Glory Days PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Cullen (ranked 3932 p4p, 4296 weight class) and Larry Underwood (ranked 499 p4p, 537 weight class). Tom Cullen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cullen
vs
Underwood

192 cm
21
218
3 - 3 - 0

191 cm
21
210
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Knockaround Guys Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larry Underwood!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Cullen scores with a four punch combination!
Cullen scores with a punch to the head.
Cullen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Underwood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cullen circles away quickly and effectively.
Cullen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Underwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Underwood scores with a jab to the body.
Underwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cullen throws out the jab.
Cullen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Underwood releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cullen misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Underwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cullen scores with a nice strike.
Underwood misses with an uppercut.
Cullen is looking for a counter combo.
Cullen fails to land with a series of punches.
Underwood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cullen throws a lazy right hand but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Underwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Underwood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cullen.
Underwood lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Underwood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen misses with a straight right.
Cullen misses with a few strikes there.
Underwood throws a nice looking combination but Cullen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cullen walks into a straight right hand from Underwood.
Cullen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cullen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cullen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cullen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cullen jabs at Underwood's body.
Cullen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Underwood to score with a decent uppercut.
Cullen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cullen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cullen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underwood.
Cullen misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Underwood.
Underwood works Cullen's body with a nice hook.
Underwood misses with a two punch combination.
Underwood jabs at Cullen's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen tries to bum rush Underwood with a series of wild strikes but Underwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Underwood lands a nice shot that snaps Cullen's head back.
Underwood is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cullen rather than just go for the knockout.
Cullen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Underwood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Underwood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Underwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Cullen.
Cullen looks to land a combination but Underwood avoids it well.
Underwood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cullen momentarily.
Underwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cullen connects with a nice looking jab.
Underwood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Underwood lands with a nice body punch.
Underwood cracks Cullen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cullen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cullen misses with a double jab.
Cullen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Underwood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cullen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Underwood looks to land a combination but Cullen avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen throws a hook to the side of Underwood's head but Underwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cullen avoids the body shot from Underwood.
Cullen moves away from the strike by Underwood.
Underwood lands a nice hook to Cullen's body. Cullen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Underwood misses with a wild body shot.
Cullen throws a big shot that misses.
Cullen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cullen throws a series of punches but Underwood moves out of range.
Underwood misses with a series of wild punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Underwood as he connects with a hook.
Underwood takes a swing at Cullen's ribcage but misses.
Cullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cullen throws a jab when Underwood was well out of range.
Underwood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Underwood finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cullen dodges the punch combination from Underwood.
Underwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Underwood lands with a right hand.
Underwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cullen.
Underwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cullen.
Underwood throws a counter combo.
Underwood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Underwood lands with a nice combination. Cullen backs away looking to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Underwood misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Underwood coming out on top.
Cullen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cullen misses with a combination
and Underwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Underwood pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cullen back to the cage. Underwood follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

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

Cullen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cullen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Cullen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cullen circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Underwood. Cullen falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Underwood!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larry Underwood!

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RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syngin Colchester (ranked 3133 p4p, 3398 weight class) and Donald Eibert (ranked 404 p4p, 437 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Colchester
vs
Eibert

188 cm
20
200
3 - 4 - 0

195 cm
21
203
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Knockaround Guys Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Syngin Colchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donald Eibert!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Colchester feints and as Eibert raises his hands in defense, Colchester changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Colchester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Colchester wants to control from the top but Eibert keeps moving.

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

Eibert has his foot on Colchester's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colchester works his way back into a safe position though.
Colchester trying to control the position from guard on top but Eibert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Eibert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colchester gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Eibert looking for a triangle here. Colchester is fighting it but it looks tight! Eibert pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Colchester is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Donald Eibert!

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RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carson Tully (ranked 2110 p4p, 3277 weight class) and Shoto Todoroki (ranked 311 p4p, 444 weight class). Shoto Todoroki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tully
vs
Todoroki

180 cm
22
190
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
200
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carson Tully!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shoto Todoroki!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todoroki shoots in for a takedown but Tully shows good takedown defense.
Todoroki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Tully rushes Todoroki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Todoroki wants to take the fight to the mat but Tully manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Carson Tully has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoto Todoroki.
Tully pushes Todoroki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Todoroki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tully pulls his leg out and moves away.

