EEC 188 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Larry Ness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Le Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ness might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 2Pac - Untouchable/Paper Airplanes Remix . Le Tank has chosen The Trooper as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Ness
vs
Le Tank

169 cm
28
142 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

169 cm
32
141 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larry Ness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Le Tank!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Tank lands a jab-cross combination.
Ness shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Le Tank defends it nicely.

Le Tank drives through with a takedown into guard.

Ness has his foot on Le Tank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Le Tank works his way back into a safe position though.
Le Tank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Ness has his foot on Le Tank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Le Tank works his way back into a safe position though.
Ness wants to sweep here but Le Tank controlling him for the moment.
Le Tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Ness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ness throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Ness throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Le Tank postures up and lands a big shot to Ness's brow.
Le Tank works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Le Tank stalling.
Le Tank winds up and cracks Ness with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Tank controlling the pace.
Le Tank is trying to control. Ness wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Le Tank there.
Le Tank throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Le Tank there.
Ness taking some punishment here, with Le Tank in his half guard.
Ness is not content to let Le Tank control the position.
Le Tank is nestled in close to Ness, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Ness looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Le Tank working over Ness with some ground and pound. Ness looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Tank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ness trying to control here.
Ness on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Le Tank working Ness over with strikes.
Le Tank has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ness is trying desperately to improve position.
Ness squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Le Tank unloading with bombs!
Le Tank with shots to the head and body - Ness looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ness sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Le Tank lands with a punch from half guard.
Ness has hold of Le Tank's hands but Le Tank slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ness wants to control but Le Tank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Le Tank lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Le Tank there.
Le Tank 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.
Le Tank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Le Tank has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Le Tank.

Ness is rocked!
Le Tank scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Ness is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Tank uses his free foot to push down on Ness's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ness.
Le Tank in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Le Tank is landing with some decent strikes but Ness is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ness takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Le Tank's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Le Tank!
After winning the bout, Hank Le Tank thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hatsu Hioki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hioki comes into the arena with Heart of Asia blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hioki
vs
Avila

170 cm
25
157 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

177 cm
27
156 lbs
13 - 4 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Wolfpack Threadz

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hatsu Hioki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Avila!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hioki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Avila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hioki.
Hioki wants to slow Avila down by chopping away at his legs.
Avila misses with a leg kick.
Hioki has a takedown stuffed.
Avila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hioki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Avila.
Avila throws a leg kick but Hioki checks it.
Avila misses the jab.
Avila looks to land a body kick but Hioki moved away.
Hioki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hioki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A leg kick checked by Avila.
Hioki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avila is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Avila. No joy for Hioki on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hatsu Hioki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hioki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Avila looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila throws a push kick but Hioki slaps the foot to one side.
Avila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hioki is out of range and Avila settles back down.
Avila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hioki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hioki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hioki has his takedown stuffed
and Avila makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hioki misses with a takedown attempt
and Avila counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Avila throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tommy Avila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hioki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Avila defends it nicely.
Hioki fails with the takedown
and Avila counters with an outside leg kick.
Avila lands a leg kick that knocks Hioki off balance momentarily.
Avila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hioki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hioki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Avila looks to land a body kick but Hioki moved away.
Hioki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hioki looks for a takedown but Avila sprawls well.
Hioki shoots in looking for a takedown. Avila tries to sprawl out of it but Hioki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Avila manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hioki is breathing heavily.
Avila wants to land a leg kick but Hioki is out of range.
Avila throws a quick inside leg kick.

