SP Proving Grounds 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Oxmall (ranked 5433 p4p, 178 weight class) and Akuma Manivong (ranked 5512 p4p, 179 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Oxmall
vs
Manivong

197 cm
18
277 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
266 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Oxmall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akuma Manivong!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manivong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manivong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manivong delivers a nice body kick.
Manivong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oxmall to score with a decent uppercut.
Akuma Manivong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manivong connects with a solid leg kick.
Oxmall lands with a shot to the body.
Manivong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Manivong throws a front kick that sends Oxmall stumbling back into the cage.
Manivong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oxmall as he jumps to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oxmall, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manivong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Oxmall rushes Manivong and presses him up against the cage.
Oxmall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Oxmall.
Manivong looks winded!
Oxmall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Manivong or not.
A shot in the inside from Oxmall.
Oxmall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manivongs head.
Oxmall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oxmall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oxmall pushes Manivong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oxmall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Oxmall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Manivongs head.
A short left from Oxmall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oxmall.
Oxmall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oxmall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oxmall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Oxmall.
Oxmall cracks Manivong with a nice body shot.
Oxmall digs a right hand into Manivong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manivong's gas tank.
Oxmall pushes Manivong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oxmall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Manivong is rocked!
Manivong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oxmall.
Manivong is still on wobbly legs! Can Oxmall finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Oxmall.
Manivong seems to have recovered his senses.
Oxmall cracks Manivong with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oxmall.
Manivong throws a punch but it's blocked by Oxmall.
Oxmall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Oxmall pushes Manivong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oxmall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.
Oxmall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manivong backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oxmall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oxmall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manivong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Oxmall.
Nice body punch from Oxmall - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Oxmall.
A short right from Oxmall on the inside.
Manivong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oxmall dips a shoulder and cracks Manivong with a mighty uppercut! Manivong falls back against the cage and Oxmall unloads with a barrage of strikes! Manivong is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Oxmall screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Oxmall!
After the fight, Mike Oxmall was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Cobain (ranked 6136 p4p, 151 weight class) and Duval Sitsongrit (ranked 6002 p4p, 149 weight class). Cobain comes to the cage accompanied by Smells Like Teen Spirit. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Cobain
vs
Sitsongrit

178 cm
18
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Threads of HARDCORE

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Cobain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duval Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cobain sends Sitsongrit crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cobain is motioning to the referee to let Sitsongrit up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Sitsongrit is rocked!

It looks like Duval Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit is holding his hands too far apart here. Cobain throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Sitsongrit is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kurt Cobain!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kurt Cobain made sure he mentioned Threads of HARDCORE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karim Johnson (ranked 7822 p4p, 214 weight class) and Richarlie Forza (ranked 4562 p4p, 120 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Don't say nuthin'. Richarlie Forza is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Johnson
vs
Forza

195 cm
20
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Richarlie Forza!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Forza.
Forza shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Forza fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karim Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richarlie Forza.
Forza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Forza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Forza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
As Forza tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Forza manages to avoid the attempt.
Forza fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Forza's guard.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Forza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson is taking a breather. Forza says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forza tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.

Forza is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Johnson uses his free foot to push down on Forza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Forza.

Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Forza can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Forza manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Johnson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Forza is trying to escape and Johnson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Forza is forced to tap! Nice work there by Johnson! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stank Zatsch (ranked 5236 p4p, 133 weight class) and Yero Bassole (ranked 5513 p4p, 139 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Zatsch
vs
Bassole

169 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stank Zatsch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yero Bassole!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zatsch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zatsch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bassole sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zatsch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zatsch blocks the strikes from Bassole.
Bassole is doing well to control the position and prevent Zatsch from advancing to side control.
Zatsch controlling the action here.
Zatsch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bassole for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zatsch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zatsch trying to pass the guard but Bassole defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bassole wants to improve his position but Zatsch is controlling well.
Zatsch is controlling the pace.

Zatsch is looking for a kimura but Bassole is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zatsch to get the leverage.
Bassole tries to get to full guard but Zatsch has control of the leg.
Zatsch content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zatsch works his way into side control.

