UK X PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Jalinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Saunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saunder has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jalinski
vs
Saunder

225 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Jalinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Saunder!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalinski fails with a takedown attempt.
Jalinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saunder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jalinski finds it's way round the side to connect with Saunder's head.

It looks like Gary Saunder has been cut.
Saunder checks a leg kick nicely.
Jalinski shoots for a takedown but Saunder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Jalinski drives through and clinches with Saunder against the ropes.
Jalinski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saunder is keeping busy.

Jalinski pulls Saunder into guard.
Saunder sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jalinski is trying to control the position but Saunder postures up.
Saunder is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Saunder wants to pass the guard but Jalinski is keeping the position.
Saunder looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jalinski wriggles free and stands up.
Jalinski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saunder as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Jalinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jalinski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Jalinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jalinski looks for the body kick but Saunder saw that one coming.

Jalinski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Jalinski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Saunder is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Jalinski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kick Some AZZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaq Oneil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kick Some AZZ has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Some AZZ
vs
Oneil

200 cm
22
285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kick Some AZZ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaq Oneil!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

AZZ fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oneil sprawls well initially but AZZ persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oneil tries to regain full guard. Instead though, AZZ has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Oneil can't escape the position.
Oneil holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as AZZ tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Oneil tries to hold on but AZZ postures up.
Oneil can't escape the position.
Oneil's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneil sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Oneil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oneil is not content to let AZZ control the position.
Oneil trying to hold on to AZZ's head to control him but AZZ postures up.
Oneil tries to roll over but AZZ keeps him under control.
Oneil trying to control here.
Oneil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

AZZ seems to be looking for submissions.
AZZ is breathing heavily.
AZZ trying to pass the guard but Oneil defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Oneil. No joy for AZZ on that attempt.
AZZ misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Oneil clinches up with AZZ and pushes him back against the ropes.
AZZ changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oneil fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kick Some AZZ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oneil shoots in and drives through. AZZ sprawls well.
AZZ tries to clinch but Oneil moves out of range.
AZZ with a poor takedown

and Oneil counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Oneil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oneil gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oneil avoiding damage.
Oneil tries to pull guard but AZZ won't allow it.
AZZ works on Oneil's body with a couple of short punches.

Oneil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oneil tries a low kick but AZZ avoids it.

Oneil closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oneil lands in his opponent's guard.
Oneil working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
AZZ keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Oneil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oneil looking to sit in guard and control but AZZ gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
AZZ sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AZZ tries to free his leg and advance position but Oneil is retaining full guard.
AZZ has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oneil is proving hard to escape from.

AZZ drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Oneil manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now AZZ has Oneil in his guard.
AZZ trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
AZZ is trying to control the position but Oneil postures up.
AZZ wants to control the position but Oneil says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaq Oneil dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

AZZ gets the takedown into side control.
AZZ controlling the position from side mount.
AZZ wants to control but Oneil is keeping him busy.
Oneil gets back to half guard.
Oneil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. AZZ is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oneil taking some punishment here, with AZZ in his half guard.
AZZ tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oneil knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AZZ thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oneil is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of AZZ's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take AZZ's back!
AZZ is trapped and Oneil is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Oneil trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure AZZ doesn't escape.
Oneil trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
AZZ trying to get back to his feet but Oneil is in full control for now.

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.
AZZ is really stuck here.
Oneil gets his hands free as AZZ looks to control.
AZZ can't escape the position.

AZZ is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
AZZ wants to get back to his feet.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneil throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Oneil is trying to stick to AZZ's back but AZZ is turning into Oneil. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Oneil's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by AZZ.
Oneil throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
AZZ wanted to stand there but Oneil had control of the position.
Oneil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in AZZ's guard.
AZZ has a closed guard, preventing Oneil from standing up.
AZZ trying to keep a closed guard but Oneil is proving a slippery customer.
AZZ wants to sweep but no luck.
Oneil is pushing down on AZZ's leg trying to pass to half guard. AZZ is fighting to maintain full guard but Oneil has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AZZ is trying to stand.

Oneil gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Oneil misses with a takedown attempt

and AZZ counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oneil misses with some strikes from the bottom.

AZZ is trying to work for a kimura but Oneil is defending well.
Oneil has a hand on AZZ's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. AZZ takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
AZZ lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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!
AZZ trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kick Some AZZ dominated that second round.
That's time! AZZ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

AZZ throws a head kick but Oneil moves out of range.
Kick Some AZZ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oneil tries to clinch but AZZ moves out of range.
AZZ wants to clinch but Oneil slips to the side

and Oneil counters with a single leg into guard. AZZ didn't expect that.

