HukBa 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aryan Sohrabi (ranked 4936 p4p, 25128 weight class) and Delirious Nightmare (ranked 560 p4p, 727 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Sohrabi
vs
Nightmare

192 cm
25
185
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
192
0 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aryan Sohrabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Delirious Nightmare!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nightmare misses with a wild combination.
Sohrabi shoots in and drives through. Nightmare sprawls well.
Sohrabi loses concentration momentarily and Nightmare pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Sohrabi crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Nightmare finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Delirious Nightmare!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quantum Force (ranked 6270 p4p, 6450 weight class) and Vitor Sanches (ranked 666 p4p, 672 weight class). Quantum Force has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Force
vs
Sanches

180 cm
25
165
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
170
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quantum Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vitor Sanches!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanches avoids it really well and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Sanches's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Force looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Sanches shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Force napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Force on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Force tries to get out of the position.
Sanches scoring with punches and elbows.

Sanches is working to tighten his grip on Force's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Force has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Sanches is really squeezing tight and eventually Force passes out! Sanches breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vitor Sanches!
A relieved looking Vitor Sanches thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mason Kade (ranked 4366 p4p, 4884 weight class) and Shogun Silva (ranked 519 p4p, 557 weight class). Mason Kade could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shogun Silva's chin.

Kade
vs
Silva

190 cm
24
180
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
192
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Kade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to bum rush Kade with a series of wild strikes but Kade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kade shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
Kade trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Kade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Kade thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kade is standing up over Silva. Silva looks to escape but Kade dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kade in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Kade is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Kade drags him back down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kade.
Silva is not content to let Kade control the position.
Silva parries the strikes from Kade easily there. Kade is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Silva to escape.

Kade tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.

Kade thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is pushing Kade's head away, looking to escape. Kade manages to hold on to the position though.
Kade has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kade trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva tries to buck Kade off but he can't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva is trying to stand but he's just given Kade his back.

Silva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kade's arms.
Silva is trying to stand back up.

Kade sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Silva taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mason Kade!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trey Manning (ranked 4828 p4p, 4107 weight class) and Jack White (ranked 602 p4p, 549 weight class). Jack White will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Manning
vs
White

185 cm
25
180
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
175
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Manning!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack White!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Darius Henderson and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White wants to slow Manning down by chopping away at his legs.

Manning pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
Manning looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Manning's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manning is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White thumps Manning with a low kick.
Manning fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but White avoids it really well and circles away.

Manning gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manning fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for White.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manning shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manning's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manning looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Manning persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
White is looking for the big counter here.
Manning looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Manning persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
White chopping away at his opponent's legs.
White swinging wildly here.
White connects with an inside leg kick.
Jack White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manning tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
White throws a series of punches but Manning avoids them all with ease.
White lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manning's sensitive parts.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White is looking for the big counter here.
Manning fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
White wants to counter the offense by Manning and move into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Manning forces White back against the cage and clinches.
Manning is trying to pull guard but White turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Manning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White scores with a head kick.
Manning tries to clinch up.
White tries to land a front kick but Manning steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manning stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
Manning is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
White is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
White throws a right and a left that Manning avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manning was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Manning shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manning's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Manning shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. White manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
White looks winded!
Manning is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Manning might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manning won't allow White to get back to his feet.

White manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Manning breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manning goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
White throws a head kick but Manning moves out of range.
Manning scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Manning's head.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manning pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manning fails with a takedown attempt.
White tries to counter by closing the distance.
Manning throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
Manning throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from White misses.

Manning closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Manning manages to break the clinch.
Manning tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A lazy left from Manning finds it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - White finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Manning scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
White fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
White throws a nice head kick!
Manning fails with a takedown attempt.
Manning takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A solid body kick from White.
A big left from Manning misses.
Trey Manning is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manning tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manning darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manning shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manning sets himself, and White steps forward looking for the clinch! Manning avoids it this time.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a wild combination.
Manning tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Manning gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manning's elbow.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manning misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manning jumps guard but White turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White is pressed up against the cage. Manning has hold of a leg and is looking to drag White down to the mat. White avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Manning jabs White to the body, keeping him at a distance.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Manning throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for White.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Manning moves out of range easily.
White is breathing heavily.

Manning pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
White is trying to maintain a safe position but Manning gets an underhook and turns White into the cage.
White looking to slow down the pace here.
White is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.

Manning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manning.
White misses with a double jab.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around White's waist but White gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manning off to one side.
Manning shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jack White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick there by White.
Manning fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manning is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from White.
White throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Manning's head.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manning takes a head kick and keeps coming.
White throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
White throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
White throws a low kick, looking for Manning's leg but Manning calmly moves out of range.
Manning closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Manning moves into the clinch successfully.

