ToF: Blood & Gore PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Matiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Spishak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matiss comes to the cage accompanied by Ennio Morricone - The Ecstasy of Gold. Spishak is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sleeping with Sirens. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Matiss
vs
Spishak

186 cm
30
210 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

185 cm
24
216 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mario Matiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sammy Spishak!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matiss lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Matiss enables Spishak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Matiss manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Matiss controlling Spishak's posture.
Spishak wants to control from the top but Matiss keeps moving.
Spishak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spishak pushing down on Matiss's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Spishak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matiss wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spishak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Matiss is trying to stand up here but Spishak is controlling him well.
Spishak controlling the pace.

Spishak is looking for a kimura here.
Spishak is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matiss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spishak.
Spishak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spishak stops Matiss from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matiss is pulling down on Spishak's head to control his posture.

Spishak postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Matiss is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Spishak, into his guard.
Spishak working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spishak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matiss is one step ahead there.
Spishak is striking but Matiss is not phased and passes to half guard.
Matiss is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Spishak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matiss is thwarting Spishak's attempts to control the position.
Matiss wants to stand but Spishak has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Spishak gets full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matiss wanted to stand there but Spishak had control of the position.

Matiss stands and steps away. Spishak gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sammy Spishak will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Matiss misses with a low kick.
Sammy Spishak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spishak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Matiss lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matiss throws a leg kick
and Matiss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matiss lands a head kick. Spishak smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Sammy Spishak has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Spishak misses the target.
Matiss throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spishak throws out a leg kick but Matiss moves out of range and Spishak only half commits.
Spishak connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Spishak closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Matiss's guard.
Spishak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spishak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matiss trying to keep a closed guard but Spishak is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spishak trying to control the position from guard on top but Matiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spishak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spishak passes into half guard.
Spishak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matiss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matiss regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Spishak.
Sammy Spishak has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matiss is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Spishak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matiss is keeping the position for now.
Spishak throwing strikes but missing.
Spishak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spishak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spishak is fighting to break Matiss's control of his arms but Matiss is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spishak stopping the sweep attempt from Matiss.
Matiss wants to stand up but Spishak is controlling him.
Spishak is looking to advance position but Matiss has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Spishak is desperately trying to improve his position but Matiss has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spishak wants to hold on but Matiss pushes him away.
Spishak is squirming around, avoiding Matiss's attempts to control the action.
Spishak regains half guard.
Matiss wants to stand but Spishak has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Spishak gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spishak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matiss stopping the sweep attempt from Spishak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sammy Spishak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sammy Spishak's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Spishak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matiss throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spishak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mario Matiss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matiss connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Matiss misses.
Matiss throws a leg kick that is checked

and Spishak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Spishak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matiss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spishak tries to free his leg and advance position but Matiss is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spishak is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spishak trying to control the position from guard on top but Matiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spishak postures up in Matiss's guard and throws a big left but Matiss blocks it.
Spishak wants to control from the top but Matiss keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Spishak throws a strike but Matiss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Spishak trying to control the position.
Mario Matiss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sammy Spishak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spishak throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Spishak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sammy Spishak wasn't active enough on the ground.
Spishak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matiss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Spishak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Spishak shoots in and bounces Matiss off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Spishak trying to control but Matiss is working from the bottom.
Spishak looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spishak trying to control but Matiss is working from the bottom.
Spishak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sammy Spishak.
Spishak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matiss wants to clinch.
Matiss dodges the punch combination from Spishak.

Matiss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spishak managing to block the knees to the body from Matiss.
Matiss tries to land a knee to the head but Spishak blocks with his arms.
Matiss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spishak.
Matiss throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spishak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matiss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spishak is defending well for now.
Matiss working Spishak over with knees to the body.

Spishak has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Matiss is trying to keep an underhook but Spishak manages to get the takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Spishak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spishak winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Spishak!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Laitamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominickoy Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laitamo comes to the cage accompanied by Likanen Etelä: ADOD, Mc Rambo, Musta Jori & Serkku Toni - H.U.R.R.I . The crowd seem to be enjoying Palhares's choice of entrance music: "Rumour Has It/Someone Like You". Stanislav Laitamo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dominickoy Palhares's chin.