Tully rushes Todoroki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tully is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Todoroki is working for takedown but Tully is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tully is struggling to control the position.
Todoroki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tully gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todoroki goes for a takedown attempt but Tully pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Tully instigates a clinch.
Tully is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Todoroki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tully after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tully prevents a takedown attempt there.
Todoroki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tully gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tully working Todoroki over with knees to the body.
Tully is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Todoroki looks winded!
Todoroki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tully after a bit of a struggle.
Tully stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tully taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tully seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Todoroki wants a takedown.
Todoroki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tully prevents it.
Tully is pushing Todoroki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tully landing knees to the body.
Tully dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Todoroki can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tully works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tully lands a damaging elbow.
Todoroki takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tully with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tully.
Tully stalling in the clinch.
Tully using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tully gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Todoroki.

Tully gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tully uses his free foot to push down on Todoroki's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Todoroki.
Tully can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Todoroki is looking to escape.
Tully controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todoroki is looking to get to half guard.
Tully takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tully tries to control but Todoroki wriggling away.
Todoroki is working to get back to half guard.
Tully connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tully looking to control and managing it successfully.
Todoroki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tully controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tully prevents Todoroki from getting the reversal.
Tully with a couple of short strikes.

Tully is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Todoroki is surviving well by controlling Tully's body position as best he can.
Tully trying to control but Todoroki is having none of it.
Todoroki tries to reverse the position but Tully maintains control.
Tully controlling his opponent.
Todoroki is bucking up trying to escape but Tully cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carson Tully dominated that round.
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.

Todoroki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tully as he jumps to the side.
Todoroki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Tully has Todoroki up against the cage in a clinch.
Tully lands a nice elbow.

Tully gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tully works his way into side control.
Todoroki has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tully trying to control the action but Todoroki is working from the bottom.
Todoroki tries to improve position but can't.
Todoroki trying to remain calm as Tully controls from the top position.
Tully is looking to take a break and control but Todoroki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tully is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todoroki can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Todoroki is looking to regain half guard here but Tully keeps moving and retains side control.
Tully scores with punches from side control.
Tully trying to control the action but Todoroki is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Tully politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tully prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tully wants to control but Todoroki is keeping him busy.
Tully controlling the position.
Todoroki tries to bench press Tully off him but Tully keeps the position.

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.
Todoroki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tully tries to pass to full mount but Todoroki defends it.
Tully trying to control the action but Todoroki is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Todoroki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Todoroki looking for submissions off his back.
Tully content to control rather than advance.

Todoroki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tully trying to control from half guard but Todoroki is working away.
Todoroki is looking for a sweep. Tully is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tully wants to stand up but Todoroki has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tully perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Todoroki tries to roll over but Tully keeps him under control.
Tully is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tully passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Todoroki!
Tully sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carson Tully overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Todoroki working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tully scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Todoroki?
Todoroki is trying to escape the mount.
Todoroki prevents Tully from taking his back.
Tully sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tully with a couple of short strikes.
Todoroki is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tully looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Tully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carson Tully dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Todoroki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tully defends well and Todoroki ends up having to push Tully into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tully lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Todoroki shoots in looking for a takedown. Tully tries to sprawl out of it but Todoroki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tully manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Todoroki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Todoroki slips a jab and a cross from Tully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tully feints and then cracks Todoroki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todoroki down.
Todoroki slips a jab and a cross from Tully.
Tully connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Tully pushes Todoroki up against the cage in a clinch.
Tully crunches a lovely knee into Todoroki's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tully landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tully lands a nice elbow.
Tully with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tully taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tully has Todoroki pushed against the cage.
Todoroki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tully avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carson Tully has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shoto Todoroki.
Todoroki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tully lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tully lands an elbow inside that Todoroki shrugs off.
Todoroki takes a knee to the side of the body.

Tully gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Tully is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tully is nestled in close to Todoroki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tully trying to mount his opponent but Todoroki defends it.

Todoroki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tully is trying to control. Todoroki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Todoroki looking for submissions off his back.

Todoroki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tully pulls his head out easily.
Todoroki is not content to let Tully control the position.