Zatsch in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bassole is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stank Zatsch!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Grozniy (ranked 7705 p4p, 181 weight class) and Yusuf Mammadov (ranked 5741 p4p, 143 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Grozniy
vs
Mammadov

185 cm
19
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

173 cm
18
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Grozniy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yusuf Mammadov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Mammadov misses.
Mammadov scores with a jab. Grozniy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mammadov throws a big shot that misses.
Mammadov has a takedown stuffed.
Mammadov shoots in looking for a takedown. Grozniy tries to sprawl out of it but Mammadov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grozniy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grozniy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mammadov.
Grozniy misses with a straight right.
Mammadov misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Grozniy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Grozniy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mammadov, pushing him back against the cage.
Mammadov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grozniy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mammadov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammadov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grozniy is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Grozniy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grozniy misses with a low kick.
A big left from Grozniy misses.
Nice defenses there by Grozniy.
Grozniy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mammadov.
Mammadov loads up on a big right hand but Grozniy slips the punch.
Mammadov misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammadov throws a body punch but Grozniy moves out of range.
Grozniy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mammadov.
Mammadov throws a body shot but no joy.
Grozniy moves out of range as Mammadov strikes.
Grozniy tries to land a leg kick but Mammadov saw it coming and moves away.
Mammadov throws a jab when Grozniy was well out of range.
Mammadov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Grozniy slips under a jab from Mammadov.
Grozniy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Mammadov pushes Grozniy up against the cage in a clinch.
Mammadov wants to break free but Grozniy has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammadov.
Mammadov takes a shot to the head.
Grozniy tries a body shot but Mammadov blocks it.
Grozniy blocks a body shot from Mammadov.
Grozniy lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Yusuf Mammadov has been cut.
Mammadov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mammadov has a couple of punches blocked by Grozniy.
Grozniy can't find room to land a body shot as Mammadov controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grozniy.
Grozniy struggles to land a body shot inside as Mammadov controls his hands.
Grozniy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grozniy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mammadov looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammadov takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mammadov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grozniy has him pressed against the cage.
Grozniy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grozniy lands an elbow inside.
Grozniy cracks Mammadov with a nice body shot.
Grozniy lands an elbow inside that Mammadov shrugs off.
Grozniy lands an elbow inside.

That has opened up Yusuf Mammadov's cut even more.

Grozniy manages to break the clinch.
Grozniy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mammadov.
Grozniy is looking to counter punch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grozniy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grozniy tries to land a knee to the head but Mammadov blocks with his arms.
Grozniy works on Mammadov's body with a couple of short punches.
Grozniy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The cut above Yusuf Mammadov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mammadov takes an elbow to the temple.
Grozniy presses Mammadov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grozniy lands a body punch.
Nice elbow from Grozniy.

Yusuf Mammadov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

Grozniy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grozniy stuns Mammadov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grozniy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Grozniy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuf Mammadov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Grozniy throws out a loose jab but Mammadov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grozniy jabs at Mammadov's body.

Mammadov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grozniy, pushing him back against the cage.
Grozniy tries a knee to the head but Mammadov blocks it.
Grozniy struggles to land a body shot inside as Mammadov controls his hands.
Grozniy misses with a knee strike.
Ivan Grozniy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mammadov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grozniy blocks a body shot from Mammadov.
Mammadov tries to throw a body punch but Grozniy avoids it by throwing Mammadov back against the cage.
Mammadov misses with the head strike.
Grozniy lands an elbow inside that Mammadov shrugs off.
Grozniy blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Mammadov fails to land.
Grozniy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mammadov's elbow.
Grozniy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grozniy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mammadov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grozniy tries to land a knee to the head but Mammadov blocks with his arms.
Mammadov misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grozniy effectively controlling the action here.
Grozniy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mammadov can do to turn this around?
Mammadov misses with a body punch.
Grozniy prevents a body shot from Mammadov.
Mammadov throws a head punch that misses.
Grozniy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mammadov's defenses.
Mammadov misses with a punch on the inside.
Grozniy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mammadov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Grozniy.
We've been informed that Mammadov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mammadov is breathing heavily.
Grozniy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mammadov takes an elbow to the temple.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivan Grozniy!
Ivan Grozniy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Behanzin Hossu Bowelle (ranked 5510 p4p, 140 weight class) and Lester Karnage (ranked 5010 p4p, 130 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hossu Bowelle
vs
Karnage

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Behanzin Hossu Bowelle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Karnage!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karnage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowelle was well out of range. Poor timing from Karnage.
Bowelle tries to move into range but Karnage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Behanzin Hossu Bowelle has been cut.
Karnage on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bowelle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karnage is out of range and Bowelle settles back down.
Karnage tries to counter with a clinch but Bowelle shakes him off and moves away.

Bowelle tries to keep at a distance but Karnage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bowelle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karnage struggles to land a body shot inside as Bowelle controls his hands.
Karnage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bowelle backwards.
Karnage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bowelle backwards.