Manning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manning closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
Manning has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from White.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manning shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Manning avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack White 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!

White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White tries to score with a low kick but Manning moves his leg out of the way.
As White tries to get set, Manning tries to push him back and clinch up but White manages to avoid the attempt.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manning.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Manning moves out of range easily.
White keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
White throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Manning shoots in and gets a takedown into White's guard.
White is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manning is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Manning stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manning moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Manning.
Manning is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
White is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Manning will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
White just leaning against Manning, taking a breather.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Manning controls the action.
Manning is trying to pull guard but White has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White tries to break free but Manning pushes him back against the cage.

Manning breaks the clinch.
Manning closes the distance looking to clinch
and White counters with a big head kick but Manning shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manning throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manning fails in his attempt to clinch.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
White misses with a leg kick.
Manning pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manning lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Manning shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Manning misses with a jab, cross combination.
White motions for Manning to come forward. White throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Manning wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
White stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and White wants it to stay on the feet.
Manning takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
White misses with a combination
and Manning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from White misses.
Manning shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And White tries to counter it with a takedown but Manning pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manning takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Manning.
A chopping leg kick lands by White.
White scores with a leg kick.
Manning with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manning shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with White but White pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from White lands but Manning takes it in his stride.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manning appears to be looking for a big counter.
Manning scores with a nice strike.
White walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Manning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White slaps away a takedown attempt from Manning, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manning is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
White misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manning checks a leg kick nicely.
Manning seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack White really 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.

Manning avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from White misses.
White slaps away a takedown attempt from Manning, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manning shoots in but no luck this time.
White is looking for the big counter here.
Manning misses with a low kick.
Manning misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Manning slips a jab and a cross from White.
White moves out of range of the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Manning.
Manning shoots in and drives through. White sprawls well.
White tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manning tries to clinch up.
White is looking to chop away at Manning's legs.
Manning is looking for a counter combo.
Manning goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manning.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manning tries to clinch but White is having none of it.

Manning closes the distance and clinches.
Manning tries to pull guard but White holds him up against the cage and eventually Manning drops back down to his feet.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Manning moves into the clinch successfully.
White tries to circle away but Manning has him pinned against the cage.
Manning tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manning jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Manning gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for White.
White misses with a low kick.
Manning throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Manning misses with a head kick.

Manning darts in and clinches White up against the cage.
Manning prevents White from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White wants to stall.
White misses with a punch to the body.

Manning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White lands a head kick. Manning smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Manning.
Manning looks for a takedown but White sprawls well.
Good leg kick by White.
Manning misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manning on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by White. White obviously looking to wear him down.
Manning misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
White is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manning wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manning.
A good leg kick by White.
White misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manning tries to clinch up.
Manning shoots for a double leg takedown but White sprawls well. He's pushed Manning's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Manning moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack White dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Manning misses with a head kick.
White throws a leg kick but Manning sees it coming and checks it nicely.
White scores with a leg kick.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
Manning slips a jab and a cross from White.
Manning closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
Manning moves out of range of the leg kick from White.

Manning clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
White is pressed up against the cage. Manning has hold of a leg and is looking to drag White down to the mat. White avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manning.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manning swings for the body but White moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
White bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for White.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
White misses with a head kick.
Manning shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manning gets slowly back to his feet.
White tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
White tries a head kick but it misses.
Manning tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manning is defended easily by White.
Jack White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
Manning misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
White lands a head kick!
White wants to land a leg kick but Manning is out of range.
Manning bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White's head.
White scores with a nice body kick.
Manning shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manning throws a body kick that misses.
Good shot there by Manning.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manning seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Manning throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around White's waist but White gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manning off to one side.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Manning.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manning shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manning shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for White.
White throws a nice outside leg kick.
White misses with a wild combination.
Manning wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
Manning fails to land with a series of punches.
White is looking to land body kicks.

