahmad looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Ahmad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range.
Ahmad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reaper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reaper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ahmad is looking to counter the offense by Reaper and move into the clinch.
Ahmad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahmad.
Reaper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ahmad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reaper thinking.
Ahmad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reaper tries to bum rush Ahmad with a series of wild strikes but Ahmad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahmad was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ahmad misses with an uppercut. Reaper saw that one coming.
Reaper misses with a two punch combination.
Ahmad throws a big counter combination but Reaper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ahmad throws a right and a left that Reaper avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahmad lands a body shot.
Ahmad misses with a straight right.
Reaper misses with a double jab.
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 Fathy Ahmad will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ahmad looks to land a left hand but Reaper moved out of range nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reaper in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Reaper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahmad counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahmad misses with a straight right.
Reaper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reaper is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reaper looks to land a combination but Ahmad avoids it well.
Ahmad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reaper.
Ahmad looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
A combination from Reaper does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range.
Ahmad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Reaper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Reaper misses.
Reaper misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Ahmad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper misses with a two punch combination.
Reaper is breathing heavily.
Reaper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Ahmad.
Ahmad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahmad.
Reaper is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ahmad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahmad takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Reaper throws a series of punches but Ahmad avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahmad misses the target.
Reaper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ahmad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahmad lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reaper backs up against the cage.
Reaper throws a series of punches but Ahmad avoids them all with ease.
Ahmad tries to bum rush Reaper with a series of wild strikes but Reaper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reaper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahmad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmad avoids a punch combination nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahmad misses its target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reaper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahmad lands a slapping body shot.
Reaper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reaper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reaper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahmad fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahmad misses with a few strikes there.
Reaper misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Ahmad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahmad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ahmad looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Ahmad throws a right and a left that Reaper avoids nicely.
Reaper throws a right and a left that Ahmad avoids nicely.
As Reaper looks to move away, Ahmad throws a big counter combo but Reaper just gets out of the way.
Ahmad misses with a wild body shot.
Reaper fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fathy Ahmad dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

No joy there for Reaper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reaper throws a combination that misses
and Ahmad counters with a right hand to the body.
Ahmad throws a series of punches but Reaper avoids them all with ease.
Ahmad with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahmad. Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reaper misses with a combination
and Ahmad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ahmad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fathy Ahmad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reaper misses with a double jab.
Reaper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reaper throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahmad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Ahmad.
Reaper is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fathy Ahmad is winning the standup battle so far.
Reaper misses with a two punch combination.
Reaper throws a series of punches but Ahmad avoids them all with ease.
Ahmad appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahmad. Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reaper throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmad just misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reaper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ahmad scores with a sloppy right hand. Reaper should have avoided that one.
Ahmad takes a swing at Reaper's ribcage but misses.
Reaper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahmad misses with a hook.
Reaper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reaper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reaper throws a combination that misses
and Ahmad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reaper takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ahmad swinging wildly here.
Ahmad misses with a double jab.
Ahmad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahmad misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahmad loads up on a big right hand but Reaper slips the punch.
Reaper misses with the combination.
Ahmad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahmad swings for the body but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper looks to land a combination but Ahmad avoids it well.
Reaper swinging wildly here.
Reaper fails to land with a series of punches.
Reaper throws a nice looking combination but Ahmad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left lands for Ahmad.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fathy Ahmad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ahmad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Fathy Ahmad!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Ray Reaper!

The fight ends as a draw!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Maltsev (ranked 2143 p4p, 279 weight class) and Ovidio Kiran (ranked 1539 p4p, 213 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Maltsev
vs
Kiran

185 cm
26
211 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

189 cm
19
210 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuri Maltsev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ovidio Kiran!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiran lands a nice hook to Maltsev's body. Maltsev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Kiran drives through and clinches with Maltsev against the cage.
Kiran looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maltsev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kiran lands a nice uppercut.
Kiran swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Maltsev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kiran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kiran scores with a shot to the side of Maltsev's head.
Maltsev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiran's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maltsev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kiran blocks a body shot from Maltsev.
Maltsev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kiran scores with a shot to the side of Maltsev's head.
Kiran works on Maltsev's body with a couple of short punches.
Maltsev is breathing heavily.
Kiran is working Maltsev over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maltsev misses with some punches.
Kiran misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Kiran breaks from the clinch.
Kiran lands a lovely overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kiran forces Maltsev back against the cage and clinches.
Kiran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maltsev backwards.
A short right from Kiran.
Maltsev blocks a body shot from Kiran.
Kiran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maltsev's elbow.
Kiran gets through Maltsev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kiran fails to land.
Maltsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kiran.
Kiran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maltsev's elbow.

