IXF XLV PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yasen Petrov (ranked 3600 p4p, 4501 weight class) and Pauline Hanson (ranked 341 p4p, 407 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Petrov
vs
Hanson

176 cm
25
149
3 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
150
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yasen Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pauline Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hanson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hanson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Hanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hanson looking to sit in guard and control but Petrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hanson is looking for a triangle but Petrov pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hanson working for a triangle but Petrov defends it easily.
Hanson keeping full guard, as Petrov tries to pass.
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Petrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petrov trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petrov is really struggling to control Hanson but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Hanson is looking for a triangle but Petrov pushes his legs off easily.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Hanson keeps moving.
Petrov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hanson's guard.
Petrov trying to control the action but Hanson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Petrov avoids the attempt from Hanson to control.

Petrov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Petrov goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hanson is on top in guard.
Hanson sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Petrov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hanson uses it to pass to side control.
Hanson trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Hanson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Hanson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Petrov has closed the distance and engaged Hanson in a clinch.

Hanson has hold of one of Petrov's legs. Petrov is fighting the takedown attempt but Hanson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Petrov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Petrov has an active guard here but Hanson has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Hanson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hanson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Hanson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Hanson is working for a kimura but Petrov is defending it quite comfortably.

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

Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Petrov actively working from the bottom here.
Hanson is stalling here. Petrov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hanson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Petrov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A control attempt from Hanson but he's now mounted!
Hanson working to try and regain half guard.
Petrov controlling the position easily from mount.
Hanson regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Petrov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanson has managed to free his arm - good work.

Hanson is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrov.
Petrov wants to pass to mount but Hanson is defending the position.
Pauline Hanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanson is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petrov trying to control from Hanson's half guard. Hanson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Yasen Petrov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hanson swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrov.

Hanson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Petrov's half guard.
Hanson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hanson wants to take a breather but Petrov is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
Petrov tries to roll over but Hanson keeps him under control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Hanson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hanson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Petrov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hanson has Petrov in his guard.

Petrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petrov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanson is retaining full guard.

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

Petrov keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.

Petrov working for a triangle but Hanson defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.
Hanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
Hanson trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pauline Hanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hanson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauline Hanson!
A relieved looking Pauline Hanson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Son Of Dan (ranked 2928 p4p, 3393 weight class) and Rooster Test (ranked 393 p4p, 447 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dan
vs
Test

180 cm
26
180
3 - 2 - 0

172 cm
23
171
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Beachside Supplements

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Son Of Dan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rooster Test !
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Test looks to land a right hand but Dan moved out of range.

Dan closes the distance and clinches.
Dan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Dan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Test working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dan.
Dan is trying to stall.
Test fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Dan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Test looks to land a left hand but Dan moved out of range nicely.

Dan closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Test on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Dan.
Test swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dan leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Dan fails to land.
Dan throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dan can't find room to land a body shot as Test controls the action.
Test goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Test takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dan misses with a body shot.
Dan thows a leg kick but Test checks it
and Test counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Son Of Dan has been cut.
Test uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dan.
Dan throws an off balance right hand
and Test counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dan. Test does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Test on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dan throws a shot to the body.
Dan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Test sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Test paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dan throws a combination. Test tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Rooster Test has been cut.
Test has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dan throws a body shot but no joy.
Test is looking for the big counter here.
Test misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Test walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Dan backs off Test throws a huge counter combo but Dan manages to avoid it all.
Dan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Dan rushes Test and presses him up against the cage.
Dan blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Dan.
Test avoiding damage.
Test looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dan.
Test lands a shoulder strike.
Test blocks a body shot from Dan.
A short uppercut from Test .
Dan just leaning against Test , taking a breather.

Dan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dan scores with a punch to the head.
Dan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dan.
Son Of Dan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Test throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Test misses with a few strikes there.
Dan misses the shot to the body.
Dan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Test throws out a loose jab but Dan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Test throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Dan misses.
Test looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dan moves away from the strike by Test .
Dan moves away from the strike by Test .
Dan misses with a combination
and Test counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dan misses with a body punch
and Dan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Test misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dan is looking to wear down Test with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dan is looking to clinch.
Dan cracks Test with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dan scores with a jab.
Test moves out of range of the strikes.
Dan slips a jab from Test .
Test cracks Dan with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Test swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Test let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Test scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Son Of Dan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Dan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Test misses the jab.