Laitamo
vs
Palhares

199 cm
21
218 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

193 cm
28
222 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stanislav Laitamo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominickoy Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares misses with a takedown attempt
and Laitamo counters with a series of strikes. Palhares will be more careful next time no doubt.
Palhares fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Palhares gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Laitamo is looking to clinch.

Palhares scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Palhares tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Palhares has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Laitamo holding on.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Palhares tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Palhares has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Palhares in the domination position with Laitamo hanging on.
Laitamo is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Palhares is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laitamo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laitamo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Palhares is controlling him well.
Palhares scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Palhares are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Palhares goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laitamo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Palhares but great work by Laitamo.
Laitamo wants to stand but Palhares has his arm trapped.

Laitamo stands up and beckons Palhares to his feet.

Palhares shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laitamo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laitamo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Palhares is controlling him.
Palhares stands up over Laitamo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Laitamo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Palhares on the ground.
Laitamo is controlling Palhares's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laitamo's head.
Laitamo has control of Palhares's left arm, preventing Palhares from doing any damage.
Laitamo wants to stand but Palhares is controlling the position.
Palhares with a nice head shot there.
Palhares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palhares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laitamo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laitamo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Palhares is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Palhares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Palhares drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Palhares seems to have locked his on tight now - Laitamo screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Palhares, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dominickoy Palhares!
Dominickoy Palhares spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tragon Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seijurou Yoshioka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Countdown to Extinction. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dux
vs
Yoshioka

182 cm
27
206 lbs
8 - 8 - 1

215 cm
24
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tragon Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seijurou Yoshioka!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux connects with a high kick.

It looks like Seijurou Yoshioka has been cut.

Yoshioka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dux's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yoshioka.
Yoshioka stays in close to Dux's body and controls the position.
Dux keeping full guard, as Yoshioka tries to pass.
Yoshioka controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Seijurou Yoshioka.
Yoshioka scores with a sloppy right hand. Dux should have avoided that one.
Yoshioka ducks under a wild hook from Dux.
Yoshioka blocks a head kick by Dux.
Dux is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yoshioka.

It looks like Tragon Dux has been cut.
Tragon Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshioka blocks a head kick by Dux.
Dux thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yoshioka if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Yoshioka cracks Dux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dux takes one to the side of the head.

Yoshioka closes the distance and pushes Dux back into the cage.

Yoshioka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yoshioka lands with a good body shot.
Dux gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Dux tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Yoshioka is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Dux buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Dux!! Dux is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Yoshioka throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seijurou Yoshioka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bitoy Bellfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellfoot comes to the cage accompanied by Vltava. Danny Zamora is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Bellfoot
vs
Zamora

183 cm
32
200 lbs
16 - 5 - 1

188 cm
20
198 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Bitoy Bellfoot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Zamora!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zamora swings widly with a right hand
and Bellfoot counters with a three punch combo that has Zamora backing up. Zamora nods at Bellfoot to acknowledge the strikes.
Zamora swings for the body but Bellfoot moves out of range.
Zamora lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zamora throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bellfoot counters with a series of strikes. Zamora will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zamora doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellfoot circles away.
A slow jab from Zamora misses its intended target.
Zamora misses with a lunging right hand
and Zamora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bellfoot throws a head kick that misses.
Zamora ducks under a wild hook from Bellfoot.
Nice defenses there by Bellfoot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora throws a body punch but Bellfoot moves out of range.

Bellfoot fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zamora to the ground. Bellfoot is now in Zamora's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zamora can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bellfoot looking to sit in guard and control but Zamora gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bellfoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Bellfoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Bellfoot working for a triangle but Zamora defends it easily.
Zamora trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellfoot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zamora's guard.
Zamora looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bellfoot is one step ahead there.
Bellfoot throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellfoot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zamora is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellfoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Zamora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bellfoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Zamora is retaining full guard.
Zamora pulls Bellfoot in to control the position.
Bellfoot trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zamora manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamora won't allow Bellfoot to sweep him here.
Zamora trying to control but Bellfoot is working from the bottom.
Zamora throwing strikes but missing.
Bellfoot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zamora is one step ahead there.