Manning moves into range and clinches up with White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Manning breaks from the clinch.
White misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got White winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 45:50
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack White!
Jack White is the new welterweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Test Fighter (ranked 3823 p4p, 5060 weight class) and Mariano Diaz (ranked 467 p4p, 563 weight class). Test Fighter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fighter
vs
Diaz

180 cm
25
196
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
191
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Test Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mariano Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mariano Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Fighter shakes it off.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fighter swinging wildly here.
Diaz cracks Fighter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fighter with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter misses with a looping right.
Fighter sets himself, and Diaz steps forward looking for the clinch! Fighter avoids it this time.
Diaz lands with a nice combination. Fighter backs away looking to recover.
Fighter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fighter is looking for a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Fighter tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fighter misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Diaz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fighter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fighter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diaz checks it well.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
Fighter tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz lands a head shot.
Fighter throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Fighter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws a counter combo.
Diaz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz cracks Fighter with an open hand slap.
Fighter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Fighter's ribs.
Fighter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Fighter.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Fighter takes one to the chin there.
Fighter slips a jab from Diaz.
Fighter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Fighter's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz jabs Fighter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Diaz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Fighter walks into a left hand.
Fighter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!

Fighter is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Fighter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Diaz moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Fighter! Diaz continues to tee off on Fighter, landing with a left and a right! Diaz connects with a right hand that leaves Fighter sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mariano Diaz!

C
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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tap Datass (ranked 4019 p4p, 4648 weight class) and Jeff Rogan (ranked 481 p4p, 546 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Datass
vs
Rogan

180 cm
25
180
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
195
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tap Datass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan throws a right and a left that Datass avoids nicely.
Datass looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Tap Datass has been cut.
Rogan dips to his left and cracks Datass with an uppercut!
Rogan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rogan looks for the body kick but Datass saw that one coming.
Datass pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rogan is out of range and Datass settles back down.
Datass dodges the punch combination from Rogan.
Datass throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogan's waist but Rogan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Datass off to one side.
Rogan and Datass are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Rogan throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Datass into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Rogan knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeff Rogan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Fredo (ranked 5316 p4p, 3424 weight class) and Sailele Sualauvi (ranked 468 p4p, 340 weight class). Sailele Sualauvi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fredo
vs
Sualauvi

190 cm
21
225
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
255
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Al Fredo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sailele Sualauvi!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sualauvi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fredo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sualauvi.
Sualauvi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fredo misses with a head kick.
Sualauvi tries to counter with a clinch but Fredo shakes him off and moves away.
Fredo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fredo misses with a combination

and Sualauvi moves into the clinch.
Fredo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sualauvi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Sualauvi has Fredo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sualauvi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fredo tumbling to the mat - Sualauvi dives into Fredo's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sualauvi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sualauvi postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sualauvi controlling from the top position.
Sualauvi stops Fredo from standing up.
Sualauvi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sualauvi advances to half guard.
Sualauvi prevents Fredo from improving his position.
Sualauvi trying to control the pace.
Sualauvi passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sualauvi controlling from the full mount.
Fredo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Fredo wants to control but Sualauvi is having none of it.
Sualauvi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fredo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Fredo has left one of his arms exposed and Sualauvi doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Fredo screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sailele Sualauvi!
Sailele Sualauvi 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Korney Tarasov (ranked 3065 p4p, 3620 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 350 p4p, 408 weight class). Jack Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Tarasov
vs
Johnson

175 cm
25
151
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
25
160
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Korney Tarasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarasov misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Tarasov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Tarasov ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tarasov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korney Tarasov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarasov walks into a jab.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.

Tarasov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tarasov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Tarasov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Johnson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tarasov yanks on the arm and Johnson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tarasov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Korney Tarasov!
Jack Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck this shit'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Konovalov (ranked 3066 p4p, 3428 weight class) and Paulo Maldini (ranked 351 p4p, 391 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Konovalov
vs
Maldini

173 cm
25
154
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
25
154
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Konovalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulo Maldini!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konovalov misses with a takedown
and Maldini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Konovalov thinking.
Konovalov has his takedown stuffed
and Maldini counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maldini moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Konovalov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Konovalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldini feints a jab promting Konovalov to slip. Maldini then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Konovalov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Konovalov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice combination there by Maldini.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldini lands a nice shot to the body.
Maldini scores with a jab to the jaw.
Konovalov with a poor takedown
and Maldini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paulo Maldini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konovalov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Maldini. Beautiful body shot.
Maldini lands with a nice body punch.
Konovalov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maldini lands a nice looking body shot.
Konovalov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Maldini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Maldini as he connects with a hook.
Konovalov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maldini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Konovalov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Maldini scores with a jab.
Konovalov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Konovalov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Konovalov shoots and misses
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Maldini punishes Konovalov's body with a nice straight punch.
Konovalov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maldini connects with a body shot that sends Konovalov's belly button to the back.
Konovalov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a left and a right that stings Konovalov.
Konovalov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Konovalov has his takedown stuffed
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini dips to his left and cracks Konovalov with an uppercut!
Konovalov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Konovalov walks into a stiff left hand from Maldini.
Maldini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Konovalov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Konovalov with a poor takedown
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Ivan Konovalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konovalov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab lands there for Maldini.
Decent striking displayed by Maldini there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Konovalov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Konovalov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A punch lands to the side of Konovalov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Konovalov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Konovalov has his takedown stuffed
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Maldini there.
Konovalov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Konovalov walks into a jab.
Konovalov misses with a takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Left hook, right uppercut from Maldini.
Maldini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Konovalov ducks right into an uppercut from Maldini.
A shot to the liver by Maldini. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Maldini.
Konovalov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Konovalov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konovalov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maldini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Maldini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivan Konovalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maldini connects with a single shot there.
Maldini has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Konovalov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konovalov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Konovalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konovalov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maldini avoids it really well and circles away.
Maldini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Konovalov fails with the takedown
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maldini lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maldini thuds a left hand into Konovalov's body.
Maldini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Konovalov backs up against the cage.
Maldini connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Maldini scores with a four punch combination!