Dan has Test up against the cage in a clinch.
Dan effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Test .
Test scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Test in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Test fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Test 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Test walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dan throws a body punch but Test moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Test .
Rooster Test is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Test on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Dan drives through and clinches with Test against the cage.

Dan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Test swats away the attempt to clinch by Dan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Test ! But no joy.
Dan misses with a low kick.
Dan lands with a straight right. Test didn't see that one coming.
Dan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Test eats them both and turns towards Dan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dan digs a good body shot into Test 's ribs.
Test scores with a hook.
Dan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Test now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good shot there by Dan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Test blocks a low kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Test throws a looping overhand right but Dan ducks down to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Test checks a leg kick.
Test swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Test throws a lazy right hand but Dan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Test misses with a hook
and Dan counters with a straight right hand.
Test slips under a jab.
Dan lands a nice shot to the body.
Test misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Test misses with a left hand
and Dan counters with a stiff right hand.
Test takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dan with a jab.
Dan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Test can do to turn this around?
Test looks to land a left hand but Dan moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dan is looking to clinch.
Test tests Dan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Dan misses
and Test counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Dan rushes Test and presses him up against the cage.
Test tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Test 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Test misses with the head strike.
Dan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dan misses with the head strike.
Test misses with the head strike.

Dan manages to break the clinch.
Dan throws the kick towards the body but Test avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dan throws an off balance right hand
and Test cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dan tries a head kick but it misses.
Dan tries to clinch there but Test circles away.
Test looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Test misses with a looping left.
Dan misses with a kick to the body.
Dan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick from Dan misses.
Dan slips a jab and a cross from Test .
A combination from Test does no damage.
Dan thows a leg kick but Test checks it
and Test connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Test throws a series of punches but Dan avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Son Of Dan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dan tries to clinch up.
Dan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Test throws a hook to the side of Dan's head but Dan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dan blocks a jab.
Dan tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Test on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Test on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Test fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dan wants to clinch up but Test keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Test wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan lands a jab-cross combination.
Dan is looking to clinch.
Test loads up on a big right hand but Dan slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Test . That snapped Dan's head back.
Dan moves in looking to clinch but Test pushes him off.
Test blocks the body kick.
Test misses with a body shot.
Dan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Test might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dan closes the distance but Test moves to the side
and Test cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dan lands a body shot.
Dan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Test . Test circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Dan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dan is looking to clinch but Test is avoiding it.
Dan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Dan misses
and Test cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Test to score with a decent uppercut.
Rooster Test has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Dan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Son Of Dan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Test on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Test throws a hook but Dan blocks it.
Dan tries to counter by clinching up but Test breaks away and moves out of range.
Test misses with a hook. Dan ducked under it nicely.
Dan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Test manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dan scores with the left hand. Test knows he should have avoided that one.
Dan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dan takes one to the side of the head.
Dan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Test 's head.

Test tries to keep at a distance but Dan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Test lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dan backwards.
Son Of Dan has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dan working aggressively here.
Test throws a head punch that misses.
Dan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Test breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Dan.
Dan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Test has time to react.
Dan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Test has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Test and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Test misses with a few strikes there.
Dan throws a one two combo.
Test walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dan throws out a leg kick but Test moves out of range and Dan only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Test ! But no joy.
Test has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut there from Dan.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Son Of Dan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hells No (ranked 2954 p4p, 4013 weight class) and Antonio Gomes (ranked 375 p4p, 466 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?

No
vs
Gomes

172 cm
26
155
4 - 4 - 1

190 cm
26
160
2 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Beachside Supplements

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 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Hells No!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antonio Gomes !
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No looks to throw the jab but Gomes is out of range.
Gomes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gomes .

Gomes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gomes showed some decent athleticism there.
No has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
Gomes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No is trying to maintain the position but Gomes is very close to passing his half guard.

Gomes is looking for a kimura but No is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage.
No is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes is keen to just control but No is a slippery customer.