Bellfoot working for a triangle but Zamora defends it easily.
Bellfoot is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zamora's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Danny Zamora was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bellfoot throws a one two combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bellfoot misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Zamora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bitoy Bellfoot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

No luck for Bellfoot with that takedown attempt.
Zamora throws an off balance right hand

and Bellfoot counters with a takedown into side control.
Zamora is trying to control Bellfoot's posture but Bellfoot avoids it.
Zamora gets back to half guard.
Zamora tries to roll over but Bellfoot keeps him under control.

Bellfoot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zamora has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bellfoot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zamora does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bellfoot trying to mount his opponent but Zamora defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellfoot is working hard here to advance position.
Bellfoot wants to control but Zamora is keeping him busy.
Zamora gets full guard.
Bellfoot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bellfoot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zamora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bellfoot pushing down on Zamora's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zamora tries to get to full guard but Bellfoot has control of the leg.
Bellfoot is keen to just control but Zamora is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellfoot tries to pass to full mount but Zamora defends it.
Zamora is looking for a sweep. Bellfoot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bellfoot wants to free his trapped foot but Zamora is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bellfoot throwing shots but Zamora is blocking nicely.
Bellfoot uses his free foot to push down on Zamora's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zamora.
Zamora really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellfoot throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zamora because Bellfoot loaded up on that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellfoot looking to control but Zamora is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bellfoot scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zamora?

Bellfoot is working for a guillotine from mount but Zamora frees his head quite easily.
Bellfoot with shots to the head and body - Zamora looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bellfoot throwing strikes here but Zamora is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Bellfoot is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zamora is surviving well by controlling Bellfoot's body position as best he can.
Bellfoot connects with a bit shot that sees Zamora covering up! More strikes from Bellfoot and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bellfoot is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bitoy Bellfoot!
Bitoy Bellfoot is the new middleweight champion!
Bitoy Bellfoot really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that OVERDOSE Factory: Q159.2 Energy and more! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Canas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Canas's entrance music is DMX-Stop Being Greedy. A fine choice. Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dufflebag Boy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Helio Gracie will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Canas
vs
Gracie

187 cm
28
180 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

186 cm
32
175 lbs
24 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Canas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Helio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canas lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Canas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie misses with a head kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Canas blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Canas throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Canas throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Canas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Canas throws a one two combo.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canas.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Canas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canas needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Canas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Canas.

Canas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Canas looking to pass the guard.
Canas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Canas tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.

Canas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Canas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canas throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Canas stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Canas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Canas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Canas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Canas passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Canas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gracie to regain full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Canas landing with the ground and pound.
Canas postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canas throwing strikes but missing.
Canas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gracie is trying to stand back up but Canas is controlling him
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Canas 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.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Canas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Canas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie wants to control but Canas is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Canas.
Canas throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.

Canas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Canas.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Canas blocks a head kick by Gracie.
A left and a right from Canas both land. Nice combination.
Gracie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No joy there for Canas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Canas. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie feints and then cracks Canas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Canas down.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Canas avoids them all with ease.
Canas swinging wildly here.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie throws a right hand that Canas ducks under and follows up with a left that Canas also avoids with ease.
Canas slips under a jab from Gracie.
Canas is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.

Gracie pushes Canas up against the cage in a clinch.
Canas working aggressively here.

Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie lands with a right hand.
Helio Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Gracie misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Canas circles away.
Canas misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Canas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Helio Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
No joy there for Canas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie connects with a right hand. Canas shakes it off.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Canas pushes him off.
Canas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Canas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Canas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gracie.
No joy there for Canas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Canas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Jay Canas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canas throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Canas moved out of range nicely.
Canas wants to clinch.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.

Gracie lands a head kick that stumbles Canas and the fighters go to the mat.

Canas is rocked!
Gracie stops Canas from standing up.
Oh Canas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Canas pushes Gracie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Canas seems to have got his legs back now.
Canas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canas ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
Helio Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canas misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie cracks Canas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Canas misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie lands with a right hand.
Gracie cracks Canas with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Canas tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gracie pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Canas is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helio Gracie!
Helio Gracie made sure to mention his sponsor, {xXx} iFight Nut. Energy Recovery 160 $55 in his post fight interview.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Apacz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silent Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Apacz
vs
Boxer

167 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

165 cm
24
150 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matthew Apacz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Silent Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Apacz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boxer's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Apacz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boxer manages to get to full guard.