Konovalov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Konovalov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Konovalov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Konovalov controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Konovalov is controlling him well.

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

Maldini sneaks out the side door and pushes Konovalov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Konovalov fails with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maldini closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Konovalov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
Konovalov fails with the takedown
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konovalov has his takedown stuffed
and Maldini counters with a left to the body.
Maldini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Konovalovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maldini tests Konovalov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Maldini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Maldini lands a slapping body shot.
Maldini is working the combinations to good effect here.
Maldini uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Konovalov has time to react.
Konovalov with a poor takedown
and Maldini counters with a left to the body.
Konovalov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maldini displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Maldini as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Konovalov misses with a takedown
and Maldini counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Konovalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini stuns Konovalov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Konovalov walks into a stiff left hand from Maldini.
Maldini scores with a decent looking hook.
Konovalov with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maldini's corner calls for a 1-2. Maldini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Konovalov walks into a jab.
A left lands for Maldini.
The crowd cheers as Maldini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Konovalov doesn't seem phased though.
Konovalov misses with a takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Konovalov thinking.
Maldini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Konovalov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maldini finds it's way round the side to connect with Konovalov's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konovalov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konovalov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Konovalov on the side of the head.
Konovalov walks into a straight right hand from Maldini.
Maldini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Konovalov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maldini lands a jab-cross combination.
Maldini's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maldini duly obliges.
Konovalov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maldini counters with a stiff right hand.
Maldini with a hook.
Konovalov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paulo Maldini seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maldini fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Konovalov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Konovalov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Konovalov has his takedown stuffed
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldini pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Konovalov back to the cage. Maldini follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Maldini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Konovalov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maldini cracks Konovalov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Maldini connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini cracks Konovalov with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konovalov has his takedown stuffed
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Maldini scores with a nice right hand.
Maldini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Konovalov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maldini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Konovalov scrambles back to his feet.
Jab by Maldini.
Maldini cracks a nice hook into Konovalov's ribs.
Ivan Konovalov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maldini scores with a jab to the head.
Konovalov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Maldini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maldini 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Maldini!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Exotic (ranked 2281 p4p, 3889 weight class) and Vasiliy Kozlov (ranked 338 p4p, 520 weight class). Exotic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Saw a Tiger. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Exotic
vs
Kozlov

181 cm
19
169
3 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
178
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Core Combat

MKFC
Core Combat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Exotic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasiliy Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov is looking to clinch but Exotic is avoiding it.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Exotic.
Kozlov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Exotic scores with a sloppy right hand. Kozlov should have avoided that one.
Exotic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Exotic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Kozlov defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic lands a jab to the head.

It looks like Vasiliy Kozlov has been cut.
Exotic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Exotic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Exotic takes a swing at Kozlov's ribcage but misses.
Exotic lands with a good body shot.
Kozlov looks winded!
Kozlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Exotic.
Kozlov wants to clinch but Exotic slips to the side
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Exotic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kozlovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Exotic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Exotic punishes Kozlov's body with a nice straight punch.
Kozlov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kozlov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Exotic.

Kozlov is rocked!

Exotic lands a big right hand that sends Kozlov crashing to the mat! Exotic stays standing though and waves Kozlov back to his feet!
Kozlov is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
Exotic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Exotic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kozlov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Exotic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kozlov seems to have recovered his senses.

Exotic lands a big right hand that sends Kozlov crashing to the mat! Exotic stays standing though and waves Kozlov back to his feet!
BOOM! Exotic lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kozlov. Kozlov tries to recover but Exotic is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kozlov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Exotic!
An out of breath Joe Exotic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.