No looking for submissions off his back.
No is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
No has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gomes tries to pass the half guard into mount. No knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Gomes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. No doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomes .
No wants to control but Gomes is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gomes is looking to take a break and control but No is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
No has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomes is working away from the top position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

No looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes controlling the action here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No leaves Gomes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No misses with an uppercut. Gomes saw that one coming.
No tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomes paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

No gets the takedown into side control.
Gomes is trying to work for a sweep but No has mounted him!
No controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
No takes Gomes 's back.
Gomes trying to control the hands but No won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

No looking to break Gomes 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gomes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise No will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gomes tries to roll but No sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

No is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gomes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gomes wants to escape the position.

No looking for the choke but no joy.
No gets his hands free as Gomes looks to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No is trying to stick to Gomes 's back but Gomes is turning into No. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in No's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gomes .
No keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully.
No not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hells No dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

No misses with a wild body shot.
Gomes tries for a takedown but No sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No stuffs the takedown attempt from Gomes . Gomes gets slowly back to his feet.
Gomes slips under a jab.
Gomes with the counter takedown but No avoids it easily.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hells No has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Gomes .
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt.
No drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomes sprawls and moves away.
No throws a hook but Gomes avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomes shoots in but No avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gomes fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

No closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gomes can't do much from the bottom here.
Gomes is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Gomes 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
No controlling the position.
Gomes is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

No wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomes , who protects the arm well.
Gomes is trying to work for a sweep but No has mounted him!
No tries to control but Gomes wriggling away.
Gomes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
No wants to pass to mount but Gomes is defending the position.
No is taking a breather. Gomes 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.
Gomes wants to sweep but No has passed to side control!
No trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No controls the position.
Gomes gets back to half guard.
No is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomes can do to turn this around?

Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
No looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gomes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and No defends well.
No stays in close to Gomes 's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hells No dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

No throws a body punch but Gomes moves out of range.
No luck for Gomes with that takedown attempt.

No is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gomes 's half guard.
Still in half guard, No seems content to control.
Gomes wants to control but No is keeping busy.
Gomes is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but No is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is staying active underneath No, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomes wants to control but No is keeping busy and won't allow it.
No perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gomes tries to roll over but No keeps him under control.
Gomes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gomes .
No might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

No thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
No is stalling in the full guard.
Gomes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gomes keeping full guard, as No tries to pass.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

No rushes Gomes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gomes tries to pull guard but No won't allow it.
No tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've been informed that Gomes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hells No has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Gomes .

No has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gomes uses from the top position.
No is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
No pulls Gomes in close to prevent any damage.
Gomes postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes passes into half guard.
No is looking to control Gomes 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can No avoid being mounted?

Gomes seems to be working for a kimura but No defends the submission attempt.
No holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
No trying to control from the bottom.

No looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomes prevents No from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Gomes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but No sees it coming and defends easily.
Hells No is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but No is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antonio Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but No is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from No.
Gomes fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from No misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hells No showed his dominance in that final round.
Well No has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hells No!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Leonov (ranked 1842 p4p, 2233 weight class) and Ted Meredith (ranked 275 p4p, 327 weight class). Nikolay Leonov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ted Meredith's chin.

Leonov
vs
Meredith

180 cm
26
195
4 - 3 - 0

184 cm
25
185
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nikolay Leonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ted Meredith!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meredith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Meredith circles away quickly and effectively.
Leonov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Meredith looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonov is just out of range.
Leonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meredith.
Meredith misses with a wild body shot.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonov. Meredith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meredith misses with a left hand
and Leonov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leonov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Meredith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Meredith tries to bum rush Leonov with a series of wild strikes but Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meredith throws a body shot but no joy.
Meredith misses with a looping right.
Meredith slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov swinging wildly here.
Meredith misses with a body punch
and Leonov counters with a right hand to the body.
Leonov slips a straight right by Meredith.
Meredith slips a jab and a cross from Leonov.
Meredith tries to counter with a clinch but Leonov shakes him off and moves away.
Leonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meredith misses with a two punch combination.
Meredith dodges the punch combination from Leonov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meredith.
Meredith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meredith throws a big shot that misses.
Meredith throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Meredith misses with a looping right.
Meredith staying out of range there.
A nice combination there by Leonov.
Meredith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meredith tries to move into range but Leonov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meredith ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Meredith wants to clinch.
Leonov slips a jab from Meredith.
Meredith throws a shot from downtown. Leonov moves away and avoids it.
Meredith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meredith connects with a nice looking jab.
Leonov keeps the fight on the outside.
Leonov digs a good hook to Meredith's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meredith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonov tests Meredith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov misses with a hook.
Meredith misses with a left hand
and Leonov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leonov misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Meredith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leonov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Meredith is rocked!
Meredith lands with a right hand.
Ted Meredith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov moves away from the strike by Meredith.
Meredith throws a body shot but no joy.
Meredith takes one on the button.
Leonov avoids the body shot from Meredith.
Leonov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Meredith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meredith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by Leonov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leonov.
Meredith is still on wobbly legs! Can Leonov finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Leonov! Meredith is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Leonov!
Our winner, Nikolay Leonov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Mourao (ranked 2323 p4p, 2901 weight class) and Hugh Rection (ranked 295 p4p, 368 weight class). Joaquim Mourao had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Mourao
vs
Rection