Oneil stands and steps away. AZZ gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oneil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oneil shoots in looking for a takedown. AZZ tries to sprawl out of it but Oneil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. AZZ manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
AZZ stuffs the takedown attempt from Oneil. Oneil gets slowly back to his feet.
Kick Some AZZ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaq Oneil.
AZZ scores with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
AZZ circles away from the clinch attempt
and AZZ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oneil fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. AZZ sprawls well initially but Oneil persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oneil works his foot free and advances to mount.
Oneil trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Oneil jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but AZZ manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oneil gets to mount! AZZ was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Oneil postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. AZZ looks a forlorn figure.
AZZ is squirming around, avoiding Oneil's attempts to control the action.
Shaq Oneil has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AZZ takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
AZZ is squirming around, avoiding Oneil's attempts to control the action.
Oneil connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
AZZ wants to hold on but Oneil pushes him away.
Oneil with shots to the head and body - AZZ looks very uncomfortable down there.

AZZ is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns AZZ that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh AZZ is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oneil controlling the position easily from mount.
Oneil has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of AZZ's face.
Oneil working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneil controlling the position easily from mount.

Oneil is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Oneil extends the arm and AZZ is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shaq Oneil!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muricio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Spaz. Vasquez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Careless Whisper. Muricio Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silva
vs
Vasquez

180 cm
22
212 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Likes ground

Hulk Supplementz
Lightning Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muricio Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in but Vasquez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva fails with the takedown.

Silva shoots in and bounces Vasquez off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vasquez controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva prevents Vasquez from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vasquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vasquez is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vasquez is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.

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

Vasquez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vasquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Vasquez. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Muricio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vasquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vasquez tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily

and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Silva is breathing heavily.

Vasquez has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.

Silva is looking for a kimura but Vasquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.

Silva is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Vasquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vasquez is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasquez avoid being mounted?

Silva is working for a kimura but Vasquez is defending it quite comfortably.

Vasquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasquez keeps working.
Vasquez tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vasquez is looking to escape.
Silva wants to take Vasquez's back here but Vasquez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vasquez is on top in guard.
Vasquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vasquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vasquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vasquez pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

Vasquez is working for a kimura but Silva is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vasquez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Vasquez has control of the leg.

Vasquez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Vasquez eventually gives up the hold.
Vasquez prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.

Silva is looking for a triangle but Vasquez pushes his legs off easily.
Vasquez is breathing heavily.

Silva is looking to sinch up a triangle. Vasquez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Silva's body to avoid the submission. Silva has instead reached around Vasquez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Silva arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Muricio Silva!
Muricio Silva is the new light heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Jalinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Lesner
vs
Jalinski

210 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

225 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesner!
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, Dirk Jalinski!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lesner looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A punch combination from Lesner misses.
Jalinski shoots in and drives through. Lesner sprawls well.
Jalinski throws a left that rocks Lesner and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jalinski dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Lesner regain composure!

Lesner is rocked!

It looks like Brock Lesner has been cut.

Jalinski is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lesner looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jalinski gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lesner is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jalinski lets go of the hold and Lesner can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dirk Jalinski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killer Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khaled Hosseini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Killer Kowalski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kowalski
vs
Hosseini

200 cm
22
276 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Killer Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khaled Hosseini!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hosseini throws a chopping leg kick but Kowalski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kowalski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Kowalski feints and as Hosseini raises his hands in defense, Kowalski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hosseini wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowalski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hosseini is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kowalski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowalski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hosseini is keeping the position for now.
Hosseini wants to sweep here but Kowalski controlling him for the moment.
Hosseini working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hosseini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hosseini can do anything to dispel that myth.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kowalski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosseini tries to bench press Kowalski off him but Kowalski keeps the position.
Kowalski is looking to take a break and control but Hosseini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hosseini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kowalski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Kowalski decides to stand back up.
Kowalski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hosseini tries to avoid it but Kowalski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hosseini to the ground. Hosseini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hosseini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kowalski is breathing heavily.
Kowalski tries to clinch up.

Kowalski gets caught flat footed, as Hosseini shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hosseini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hosseini passes into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kowalski is looking to control Hosseini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kowalski avoid being mounted?

Kowalski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hosseini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hosseini is thwarting Kowalski's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski wants to improve his position but Hosseini is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hosseini is thwarting Kowalski's attempts to control the position.
Kowalski has a hand on Hosseini's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hosseini takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kowalski regains half guard.
Kowalski trying to control but Hosseini postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kowalski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kowalski is trying to control but can't.
Kowalski moves into full guard.
Hosseini seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kowalski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Kowalski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hosseini wants to stand but Kowalski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hosseini tries to clinch up.
Kowalski has his takedown stuffed

and Hosseini counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kowalski won't be happy with that.
Kowalski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hosseini.

