Strikedown: Big Dogs PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hodge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Maris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hodge
vs
Maris

186 cm
18
204 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

ANABOLIC **160** LAUNDRY

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Hodge!
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, Mike Maris!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodge lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maris looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hodge scores with a shot to the body.
Maris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hodge.
Maris throws a right and a left that Hodge avoids nicely.
Hodge lands with a good body shot.
Maris looks to throw the jab but Hodge is out of range.
Maris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hodge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Maris gets tackled into the cage by Hodge. Hodge maintains the clinch.
Hodge managing to block the knees to the body from Maris.
Maris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hodge.
Hodge tries to break free but Maris pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hodge.
Hodge wants to break free but Maris has control.
Maris throws an elbow that misses.
Maris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hodge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maris or not.
A short uppercut from Hodge.
Hodge is looking to break free of the clinch but Maris has double underhooks.
Maris blocks a body shot from Hodge.
A bit of stalling here from Hodge.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodge has had enough of the clinch but Maris keeps him there for the moment.
Hodge tries to break the clinch but Maris is controlling the position.
Hodge is trying to break the clinch but Maris is controlling him.
Maris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hodge's efforts to push away.
Hodge is trying to push Maris away but Maris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hodge tries to circle away but Maris has him pinned against the cage.
Hodge has had enough of the clinch but Maris keeps him there for the moment.
Hodge wants to break free but Maris has control.
Maris missing with knees to the body.
Hodge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hodge misses with a punch to the body.
Hodge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maris missing with knees to the body.
Hodge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hodge is trying to push Maris away but Maris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hodge wants to break free but Maris has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodge tries to break the clinch but Maris is controlling the position.
Maris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hodge is defending well for now.
Hodge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hodge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hodge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hodge is trying to break free.
Hodge is trying to break the clinch but Maris is controlling him.
Maris missing with knees to the body.
Hodge lands a hook that snaps the head of Maris backwards.
Maris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hodge wants to break free but Maris has control.
Hodge can't break the clinch.
Hodge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hodge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Hodge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hodge tries to work over Maris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hodge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodge is trying to break the clinch but Maris is controlling him.
Maris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hodge avoids it.
Hodge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalling in the clinch from Hodge.
Maris prevents Hodge from breaking the clinch.
Hodge is trying to break free.
Maris missing with knees to the body.
Hodge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maris throws an elbow that misses.
Maris trying to land knees to the body.
Maris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hodge's efforts to push away.
Maris has Hodge pressed against the cage, preventing Hodge from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hodge tries to break the clinch but Maris is controlling the position.
Maris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hodge's efforts to push away.
Maris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hodge's efforts to push away.
Hodge can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hodge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maris throws an elbow but misses.
Hodge looking to slow down the pace here.
Hodge is trying to force a seperation but Maris has the dominant position.
Hodge tries to circle away but Maris has him pinned against the cage.
Maris keeps control of Hodge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hodge scores with a shot to the side of Maris's head.
Hodge is trying to break free.
Hodge has had enough of the clinch but Maris keeps him there for the moment.
Hodge working hard to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hodge is trying to force a seperation but Maris has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Hodge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hodge working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hodge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hodge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maris has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hodge dominated that round.
That's time! Hodge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Maris dodges the punch combination from Hodge.
Maris moves forwards but Hodge connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Maris misses.
Frank Hodge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maris looks to land a combination but Hodge avoids it well.
Hodge blocks a low kick nicely.