173 cm
26
155
5 - 4 - 1

150 cm
26
163
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Joaquim Mourao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hugh Rection!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mourao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Rection looking to score a takedown here. Mourao is defending well but Rection drives through and ends up in Mourao's guard.

Mourao working for a triangle but Rection defends it easily.

Mourao has his foot on Rection's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rection works his way back into a safe position though.

Mourao throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rection uses it to pass to side control.
Mourao is trying to improve his position.
Mourao manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rection's best efforts.

Mourao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rection in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mourao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mourao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rection is aware though and is defending well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rection trying to control but Mourao is working from the bottom.
Rection stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mourao swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Rection avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Mourao has his foot on Rection's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rection works his way back into a safe position though.
Rection wants to control from the top but Mourao keeps moving.
Mourao has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Mourao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
My spies in Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness inform me that Rection has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Rection avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rection's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rection trying to control the position from guard on top but Mourao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mourao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rection is aware though and is defending well.
Rection trying to control the position from guard on top but Mourao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mourao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rection doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rection manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mourao has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mourao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rection wants to pass the guard but Mourao is keeping the position.
Mourao being controlled here, momentarily.

Mourao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Mourao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rection defends it easily.
Rection wants to control from the top but Mourao keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rection pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mourao is keeping the position for now.

Mourao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mourao is trying to keep Rection in close.
Rection wants to control from the top but Mourao keeps moving.
Rection's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rection looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mourao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rection defends well.
Mourao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rection wants to control from the top but Mourao keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hugh Rection will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mourao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rection stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rection wants it to stay on the feet.

Rection closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mourao did well to prevent Rection getting side control.

Mourao looking for submissions off his back.

Mourao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rection keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Rection is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Mourao looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mourao trying to hold on to Rection's head to control him but Rection postures up.
Hugh Rection has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rection seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mourao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Mourao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rection wants to advance to full mount but Mourao doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Mourao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rection defends it easily.

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

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

Mourao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rection defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mourao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mourao keeping moving, preventing Rection from controlling successfully.
Rection working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Mourao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rection gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rection throws a big right hand that misses.
Mourao looking for a sweep. Not yet Mourao, not yet.

Mourao is looking for a triangle but Rection pushes his legs off easily.

Mourao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rection gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rection looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mourao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rection.
Rection trying to control but Mourao is working from the bottom.
Mourao keeping full guard, as Rection tries to pass.
Mourao can't keep his opponent in guard - Rection advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

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

Mourao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Mourao is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Rection has latched onto it... Big trouble! Rection pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Mourao is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Rection!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hugh Rection!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ebubekir Siddik (ranked 706 p4p, 1941 weight class) and Jonny Thunder (ranked 108 p4p, 286 weight class). Jonny Thunder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Siddik
vs
Thunder