Hosseini looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kowalski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kowalski wants to control but Hosseini is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Kowalski is defending against the submission attempts here by Hosseini.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kowalski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hosseini.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosseini stalling.
Kowalski is not content to let Hosseini control the position.

Kowalski is defending against the submission attempts here by Hosseini.
Hosseini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kowalski wants to get back to full guard but Hosseini has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hosseini in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kowalski is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hosseini looking to control but Kowalski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hosseini throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kowalski because Hosseini loaded up on that one.
Kowalski tries to improve his position but instead Hosseini has taken his back!
Kowalski covering up well under a series of strikes from Hosseini.
Hosseini lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Killer Kowalski has been cut.
Hosseini misses with punches from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski avoids the strikes from Hosseini.
Hosseini slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Hosseini tightening his grip on Kowalski, looking for the choke.
Kowalski tries to roll but Hosseini sticks to his back.
Hosseini is not going to allow Kowalski to sit and survive in this position.
Kowalski tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hosseini's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hosseini is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kowalski. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Kowalski turns into Hosseini and is now in his guard.
Kowalski trying to control but Hosseini is working from the bottom.
Hosseini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hosseini striking off his back but it's not causing Kowalski any problems.
Hosseini wants to sweep but no luck.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hosseini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khaled Hosseini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Killer Kowalski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Kowalski fails with the takedown

and Hosseini counters by moving into the clinch.

Hosseini manages to break the clinch.

Hosseini closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hosseini lands in his opponent's guard.
Kowalski wants to control the position but Hosseini says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kowalski tries to roll over but Hosseini keeps him under control.
Hosseini is thwarting Kowalski's attempts to control the position.
Hosseini slows the pace down in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalski is looking to control Hosseini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kowalski avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hosseini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Hosseini is looking for a kimura here.
Hosseini throwing shots but Kowalski is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hosseini seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hosseini prevents Kowalski from improving his position.
Kowalski trying to control from the bottom.
Hosseini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kowalski keeps working.
Hosseini is looking to advance position but Kowalski won't allow it.

Hosseini postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kowalski to stand up.
Hosseini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Hosseini gets caught flat footed, as Kowalski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hosseini trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hosseini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski wanted to stand there but Hosseini had control of the position.
Hosseini looking to control.
Hosseini keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
Hosseini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hosseini tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hosseini feints and as Kowalski raises his hands in defense, Hosseini changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hosseini throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kowalski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hosseini manages to get himself to full guard.
Hosseini has a closed guard, preventing Kowalski from standing up.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Hosseini keeps moving.
Kowalski wants to stand but Hosseini has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khaled Hosseini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hosseini 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khaled Hosseini!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deamon Arippa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deamon Arippa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Ripper
vs
Arippa

200 cm
22
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

S.W.A.T.
MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Ripper !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deamon Arippa!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arippa drops Ripper with a beautiful combination! Ripper stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arippa is looking for the KO!

Ripper is rocked!
Ripper slips a jab and a cross from Arippa.
Oh Ripper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ripper misses with a wild body shot.

Arippa drives through and clinches with Ripper against the ropes.
Ripper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arippa has him pressed against the ropes.
Ripper fails to pull guard.
Arippa lands with a left to the head.

Arippa breaks from the clinch.
Ripper throws a combination that misses
and Arippa counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Ripper off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Arippa follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Ripper was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Deamon Arippa! Deamon Arippa retains his bantamweight title!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between XANDER GIVENS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ishit Mepantz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think GIVENS might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Im going to fuck you up . XANDER GIVENS could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ishit Mepantz's chin.

GIVENS
vs
Mepantz

175 cm
18
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

MMA's Best Nutrition
XXX Fightwear

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, XANDER GIVENS!
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, Ishit Mepantz!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GIVENS tries to clinch there but Mepantz circles away.
GIVENS swings for the body but Mepantz moves out of range.
GIVENS tries for a takedown but Mepantz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
GIVENS throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mepantz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mepantz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for GIVENS, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
GIVENS is breathing heavily.
Mepantz doesn't succeed with the takedown

so GIVENS counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mepantz is controlling GIVENS's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
GIVENS trying to control the position from guard on top but Mepantz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mepantz looking to control.
Mepantz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mepantz pulls GIVENS in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mepantz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
GIVENS throwing strikes but missing.
GIVENS won't allow Mepantz to sweep him here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mepantz has eaten all the pies!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
GIVENS with a poor takedown

and Mepantz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Mepantz jumps guard.
GIVENS trying to control the position from guard on top but Mepantz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
GIVENS slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

GIVENS is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mepantz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GIVENS wants to stand but Mepantz is controlling his arm.
Mepantz wants to get back to his feet but GIVENS drags him back down.
Mepantz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
GIVENS trying to control the position but Mepantz is working away.
GIVENS tries to advance to mount but can't.
GIVENS lands some shots froms side control.