Hodge has closed the distance and engaged Maris in a clinch.
Maris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hodge tries to circle away but Maris has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hodge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hodge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hodge working hard to break the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maris in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hodge is trying to break the clinch but Maris has him pressed against the cage.
Hodge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maris is breathing heavily.
Hodge is leaning against Maris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hodge is defending well for now.
Hodge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hodge is trying to push Maris away but Maris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodge wants to get back to striking at distance but Maris won't allow it.
Hodge is trying to break the clinch but Maris has him pressed against the cage.
Hodge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hodge is trying to push Maris away but Maris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Maris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hodge's efforts to push away.
Hodge tries to break the clinch but Maris is controlling the position.
Hodge looking to stall.
Maris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hodge tries to break the clinch but Maris is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Hodge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maris looking to slow down the pace here.
Hodge lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hodge has had enough of the clinch but Maris keeps him there for the moment.
Hodge digs a right hand into Maris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maris's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodge is trying to force a seperation but Maris has the dominant position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Maris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hodge's brow.
A short uppercut from Hodge.
Hodge is trying to force a seperation but Maris has the dominant position.
Hodge wants to get back to striking at distance but Maris won't allow it.
Hodge wants to get back to striking at distance but Maris won't allow it.
Maris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hodge is defending well for now.
Hodge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frank Hodge has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hodge lands a left hand.
Hodge digs a right hand into Maris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maris's gas tank.
Hodge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maris has him pressed against the cage.
Hodge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hodge lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hodge tries to break free but Maris pushes him back against the cage.
Hodge is trying to break the clinch but Maris is controlling him.
Maris pushes off an throws an elbow but Hodge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maris prevents Hodge from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodge tries to throw a body punch but Maris avoids it by throwing Hodge back against the cage.
Maris prevents Hodge from breaking the clinch.
Hodge looking to stall.
Hodge lands a nice uppercut.
Maris has Hodge pressed against the cage, preventing Hodge from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hodge's efforts to push away.
Hodge wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maris.

It looks like Frank Hodge has been cut.
Maris missing with knees to the body.
Hodge is trying to force a seperation but Maris has the dominant position.
Hodge tries a body shot but Maris blocks it.
Maris trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Hodge.
Hodge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodge lands a shoulder strike.
Hodge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hodge is trying to push Maris away but Maris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hodge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maris prevents a body shot from Hodge.
Maris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hodge.
Hodge is trying to force a seperation but Maris has the dominant position.
Hodge scores with a shot to the side of Maris's head.
Hodge can't break the clinch.
A short right from Hodge on the inside.
Hodge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hodge wants to break free but Maris has control.
Hodge can't break the clinch.
Maris keeps control of Hodge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hodge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Hodge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Hodge's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hodge tries to bum rush Maris with a series of wild strikes but Maris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hodge lands a lovely overhand right.
Maris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Hodge has closed the distance and engaged Maris in a clinch.
Maris trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hodge takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hodge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hodge is trying to force a seperation but Maris has the dominant position.
Hodge tries to circle away but Maris has him pinned against the cage.
Hodge wants to get back to striking at distance but Maris won't allow it.
Hodge wants to break free but Maris has control.
Maris prevents a body shot from Hodge.
Hodge blocks an elbow strike.
Hodge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maris has him pressed against the cage.
Maris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hodge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hodge lands a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodge is trying to force a seperation but Maris has the dominant position.
Hodge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hodge avoiding damage as Maris throws knees to the body.
Maris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hodge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hodge is trying to break the clinch but Maris has him pressed against the cage.
Hodge cracks Maris with a nice body shot.
Hodge working hard to break the clinch.
Hodge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hodge dodges an elbow strike from Maris.
Hodge managing to block the knees to the body from Maris.
Hodge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maris has him pressed against the cage.
Hodge can't break the clinch.
Hodge can't break the clinch.
Maris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hodge's efforts to push away.
A short body shot lands from Hodge as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodge stalling against the cage.
Maris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hodge's efforts to push away.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maris as Hodge tries to tie him up.
Hodge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hodge's efforts to push away.
Hodge is trying to force a seperation but Maris has the dominant position.
Hodge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hodge avoids it.
Hodge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hodge is trying to break the clinch but Maris is controlling him.
Maris prevents Hodge from breaking the clinch.
Hodge throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodge is trying to break the clinch but Maris has him pressed against the cage.
Hodge has had enough of the clinch but Maris keeps him there for the moment.
Maris has Hodge pressed against the cage, preventing Hodge from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hodge wants to get back to striking at distance but Maris won't allow it.
Maris has a couple of punches blocked by Hodge.
Hodge tries to break the clinch but Maris is controlling the position.
Hodge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hodge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hodge tries to break the clinch but Maris is controlling the position.
Hodge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hodge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maris keeps control of Hodge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hodge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maris can do to turn this around?
Hodge can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodge lands with a right to the head.
Maris prevents Hodge from breaking the clinch.
Maris misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Hodge.
Maris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hodge avoids it.
Hodge lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maris.
Hodge tries to break the clinch but Maris is controlling the position.
Hodge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hodge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hodge tries to break free but Maris pushes him back against the cage.
Hodge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hodge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hodge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hodge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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!
Hodge tries to break the clinch but Maris is controlling the position.
Mike Maris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Hodge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hodge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maris's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Hodge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hodge has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Hodge!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pantero Athrox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Athrox
vs
Lee