Boxer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Apacz has picked Boxer up and slammed him! Boxer can't keep hold of the triangle and Apacz manages to pass to side control!
Boxer tries to improve position but can't.
Apacz controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Apacz off and has taken his back!
Boxer keeps control of the position as Apacz tries to break free.

Boxer is looking for the choke from the back position but Apacz is controlling his hands well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boxer looking for the RNC.

Boxer is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Apacz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Boxer working for the choke.

Boxer goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Apacz escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Boxer tries to get to full guard but Apacz has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apacz tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Boxer.

Boxer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boxer wants to improve his position but Apacz is controlling well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Boxer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Boxer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Boxer looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Apacz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Apacz is trying to control the action in half guard but Boxer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Boxer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boxer is looking to get back to full guard here but Apacz has managed to pass to side control instead.
Boxer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apacz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Boxer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A combination from Apacz does no damage.

Apacz gets a double leg takedown into Boxer's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Apacz trying to control but Boxer is working from the bottom.

Boxer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Apacz passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silent Boxer 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.

Boxer gets caught napping as Apacz dives in and scores a takedown. Boxer manages to retain guard.
Boxer keeping moving, preventing Apacz from controlling successfully.
Apacz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxer is keeping the position for now.

Apacz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer is trying to get back to half guard.
Boxer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Apacz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Apacz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Boxer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apacz wants to stand but Boxer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Silent Boxer has got the better of the ground game so far.

Boxer actively working from the bottom here.
Apacz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boxer is looking to improve his position.

Boxer actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apacz is pressing down on Boxer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boxer is holding on for now.
Apacz passes to full mount!
Apacz controlling the position easily from mount.
Boxer can't escape the position.
Apacz controlling the pace for now.
Boxer is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Boxer right now.
Apacz trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Boxer doesn't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer tries to escape but Apacz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Apacz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Apacz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boxer was covering up waiting for the punch and Apacz finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Boxer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Apacz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boxer.
Boxer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boxer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Boxer actively working from the bottom here.
Boxer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Apacz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Boxer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Apacz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boxer.
Boxer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Apacz is looking to take a break and control but Boxer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Apacz takes a little break here. Boxer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Apacz stands up and beckons Boxer to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Apacz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Apacz trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Boxer looking for a guillotine here but Apacz defends easily.

Apacz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boxer working for submissions but it's allowed Apacz to get to half guard.
Apacz stalling.

Boxer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boxer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Apacz is going to stand back up.

Boxer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Apacz pulls his head out easily.

Apacz decides to stand up.

Apacz gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apacz moves into full mount!
Boxer looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Apacz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Apacz 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Apacz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Filipe Bon Peza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bon Peza
vs
Brown

178 cm
24
158 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

170 cm
20
154 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Filipe Bon Peza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a double jab.
Bon Peza doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Bon Peza misses with a hook to the body
and Brown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jack Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bon Peza takes one on the button.
Bon Peza throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.

Brown forces Bon Peza back against the cage and clinches.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Bon Peza being controlled against the cage.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Bon Peza.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Bon Peza backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bon Peza pulls Brown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brown won't allow Bon Peza to sweep him here.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bon Peza is working hard here to advance position.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Brown wasn't active enough on the ground.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Bon Peza is out of range.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Bon Peza counters with a stiff right hand.
Bon Peza shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bon Peza misses with a body punch

and Brown counters by moving into the clinch.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bon Peza.

Bon Peza gets control of Brown's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bon Peza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bon Peza looking for a sweep. Not yet Bon Peza, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brown content to stall in guard here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Brown wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice cross by Brown.

Bon Peza is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bon Peza is aggressively charging in as Brown backs up avoiding any damage. Brown tosses out a jab and Bon Peza runs right into it face first! Bon Peza is out cold! Brown dropped down on all fours and is barking in Bon Peza's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Brown!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkins's entrance music is Sans Pression- Numero 1. A fine choice. Keane has chosen Misfits - Skulls as his entrance music. Roy Keane has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jay Wilkins's chin.

