Honour FC COMBAT FESTIVAL 2011 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Qing Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kong comes into the arena with PRIDE blaring out of the sound system. Vlad Impaler is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kong
vs
Impaler

177 cm
20
169 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

174 cm
22
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Conviction
Conviction

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qing Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Impaler!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Impaler throws a looping overhand right but Kong ducks down to avoid it.
Impaler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kong circles away.
Impaler blocks a head kick by Kong.
Impaler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Kong instigates a clinch.
Impaler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Qing Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Impaler.
Kong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Vlad Impaler has been cut.

Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Impaler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Impaler looking to pass the guard.
Impaler looking to sit in guard and control but Kong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kong stands up from Impaler's guard - Kong perhaps looking for a knockout.
No joy there for Impaler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong slaps away a takedown attempt from Impaler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Impaler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kong lands a nice hook to Impaler's body. Impaler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Impaler shoots for a takedown but Kong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Impaler throws a head kick but Kong moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Kong.
Nice takedown defense from Kong. No joy for Impaler on that attempt.
Impaler looks gassed!
Impaler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Impaler shoots in looking for a takedown. Kong tries to sprawl out of it but Impaler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kong lands a head kick. Impaler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Impaler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong lands a jab to the nose.
Kong connects with a right hand. Impaler shakes it off.

Impaler is rocked!
Kong digs a good body shot into Impaler's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Impaler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Impaler.
Vlad Impaler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kong. That's going to slow Impaler down.
Qing Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whack! Kong lands a heavy head kick that drops Impaler. The ref tackles Kong to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Impaler was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Qing Kong!

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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 Hadr Bari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Efrain Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadr Bari has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bari
vs
Silva

190 cm
22
204 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hadr Bari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Efrain Silva!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Bari does no damage.
Bari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bari scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Bari counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Silva has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hadr Bari!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ahmad Durrani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Thomas Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahmad Durrani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Durrani
vs
Thomas Black

170 cm
20
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

168 cm
27
145 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ahmad Durrani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Thomas Black!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durrani thuds his shin into the meat of Black's side.
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durrani's waist but Durrani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
Durrani is looking to land body kicks.
Durrani throws out a leg kick but Black moves out of range and Durrani only half commits.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Durrani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Black checks a leg kick.
Durrani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Durrani.
Ahmad Durrani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Thomas Black.
Black misses with a takedown attempt - Durrani sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab, jab by Durrani - just one landing.
Black takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Black moves away from the strike by Durrani.
Durrani pushes Black away with a front kick.
Mike Thomas Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durrani throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durrani misses with a low kick.

Durrani feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Black sprawling to the canvas! Black rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Durrani finish him?!

Black is rocked!

It looks like Mike Thomas Black has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black fails with the takedown.
Black is still on wobbly legs! Can Durrani finish him?
Black looks gassed!
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Durrani tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Durrani manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black leaves his chin hanging out and Durrani seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Black crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ahmad Durrani!

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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 Jonathan Ratcliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Ratcliffe
vs
da Silva

201 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Ratcliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratcliffe shoots in for a double leg but da Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ratcliffe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ratcliffe circles away from the clinch attempt.
da Silva is looking to clinch.
Jonathan Ratcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
da Silva thuds his right hand into Ratcliffe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ratcliffe closes this distance looking for a takedown but da Silva circles away.
da Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Ratcliffe sprawls well. He's pushed da Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

da Silva has Ratcliffe up against the cage in a clinch.
da Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
da Silva is pressed up against the cage. Ratcliffe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag da Silva down to the mat. da Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Ratcliffe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
da Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ratcliffe as he avoids it easily.
Ratcliffe fails with a takedown attempt.

da Silva has managed to clinch.

da Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ratcliffe uses from the top position.

da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ratcliffe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but da Silva is tightening it up a little... Ratcliffe has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ratcliffe reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ratcliffe taps out! nice BJJ there by da Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paulo da Silva!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Thompson
vs
Smith

190 cm
25
202 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith feints and as Thompson raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Thompson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount.
Smith swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Thompson controlling the pace for now.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.

Thompson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.

It looks like Ryan Smith has been cut.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thompson lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thompson with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Ryan Smith's cut even more.
Thompson digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson working Smith over with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson misses with a knee strike.
Smith wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Thompson misses with an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson with a knee to the head.
Thompson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith tries to stall but Thompson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.

Smith gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Thompson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Thompson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith is really stuck here.
Thompson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Smith tries to escape the position.
Thompson controlling the position well here. Smith rolled but Thompson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Thompson has got one arm under Smith's chin. This could be trouble... Smith trying to control the other hand but Thompson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Smith has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hunter Thompson!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The real American. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hogan
vs
Rosenthal

189 cm
26
225 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

195 cm
20
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Crippler's Corner

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 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Rosenthal !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hogan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rosenthal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Hogan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rosenthal was covering up waiting for the punch and Hogan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rosenthal pulls Hogan in close to prevent any damage.
Rosenthal wants to improve his position but instead Hogan has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Hogan is working for a kimura but Rosenthal is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rosenthal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hogan won't allow Rosenthal to get back to his feet.
Rosenthal seems keen to control Hogan's posture.
Rosenthal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hogan is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosenthal controlling the position.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rosenthal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hogan looking to pass the guard.
Hogan won't allow Rosenthal to get back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Hogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rosenthal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rosenthal .
Rosenthal is looking to stand up but Hogan isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rosenthal wants to clinch.
Rosenthal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt - Rosenthal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A cross from Rosenthal lands.