180 cm
29
166 lbs
15 - 16 - 1

182 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pantero Athrox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Lee!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee throws the left hand but Athrox avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
A big left from Athrox misses.

Athrox shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lee keeping full guard, as Athrox tries to pass.
Athrox slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Athrox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Athrox misses with the ground and pound.
Athrox tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The strikes coming from Athrox are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lee gets back to half guard.

Athrox is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to sweep here but Athrox controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Athrox's guard.

Athrox working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.

Athrox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.

Athrox working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.

Athrox is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lee has his hands clasped together but Athrox extends an breaks Lee's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Athrox.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pantero Athrox!
Pantero Athrox thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Zalesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Pynchon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Zalesky
vs
Pynchon

194 cm
19
273 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
26
270 lbs
27 - 14 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Zalesky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Pynchon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pynchon moves forwards but Zalesky connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like Thomas Pynchon has been cut.
Zalesky scores with a jab. Pynchon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zalesky punishes Pynchon's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zalesky scores with a body shot.
Scott Zalesky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pynchon looks gassed!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zalesky. Pynchon does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zalesky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pynchon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zalesky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zalesky scores with a nice right hand.

That has opened up Thomas Pynchon's cut even more.
Zalesky lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Pynchon up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Zalesky from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Pynchon's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Zalesky!

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 Peter Czech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Marius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marius is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by My World - Dale Oliver. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Czech
vs
Marius

192 cm
29
215 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

183 cm
26
213 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Czech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Marius!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czech takes one on the button.
Czech misses with a hook. Marius ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Czech blocks the low kick.
Czech swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Czech gets tackled into the cage by Marius. Marius maintains the clinch.
Marius throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Czech blocks it with crossed arms.
Czech misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius scores with a shoulder strike.
Czech is trying to break free.
Czech struggles to land a body shot inside as Marius controls his hands.
Czech avoiding damage as Marius throws knees to the body.
Czech lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Alexander Marius has been cut.
Czech trying to land knees to the body.
Czech lands with a left to the head.
Marius gets through Czech's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Czech throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Czech is looking to control Marius's arms but Marius gets an underhook and turns him. Now Czech has his back to the cage.
Czech struggles to land a body shot inside as Marius controls his hands.
Marius misses with the head strike.
Marius wants to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius lands an elbow inside.
A body shot lands from Marius.
Czech holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Czech.
Marius trying to stall but Czech improves his position.
Marius lands an elbow inside that Czech shrugs off.

It looks like Peter Czech has been cut.
Czech tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marius avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Czech.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Czech for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Marius connects with a nasty looking knee right to Czech's face.
Czech tries to stall but Marius uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Czech tries to throw a body punch but Marius avoids it by throwing Czech back against the cage.
Czech missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marius misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czech misses with a short punch on the inside.
Czech throws a punch but it's blocked by Marius.
Czech digs a right hand underneath Marius's ribcage. Marius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marius throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Czech blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Czech.
A bit of stalling here from Marius.
Czech misses with an elbow over the top.
Czech has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marius avoids a wild elbow strike from Czech.
Czech has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marius lands a damaging elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marius.
Czech scores with a shot to the side of Marius's head.
Marius blocks a body shot from Czech.