Karnage drops Bowelle onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bowelle is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Bowelle is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowelle misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Bowelle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karnage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karnage creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Bowelle drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lester Karnage!
Lester Karnage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Croatian Yakuza (ranked 4880 p4p, 129 weight class) and Riyu Mendes (ranked 5502 p4p, 138 weight class). Riyu Mendes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yakuza
vs
Mendes

189 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
206 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Croatian Yakuza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riyu Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ron Honeybunn and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakuza on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mendes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mendes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yakuza's calf.
Mendes misses with a head kick.
Yakuza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mendes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yakuza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mendes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yakuza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mendes throws a lazy right hand but Yakuza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yakuza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yakuza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mendes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mendes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yakuza connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mendes scrambles back to his feet.
Yakuza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mendes at a distance.
Yakuza scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yakuza fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mendes.
Yakuza leaves Mendes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Yakuza misses its target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yakuza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mendes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mendes misses with some punches.
Yakuza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakuza.
Yakuza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yakuza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yakuza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mendes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yakuza.
A right hook to the body lands for Yakuza.
Mendes looks winded!
Yakuza lands an uppercut.
Yakuza presses Mendes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yakuza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendess head.
Yakuza lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Yakuza.
Yakuza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yakuza lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Yakuza lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Yakuza scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Yakuza.
Yakuza lands a hook that snaps the head of Mendes backwards.
Mendes misses with the head strike.
Mendes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mendes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yakuza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mendes tries to work over Yakuza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yakuza prevents a body shot from Mendes.
Yakuza pushes Mendes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yakuza scores with a shoulder strike.

Mendes is rocked!
Yakuza pushes Mendes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mendes is still on wobbly legs! Can Yakuza finish him?
Yakuza throws a big uppercut that drops Mendes! More strikes from Yakuza and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mendes lies dazed against the cage as Yakuza celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Croatian Yakuza!
Croatian Yakuza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronan Darongo (ranked 5344 p4p, 134 weight class) and Xander Karma (ranked 4521 p4p, 117 weight class). Darongo comes to the cage accompanied by Chaos And Destruction. Ronan Darongo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Darongo
vs
Karma

200 cm
18
243 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

201 cm
18
264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronan Darongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xander Karma!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karma throws a series of strikes that have Darongo backpedaling.
Karma swats away the attempt to clinch by Darongo.
A right-left combo lands from Darongo.

It looks like Xander Karma has been cut.

Karma has Darongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Darongo just leaning against Karma, taking a breather.
Karma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Darongo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Darongo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karma walks away with a smile on his face. Darongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Karma moves away from the strike by Darongo.
Karma tries for a takedown but Darongo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Darongo tries to pull guard but Karma holds him up against the cage and eventually Darongo drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronan Darongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darongo prevents the takedown attempt.
Karma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Darongo jumps guard but Karma turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Karma jumps guard but Darongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Darongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Darongo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ronan Darongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darongo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karma's head backwards.
Karma looks winded!
Karma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darongo as he avoids it easily.
Darongo connects with a looping right hand.
Darongo lands a big right hook! Karma looks hurt but is still standing! Darongo lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Karma falls down and Darongo dives in with a huge hammer fist! Karma's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Darongo runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ronan Darongo!
A victorious Ronan Darongo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fook Man (ranked 4709 p4p, 124 weight class) and Anakoni Kai (ranked 4696 p4p, 125 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Man
vs
Kai

184 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fook Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anakoni Kai!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
A solid body kick from Man.
Kai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Man bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Anakoni Kai has been cut.
Good leg kick by Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Kai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Man lands a nice looking body kick.
Man keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man checks a leg kick.
Kai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kai ducks right into an uppercut from Man.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Man - the referee stops the clock and Kai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Man. Kai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kai looks winded!
A nice leg kick lands there from Man.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Man.
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Man staying out of range there.
Man feinted there with a counter leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
A clash of legs there as Man blocks the low kick.
Man connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Man tenderised Kai's leg. Kai is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Kai is predictable there
and Man counters with a good, hard body kick but Kai shrugs it off.
Man blocks a low kick nicely.
Man lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Man scores with a push kick.
Kai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
Man fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kai.
A slapping body kick lands there for Man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man connects with a leg kick. Kai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch but Kai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Man scores with a nice body kick.
Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Man bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man scores with a leg kick.
Man digs a good hook to Kai's body.
That kick from Man tenderised Kai's leg. Kai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Man wants to clinch.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kai will feel that in the morning.
Man blocks a jab.
Man feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Man scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kai's calf.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Man tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fook Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Man 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 10:9
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fook Man!
A very excited looking Fook Man 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.