Todoroki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Todoroki is staying active underneath Tully, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tully stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Todoroki to get to his feet.
Tully fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tully is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Todoroki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tully moves in looking to clinch but Todoroki pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Tully. No joy for Todoroki on that attempt.
Tully seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Todoroki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tully sprawls well. Tully wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Todoroki gets slowly back to his feet.
Carson Tully is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tully instigates a clinch.
Carson Tully is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Todoroki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tully after a bit of a struggle.
Tully's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Todoroki goes for a takedown attempt but Tully pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Todoroki avoids the head kick by Tully.
Tully tries to clinch but Todoroki moves out of range.

Todoroki gets caught napping as Tully dives in and scores a takedown. Todoroki manages to retain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tully not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Todoroki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tully stays in close to Todoroki's body and controls the position.

Tully got a little sloppy there for a moment and Todoroki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tully has managed to get both his arms back between Todoroki's legs - danger averted.
Tully showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carson Tully showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tully 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carson Tully!
After winning the bout, Carson Tully thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between First Wife (ranked 3130 p4p, 3036 weight class) and Elrick Lee (ranked 398 p4p, 387 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Wife
vs
Lee

206 cm
22
282
4 - 2 - 0

225 cm
29
282
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, First Wife!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elrick Lee!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lee has closed the distance and engaged Wife in a clinch.
Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
We've been informed that Lee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lee working aggressively here.
Wife has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Wife working aggressively here.
Wife lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wife blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Wife tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Wife.
Wife tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wife working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

It looks like Elrick Lee has been cut.
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!
Wife throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lee looks winded!
Wife scores with a shoulder strike.
Wife misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wife can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wife struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Wife lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Wife.
Wife tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Wife back against the cage.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Wife.
Wife works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Wife.
Nice body punch from Wife - that landed with a thud.
Wife cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
Wife lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Wife lands a shot to the body.
Wife lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wife struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Wife lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Wife - that landed with a thud.
Wife works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wife scores with a hook to the body.
Wife lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wife struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
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!
Wife goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wife lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Wife tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Wife lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wife lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Wife as the two fighters clinch.
Wife lands a nice shot to the body.
Wife tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Nice body punch from Wife.
Wife lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Wife.
Wife lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wife tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Wife back against the cage.
A short left from Wife.
Wife tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Wife lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Wife - that landed with a thud.
Wife stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wife blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee takes a shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Wife.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Wife lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Wife tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wife tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Nice body punch from Wife - that landed with a thud.
Wife can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Wife lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wife struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Wife stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Wife.
Wife lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Wife lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.

Lee is rocked!
Wife makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Wife finish him?
Wife blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wife works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Wife dips a shoulder and cracks Lee with a mighty uppercut! Lee falls back against the cage and Wife unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lee is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Wife screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). First Wife!
An out of breath First Wife thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ki Ruyjini (ranked 2102 p4p, 1993 weight class) and Ezekel Rage (ranked 284 p4p, 270 weight class). Ruyjini comes to the cage accompanied by Jincheng Zhang. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ruyjini
vs
Rage

187 cm
21
217
3 - 1 - 0

192 cm
20
215
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ki Ruyjini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezekel Rage!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruyjini throws out the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rage or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruyjini, which made it look bad.
Ruyjini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruyjini appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Rage closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ruyjini quickly recovers to half guard.
Rage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruyjini's head.
Rage trying to control the action but Ruyjini is working from the bottom.
Rage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruyjini is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ruyjini keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruyjini is positioning himself well to prevent Rage advancing to mount.
Ruyjini gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruyjini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruyjini's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruyjini pulls Rage in close to prevent any damage.
Rage is working Ruyjini over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruyjini controlling the position.
Rage landing with the ground and pound.
Rage is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruyjini has wrist control.
Ruyjini pulls Rage in to control the position.
Ruyjini is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rage is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruyjini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Rage actively working from the bottom here.
Ruyjini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Ruyjini is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Rage looking for submissions off his back.

Rage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Rage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruyjini pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Ruyjini is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ruyjini sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Rage looking for submissions off his back.

That's four 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.