Hioki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Avila sprawls well initially but Hioki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Avila holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Avila manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hioki trying to control but Avila is working from the bottom.
Avila wants to hit a switch here but Hioki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Avila there!
Avila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Avila tries to hold on but Hioki postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hioki controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Avila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hioki fails with a takedown attempt.
Hioki has a takedown stuffed.
Avila finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Avila delivers a nice body kick.
Avila tries to land a leg kick but Hioki saw it coming and moves away.
Hioki checks a low kick from Avila.
Avila lands a lovely overhand right.
Hioki throws a body punch but Avila moves out of range.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Hioki fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hatsu Hioki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avila stuffs the takedown attempt from Hioki. Hioki gets slowly back to his feet.
Hioki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioki shoots for a takedown but Avila saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Avila stuffs the takedown attempt from Hioki. Hioki gets slowly back to his feet.
Avila throws out a leg kick but Hioki moves out of range and Avila only half commits.
Hioki checks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Avila.
Hioki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Avila as he jumps to the side.
Hioki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avila.
Hioki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Avila counters with a low kick, right behind Hioki 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hioki misses the jab.
Hioki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Avila defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hioki.
Hioki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Avila throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila wants to slow Hioki down by chopping away at his legs.
Avila leaves Hioki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hioki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hioki checks a low kick from Avila.
Avila connects with a leg kick. Hioki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hioki shoots in for a takedown but Avila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Avila throws a nice outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Hioki blocks the leg kick.
Avila misses with a body kick.
Hioki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Avila.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Avila lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hioki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hioki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Avila fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hioki.
Hioki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Avila there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Avila chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila motions for Hioki to come forward. Avila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Avila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hioki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Avila sprawls well. Avila wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hioki gets slowly back to his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Avila - that will leave a mark!
Avila tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Avila misses with a low kick.
Hioki fails with the takedown
and Avila counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hioki's knee momentarily.
Avila lands with a kick to the temple. Hioki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slapping leg kick lands for Avila.
A clash of legs there as Hioki blocks the low kick.
Avila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hioki moves away.
Avila keeps Hioki at a distance using the push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hioki is out of range and Avila settles back down.
Avila wants to slow Hioki down by chopping away at his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avila throws out a leg kick but Hioki moves out of range and Avila only half commits.
Hioki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Avila sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Avila lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Avila misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Avila lands but Hioki takes it in his stride.
Hioki has his takedown stuffed
and Avila counters with a thumping low kick.
Avila dips to his left and cracks Hioki with an uppercut!
Avila throws out a loose jab but Hioki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avila misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Avila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hioki is out of range and Avila settles back down.
Hioki fails with the takedown
and Avila makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Avila feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hioki's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Avila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hioki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Avila misses with a kick to the body

and Hioki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hioki.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Avila is on top in guard.
Hioki is looking to sweep but instead, Avila has passed into half guard.
Hioki wants to get back to full guard.
Avila frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hioki can't escape the position.
Hioki tries to hold on but Avila pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice elbow there by Avila.

Hioki is rocked!
Avila connects with a bit shot that sees Hioki covering up! More strikes from Avila and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Avila is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Avila!

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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 Ice Cube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Le Grand Antonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cube comes to the cage accompanied by Bow Down. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Le Grand Antonio was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Cube
vs
Grand Antonio

185 cm
23
220 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

169 cm
23
206 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ice Cube!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Le Grand Antonio!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cube works over Antonio's head and body with a nice combination.
Antonio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cube counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Le Grand Antonio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cube swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antonio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Antonio thows a body shot but no joy.
Antonio has a takedown stuffed.
Antonio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cube looks to land a combination but Antonio avoids it well.
Cube misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cube keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Antonio.
Cube thows a body shot but no joy.
Cube lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cube. Antonio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ice Cube is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Antonio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ice Cube has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Le Grand Antonio.
Cube misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antonio.
Cube misses with a series of wild punches.
Cube with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cube takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cube misses with a double jab.
Antonio throws a leg kick but Cube sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Antonio dives in and scores a takedown into Cube's guard.
Antonio prevents Cube from getting back to his feet.
Antonio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cube is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Antonio is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cube looking to hit a scissor sweep but Antonio is one step ahead there.
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!
Antonio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Antonio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cube is on top in guard.
Cube has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Antonio is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Antonio keeping moving, preventing Cube from controlling successfully.

Cube stands and steps away. Antonio gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Antonio misses with a takedown
and Cube counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Antonio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Antonio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cube but Cube pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cube slaps away a takedown attempt from Antonio, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cube swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antonio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cube as he jumps to the side.
Cube avoids a punch combination nicely.
Antonio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cube checks it well.
Antonio misses with a low kick.
Cube misses the shot to the body.
Cube digs a good body shot into Antonio's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cube misses with a few strikes there.
Cube smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cube slaps away a takedown attempt from Antonio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Antonio closes the distance and clinches up with Cube, looking for a takedown. Antonio pushes Cube against the cage but Cube circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Antonio feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cube is looking to stand up but Antonio isn't so interested in that idea.