Maltsev breaks the clinch.
Kiran takes a swing at Maltsev's ribcage but misses.

Kiran closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiran.
A short left from Kiran.

Maltsev breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiran scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiran lunges at Maltsev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maltsev's hand.
Maltsev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiran cracks Maltsev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Kiran clinches with his opponent.
Maltsev tries to work over Kiran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Maltsev manages to break the clinch.

Kiran forces Maltsev back against the cage and clinches.
Maltsev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maltsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maltsev throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiran.
Kiran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Maltsev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kiran sizes up Maltsev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ovidio Kiran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kiran darts in trying to clinch
and Maltsev counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Maltsev misses.
Kiran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maltsev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Maltsev.
Maltsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiran moves away.
Kiran misses with a hook. Maltsev ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kiran clinches up against the cage.
Maltsev working aggressively here.
Kiran lands a hook that snaps the head of Maltsev backwards.
Kiran stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kiran prevents a body shot from Maltsev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maltsev blocks a body shot from Kiran.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiran is looking for a takedown.
Kiran lands a shoulder strike.
Maltsev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kiran.
Kiran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maltsev backwards.
Maltsev blocks a body shot from Kiran.
Kiran scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiran lands with a light punch inside.
Kiran pushes Maltsev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kiran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maltsev backwards.
Kiran presses Maltsev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kiran lands a hook that snaps the head of Maltsev backwards.
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!
Kiran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maltsevs head.
Kiran struggles to land a body shot inside as Maltsev controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Kiran.
Kiran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maltsev is looking to control Kiran's arms but Kiran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maltsev has his back to the cage.
Kiran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Kiran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kiran tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good body shot from Kiran.
Kiran scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kiran pushes Maltsev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiran.
Kiran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maltsev backwards.
Kiran lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kiran.
Kiran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kiran is leaning against Maltsev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maltsev takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiran lands a nice shot to the body.
Kiran has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maltsev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ovidio Kiran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kiran instigates a clinch.
Maltsev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kiran.
Kiran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiran prevents a body shot from Maltsev.
Kiran presses Maltsev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ovidio Kiran seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kiran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kiran lands with a right to the head.
Kiran gets through Maltsev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kiran lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Kiran.
A shot in the inside from Kiran.
A bit of stalling here from Maltsev.
Kiran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maltsev backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Kiran.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maltsev blocks a body shot from Kiran.
A shot in the inside from Kiran.
Kiran misses with a punch to the body.
Kiran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yuri Maltsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiran.
Kiran lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kiran digs a right hand into Maltsev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maltsev's gas tank.
Kiran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiran.
Kiran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maltsev or not.
Kiran works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kiran lands a left hand.
Ovidio Kiran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kiran lands a nice shot to the body.
Maltsev swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maltsev lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maltsev throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiran.
Kiran lands a shoulder strike.

Maltsev is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maltsev tries to work over Kiran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oh Maltsev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maltsev misses with the head strike.
Maltsev seems to have got his legs back now.
Maltsev misses with some punches.
Maltsev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maltsev misses with a punch to the body.
Maltsev blocks a body shot from Kiran.
Maltsev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maltsev.
Kiran tries a body shot but Maltsev blocks it.
Maltsev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maltsev takes a shot to the head.
Kiran prevents a body shot from Maltsev.
Kiran blocks a body shot from Maltsev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ovidio Kiran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kiran has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Ovidio Kiran!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Ovidio Kiran!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Ovidio Kiran!