Rage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ruyjini is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Rage actively working from the bottom here.
Ruyjini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Rage actively working from the bottom here.
Ruyjini slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Rage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruyjini pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruyjini controlling the action here.
Ruyjini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ezekel Rage will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rage with a poor takedown
and Ruyjini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rage tries for a takedown but Ruyjini circles away easily
and Ruyjini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruyjini lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rage's sensitive parts.
Ezekel Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruyjini is just out of range.
Ruyjini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rage.
We've been told by Ruyjini's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but Ruyjini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ki Ruyjini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekel Rage.
Rage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruyjini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rage misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruyjini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruyjini jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rage swings for the body but Ruyjini moves out of range.
Ruyjini half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruyjini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rage.
Ruyjini missing with a left hand there. Rage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruyjini is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ruyjini takes one to the side of the head.
Ruyjini misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rage. Ruyjini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruyjini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rage.
Ruyjini misses with a leg kick.
Rage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruyjini.
Ki Ruyjini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruyjini throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruyjini is looking for a counter combo.
Rage scores with a body shot.
Ruyjini scoring well with a low kick there.
Rage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruyjini moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruyjini sprawls well. He's pushed Rage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rage misses with a left hand
and Ruyjini finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rage tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ruyjini throws a chopping leg kick but Rage manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ruyjini sets himself, and Rage steps forward looking for the clinch! Ruyjini avoids it this time.
Rage slips under a jab.
And Rage tries to counter it with a takedown but Ruyjini pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rage lands a jab to Ruyjini's midsection.
Rage is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ruyjini rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ruyjini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Ruyjini. That snapped Rage's head back.
Rage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rage misses with a body shot.
Ruyjini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rage tries for a takedown but Ruyjini circles away easily
and Ruyjini counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Ruyjini.
Rage fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruyjini with a hook.
Rage scores with a nice head shot.
Rage scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruyjini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rage.
Rage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruyjini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rage.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruyjini misses its target.
Ruyjini scores with a head kick. Rage tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruyjini is just out of range.
Rage lands a slapping body shot.
Rage throws a shot to the body.
Rage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Ruyjini to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rage. Ruyjini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rage lands a slapping body shot.
Rage misses the shot to the body.
Rage shoots in and drives through. Ruyjini sprawls well.
Ruyjini scores with the left hand. Rage knows he should have avoided that one.
Ruyjini lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rage takes a step back to recover.
Ruyjini defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rage.
Rage is breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ruyjini.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruyjini.
Ruyjini missing with a left hand there. Rage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruyjini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rage throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruyjini misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruyjini.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ki Ruyjini dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ruyjini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruyjini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ruyjini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rage on the side of the head.
Rage checks a leg kick.
Rage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruyjini moves away.
Rage misses with a body shot.
Ruyjini tried to score with a low kick but Rage checks it.
Rage misses with a shot to the body
and Rage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruyjini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rage.
Ruyjini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rage.
As Rage backs away, Ruyjini returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rage works the jab nicely.
Ki Ruyjini is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruyjini lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rage shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ruyjini holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ezekel Rage has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruyjini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rage won't allow Ruyjini to get back to his feet.
Rage wants to control from the top but Ruyjini keeps moving.
Ruyjini wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruyjini keeping moving, preventing Rage from controlling successfully.
Ruyjini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruyjini controlling the position.
Further stalling from Ruyjini.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruyjini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rage is one step ahead there.
Rage throws an elbow that misses. Ruyjini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rage's guard. Nice move by Ruyjini!

Rage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruyjini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Rage looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ruyjini passes into half guard.
Ruyjini tries to pass to full mount but Rage defends it.

Rage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ruyjini pulls his head out easily.

Rage looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ruyjini passes into side control!
Rage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage is trying to improve his position.
Rage is being controlled here.
Rage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruyjini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ruyjini moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rage prevents Ruyjini from moving into mount.