Wilkins
vs
Keane

182 cm
27
175 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

186 cm
25
180 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Narcissus Unlimited
Cutthroat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Wilkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Keane!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Keane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jay Wilkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keane as he avoids it easily.

Keane moves into the clinch.
Wilkins can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Wilkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Wilkins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Keane to keep the fight standing.
Keane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Keane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilkins.
Wilkins tries a knee to the head but Keane blocks it.
Keane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilkins.
Keane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wilkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keane tries to avoid it but Wilkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keane to the ground. Keane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Wilkins shoots in and gets a takedown into Keane's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Keane looking for a sweep. Not yet Keane, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Wilkins trying to control the position.
Keane preventing the sweep.
Keane trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilkins, not yet.
Keane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wilkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wilkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Keane drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Keane seems to have locked his on tight now - Wilkins screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Keane, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Roy Keane!
Roy Keane 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
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leung Ting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Shimazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ting comes to the cage accompanied by Carl Douglas - Kung-fu fighting. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ting
vs
Shimazu

201 cm
24
275 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

180 cm
25
230 lbs
10 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leung Ting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, William Shimazu!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ting takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ting throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shimazu lands a slapping body shot.
Shimazu pushes Ting away with a front kick.

Ting clinches up with Shimazu and pushes him back against the cage.
Ting scores with a hook to the body.
Shimazu is trying to maintain a safe position but Ting gets an underhook and turns Shimazu into the cage.
Ting avoiding damage as Shimazu throws knees to the body.

Ting pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Shimazu is predictable there
and Ting counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Ting throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shimazu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shimazu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ting sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shimazu somewhat.

Shimazu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Shimazu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ting rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shimazu's guard! Nice work there by Ting!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ting stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shimazu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ting wants to control from the top but Shimazu keeps moving.
Ting controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shimazu is trying to control the position but Ting postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Leung Ting.
Ting slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ting jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimazu misses with a body kick.
Ting connects with a nice looking jab.
Ting lands a jab to the head.
Ting avoids the body shot from Shimazu.
Ting takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shimazu slips under a jab.
Shimazu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ting's calf.
Ting misses with a looping right.
Ting tries to close the distance and clinch but Shimazu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ting misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu misses with a body kick.
Shimazu misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ting misses the target.
Ting is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shimazu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ting jabs Shimazu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shimazu misses the shot to the body.
Shimazu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shimazu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shimazu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ting looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shimazu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shimazu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Ting misses.
Ting stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ting wants it to stay on the feet.
Leung Ting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Shimazu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu thows a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ting misses with an uppercut. Shimazu saw that one coming.
Shimazu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ting finds it's way round the side to connect with Shimazu's head.
Shimazu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

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

Shimazu pulls guard.
Ting trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shimazu keeping moving, preventing Ting from controlling successfully.
Shimazu is trying to keep Ting in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ting controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leung Ting dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shimazu scores with a decent looking hook.
Shimazu lands a nice looking body kick.
Shimazu avoids the body shot from Ting.
Ting swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ting waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shimazu.
Shimazu misses with a body kick.
Shimazu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ting has time to react.
Shimazu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ting rather than just go for the knockout.
Shimazu connects with a solid leg kick.
Shimazu ducks under a wild hook from Ting.
Shimazu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ting as he avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shimazu.
Leung Ting is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Shimazu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ting wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimazu takes one on the button.
Ting jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Shimazu is rocked!
Ting avoids a kick to the body.
Ting misses with an uppercut.
Shimazu throws a solid leg kick but Ting takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shimazu.
Ting looks to land a combination but Shimazu avoids it well.
Shimazu shoots in but Ting avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slow jab from Shimazu misses its intended target.
Shimazu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ting lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shimazu 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 Ting has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ting and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ting throws a lazy right hand but Shimazu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ting misses the shot to the body.
Shimazu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ting scores with a jab. Shimazu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shimazu is still on wobbly legs! Can Ting finish him?
Ting fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Shimazu out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Leung Ting!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Leung Ting waved his t-shirt featuring Elite Fighter© w/$10-$35 Clothing and 90% LAUNDRY!'s logo in front of the cameras.