Cube has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Antonio off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Antonio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cube sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Antonio somewhat.
Antonio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cube missing with a left hand there. Antonio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cube is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Antonio misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cube scores with a jab to the body.
Antonio takes a swing at Cube's ribcage but misses.
Antonio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Antonio is looking to land body kicks.
Antonio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ice Cube has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Le Grand Antonio.
Cube throws the left hand but Antonio avoids the punch easily.
Cube misses with an uppercut. Antonio saw that one coming.
Antonio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cube as he avoids it easily.
Ice Cube is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antonio tries a low kick but Cube avoids it.
Antonio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cube throws a body punch but Antonio moves out of range.
Antonio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cube throws out the jab.
Cube misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonio shoots in looking for a takedown. Cube tries to sprawl out of it but Antonio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cube manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Antonio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cube pinned against the cage. Cube gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Antonio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Cube lands with a right hand.
Ice Cube is winning the standup battle so far.
Cube lands with a cross.
Antonio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Antonio.
Antonio closes the distance and clinches up with Cube, looking for a takedown. Antonio pushes Cube against the cage but Cube circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cube cracks Antonio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Antonio looks to land a body kick but Cube moved away.
A leg kick checked by Cube.
Antonio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cube will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cube throws a right and a left that Antonio avoids nicely.
Antonio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Cube.
Antonio tries to score with a low kick but Cube moves his leg out of the way.

Antonio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Antonio decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonio looks to land a body kick but Cube moved away.
Cube lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antonio throws a right and a left that Cube avoids nicely.
Antonio misses with a kick to the body.
Cube misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Cube there.
Antonio tries to land a front kick but Cube steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cube takes a swing at Antonio's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cube.
Cube looks to score with a jab to the body but Antonio is just out of range.
Cube blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ice Cube dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Antonio shoots and misses
and Cube connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antonio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cube lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Antonio at a distance.
No luck for Antonio with that takedown attempt.
Cube misses with a looping left.
Cube connects with a jab.
Antonio moves out of range of the strikes.
Cube lands a right hook to the body.
Cube's jab looks to have found its range, popping Antonio under the eye.
Antonio scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice shot by Cube.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cube scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Antonio scores a takedown into full mount!
Cube is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cube slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Antonio is looking to take a break and control but Cube is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cube keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cube is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Antonio is pressing down on Cube's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cube is holding on for now.
Cube is trying to maintain the position but Antonio is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonio prevents Cube from standing back up.
Cube is staying active underneath Antonio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cube wants to control but Antonio is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ice Cube wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jab by Cube.
Antonio avoids the body shot from Cube.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Antonio shoots in for a takedown but Cube shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ice Cube has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Le Grand Antonio.
Cube blocks a leg kick.
Cube throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antonio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cube is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Cube. No joy for Antonio on that attempt.
Antonio ducks under a wild hook from Cube.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antonio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Antonio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Antonio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Antonio throws a body kick that misses.
Antonio throws a sloppy head kick and Cube moves out of range easily.
Antonio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Antonio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cube takes a swing at Antonio's ribcage but misses.
Cube misses with a wild body shot.
Cube scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cube misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antonio.
Cube is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cube scores with a body shot.
Antonio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Le Grand Antonio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cube looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cube avoids the head kick by Antonio.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Antonio.
Antonio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ice Cube is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cube jabs Antonio right on the nose. Antonio blinks but takes it well.
Cube jabs Antonio right on the nose. Antonio blinks but takes it well.
Antonio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Antonio. Cube does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cube connects with a looping right hand.
Cube tests Antonio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Cube - just one landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ice Cube showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cube, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ice Cube!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Boris Brejcha - Openminded. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Gracie
vs
Parts

194 cm
24
212 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

189 cm
24
225 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Parts!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parts throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie tries to clinch

and Parts counters by moving into the clinch.

Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Parts is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Parts is looking to escape.
Gracie passes to full mount!
Gracie looking to finish with strikes here!
Gracie thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Parts turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Parts wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Parts controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Parts controlling him for the moment.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Parts is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.