184 cm
26
190
7 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
190
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ebubekir Siddik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonny Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siddik avoids the body shot from Thunder.
Thunder misses with a two punch combination.
Siddik drops his hands momentarily and Thunder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thunder lands a right hook to the body.
Thunder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thunder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Thunder. No joy for Siddik on that attempt.
Siddik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thunder throws a hook but Siddik avoids it easily.
Siddik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebubekir Siddik. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Siddik moves into the clinch.
Siddik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siddik takes a shot to the head.
Siddik tries to score a body lock takedown but Thunder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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!
Siddik misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siddik's elbow.
Thunder misses with some punches.
Thunder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Siddik.
Thunder stops a takedown attempt from Siddik.
Siddik is working for takedown but Thunder is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thunder is trying to maintain a safe position but Siddik gets an underhook and turns Thunder into the cage.
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siddik's elbow.
Siddik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thunder is defending well.
Thunder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thunder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Siddik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thunder is defending well.
Thunder lands a shoulder strike.
Thunder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thunder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thunder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Siddik tries to break free but Thunder pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Siddik wants the takedown. Thunder is fighting it off but Siddik persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thunder's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siddik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Siddik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Siddik is in close to Thunder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Siddik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Siddik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thunder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siddik is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siddik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siddik looking to pass the guard.
Siddik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Siddik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Siddik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Siddik lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siddik is stalling in the full guard.
Siddik is in close to Thunder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddik throws a big elbow that misses.
Siddik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Siddik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thunder works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siddik is looking to work some ground and pound but Thunder has wrist control.
Siddik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thunder's head.
Siddik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thunder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Siddik shoots in and drives through. Thunder sprawls well.
Siddik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thunder avoids it really well and circles away.
Siddik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunder.
Siddik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thunder sprawls and moves away.
Siddik is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Thunder misses with a body shot.
Thunder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Siddik was well out of range. Poor timing from Thunder.
Siddik with a poor takedown
and Thunder counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebubekir Siddik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thunder throws a body shot but no joy.
Siddik attempts a counter takedown but Thunder avoids it well and moves away.
Siddik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thunder is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Siddik rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thunder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siddik, pushing him back against the cage.
Thunder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thunder takes a shot to the head.
Thunder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thunder misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder misses with a body punch.
Siddik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thunder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Thunder.
Siddik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siddik slows down the pace here.
Thunder working aggressively here.
Thunder is pressed up against the cage. Siddik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thunder down to the mat. Thunder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Siddik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thunder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Siddik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Thunder rushes Siddik and presses him up against the cage.
Siddik managing to block the knees to the body from Thunder.
Come on Thunder - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Siddik is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siddik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Siddik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thunder landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder lands a hook that snaps the head of Siddik backwards.
Siddik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thunder as Siddik tries to tie him up.
Thunder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thunder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thunder gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Siddik.
Thunder pushes Siddik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Thunder fails to land.
Thunder misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thunder works on Siddik's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Thunder.
Still in the clinch, Thunder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Siddik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Siddik is looking to control Thunder's arms but Thunder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Siddik has his back to the cage.
Thunder utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siddik takes a shot to the head.
Thunder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thunder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siddik backwards.
Thunder misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thunder lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siddik being controlled against the cage.
Thunder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siddik backwards.
Thunder prevents a body shot from Siddik.
Thunder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thunder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siddik's elbow.
Thunder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Siddik.
Thunder landing knees to the head.
Thunder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Siddik avoids it.
Thunder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thunder misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Thunder fails to land.
Thunder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Thunder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Siddik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thunder to score with a decent uppercut.
Jonny Thunder seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Thunder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thunder lands a nice uppercut.

Siddik has Thunder pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Siddik pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thunder tumbling to the mat - Siddik dives into Thunder's guard.
Thunder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siddik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siddik chips away with some ground and pound.
Siddik's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Siddik clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Siddik wants a takedown but no success here.
Siddik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thunder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Siddik displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thunder up against the cage.
Siddik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thunder fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebubekir Siddik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siddik fails with the takedown.
Thunder has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Siddik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thunder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ebubekir Siddik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siddik fails with the takedown
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siddik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thunder jabs Siddik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thunder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Siddik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Siddik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Siddik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thunder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thunder lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jonny Thunder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siddik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thunder defends well and Siddik ends up having to push Thunder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thunder pushes Siddik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siddik looking for a takedown.
Thunder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thunder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Thunder on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thunder.
Thunder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jonny Thunder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Siddik has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thunder is trying to keep an underhook but Siddik manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Thunder tries to roll over but Siddik keeps him under control.
Siddik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thunder wants to improve his position but Siddik is controlling well.
Siddik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thunder keeps working.
Siddik lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Thunder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thunder 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Thunder!
An out of breath Jonny Thunder thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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hype
A | B

pop
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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stances Slumponyhu (ranked 1179 p4p, 1375 weight class) and DeeJay Dawkins (ranked 151 p4p, 177 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Slumponyhu
vs
Dawkins