Ovidio Kiran wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Ovidio Kiran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rock Lee (ranked 4255 p4p, 232 weight class) and Jerry Jones (ranked 2631 p4p, 248 weight class). Jerry Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lee
vs
Jones

177 cm
19
143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

164 cm
25
139 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rock Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jerry Jones!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Lee backpedaling.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target.
Lee connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee lands a jab-cross combination.
Lee looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Jones throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee taking shots to the head.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lee?
Lee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Lee is rocked!
Jones landing shots from mount.
Oh Lee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee taking shots to the head.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Lee looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones looking to finish Lee with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lee!
Jones raining down shots from the mount!
Jones controlling the pace for now.

Jones working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jones is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lee looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jones gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lee is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jones lets go of the hold and Lee can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Jones!
A very excited looking Jerry Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamlet Loveridge (ranked 7213 p4p, 458 weight class) and Sarvar Yuldashev (ranked 2729 p4p, 264 weight class). Yuldashev has chosen Gods Gonna Cut You Down- Johnny Cash as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Loveridge
vs
Yuldashev

195 cm
26
250 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

185 cm
26
254 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hamlet Loveridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sarvar Yuldashev !
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loveridge misses with a body shot
and Yuldashev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Loveridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yuldashev circles away.
Loveridge misses with a wild body shot.
Loveridge lands a nice shot that snaps Yuldashev 's head back.
Loveridge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hamlet Loveridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loveridge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Yuldashev counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveridge throws a jab but it's blocked by Yuldashev .
Yuldashev misses with a straight left.
Loveridge moves out of range as Yuldashev strikes.
Loveridge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Yuldashev .
Loveridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yuldashev .
Yuldashev throws a shot from downtown. Loveridge moves away and avoids it.
Loveridge feinted with a counter takedown.
Yuldashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loveridge defending well as Yuldashev loads up on a big left hand.
Loveridge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuldashev .
A shot to the body from Yuldashev misses
and Loveridge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Sarvar Yuldashev has been cut.
Loveridge lands a really nice looking cross but Yuldashev seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yuldashev .
Loveridge swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Loveridge. Those never looked like landing.
Yuldashev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Loveridge misses with a body punch
and Loveridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loveridge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Loveridge misses with a jab to the body
and Yuldashev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuldashev ducks right into an uppercut from Loveridge.
Yuldashev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Loveridge.
A jab from Yuldashev misses.
Yuldashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loveridge was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuldashev .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarvar Yuldashev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sarvar Yuldashev 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Loveridge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Yuldashev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loveridge throws a jab when Yuldashev was well out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Yuldashev .

Yuldashev clinches with his opponent.

Yuldashev breaks the clinch.
Loveridge throws an overhand right that lands on Yuldashev 's shoulder, as Yuldashev tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveridge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Loveridge misses with a shot to the body
and Yuldashev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveridge throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Yuldashev to counter with a crisp jab.
Loveridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loveridge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yuldashev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loveridge misses with a looping right.
Yuldashev slips a jab and a cross from Loveridge.
Loveridge throws a looping overhand right but Yuldashev ducks down to avoid it.
Loveridge misses with a straight left.
Sarvar Yuldashev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the body from Loveridge misses
and Yuldashev counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuldashev misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuldashev connects with a body shot.
Yuldashev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loveridge manages to avoid it.
Loveridge slips a straight right by Yuldashev .
Yuldashev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loveridge manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Loveridge misses.
Loveridge throws an overhand right that lands on Yuldashev 's shoulder, as Yuldashev tries to avoid the shot.
Yuldashev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yuldashev misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yuldashev throws a hook to the side of Loveridge's head but Loveridge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarvar Yuldashev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sarvar Yuldashev 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Loveridge lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yuldashev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loveridge.
A punch lands to the side of Yuldashev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Loveridge misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Loveridge misses
letting Yuldashev counter with a right hand.
Loveridge moves out of range as Yuldashev strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuldashev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yuldashev lands a slapping body shot.
Yuldashev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loveridge.
Loveridge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuldashev tries to move into range but Loveridge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Loveridge misses with the combination.
Yuldashev throws out a counter right but Loveridge avoids it with no problem.
A right-left combo lands from Yuldashev .
Loveridge throws a hook to the side of Yuldashev 's head but Yuldashev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yuldashev throws a looping overhand right but Loveridge ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Loveridge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice jab there from Loveridge.