Parts decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Parts lands.
Gracie misses with a body shot.

Parts has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parts after a bit of a struggle.
Parts stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie taking a breather.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parts prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Parts prevents it.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Parts pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Parts manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parts can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Parts.
Parts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Parts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Parts.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Parts holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Parts won't allow it.
Parts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Parts turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Parts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Parts lands an uppercut.
Gracie landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Gracie has picked Parts up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parts is looking to escape.
Parts gets back to full guard.

Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Parts dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parts controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Parts uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Parts is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Parts control the position.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Parts has control of the leg.
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 Ricardo Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A nice leg kick lands there from Parts.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses
and Parts finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Parts buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parts swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Parts moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.

Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Parts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Parts looks like he's trying to stand up.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie prevents Parts from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Parts knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Parts pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
Parts is looking to improve his position.
Ricardo Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Parts moves into full guard.
Parts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.

Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Parts content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parts throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parts's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Parts won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Parts has passed into half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Parts keeps him under control.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Parts trying to control the pace.
Gracie is pressing down on Parts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parts's guard.
Parts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie stands and throws Parts's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Parts pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gracie misses with the ground and pound.
Parts regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parts is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gracie 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.
Parts tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ricardo Gracie will probably get the nod.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Parts fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Parts slips the punch.
Parts stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.

Parts clinches.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Parts.
Parts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Parts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parts lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Parts pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parts gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Parts sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.

Parts escapes and gets back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parts darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parts cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.

Gracie scores with a takedown into Parts's guard.
Gracie won't allow Parts to sweep him here.
Parts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.

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

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Parts pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parts stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Parts is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Parts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Parts wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Anthony Parts wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Anthony Parts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricardo Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ricardo Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Parts looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.

Parts pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Parts tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Parts misses with the head strike.
Parts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Parts pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jab by Parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricardo Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parts avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie throws a head kick but Parts moves out of range.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Parts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Parts stuffs the takedown.

Parts moves into the clinch.
Parts lands a nice uppercut.
Parts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parts tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parts lands a body shot in the clinch.
Parts misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Parts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ricardo Gracie!
Ricardo Gracie managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Calaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calaway comes into the arena with R.I.P. blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Calaway
vs
Stoker

208 cm
24
300 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

220 cm
24
299 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Calaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wade Stoker!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoker tries to work over Calaway's front leg with a kick but Calaway checks it.
Wade Stoker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker is looking to clinch but Calaway is avoiding it.
Stoker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Calaway.
Stoker is looking to chop away at Calaway's legs.
Stoker fakes the leg kick and cracks Calaway in the body.
Stoker scores with a spinning back kick!
Calaway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stoker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calaway, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Calaway.
Stoker connects with a solid leg kick.
Calaway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calaway has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stoker.
Calaway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Stoker connects with a solid leg kick.
Calaway misses with a looping right.
Stoker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Calaway is breathing heavily.
Stoker scores with a head kick.
Calaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stoker. Calaway shrugs it off though.
Stoker lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Mark Calaway has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stoker.
Stoker delivers a nice body kick.
Stoker takes a swing at Calaway's ribcage but misses.
Stoker connects with a solid leg kick.
Stoker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoker throws a head kick but Calaway moves out of range.
Stoker throws a head kick that half lands.
Stoker lands with a thumping leg kick.

Stoker has managed to clinch.
Stoker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calaway is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short uppercut from Stoker.
Stoker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stoker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calaway.
Calaway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calaway takes a shot to the head.
Stoker lands a hook that snaps the head of Calaway backwards.
Stoker stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stoker.
Stoker pushes Calaway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Stoker.
Stoker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stoker works on Calaway's body with a couple of short punches.
Stoker scores with a shot to the side of Calaway's head.
Stoker is leaning against Calaway and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stoker lands with a short shot to the head.
Stoker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calaway tries to pull guard but Stoker holds him up against the cage and eventually Calaway drops back down to his feet.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stoker lands a nice uppercut.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stoker.

Calaway is rocked!
Stoker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Calaway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stoker creates a bit of distance and cracks Calaway with a massive left hook! Calaway crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Stoker stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wade Stoker!
A very excited looking Wade Stoker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.