Czech pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Czech throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Czech throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marius.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marius. That's going to slow Czech down.
Marius tries to clinch but Czech moves away
and Czech counters with a straight right hand.
Marius closes the distance looking to clinch
and Czech counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marius jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Czech. No joy for Marius on that attempt.
Marius throws an off balance right hand
and Czech makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Czech looks to land a right hand but Marius moved out of range.
Czech swings for the body but Marius moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Marius.
Marius wants to clinch
and Czech counters with a one-two to the body.

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!
Marius looks to land a left hand but Czech moved out of range nicely.
Marius lands a really nice looking cross but Czech seems unphased.
Marius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Czech paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peter Czech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Czech avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marius, right into the meat.
Marius throws a leg kick but Czech checks it.
Czech scores with a nice strike.

Marius is rocked!

That has opened up Alexander Marius's cut even more.
Czech lands a slapping body shot.
Marius is still on wobbly legs! Can Czech finish him?
Marius looks gassed!
Czech flashes Marius a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Marius's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Marius crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Czech punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Czech!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Czech thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fionn Mac Cumhaill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuai Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Cumhaill 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Warriors Code . The crowd seem to be enjoying Lai's choice of entrance music: CKY - Chinese Rap. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mac Cumhaill
vs
Lai

197 cm
28
210 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

195 cm
29
215 lbs
26 - 18 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI
[GTI] Divine Clothing

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 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fionn Mac Cumhaill !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kuai Lai!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac Cumhaill dodges the punch combination from Lai.
Lai slips a straight right by Mac Cumhaill .
Lai fails to land with a series of punches.

Mac Cumhaill shoots in and bounces Lai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mac Cumhaill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lai can't keep his opponent in guard - Mac Cumhaill advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mac Cumhaill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lai won't allow Mac Cumhaill to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mac Cumhaill is looking for a kimura here.
Mac Cumhaill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mac Cumhaill missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Mac Cumhaill is working for a submission of some sort.
Mac Cumhaill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mac Cumhaill . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lai looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mac Cumhaill lands strikes from half guard.
Lai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mac Cumhaill .
Mac Cumhaill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lai has hold of Mac Cumhaill 's hands but Mac Cumhaill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mac Cumhaill drops an elbow to the side of Lai's head.
Lai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mac Cumhaill .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Cumhaill trying to mount his opponent but Lai defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mac Cumhaill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mac Cumhaill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lai's head.
Ground and pound from Mac Cumhaill .
Mac Cumhaill wants to pass the guard but Lai is defending well.
Mac Cumhaill stops Lai from getting back to his feet.
Mac Cumhaill thows a huge punch but Lai dodges it nicely.
Lai won't allow Mac Cumhaill to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill thows a huge punch but Lai dodges it nicely.
Mac Cumhaill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lai defending well though.
Nice strikes from Mac Cumhaill there.

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

Mac Cumhaill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mac Cumhaill trying to pass the guard but Lai defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fionn Mac Cumhaill dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mac Cumhaill takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lai throws a sloppy head kick and Mac Cumhaill moves out of range easily.
Lai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lai misses with a head kick.
Mac Cumhaill throws a looping overhand right but Lai ducks down to avoid it.
Mac Cumhaill lands with a right hand.
Lai tries a head kick but it misses.

Lai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mac Cumhaill , pushing him back against the cage.
Lai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mac Cumhaill blocks it with crossed arms.