That has opened up Sarvar Yuldashev 's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveridge misses with a wild body shot.
Yuldashev tries to clinch up but Loveridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Yuldashev walks into a jab.
Hamlet Loveridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuldashev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Loveridge swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Yuldashev counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loveridge throws the left hand but Yuldashev avoids the punch easily.
Yuldashev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Loveridge counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hamlet Loveridge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yuldashev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Sarvar Yuldashev !
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Sarvar Yuldashev !
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Sarvar Yuldashev !

Sarvar Yuldashev wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Sarvar Yuldashev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Behar (ranked 1092 p4p, 71 weight class) and Lucio Domicio (ranked 1202 p4p, 136 weight class). Jason Behar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Behar
vs
Domicio

166 cm
26
146 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

171 cm
26
148 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Behar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucio Domicio!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domicio fails with a takedown attempt.
Behar misses with a hook. Domicio ducked under it nicely.
Domicio misses the jab.
Behar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Behar throws a jab when Domicio was well out of range.
Behar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Domicio.
Behar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Behar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Domicio throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Behar misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behar throws a body punch but Domicio moves out of range.
Behar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Behar takes a swing at Domicio's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Behar misses the shot to the body.
Behar throws a body punch but Domicio moves out of range.
Domicio misses with a looping left.
Domicio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Behar avoids it really well and circles away.
Behar moves out of range of the strikes.
Behar moves away from the strike by Domicio.
It looked like Behar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Domicio looks to score with a jab to the body but Behar is just out of range.
Domicio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Domicio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jason Behar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Domicio.
Behar stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domicio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Behar avoids the body shot from Domicio.
Behar throws a looping overhand right but Domicio ducks down to avoid it.
Domicio throws a hook to the side of Behar's head but Behar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Behar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Behar misses with a body shot.
Domicio's coach down at Poseidon MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Domicio's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Domicio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Behar.
Domicio wants to counter with a clinch but Behar pushes him away.
Domicio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Domicio takes a swing at Behar's ribcage but misses.
Domicio looks to land a right hand but Behar moved out of range.
Behar throwing a counter right hand but Domicio manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Domicio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Behar pinned against the cage. Behar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Behar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Behar gets tackled into the cage by Domicio. Domicio maintains the clinch.
Domicio trying to control the position but instead, Behar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Domicio into the cage.
Behar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Behar lands a shoulder strike.
Domicio struggles to land a body shot inside as Behar controls his hands.

Behar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Domicio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Behar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behar lands a slapping body shot.
Behar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Domicio.
Domicio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Domicio scores with a nice strike.
Lucio Domicio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Behar moves out of range as Domicio strikes.
Domicio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Behar under the eye.
Domicio tries to clinch up but Behar circles away and keeps his distance.
Behar works the jab nicely.
Behar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Behar there as he acknowledges the shot.

Domicio moves into the clinch.

Behar breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Domicio. Behar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Domicio looks to land a right hand but Behar moved out of range.
Behar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Domicio.
Domicio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Behar manages to avoid it.
Domicio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Behar counters with a left to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domicio misses with a lunging right hand
letting Behar counter with a right hand.
Domicio throws a body punch but Behar moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Behar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Domicio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Domicio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Domicio staying out of range there.
Domicio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Domicio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Behar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Domicio throws a lazy uppercut
and Behar counters with a nice uppercut.
Behar looks to land a left hand but Domicio moved out of range nicely.
Behar ducks under a wild hook from Domicio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Behar dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Domicio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Behar.
Behar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Behar misses with a wild body shot.
Domicio throws a hook to the side of Behar's head but Behar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Behar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lucio Domicio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Domicio.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Domicio is defended easily by Behar.
Behar is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Behar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Domicio.
Behar just misses with a punch to the body.
Domicio blocks a jab.
Jason Behar is winning the standup battle so far.
Domicio misses with a looping right.
Behar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jason Behar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Domicio misses the target.
Behar swings for the body but Domicio moves out of range.
Domicio misses with a right hand
and Behar counters with a straight right hand.
Domicio fails with the takedown
and Behar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jason Behar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucio Domicio.