195 cm
25
260
7 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
237
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stances Slumponyhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DeeJay Dawkins!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins lands with a nice body punch.
Slumponyhu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slumponyhu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stances Slumponyhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Slumponyhu misses its intended target.
Slumponyhu throws a hook but Dawkins blocks it.
Dawkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slumponyhu's head.
Slumponyhu looks to throw a body kick

and Dawkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawkins wants to pass to mount but Slumponyhu is defending the position.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slumponyhu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dawkins on the ground.
Slumponyhu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dawkins.
Dawkins throwing shots but Slumponyhu is blocking nicely.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins drops an elbow to the side of Slumponyhu's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slumponyhu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dawkins.
Dawkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Slumponyhu has hold of Dawkins's hands but Dawkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dawkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Slumponyhu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Dawkins there.
Ground and pound from Dawkins.
Dawkins drops an elbow to the side of Slumponyhu's head.
Slumponyhu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
My spies in Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork inform me that Dawkins has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Slumponyhu is breathing heavily.
Dawkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dawkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dawkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dawkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dawkins stalling.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawkins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dawkins trying to control the pace.
Dawkins winds up and cracks Slumponyhu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dawkins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dawkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dawkins working over Slumponyhu with some ground and pound. Slumponyhu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dawkins trying to control the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dawkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Dawkins scores with a takedown into Slumponyhu's guard.
Dawkins is working Slumponyhu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawkins passes Slumponyhu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dawkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dawkins dives in and grabs Slumponyhu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slumponyhu pushes down on Dawkins's head and hops out.
Dawkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slumponyhu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dawkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Slumponyhu.
Dawkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slumponyhu swinging wildly here.
Stances Slumponyhu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawkins staying out of range there.
Dawkins slips under a jab from Slumponyhu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slumponyhu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Dawkins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dawkins.
Dawkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slumponyhu keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Dawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Slumponyhu has wrist control.
DeeJay Dawkins has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slumponyhu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawkins.
Dawkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slumponyhu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Slumponyhu tries to get out of the position.
Dawkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawkins stops Slumponyhu from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dawkins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dawkins connects with a body shot.
Dawkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slumponyhu's head.
Slumponyhu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dawkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stances Slumponyhu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeeJay Dawkins.
Nice jab there from Dawkins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins lands a jab to Slumponyhu's midsection.
Slumponyhu throws a series of punches but Dawkins moves out of range.
Dawkins with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins digs a good body shot into Slumponyhu's ribs.
Good shot there by Dawkins.
Dawkins with a hook.

Dawkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Slumponyhu is trying to defend but Dawkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dawkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dawkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slumponyhu's head.
Dawkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dawkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dawkins wants to take a breather but Slumponyhu is having none of it.
Dawkins is nestled in close to Slumponyhu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slumponyhu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dawkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dawkins stalling.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slumponyhu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dawkins.
Ground and pound from Dawkins.
Dawkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dawkins drops an elbow to the side of Slumponyhu's head.
Dawkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Dawkins winds up and cracks Slumponyhu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dawkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dawkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dawkins working Slumponyhu over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeeJay Dawkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dawkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slumponyhu is fending him off so far but Dawkins persists. Nope, Slumponyhu circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slumponyhu throws a left and a right that both miss

so Dawkins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dawkins passes Slumponyhu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Slumponyhu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dawkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dawkins working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins is taking a breather. Slumponyhu 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.
Dawkins lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins throwing shots but Slumponyhu is blocking nicely.
Dawkins slips a nice elbow through Slumponyhu's hands, connecting with Slumponyhu's forehead.
Dawkins thows a huge punch but Slumponyhu dodges it nicely.
Slumponyhu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dawkins.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawkins winds up and cracks Slumponyhu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Slumponyhu has hold of Dawkins's hands but Dawkins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dawkins lands a nice short elbow.
Dawkins is nestled in close to Slumponyhu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Dawkins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dawkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Dawkins cracks Slumponyhu with a big right hand and Slumponyhu goes down!