Mepantz is rocked!
Mepantz is looking for a sweep.
Mepantz is still in real trouble! Can GIVENS finish him?
GIVENS controlling the position from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mepantz is looking for a sweep.
Mepantz seems to have recovered his senses.
GIVENS misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mepantz tries to improve position but can't.
GIVENS wants to control but Mepantz is keeping him busy.

GIVENS looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Mepantz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mepantz controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GIVENS is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mepantz passes GIVENS's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mepantz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with GIVENS. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
GIVENS is looking to escape.
Mepantz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks GIVENS with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
GIVENS is looking to control Mepantz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can GIVENS avoid being mounted?
GIVENS wants to get back to his feet.
Mepantz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

GIVENS actively working from the bottom here.
Mepantz wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that XANDER GIVENS will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

GIVENS moves into range and clinches up with Mepantz.
Mepantz is trying to break the clinch but GIVENS has him pressed against the ropes.
Mepantz can't break the clinch.
GIVENS stalls.
Mepantz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from GIVENS.

Mepantz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mepantz throws a head kick but GIVENS moves out of range.
GIVENS tries for a takedown but Mepantz circles away easily

and Mepantz counters with a shoot takedown. GIVENS fights it but they end up in guard.
Mepantz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
GIVENS is pulling down on Mepantz's head to control his posture.
GIVENS is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mepantz trying to stand up but can't free himself from GIVENS's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
GIVENS manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
GIVENS sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mepantz wants to control but GIVENS is having none of it.
GIVENS with shots to the head and body - Mepantz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mepantz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GIVENS misses with a head shot.
Mepantz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mepantz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
XANDER GIVENS overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mepantz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mepantz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mepantz trying to control the position from guard on top but GIVENS is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mepantz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
GIVENS controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GIVENS is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mepantz trying to control but GIVENS is working from the bottom.
Mepantz landing some decent shots from guard.
Mepantz wants to control from the top but GIVENS keeps moving.
Mepantz lands a couple of elbows.
GIVENS wants to stand up but Mepantz is controlling him.
Mepantz wants to control from the top but GIVENS keeps moving.
GIVENS has Mepantz pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

GIVENS looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mepantz preventing the sweep.
GIVENS will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mepantz wants to control from the top but GIVENS keeps moving.
Mepantz looking to sit in guard and control but GIVENS gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
GIVENS advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ishit Mepantz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! GIVENS's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mepantz swats away the attempt to clinch by GIVENS.
GIVENS gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mepantz counters with a stiff right hand.
Mepantz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. GIVENS tries to avoid it but Mepantz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag GIVENS to the ground. GIVENS escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Mepantz clinches.

Mepantz breaks from the clinch.

Mepantz closes the distance and clinches.

Mepantz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mepantz wants to free his trapped foot but GIVENS is holding on for dear life with his legs.
GIVENS is looking to improve his position.
Mepantz wants to control but GIVENS is keeping him busy.
Mepantz tries to pass to full mount but GIVENS defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
GIVENS is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mepantz trying to pass the guard but GIVENS defending well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Mepantz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
GIVENS wants to control the position but Mepantz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mepantz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
GIVENS moves into full guard.
GIVENS has his hands on Mepantz's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mepantz throws a strike but GIVENS rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
GIVENS being controlled here momentarily.
Mepantz looking for a sweep. Not yet Mepantz, not yet.
GIVENS looking to sit in guard and control but Mepantz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mepantz is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mepantz pushes down on GIVENS's leg and manages to get into half guard.
GIVENS punching from the bottom.
Mepantz wants to pass the guard but GIVENS is defending well.
Mepantz is looking to take a break and control but GIVENS is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mepantz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
GIVENS is refusing to be controlled, as Mepantz sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
GIVENS wants to control but Mepantz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
GIVENS tries to kick Mepantz off but Mepantz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

GIVENS closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mepantz to the mat! Mepantz manages to get full guard.
GIVENS trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mepantz's guard.
GIVENS controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
GIVENS postures up and lands a big shot to Mepantz's brow.
GIVENS sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mepantz working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ishit Mepantz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mepantz 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!