It looks like Hulk Hogan 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!
Rosenthal looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogan is just out of range.
Rosenthal tries to clinch but Hogan moves out of range.
Rosenthal throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rosenthal takes the fight into the clinch.
Rosenthal is pushing Hogan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hogan tries to pull guard but Rosenthal won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Rosenthal .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hogan tries to pull guard but Rosenthal won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosenthal lands a body punch.
Rosenthal taking a breather.
Rosenthal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rosenthal leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Rosenthal 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Rosenthal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hogans head.
Good body shot from Rosenthal .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Rosenthal .
Rosenthal is working Hogan over against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Rosenthal .

Hulk Hogan's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from Rosenthal .
Rosenthal effectively controlling the action here.
Rosenthal continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Rosenthal is leaning against Hogan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rosenthal digs a right hand underneath Hogan's ribcage. Hogan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hogan takes a shot to the head.
Rosenthal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rosenthal lands a hook that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.
Rosenthal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hogan backwards.

Hogan is rocked!

Hulk Hogan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A hook to the body from Rosenthal .
Rosenthal is struggling to control the position.
Rosenthal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Rosenthal drops Hogan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hogan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Hogan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rosenthal lands a body shot.
Hogan seems to have got his legs back now.
Rosenthal scores with a shot to the side of Hogan's head.

Jeez, Hulk Hogan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Rosenthal !

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
26%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcom McWeeny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McWeeny
vs
Michaels

150 cm
23
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

225 cm
21
320 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 Cardio

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malcom McWeeny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels lands a right hook to the body.
McWeeny checks a low kick from Michaels.
Michaels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McWeeny's head.

McWeeny clinches.
McWeeny throws a punch but it's blocked by Michaels.
McWeeny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McWeeny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McWeeny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McWeeny blocks a body shot from Michaels.
A short uppercut from Michaels.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWeeny working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from McWeeny.
Michaels misses with a punch to the body.
McWeeny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McWeeny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McWeeny takes a shot to the head.
McWeeny misses with a body punch.
McWeeny tries to throw a body punch but Michaels avoids it by throwing McWeeny back against the cage.
McWeeny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McWeeny misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McWeeny.
Michaels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McWeeny has him pressed against the cage.
McWeeny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Michaels's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Michaels as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeeny slows down the pace here.
McWeeny throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on McWeeny - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McWeeny takes a shot to the head.
McWeeny can't find room to land a body shot as Michaels controls the action.
McWeeny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McWeeny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McWeeny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Michaels lands with a left to the head.
McWeeny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McWeeny misses with the head strike.
McWeeny tries to throw a body punch but Michaels avoids it by throwing McWeeny back against the cage.
McWeeny is struggling to control the position.
Michaels lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McWeeny.
Nice body punch from Michaels.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Michaels.
McWeeny lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McWeeny lands with a light punch inside.
Michaels tries a body shot but McWeeny blocks it.
McWeeny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McWeeny struggles to land a body shot inside as Michaels controls his hands.
Michaels prevents a body shot from McWeeny.
Michaels lands a nice shot to the body.
McWeeny throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Michaels on the inside.
Michaels is working McWeeny over against the cage.
McWeeny is breathing heavily.
Michaels works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Michaels.
Nice body punch from Michaels - that landed with a thud.
Michaels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Michaels.
The referee calls for Michaels to work.
Nice body punch from McWeeny - that landed with a thud.
Michaels trying to land knees to the body.
Michaels dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Michaels working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels pushes McWeeny back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Michaels taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McWeeny blocks an uppercut.
Michaels lands with a left to the head.
McWeeny tries a body shot but Michaels blocks it.
McWeeny tries to throw a body punch but Michaels avoids it by throwing McWeeny back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Michaels.
McWeeny can't find room to land a body shot as Michaels controls the action.
McWeeny can't find room to land a body shot as Michaels controls the action.
Michaels prevents a body shot from McWeeny.
A right hand to the body from McWeeny.
Michaels scores with a shot to the side of McWeeny's head.
Michaels misses with some punches.
Michaels lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McWeeny can't find room to land a body shot as Michaels controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Michaels.
McWeeny blocking some punches.
Michaels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McWeeny fails to land.
Michaels lands with a short shot to the head.

McWeeny is rocked!
Michaels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh McWeeny is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels lands a big right hand that drops McWeeny! The killer instinct kicks in and Michaels finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Michaels!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Michaels!
Cole Michaels is the new super heavyweight champion!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Malibu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Martin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shawn Malibu's chin.

Martin
vs
Malibu

195 cm
27
282 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

185 cm
27
240 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Crippler's Corner

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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Martin !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Malibu!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Malibu on the side of the head.

It looks like Shawn Malibu has been cut.
Martin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Martin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Malibu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Martin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Malibu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malibu keeps working.
Martin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Malibu actively working from the bottom here.
Martin drops an elbow to the side of Malibu's head.

That has opened up Shawn Malibu's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin uses his free foot to push down on Malibu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Malibu.
Malibu gets back to half guard.
Martin wants to take a breather but Malibu is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martin lands a nice short elbow.
Malibu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

The cut above Shawn Malibu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Martin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Malibu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.

Malibu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
Malibu looks gassed!
Martin stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Malibu looking for submissions off his back.
Malibu is refusing to be controlled, as Martin sits in half guard.

Malibu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
Martin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dean Martin !
Dean Martin retains his heavyweight title!