Ruyjini stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rage thuds a left hand into Ruyjini's body.
Rage blocks a jab.
Rage fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ruyjini counters with a head kick. That will keep Rage thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ruyjini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rage tries for a takedown but Ruyjini circles away easily
and Ruyjini counters with a leg kick.
Ki Ruyjini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekel Rage.
Ruyjini looks to score with a jab to the body but Rage is just out of range.
Ruyjini throws a body punch but Rage moves out of range.
Ruyjini throws a head kick that misses.
Ruyjini lands with a slapping head kick.
Rage defending well as Ruyjini loads up on a big left hand.
A solid body kick from Ruyjini.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruyjini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruyjini cracks Rage with an open hand slap.
Ruyjini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ki Ruyjini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruyjini 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ki Ruyjini!
An intense looking Ki Ruyjini took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Wind blows from north to north-east during spring and summer along the coast of the sea of Japan'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Bowy (ranked 3432 p4p, 2754 weight class) and Torraso Fisticuffs (ranked 439 p4p, 358 weight class). Torraso Fisticuffs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bowy
vs
Fisticuffs

198 cm
21
243
2 - 1 - 0

207 cm
28
290
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Knockaround Guys Fight Gear

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Bowy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Torraso Fisticuffs!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisticuffs just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bowy scoring well with a low kick there.
Bowy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bowy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisticuffs.
Bowy thows a body kick. Fisticuffs tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Fisticuffs moves into range and clinches up with Bowy.
Bowy is leaning against Fisticuffs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs lands a hook that snaps the head of Bowy backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bowy.
I was talking to Bowy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fisticuffs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowy prevents a body shot from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bowy.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Bowy controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Bowy.
Bowy blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowy struggles to land a body shot inside as Fisticuffs controls his hands.
Bowy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowy blocking some punches.
Bowy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bowy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've been informed that Fisticuffs has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowy throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Bowy.
Bowy misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bowy's elbow.
Bowy blocks an uppercut.
Bowy can't find room to land a body shot as Fisticuffs controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Fisticuffs scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs tries to throw a body punch but Bowy avoids it by throwing Fisticuffs back against the cage.
Fisticuffs blocks a body shot from Bowy.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Bowy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bowy misses with some punches.
Bowy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowy uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Bowy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fisticuffs takes a shot to the head.
Fisticuffs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Fisticuffs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

It looks like Luke Bowy has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bowy.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Bowy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bowy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fisticuffss head.
Bowy lands a body shot.
Fisticuffs looks winded!
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowy.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Bowy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fisticuffs backwards.
Fisticuffs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Bowy works on Fisticuffs's body with a couple of short punches.
Bowy struggles to land a body shot inside as Fisticuffs controls his hands.
Bowy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fisticuffs backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bowy.

Bowy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Bowy.
Crunch! Bowy slams his shin into Fisticuffs's torso.
Bowy lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Fisticuffs falls backwards - clearly groggy! Bowy dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Bowy!
A victorious Luke Bowy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsuki Bakugo (ranked 1836 p4p, 2753 weight class) and Tanner Herro (ranked 246 p4p, 360 weight class). Tanner Herro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Katsuki Bakugo's chin.

Bakugo
vs
Herro

185 cm
20
200
5 - 0 - 0

194 cm
22
202
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katsuki Bakugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tanner Herro!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakugo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakugo misses with a wild body shot.
Bakugo misses with a body shot.
Bakugo throws a body punch but Herro moves out of range.

Herro closes the distance and clinches.
Herro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bakugo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Herro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Herro pushes Bakugo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Herro is trying to push Bakugo away but Bakugo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Bakugo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Herro is trying to keep an underhook but Bakugo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Herro tries to get to full guard but Bakugo has control of the leg.
Herro trying to hold on to Bakugo's head to control him but Bakugo postures up.
Herro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bakugo working the head and body with strikes.
Herro wants to get back to full guard.
Herro gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakugo is in close to Herro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Herro working a defensive guard but Bakugo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bakugo working the body and head with strikes.
Bakugo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bakugo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Herro to see if he's OK.

Bakugo tries for a kimura but Herro is defending well.
Herro is looking for a sweep.
Bakugo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herro keeps working.
Herro is looking for a sweep.
Bakugo 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.
Herro takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Herro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bakugo moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bakugo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Herro sneaks back into half guard.
Herro tries to roll over but Bakugo keeps him under control.
Bakugo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bakugo is nestled in close to Herro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bakugo lands strikes from half guard.
Herro taking some punishment here, with Bakugo in his half guard.
Herro tries to get to full guard but Bakugo has control of the leg.
Herro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bakugo stands up over Herro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herro being controlled here, momentarily.
Herro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Herro being controlled here, momentarily.
Herro has momentary wrist control but Bakugo slips an elbow through the middle.
Bakugo pushes down on Herro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Herro is trying to get back to full guard.
Herro trying to control from the bottom.

