SSD 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jazz Player (ranked 5117 p4p, 5682 weight class) and Ieuan Thomas (ranked 494 p4p, 516 weight class). Jazz Player could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ieuan Thomas's chin.

Player
vs
Thomas

187 cm
18
155
0 - 1 - 0

168 cm
25
153
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jazz Player!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ieuan Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas lands a nice hook to Player's body. Player takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Player avoids it well.
Player throwing a counter right hand but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Player misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Player lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Player moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas tried to score with a low kick but Player checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Player is defended easily by Thomas.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Player. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Player.
Thomas scores with a hook.
Nice shot by Player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Player misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Thomas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Still in half guard, Thomas seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas passes to full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas controlling from mount.
Player is trying to escape the mount.
Player throwing hammer fists to the chest of Thomas. What's that going to do exactly?
Player really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Player wants to control but Thomas is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Player is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Thomas locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Player is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ieuan Thomas!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tank Thomas (ranked 4777 p4p, 4926 weight class) and Rob Baine (ranked 484 p4p, 496 weight class). Rob Baine is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Thomas
vs
Baine

185 cm
18
265
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
24
225
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tank Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rob Baine!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baine tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas connects with a jab.

It looks like Rob Baine has been cut.
Baine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baine somewhat.
Thomas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thomas ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Baine's jaw. Baine's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Thomas does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tank Thomas!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Had Lar (ranked 4426 p4p, 5357 weight class) and Butterfingers Butts (ranked 446 p4p, 516 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lar
vs
Butts

203 cm
23
284
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
18
225
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Had Lar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butterfingers Butts!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Butts finds it's way round the side to connect with Lar's head.
Butts thuds his right hand into Lar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Butterfingers Butts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lar tries to bum rush Butts with a series of wild strikes but Butts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Butts scores with a sloppy right hand. Lar should have avoided that one.
Butts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lar looks to land a right hand but Butts moved out of range.
Butts connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lar. Lar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butts lands a jab to the nose.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Butts takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab lands there for Butts.
Lar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Butts connects with a right hand. Lar shakes it off.
Lar throws a body shot but no joy.
Lar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Butts.
Lar misses with a double jab.
Butts works the jab nicely.
Butts's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lar under the eye.
Butts lands with an uppercut that bounces Lar off the cage and back into range.
Butts tests Lar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Butts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lar.
Jab by Butts.
Sloppy strikes from Lar. Those never looked like landing.
Butts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Butts with a jab.

Lar is rocked!
Butts cracks Lar with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Lar falls to his knees and Butts doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butterfingers Butts!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Brousard (ranked 5125 p4p, 4419 weight class) and Jari Lehtola (ranked 586 p4p, 545 weight class). Jari Lehtola will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Brousard
vs
Lehtola

180 cm
19
200
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
18
205
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Brousard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Lehtola!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehtola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brousard on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Lehtola finds it's target.
Lehtola lands a nice shot to the body.

Brousard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brousard lands in his opponent's guard.
Brousard pushes down on Lehtola's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brousard passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brousard lands a couple of good shots and Lehtola has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brousard lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Brousard misses with an elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brousard is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lehtola has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Brousard working for a choke but Lehtola is defending well.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Brousard. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

Brousard patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brousard thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

Brousard working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Lehtola defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brousard's arms.
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!

Brousard working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Brousard working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
What can Lehtola do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brousard loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Lehtola hold on?

Brousard is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lehtola knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lehtola for a finish.

Lehtola defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lehtola tries to roll but Brousard sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Brousard is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lehtola. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Lehtola avoids the strikes from Brousard.
Brousard controlling from the back.
Lehtola avoids the strikes from Brousard.

Lehtola showing good submission defense here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
What can Lehtola do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Brousard is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lehtola defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lehtola is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Brousard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
I really don't envy Lehtola right now.
Lehtola looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Lehtola do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Brousard'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.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Brousard looking to break Lehtola's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lehtola remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brousard will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Brousard working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lehtola tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brousard connects with a big shot to the side of Lehtola's head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brousard biding his time, looking for the opening.

Brousard tightening his grip on Lehtola, looking for the choke.
Good control from Brousard.
Lehtola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brousard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
I really don't envy Lehtola right now.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brousard throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Brousard is landing with strikes from the back.
Lehtola covering up well under a series of strikes from Brousard.
Brousard controlling from the back.

Brousard is cranking Lehtola's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Lehtola! He's tightened the choke and Lehtola is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dennis Brousard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Kochanowski (ranked 3714 p4p, 5728 weight class) and Max Holloway (ranked 415 p4p, 520 weight class). Max Holloway acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Kochanowski
vs
Holloway

173 cm
25
163
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
145
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Kochanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Watson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Holloway pushes Kochanowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Kochanowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holloway just stands there and leans against the cage.