Slumponyhu is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oh Slumponyhu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dawkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Slumponyhu being controlled here, momentarily.
Dawkins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Slumponyhu seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins with a nice head shot there.
Slumponyhu keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Dawkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dawkins distracts Slumponyhu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dawkins throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slumponyhu drops his hands momentarily and Dawkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Dawkins shoots in and bounces Slumponyhu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dawkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stances Slumponyhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slumponyhu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dawkins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slumponyhu being controlled here, momentarily.
Dawkins scoring with some ground and pound.
Dawkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeeJay Dawkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dawkins 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeeJay Dawkins!
DeeJay Dawkins really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Island Xtreme Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Stances Slumponyhu was interviewed post fight and said 'Honored to lose to a warrior from Flint, Mi'.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vunipola Veainu (ranked 236 p4p, 983 weight class) and Lee Tassen (ranked 42 p4p, 127 weight class). The key to victory for Vunipola Veainu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Veainu
vs
Tassen

178 cm
24
255
7 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
280
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Beachside Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vunipola Veainu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lee Tassen!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Tassen ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Tassen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Veainu defends it well.
Tassen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Tassen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Tassen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Nice straight punches there by Veainu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Veainu.
Tassen ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Tassen misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Veainu misses.

Veainu lands a big right hand that sends Tassen crashing to the mat! Veainu stays standing though and waves Tassen back to his feet!

Tassen is rocked!
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!
Tassen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tassen is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
Veainu darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Tassen's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Veainu before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu retains his heavyweight title!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between New Car (ranked 733 p4p, 2052 weight class) and New Home (ranked 112 p4p, 301 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Car
vs
Home

187 cm
26
187
8 - 6 - 0

181 cm
26
185
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, New Car!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, New Home!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Home moves away from the strike by Car.
Car definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Car lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Home misses with an uppercut.
Home misses with a hook.
Car slips a jab from Home.
It looked like Car was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Home.

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

Home is rocked!
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!
Car knocks out Home with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Car before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Car picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). New Car!
After the fight, New Car was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phuc Dat Bich (ranked 363 p4p, 1263 weight class) and Bruno De Oliveira (ranked 59 p4p, 164 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bich
vs
De Oliveira

188 cm
26
231
9 - 1 - 0

225 cm
26
265
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phuc Dat Bich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruno De Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bich gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Bich working for a triangle but De Oliveira defends it easily.

Bich is looking for a triangle here but De Oliveira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

De Oliveira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bich, who protects the arm well.
Bich manages to get back to half guard.
De Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Bich is working away.
Bich trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

De Oliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Oliveira.
Bich's coaches at Hardcore Island MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

De Oliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bich actively working from the bottom here.

De Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bich defends it well.

De Oliveira is looking for a kimura here.

De Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Bich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Bich is defending well.

Bich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

De Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bich defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Bich actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Oliveira is trying to control. Bich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Bich looking for submissions off his back.
De Oliveira has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
De Oliveira wants to control but Bich is keeping him busy.

Bich looking for submissions off his back.
De Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Bich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

De Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bich defends it well.

Bich actively working from the bottom here.
Bich trying to hold on to De Oliveira's head to control him but De Oliveira postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bich is looking for a sweep. De Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Oliveira trying to mount his opponent but Bich defends it.
Bich is looking to improve his position.

De Oliveira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Oliveira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

De Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
Bich wants to control but De Oliveira is keeping busy.

Bich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bich is looking to control De Oliveira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bich avoid being mounted?

Bich looking for submissions off his back.

Bich actively working from the bottom here.
Bich tries to roll over but De Oliveira keeps him under control.
De Oliveira moves into full mount! Bich won't be happy about that!

De Oliveira has hold of Bich's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bich manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

De Oliveira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bich to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bich shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Oliveira trying to control but Bich is having none of it.
Bich tries to lock up and control but De Oliveira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno De Oliveira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

De Oliveira drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Bich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
De Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Bich is retaining full guard.
Bich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bich keeping moving, preventing De Oliveira from controlling successfully.

Bich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Oliveira wants to control from the top but Bich keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich trying to keep a closed guard but De Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.

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

Bich is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Bich is retaining full guard.

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

Bich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
De Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Bich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
De Oliveira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Oliveira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bich's guard.

Bich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

De Oliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

De Oliveira is looking for a kimura here.
De Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bich is not content to let De Oliveira control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bich looking for submissions off his back.

De Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Bich defends the submission attempt.
Bich tries to get to full guard but De Oliveira has control of the leg.
De Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bich keeps working.

De Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Bich is defending well.
Bich tries to roll over but De Oliveira keeps him under control.

Bich looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

De Oliveira maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bich could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but De Oliveira has cracked it and Bich is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by De Oliveira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno De Oliveira!