CWBB5: The Road Back PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snow comes to the cage accompanied by country roads. Gutz has chosen Everyday as his entrance music. Joey Snow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Snow
vs
Gutz

180 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

185 cm
19
187 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Perkele!

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 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Snow!
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, Cormac Gutz!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Gutz finds it's way through Snow's defenses.
Good shot there by Gutz.
Gutz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice cross by Gutz.
Snow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gutz pinned against the cage. Gutz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Snow shoots in for a takedown but Gutz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Snow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gutz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Gutz.
Gutz blocks a head kick by Snow.
Gutz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gutz lands with an uppercut that bounces Snow off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gutz doesn't manage to clinch there - Snow circles away.
Gutz keeps Snow at a distance using the push kick.
Gutz lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow tries to score with a low kick but Gutz moves his leg out of the way.
Snow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gutz throws a head kick that Snow semi-blocks.
Cormac Gutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutz scores with a jab to the head.
Gutz tests Snow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gutz lands a leg kick that knocks Snow off balance momentarily.
No luck for Snow with that takedown attempt.
Snow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gutz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gutz cracks Snow with a good jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz lands a nice shot to the body.

Gutz closes the distance and clinches.

Gutz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gutz.
Snow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gutz throws a good cross that connects.
Gutz lands a lovely overhand right.
Gutz is looking to slow Snow down with leg kicks.
Gutz scores with a jab.
Gutz feints and then cracks Snow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snow down.
Gutz cracks Snow with a good jab.
Snow walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gutz.
Snow is breathing heavily.
Gutz connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz lands a jab.
Gutz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gutz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snow's calf.
Snow tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gutz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gutz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gutz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Snow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Snow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gutz - the referee stops the clock and Snow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gutz. Snow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gutz closes the distance and clinches.
Gutz stalls.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Snow. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Gutz manages to break the clinch.
Gutz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Snow had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gutz slaps away a takedown attempt from Snow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Gutz as he connects with a hook.
Gutz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gutz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gutz scores with a nice body kick.
Cormac Gutz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gutz lands a nice looking kick to the body. Snow takes a step back to recover.
Gutz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gutz lands with a kick to the temple. Snow shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A shot to the liver by Gutz. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac Gutz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gutz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gutz scores with a body shot.
Gutz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snow. Snow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gutz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snow at a distance.
Gutz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gutz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gutz duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Gutz finds it's way through Snow's defenses.
Gutz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Snow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gutz moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gutz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gutz breaks from the clinch.
Snow closes the distance and clinches up with Gutz, looking for a takedown. Snow pushes Gutz against the cage but Gutz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gutz works Snow's body with a nice hook.

Gutz forces Snow back against the cage and clinches.
Snow will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

Gutz breaks the clinch.
Gutz cracks the inside of Snow's front leg.
Gutz fakes the leg kick and cracks Snow in the body.
Snow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gutz as he avoids it easily.
Gutz scores with a hook to the body. Snow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gutz.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gutz.
Gutz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Joey Snow has been cut.
Joey Snow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gutz connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Gutz finds it's way through Snow's defenses.
Gutz scores with a punch to the head.

Snow is rocked!
Snow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gutz scores with a punch to the head.
Oh Snow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gutz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snow's calf.
Snow seems to have got his legs back now.
Gutz throws a good cross that connects.
Gutz with a hook.

Gutz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snow, pushing him back against the cage.

Gutz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Snow takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gutz connects with an inside leg kick.
Snow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Gutz.
Snow tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gutz lands a nice shot to the body.
Snow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Snow shoots in but Gutz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snow.
Cormac Gutz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gutz is looking to slow Snow down with leg kicks.

Gutz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Gutz manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gutz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snow shoots for a takedown but Gutz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gutz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Gutz darts in and clinches Snow up against the cage.

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

Gutz clinches up against the cage.

Gutz manages to break the clinch.