Mac Cumhaill has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lai regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Cumhaill preventing the sweep.
Mac Cumhaill throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mac Cumhaill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mac Cumhaill wants to pass the guard but Lai is keeping the position.
Lai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mac Cumhaill .
Lai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fionn Mac Cumhaill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mac Cumhaill tries to free his leg and advance position but Lai is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mac Cumhaill postures up in Lai's guard and throws a big left but Lai blocks it.
Mac Cumhaill passes Lai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mac Cumhaill wants to pass the guard but Lai is defending well.

Mac Cumhaill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mac Cumhaill wants to work for an arm triangle but Lai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill thows a huge punch but Lai dodges it nicely.
Lai is trying to get back to full guard.
Mac Cumhaill missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Mac Cumhaill is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mac Cumhaill .
Mac Cumhaill lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mac Cumhaill working over Lai with some ground and pound. Lai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mac Cumhaill .

Mac Cumhaill is trying to work for a kimura but Lai is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mac Cumhaill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lai tries to clinch but Mac Cumhaill is having none of it.
Lai tries a head kick but it misses.
Lai moves out of range as Mac Cumhaill strikes.
Lai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mac Cumhaill blocks a low kick nicely.
Lai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mac Cumhaill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Cumhaill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lai scores with a head kick.

It looks like Fionn Mac Cumhaill has been cut.
Lai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mac Cumhaill on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lai wants to clinch but Mac Cumhaill slips to the side
and Mac Cumhaill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lai tries to clinch up but Mac Cumhaill circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuai Lai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill defending well as Lai loads up on a big left hand.
Lai throws a sloppy head kick and Mac Cumhaill moves out of range easily.
Lai throws a series of punches but Mac Cumhaill moves out of range.
Mac Cumhaill shoots in but Lai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sloppy strikes from Lai. Those never looked like landing.
Lai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mac Cumhaill 's hands.
Lai fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Lai does no damage.
Nice body punch from Lai.
Nice shot lands for Mac Cumhaill .
Lai scores with a head kick.
Mac Cumhaill throws a looping overhand right but Lai ducks down to avoid it.
Lai scores with a head kick.
Kuai Lai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuai Lai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Cumhaill moves out of range of the body kick from Lai.
Lai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Kuai Lai has been cut.
Lai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mac Cumhaill counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lai throws a head kick that misses.
Lai avoids the body shot from Mac Cumhaill .
Nice uppercut there from Mac Cumhaill .
A swing and a miss from Mac Cumhaill .
A jab from Mac Cumhaill finds it's way through Lai's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lai throws a sloppy head kick and Mac Cumhaill moves out of range easily.
Lai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mac Cumhaill counters with a crisp right that sends Lai to the canvas! Mac Cumhaill follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fionn Mac Cumhaill !
Fionn Mac Cumhaill was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Noriega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Namor McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noriega comes to the cage accompanied by GO TO SLEEP. McKenzie has chosen Man From Atlantis as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Noriega
vs
McKenzie

195 cm
33
279 lbs
26 - 5 - 0

200 cm
28
241 lbs
14 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction
Convicted Trap House

Milwaukee's Best 160
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Noriega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Namor McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega misses with a body kick.
McKenzie cracks Noriega with a right hand to the side of the head.

It looks like Orlando Noriega has been cut.
Nice shot lands for McKenzie.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but McKenzie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

McKenzie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noriega creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McKenzie lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenzie scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKenzie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noriegas head.
McKenzie blocking some punches.

Noriega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKenzie blocks a low kick nicely.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McKenzie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
McKenzie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McKenzie takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like Namor McKenzie has been cut.
McKenzie tries to clinch but Noriega is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Noriega counters with a good, hard body kick but McKenzie shrugs it off.
McKenzie lands with a thumping leg kick.

Noriega closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McKenzie controlling the position well.
Noriega is pressing down on McKenzie's thigh, looking to free his foot. McKenzie is holding on for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenzie is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Orlando Noriega!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Orlando Noriega waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.