Bakugo is trying to work for a kimura but Herro is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakugo is nestled in close to Herro, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Herro trying to hold on to Bakugo's head to control him but Bakugo postures up.
Bakugo prevents Herro from improving his position.
Bakugo is taking a breather. Herro 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.
Herro tries to get to full guard but Bakugo has control of the leg.
Bakugo 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.

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

Bakugo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Herro is looking to get back to full guard here but Bakugo has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Katsuki Bakugo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Herro tries to clinch but Bakugo moves out of range.
Herro throws a right hand that Bakugo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bakugo also avoids with ease.
Herro is looking to clinch but Bakugo is avoiding it.
Herro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bakugo throws a body punch but Herro moves out of range.

Bakugo gets a double leg takedown into Herro's guard.
Herro wants to sweep but no luck.
Bakugo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Herro's head.
Bakugo landing some decent shots from guard.

Herro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bakugo is aware though and is defending well.
Bakugo working some strikes from top position.
Herro keeping moving, preventing Bakugo from controlling successfully.
Herro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bakugo lands a couple of digs.
Herro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bakugo is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakugo scoring with some ground and pound.
Bakugo postures up.
Bakugo working some strikes from top position.
Katsuki Bakugo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bakugo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herro is keeping the position for now.
Bakugo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Herro looking to control.

Herro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bakugo defends it easily.
Herro is trying to keep Bakugo in close.
Bakugo stands up over Herro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Herro wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakugo postures up and lands a big shot to Herro's brow.
Bakugo trying to control but Herro is working from the bottom.
Bakugo works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Bakugo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Herro is just riding it out for now. Bakugo eventually gives up the hold.
Bakugo is thwarting Herro's attempts to control the position.
Bakugo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herro keeps working.
Herro is looking to improve his position.
Herro is staying active underneath Bakugo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bakugo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Herro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Herro actively working from the bottom here.
Herro tries to get to full guard but Bakugo has control of the leg.
Herro wants to control but Bakugo is keeping busy.
Herro controlling the position for now.
Bakugo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bakugo trying to control from half guard but Herro is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bakugo connects with a nice short shot to Herro's temple.
Bakugo trying to control from half guard but Herro is working away.
Bakugo prevents Herro from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bakugo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Herro wants to get back to full guard.
Bakugo slips a nice elbow through Herro's hands, connecting with Herro's forehead.
Herro has hold of Bakugo's hands but Bakugo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Herro is refusing to be controlled, as Bakugo sits in half guard.
Herro trying to control from the bottom.
Bakugo working Herro over with strikes.

Herro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bakugo lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Herro quite badly. Herro pulls Bakugo in close trying to recover. Bakugo postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Herro on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Herro doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Katsuki Bakugo!
A very excited looking Katsuki Bakugo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike KnockOut (ranked 1499 p4p, 2140 weight class) and Ugo Barnes (ranked 198 p4p, 264 weight class). Ugo Barnes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