Domicio rushes Behar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Behar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Domicio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Behar tries to avoid it but Domicio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Behar to the ground. Behar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Behar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Domicio on the side of the head.
Behar scores with a jab to the body.
Behar lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Domicio misses the body punch
and Behar counters with a nice uppercut.

Domicio is rocked!
Behar goes for a small jab and connects. Now Behar goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Domicio stumbles back but Behar runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Domicio to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Domicio will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Behar!
Jason Behar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Wreak Havoc (ranked 524 p4p, 65 weight class) and Ursher Baby (ranked 1811 p4p, 217 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Havoc
vs
Baby

176 cm
26
157 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
159 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

The Glue Factory

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wreak Havoc !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ursher Baby!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havoc darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Havoc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baby throws a counter combo.
Havoc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Havoc connects with the punch.
Baby takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Havoc has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Buoy Training in the buildup to the fight.
Baby throws a low kick but it's checked well by Havoc .
Havoc jabs Baby to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Havoc rushes Baby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Havoc fails to land.
Havoc scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Havoc scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Havoc misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Havoc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baby backwards.
Havoc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Havoc on the inside.

Baby is rocked!
A short right from Havoc .
Baby is still on wobbly legs! Can Havoc finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc tries to throw a body punch but Baby avoids it by throwing Havoc back against the cage.
Baby seems to have recovered his senses.
Havoc lands a body punch.
A short right from Havoc .
Havoc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Havoc tries to work over Baby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Havoc gets through Baby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Havoc pushes Baby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Havoc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Havoc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baby's elbow.
Havoc throws a head punch that misses.
Baby takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc cracks Baby with a nice body shot.
Havoc working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Havoc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Havoc presses Baby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Havoc tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baby avoids it.
Baby avoiding damage as Havoc throws knees to the body.
Baby blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havoc utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Baby takes a shot to the head.
Baby looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Havoc lands an uppercut.
Havoc lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wreak Havoc dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Baby throws a combination that misses
and Havoc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baby staying out of range there.
Havoc stuns Baby with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baby scores with a nice head shot.
Havoc is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baby can do to turn this around?
Baby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Havoc throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Havoc .
Havoc lands with a good body shot.
Baby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baby throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baby misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Baby.
A jab lands there for Havoc .
Baby throws a chopping leg kick but Havoc manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Havoc .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baby throws a low kick, looking for Havoc 's leg but Havoc calmly moves out of range.
Havoc was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wreak Havoc is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc lands a body shot.
Havoc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baby manages to avoid it.
Havoc throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Havoc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Havoc backs off Baby throws a huge counter combo but Havoc manages to avoid it all.
Baby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Havoc connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baby scrambles back to his feet.
Ursher Baby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Havoc throws an overhand right that lands on Baby's shoulder, as Baby tries to avoid the shot.
Baby scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Havoc cracks Baby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baby paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baby displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baby tries to bum rush Havoc with a series of wild strikes but Havoc uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Havoc throws a body shot but no joy.
Baby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Havoc takes a swing at Baby's ribcage but misses.
Baby throws a leg kick that is checked
and Havoc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baby throws a leg kick
and Havoc makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Baby really felt that one!
Baby is breathing heavily.
Baby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Havoc circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Havoc counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Havoc closes the distance and clinches.
Havoc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A hook to the body from Havoc .
Havoc lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Havoc .
Havoc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Havoc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Havoc scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Havoc lands a big right hand that drops Baby! The killer instinct kicks in and Havoc finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Havoc !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wreak Havoc !
Wreak Havoc is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Wreak Havoc started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keke Sonni (ranked 518 p4p, 80 weight class) and Square Pants (ranked 1131 p4p, 167 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Square Pants has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Keke Sonni's chin.