Gutz moves into the clinch.
Gutz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gutz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gutz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac Gutz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Snow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Gutz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gutz lands the left hand.
Gutz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gutz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gutz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gutz wants it to stay on the feet.
Gutz jabs Snow right on the nose. Snow blinks but takes it well.
Gutz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gutz scores with the left hand. Snow knows he should have avoided that one.
Snow walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gutz connects with a solid leg kick.
Snow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gutz feints and then cracks Snow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snow down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Gutz.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gutz drops Snow with a beautiful combination! Snow stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gutz is looking for the KO!
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gutz.
Gutz connects with a single shot there.
Gutz catches Snow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Snow drops his hands momentarily and Gutz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gutz.
The fighters circle, before Gutz throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Snow's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Gutz lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Cormac Gutz!
Cormac Gutz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, M/S Paint Fightwear, into his post fight interview.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Curt Leocadio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Horton is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Leocadio
vs
Horton

180 cm
23
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
198 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

[CWCE] Doom Fightwear & Laundry Service

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curt Leocadio!
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, Tim Horton!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leocadio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horton has a takedown stuffed.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Leocadio enables Horton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leocadio manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Horton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leocadio's guard.
Horton wants to free his trapped foot but Leocadio is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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

Leocadio is defending against the submission attempts here by Horton.

Horton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Leocadio pushes Horton off looking to stand but Horton dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Horton decides to stand up.
Horton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Horton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leocadio cracks Horton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Horton walks into a left hand.
Leocadio throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Horton.
Curt Leocadio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton.

Horton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Horton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leocadio is just riding it out for now. Horton eventually gives up the hold.
Horton prevents Leocadio from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leocadio is staying active underneath Horton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Horton works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Horton has an Americana. Leocadio didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Horton is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Horton hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tim Horton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Tomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oly Mahaffey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Tomson
vs
Mahaffey

189 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
193 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julius Tomson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oly Mahaffey!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahaffey checks a leg kick nicely.
Mahaffey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Tomson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mahaffey's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tomson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tomson connects with a couple of short punches.
Tomson is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahaffey has wrist control.
Tomson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tomson wants to control from the top but Mahaffey keeps moving.
Mahaffey looks gassed!
Tomson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Julius Tomson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Mahaffey clinches up with Tomson and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tomson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A knee to the head by Tomson.
Tomson landing knees to the head.
Tomson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tomson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tomson misses with a knee to the head.
Tomson tries to land a knee to the head but Mahaffey blocks with his arms.
A bit of stalling here from Tomson.
Mahaffey wants to take the fight to the mat but Tomson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tomson lands a good knee to the midsection. Mahaffey won't want to take too many of those.
Tomson gets through Mahaffey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mahaffey takes an elbow to the temple.
Tomson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mahaffey takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Tomson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomson.

Mahaffey is rocked!
Tomson lands with a right to the head.
Mahaffey is still on wobbly legs! Can Tomson finish him?
Tomson gets through Mahaffey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tomson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tomson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mahaffey blocks it with crossed arms.
Tomson pushes Mahaffey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tomson looking to throw knees to the head but Mahaffey is blocking nicely.
Tomson with a knee to the head.
Tomson stalling in the clinch.
Tomson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahaffey backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Tomson.
Tomson lands an elbow inside.
Tomson looking to throw knees to the head but Mahaffey is blocking nicely.
Tomson gets underhooks to prevent Mahaffey's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomson gets underhooks to prevent Mahaffey's takedown attempt.
Julius Tomson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oly Mahaffey.
Tomson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tomson lands a knee to the body.
Tomson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahaffey backwards.
Mahaffey wants a takedown.
Mahaffey tries to score a body lock takedown but Tomson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tomson with a knee to the head.
Mahaffey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tomson to keep the fight standing.
Tomson misses with a knee strike.
Mahaffey seems to have recovered his senses.
Tomson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mahaffey takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tomson.
Mahaffey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tomson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tomson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tomson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tomson tries a knee to the head but Mahaffey blocks it.
Tomson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mahaffey is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahaffey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tomson scores a nice knee to the body.
Mahaffey has had enough of the clinch but Tomson keeps him there for the moment.
Tomson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mahaffey can't get the takedown.
Tomson scores with a shoulder strike.
Tomson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mahaffey's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomson tries to land a knee to the head but Mahaffey blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Mahaffey pulls guard successfully.