KnockOut
vs
Barnes

178 cm
22
158
5 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
165
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike KnockOut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ugo Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from KnockOut.
Barnes wants to counter with a clinch but KnockOut pushes him away.
Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and KnockOut counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. KnockOut does a little dance to reset his feet.
KnockOut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes throws a right hand that KnockOut ducks under and follows up with a left that KnockOut also avoids with ease.
KnockOut was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
KnockOut scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into KnockOut's ribs.
KnockOut connects with a nice looking jab.
KnockOut avoids the body shot from Barnes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KnockOut.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
KnockOut throws a big counter combination but Barnes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barnes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down KnockOut rather than just go for the knockout.
Barnes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling KnockOut to counter with a crisp jab.
Ugo Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
KnockOut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from KnockOut with a body shot.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but KnockOut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
KnockOut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
KnockOut avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but KnockOut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
KnockOut misses with a straight left.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
KnockOut tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and KnockOut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KnockOut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
KnockOut is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barnes scores with a nice strike.
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and KnockOut counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from KnockOut misses its intended target.
KnockOut misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but KnockOut bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
KnockOut misses with a body shot.
Barnes looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Barnes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of KnockOut's head.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from KnockOut misses the target.
Barnes scores with a sloppy right hand. KnockOut should have avoided that one.
Barnes misses with an uppercut
and KnockOut counters with a nice uppercut.
KnockOut is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KnockOut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but KnockOut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like KnockOut wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. KnockOut takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. KnockOut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes throws a lazy head kick
and KnockOut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
KnockOut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barnes misses with a right hand
and KnockOut counters with a straight right hand.
KnockOut throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes dips to his left and cracks KnockOut with an uppercut!
KnockOut is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barnes. KnockOut shrugs it off though.
KnockOut misses with a looping left.
KnockOut connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ugo Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
KnockOut scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the body from Barnes misses
and KnockOut counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes swings away with a body shot that misses
and KnockOut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes throws a series of strikes that have KnockOut backpedaling.
Ugo Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes slips a straight right by KnockOut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses KnockOut's front leg but catches the back leg as KnockOut tries to avoid it.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
KnockOut rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barnes is looking to slow KnockOut down with leg kicks.
Barnes tries to bum rush KnockOut with a series of wild strikes but KnockOut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
KnockOut defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
KnockOut digs a good hook to Barnes's body.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
KnockOut is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
KnockOut takes a shot to the body in his stride.
KnockOut misses with a straight left.
KnockOut throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barnes misses with a body punch
and KnockOut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
KnockOut throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
KnockOut loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
KnockOut sets himself, and Barnes steps forward looking for the clinch! KnockOut avoids it this time.
KnockOut slips a straight right by Barnes.
KnockOut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for KnockOut, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes throws out a leg kick but KnockOut moves out of range and Barnes only half commits.
KnockOut takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
enabling KnockOut to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Barnes misses
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
KnockOut takes one on the button.
KnockOut avoids the body shot from Barnes.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes.
KnockOut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes stalks KnockOut and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into KnockOut's face. KnockOut staggers backwards, shaken.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KnockOut manages to avoid it.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and KnockOut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes misses with a hook to the body
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling KnockOut to counter with a crisp jab.
KnockOut misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes slips a jab from KnockOut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ugo Barnes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Barnes misses with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether KnockOut might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and KnockOut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but KnockOut checks it well.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
KnockOut throwing a counter right hand but Barnes manages to avoid it.
KnockOut just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes wants to counter the offense by KnockOut and move into the clinch position.
Danga de danga de dang - Barnes scores with a four punch combination!
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
KnockOut moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and KnockOut counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from KnockOut.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from KnockOut.
Barnes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barnes misses with a body punch
and KnockOut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes takes a swing at KnockOut's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Barnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling KnockOut to counter with a crisp jab.
KnockOut lands a body shot.
Barnes moves out of range as KnockOut strikes.
KnockOut scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KnockOut.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
KnockOut swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
KnockOut throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but KnockOut avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
KnockOut working hard to break the clinch.
KnockOut content to slow the pace in the clinch.
KnockOut wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

KnockOut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
KnockOut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but KnockOut was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for KnockOut's leg but KnockOut calmly moves out of range.
KnockOut lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from KnockOut.
Barnes throws a low kick but KnockOut moves out of range easily.
KnockOut misses the shot to the body.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KnockOut moves away.
KnockOut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
KnockOut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but KnockOut manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barnes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from KnockOut.
KnockOut is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barnes scores with a head kick. KnockOut tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and KnockOut counters with a stiff right hand.
KnockOut throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.
Mike KnockOut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KnockOut cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike KnockOut.
Well Barnes 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ugo Barnes!
After winning the bout, Ugo Barnes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matija Maestro (ranked 500 p4p, 799 weight class) and Bob Probert (ranked 67 p4p, 110 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maestro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shortwire - Reconfig. Probert is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DNA. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Maestro
vs
Probert

174 cm
22
156
8 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
155
9 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matija Maestro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Probert!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Probert looks to land a right hand but Maestro moved out of range.
Maestro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Probert.
Probert moves in looking to clinch but Maestro pushes him off.
Maestro moves out of range of the strikes.
Probert lands with a nice body punch.
Probert takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maestro lands the left hand.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Probert but Probert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Probert looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maestro jabs Probert right on the nose. Probert blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Maestro gets a double leg takedown into Probert's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Probert is trying to keep Maestro in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maestro pushing down on Probert's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert wants to control but Maestro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Probert is looking to improve his position.