Kochanowski successfully pulls guard.

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

Kochanowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holloway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Kochanowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kochanowski has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Holloway should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kochanowski has tightened it up now! Holloway should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Smirnov (ranked 3897 p4p, 3935 weight class) and Ferdinand Lascombe (ranked 503 p4p, 509 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Smirnov
vs
Lascombe

197 cm
25
210
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
212
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Fantasy Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexei Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ferdinand Lascombe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov lands the left hand.
Smirnov scores with the left hand. Lascombe knows he should have avoided that one.
Lascombe closes the distance and clinches up with Smirnov, looking for a takedown. Lascombe pushes Smirnov against the cage but Smirnov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smirnov. Lascombe shrugs it off though.
Smirnov connects with a solid leg kick.
Smirnov throws a push kick but Lascombe slaps the foot to one side.
Smirnov misses with a kick to the body

and Lascombe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lascombe.
Smirnov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smirnov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smirnov tries to get out of the position.
Lascombe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lascombe forces his way into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lascombe has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smirnov defend it? Lascombe steps over the head and cranks it - Smirnov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lascombe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ferdinand Lascombe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tickle Machine (ranked 3785 p4p, 4425 weight class) and Topi Taunus (ranked 415 p4p, 445 weight class). Topi Taunus is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Machine
vs
Taunus

184 cm
25
265
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
255
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 Rio de Janeiro, Tickle Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Topi Taunus!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Machine shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Machine was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Machine is trying to get an arm triangle but Taunus is defending well.
Taunus takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Machine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine lands an elbow.
Machine throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Machine happy to just control the position for now.
Machine working away.
Machine working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taunus dodges the ground and pound from Machine.
Machine cracks Taunus with a big right hand but Taunus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Taunus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Taunus tries to bench press Machine off him but Machine keeps the position.
Machine has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Machine scoring with strikes but Taunus is staying in there.
Machine lands a nice shot to the head.

Taunus is rocked!

Taunus is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Machine locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Taunus is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tickle Machine!
A less than humble Tickle Machine misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon John (ranked 3928 p4p, 3832 weight class) and Guilmont Morel (ranked 508 p4p, 494 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

John
vs
Morel

184 cm
25
205
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
214
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guilmont Morel!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Morel darts in and clinches John up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
John misses with some punches.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Morel uses good head movement to avoid it.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Morel.
John works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by John.
John struggles to land a body shot inside as Morel controls his hands.
Morel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
John working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morel backwards.
John misses with a punch to the body.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John misses with a punch to the body.
John blocks a body shot from Morel.
Morel misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
John blocks an uppercut.
Morel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Morel working aggressively here.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morel swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Morel decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Morel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. John manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morel chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John keeping moving, preventing Morel from controlling successfully.
Morel throwing strikes but missing.
John keeping moving, preventing Morel from controlling successfully.
Morel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morel is working John over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
John keeping moving, preventing Morel from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morel stands up over John, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Morel landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morel throwing strikes from guard but John blocks nicely.
Morel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Puncher's Chance. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Morel passes John's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Morel working John over with strikes.
Morel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morel lands with a punch from half guard.
Morel is nestled in close to John, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Morel lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt John quite badly. John pulls Morel in close trying to recover. Morel postures up and lands two really hard shots that put John on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but John doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilmont Morel!
A relieved looking Guilmont Morel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Loic Duchesne (ranked 3870 p4p, 2736 weight class) and Mikal Panhandler (ranked 502 p4p, 379 weight class). Loic Duchesne could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mikal Panhandler's chin.

Duchesne
vs
Panhandler

189 cm
25
194
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
190
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Loic Duchesne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikal Panhandler!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duchesne misses with a left hand
and Panhandler counters with a nice uppercut.
Duchesne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Panhandler counters with a body kick.
Duchesne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Panhandler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Loic Duchesne has been cut.

Duchesne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Panhandler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Panhandler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Duchesne throws a big elbow that misses.
Duchesne landing with the ground and pound.
Duchesne has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Duchesne wants to control from the top but Panhandler keeps moving.
Duchesne lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duchesne missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duchesne distracts Panhandler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duchesne connects with a couple of short punches.

Panhandler is rocked!
Duchesne stands up over Panhandler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Panhandler is still in real trouble! Can Duchesne finish him?
Duchesne loads up on a big left hand. Panhandler felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Duchesne looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Panhandler can't hide his disappointment, as Duchesne celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loic Duchesne!
During a confident post fight interview, Loic Duchesne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.