Tomson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Mahaffey gets tackled into the cage by Tomson. Tomson maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Tomson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mahaffey drives through and clinches with Tomson against the cage.
Mahaffey avoiding damage as Tomson throws knees to the body.
Tomson lands with a light punch inside.
Tomson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Tomson.
Tomson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Tomson.
Tomson lands a nice uppercut.
Tomson misses with a knee to the head.
Tomson lands a big knee! That's hurt Mahaffey! Oh, he's all over the place! Tomson lands another knee that sends Mahaffey to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Tomson!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raive Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalski has chosen Zaraz Cie Zniszcze as his entrance music. Raive Malapitan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Malapitan
vs
Kowalski

173 cm
23
200 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

188 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raive Malapitan!
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, Jan Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kowalski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malapitan defends it nicely.
Kowalski lands with a cross.
Malapitan blocks the body kick.
Kowalski tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Malapitan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Malapitan.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Malapitan from controlling successfully.
Malapitan controlling from the top position.
Malapitan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malapitan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malapitan connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Malapitan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Malapitan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malapitan throwing strikes from guard but Kowalski blocks nicely.
Malapitan throws a strike but Kowalski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kowalski looks gassed!
Malapitan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kowalski's guard.
Kowalski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malapitan.
Malapitan lands a couple of elbows.
Malapitan trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
Kowalski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malapitan.
Malapitan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski keeping full guard, as Malapitan tries to pass.
Kowalski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malapitan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalski is retaining full guard.
Malapitan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malapitan throwing strikes but missing.
Malapitan is pushing down on Kowalski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kowalski is fighting to maintain full guard but Malapitan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Malapitan there.
Malapitan trying to control from half guard but Kowalski is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kowalski tries to get to full guard but Malapitan has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malapitan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kowalski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Malapitan drops an elbow to the side of Kowalski's head.
Malapitan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kowalski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Malapitan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Malapitan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Malapitan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Malapitan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Malapitan seems to be looking for submissions.
Malapitan working over Kowalski with some ground and pound. Kowalski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malapitan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kowalski!
Malapitan landing strikes, looking to finish!

It looks like Jan Kowalski has been cut.
Malapitan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kowalski hang on?

Kowalski is rocked!

That has opened up Jan Kowalski's cut even more.
Malapitan loads up with a big shot that hurts Kowalski! He's pulled Malapitan in close but Malapitan has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Kowalski survive? More strikes from Malapitan and Kowalski is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raive Malapitan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Kikkazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boa Constrictor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kikkazz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Love The Way You Lie - Eminem. Constrictor has chosen American Bad Ass as his entrance music. Boa Constrictor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kikkazz
vs
Constrictor

182 cm
26
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
214 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Kikkazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boa Constrictor!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Constrictor gets the takedown into side control.
Constrictor wants to stand but Kikkazz has his arm trapped.
Constrictor is looking to take a break and control but Kikkazz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kikkazz regains half guard.

Kikkazz has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Constrictor. Oh but Kikkazz has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Constrictor goes limp - he's gone! Kikkazz jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryan Kikkazz!
A relieved looking Ryan Kikkazz 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
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Turd Fergisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Auto Pilot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fergisson comes to the cage accompanied by Legion of Doom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fergisson
vs
Pilot

150 cm
27
162 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Turd Fergisson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Auto Pilot!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilot tries to score with a low kick but Fergisson moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick from Pilot lands but Fergisson takes it in his stride.
Pilot throws a sloppy head kick and Fergisson moves out of range easily.
Pilot thumps Fergisson with a low kick.
Fergisson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pilot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fergisson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pilot.
Pilot moves to clinch but Fergisson breaks away

and Fergisson counters with a takedown into side control.

Fergisson is trying to get an arm triangle but Pilot is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pilot can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fergisson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pilot is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Fergisson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pilot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergisson working the head with strikes.
Fergisson fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Fergisson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pilot has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pilot managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fergisson.
Fergisson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pilot is avoiding damage well.
Pilot manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fergisson really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...

Fergisson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fergisson prevents Pilot from improving his position.
Fergisson thows a huge punch but Pilot dodges it nicely.
Pilot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fergisson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pilot is keeping the position for now.
Fergisson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pilot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fergisson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fergisson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fergisson controls from within his opponent's guard.

Turd Fergisson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pilot scores with a kick to the body.
Pilot throws a series of punches but Fergisson avoids them all with ease.
Fergisson shoots in looking for a takedown but Pilot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fergisson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pilot.
Pilot with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Fergisson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pilot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fergisson stands and throws Pilot's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Fergisson.