Sonni
vs
Pants

199 cm
24
210 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
206 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

The Glue Factory

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keke Sonni!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Square Pants!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pants moves out of range as Sonni strikes.
Pants tries to counter with a clinch but Sonni shakes him off and moves away.
Sonni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pants.
Sonni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sonni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pants on the side of the head.
Pants steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
Pants looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pants darts in trying to clinch
and Sonni counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonni misses with a looping left.

Pants clinches with his opponent.
Pants misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonni.
Pants throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pants misses with a punch to the body.
Sonni blocking some punches.
Pants working aggressively here.
Pants misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sonni definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pants scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sonni.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pants lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pants blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pants can't find room to land a body shot as Sonni controls the action.
Pants's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pants misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sonni lands a right hand.
Sonni has a couple of punches blocked by Pants.
Sonni lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pants.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonni.
Nice body punch from Sonni.
Sonni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pants misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pants backwards.
Sonni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sonni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pants misses with some punches.
Pants working aggressively here.
Sonni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pants backwards.
Pants lands a hook that snaps the head of Sonni backwards.
Sonni misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Pants fails to land.
Pants lands with a right to the head.
Sonni misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pants.
Sonni tries to throw a body punch but Pants avoids it by throwing Sonni back against the cage.
Pants goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonni lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pants.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sonni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pants misses with a punch on the inside.
Pants swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pants tries to throw a body punch but Sonni avoids it by throwing Pants back against the cage.
Sonni scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pants keeps control of Sonni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sonni.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonni.
Sonni lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pants.
Sonni misses with the head strike.
Pants misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keke Sonni dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pants is looking to clinch.
A big right from Pants misses.
Pants wants to clinch.
Pants throws out a loose jab but Sonni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sonni throws an overhand right that lands on Pants's shoulder, as Pants tries to avoid the shot.
Pants steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
Sonni looks to land a left hand but Pants moved out of range nicely.
Pants moves to clinch but Sonni breaks away
and Sonni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pants.
Sonni lands with a straight right. Pants didn't see that one coming.

Pants is rocked!
Pants looks up at the clock. Bad move! Sonni lands a right hand from hell, dropping Pants. Sonni pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keke Sonni!
Keke Sonni retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Keke Sonni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Satoru Yoshioka (ranked 350 p4p, 47 weight class) and Ben Smith (ranked 828 p4p, 95 weight class). Smith has chosen Bleached - Hard to Kill as his entrance music. Satoru Yoshioka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Smith's chin.

Yoshioka
vs
Smith

175 cm
26
155 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

170 cm
26
150 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

The Glue Factory
Woodhouse's

The Glue Factory

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Satoru Yoshioka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Yoshioka trying to stall but Smith improves his position.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Yoshioka takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith slows down the pace here.
Yoshioka stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith presses Yoshioka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Smith lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yoshioka as Smith tries to tie him up.
Smith tries a body shot but Yoshioka blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Yoshioka gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yoshioka working aggressively here.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yoshioka blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yoshioka backwards.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Yoshioka ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yoshioka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yoshioka trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yoshioka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Yoshioka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Yoshioka controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.

Yoshioka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yoshioka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Yoshioka closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Yoshioka pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yoshioka slips under a jab.
Yoshioka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Smith gets a clinch.
Yoshioka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yoshiokas head.

Yoshioka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yoshioka being controlled here, momentarily.
Yoshioka is trying to keep Smith in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to stand but Yoshioka is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshioka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Yoshioka is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.

Yoshioka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshioka is trying to keep Smith in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshioka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Yoshioka is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Satoru Yoshioka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Smith loads up on a big right hand but Yoshioka slips the punch.
Yoshioka moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Yoshioka has been working on his balance at Poseidon MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Smith.

Smith forces Yoshioka back against the cage and clinches.
Yoshioka throws an elbow but it misses.
Yoshioka is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Yoshioka into the cage.
Yoshioka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Yoshioka jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Satoru Yoshioka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Yoshioka has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Yoshioka is looking to cinch up a triangle. Smith throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Yoshioka's body to avoid the submission. Yoshioka has instead reached around Smith's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Yoshioka arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Satoru Yoshioka!
Satoru Yoshioka retains his featherweight title!
Satoru Yoshioka was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.