Probert looking for submissions off his back.

Probert is defending against the submission attempts here by Maestro.
Probert felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Maestro wants to control but Probert is keeping him busy.

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.
Maestro moves nicely into side control.

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

Maestro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Probert wants to control but Maestro postures up.

Maestro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Maestro tries for a kimura but Probert is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probert is looking for a sweep.
Probert trying to remain calm as Maestro controls from the top position.
Probert struggling a bit here.
What's Probert going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Probert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maestro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Probert struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maestro trying to control the position but Probert is working away.
Probert tries to bench press Maestro off him but Maestro keeps the position.
Probert is not content to let Maestro control the position.
Maestro advances nicely into full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Probert is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Probert staying out of range there.
Probert tests Maestro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maestro connects with a body shot that sends Probert's belly button to the back.
Probert throws a solid leg kick but Maestro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Probert.
Probert cracks Maestro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Probert misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Probert, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maestro goes for a double leg but Probert avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Probert continues to drive forward.
Maestro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Probert can do to turn this around?
Maestro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maestro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maestro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Probert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maestro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Probert lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Probert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Probert prevents a body shot from Maestro.

Maestro turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maestro manages to end up in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maestro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Probert has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maestro advances nicely into full mount.
Maestro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Probert is looking to escape.
Maestro wants to take Probert's back here but Probert is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Probert wants to hold on but Maestro pushes him away.

Probert tries to improve his position but Maestro has taken his back! Maestro has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Probert tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Maestro pushes Probert away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Matija Maestro, 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
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eyvind Skallagrimsson (ranked 1521 p4p, 1095 weight class) and Demo Kable (ranked 211 p4p, 152 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Skallagrimsson
vs
Kable

195 cm
22
250
5 - 0 - 0

191 cm
27
270
11 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Brooklyn Threads
Brooklyn Apothecary

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demo Kable!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skallagrimsson slips a straight right by Kable.
Demo Kable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kable throws a jab but it's blocked by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Kable throws a lazy right hand but Skallagrimsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skallagrimsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Kable looks to land a combination but Skallagrimsson avoids it well.
Skallagrimsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Skallagrimsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kable misses with a shot to the body
and Skallagrimsson counters with a head kick. That will keep Kable thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Skallagrimsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kable.
Skallagrimsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Kable looks to throw the jab but Skallagrimsson is out of range.
Skallagrimsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Kable throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kable.

It looks like Eyvind Skallagrimsson has been cut.
Kable lands a nice hook to Skallagrimsson's body. Skallagrimsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skallagrimsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kable lands a jab to the nose.
Kable misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson tries to counter with a takedown but Kable is quick to defend against it.
Kable throws a looping overhand right but Skallagrimsson ducks down to avoid it.
Skallagrimsson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skallagrimsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skallagrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Kable.
Skallagrimsson attempts a counter takedown but Kable avoids it well and moves away.
Kable swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kable throws a combination that misses
and Kable takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kable misses with a wild combination.
Skallagrimsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kable throws a left and a right that both miss

and Skallagrimsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kable won't be happy with that.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Skallagrimsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kable knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Kable's face as Skallagrimsson controls the position.
Kable prevents Skallagrimsson from improving position.
Skallagrimsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kable keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kable is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kable is trying to work for a sweep but Skallagrimsson has mounted him!

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

Skallagrimsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Skallagrimsson tries to move to mount but Kable blocks the move with his legs.
Kable tries to improve position but can't.
Skallagrimsson slows the pace down.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Skallagrimsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kable knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Skallagrimsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kable gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Skallagrimsson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Skallagrimsson has isolated one of Kable's arms. Kable looking to fight him off but Skallagrimsson twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
Eyvind Skallagrimsson is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Eyvind Skallagrimsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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