Fergisson decides to stand back up. Fergisson steps back and let's Pilot get back to his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pilot.
Fergisson misses with a head kick.
Pilot doesn't manage to clinch there - Fergisson circles away.
Pilot lands a nice looking body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergisson swinging wildly here.
Fergisson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergisson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A solid body kick from Pilot.
Pilot throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fergisson's head.
Fergisson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fergisson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pilot lands a front kick.
Pilot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Pilot gets caught napping as Fergisson dives in and scores a takedown. Pilot manages to retain guard.
Pilot 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.
Pilot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fergisson is looking to work some ground and pound but Pilot has wrist control.
Pilot wants to sweep here but Fergisson controlling him for the moment.
Fergisson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Turd Fergisson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fergisson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pilot's guard.
Pilot trying to control the position.
Pilot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fergisson forces his way into half guard.

Fergisson is working for a submission of some sort.
Pilot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fergisson.

Fergisson stands up and beckons Pilot to join him on the feet.
Turd Fergisson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Pilot lands but Fergisson takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilot tries to clinch there but Fergisson circles away.
Fergisson misses with an uppercut. Pilot saw that one coming.
Pilot cracks the inside of Fergisson's front leg.
Pilot throws a front kick that sends Fergisson stumbling back into the cage.
Pilot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pilot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fergisson thows a body shot but no joy.
Fergisson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pilot.
Fergisson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pilot connects with an inside leg kick.
Pilot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fergisson throws a nice looking combination but Pilot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pilot lands with a kick to the temple. Fergisson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fergisson fails with a takedown attempt.
Fergisson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pilot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergisson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pilot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pilot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pilot lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pilot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pilot throws a body punch but Fergisson moves out of range.
Pilot throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pilot throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pilot wants to clinch.
Pilot throws a head kick but Fergisson moves out of range.

Fergisson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pilot's half guard.
Pilot is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fergisson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fergisson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pilot keeps working.
Turd Fergisson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fergisson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Fergisson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fergisson thows a huge punch but Pilot dodges it nicely.
Pilot is pressing down on Fergisson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fergisson throws a big right hand that misses.

Fergisson drops back looking for a leg! Pilot is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pilot manages to kick Fergisson off! Fergisson jumps back into Pilot's guard.
Fergisson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pilot tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergisson throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pilot holds on and takes a little breather.
Fergisson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fergisson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pilot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Fergisson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pilot manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fergisson has Pilot in his guard.
Fergisson wants to sweep here but Pilot controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fergisson looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Auto Pilot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fergisson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pilot moves away.
Pilot throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pilot misses with a body shot.
Fergisson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pilot lands a nice shot to the body.

Pilot gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pilot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fergisson throws a big right hand that misses.
Pilot trying to control the position.
Fergisson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fergisson with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilot lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fergisson!
Fergisson wants to control but Pilot is having none of it.
Fergisson gets back to half guard.
Pilot passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fergisson!
Fergisson is desperately trying to improve his position but Pilot has a good base and remains in mount.
Fergisson is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilot is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pilot looking to control but Fergisson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fergisson is working to get back to half guard.
Pilot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fergisson is trying to escape the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fergisson gets back to half guard.
Fergisson is in trouble now - Pilot has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilot avoids the attempt from Fergisson to control.
Pilot tries to control but Fergisson wriggling away.
Pilot forces the positional change into back control.
Fergisson rolls, trying to escape but Pilot keeps control of the position.
Fergisson turns into Pilot and is now in his guard.
Pilot trying to control the position.
Fergisson wants to pass the guard but Pilot is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergisson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fergisson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Fergisson stands and steps away. Pilot gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pilot tries to land a front kick but Fergisson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fergisson misses with the combination.
Pilot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fergisson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pilot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fergisson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fergisson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pilot as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turd Fergisson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Fergisson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Turd Fergisson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pilot stuffs the takedown attempt from Fergisson. Fergisson gets slowly back to his feet.
Fergisson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fergisson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pilot. Pilot obviously looking to wear him down.
Pilot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Fergisson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pilot is looking to control Fergisson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pilot avoid being mounted?
Pilot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fergisson.
Pilot keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pilot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Fergisson seems to be working for a kimura but Pilot defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergisson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fergisson passes to side control.
Pilot is looking for a sweep.

Fergisson has an Americana. Pilot didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Fergisson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Fergisson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Turd Fergisson!
Turd Fergisson is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Turd Fergisson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.