IMMA Contenders 26 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Dodson
vs
Tombo

168 cm
26
82 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

170 cm
23
130 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Dodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Tombo!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodson lands with a shot to the body.
Dodson misses with a two punch combination.
Tombo shoots and misses

and Dodson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dodson stops Tombo from getting back to his feet.

Tombo looking for submissions off his back.
Tombo is not content to let Dodson control the position.
Tombo moves into full guard.
Dodson wants to control from the top but Tombo keeps moving.
Tombo is trying to keep Dodson in close.

Dodson is sitting in close to Tombo's body. Tombo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dodson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dodson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tombo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brian Tombo!
After winning the bout, Brian Tombo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mc Flurry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepper James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pepper James acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Flurry
vs
James

193 cm
23
215 lbs
4 - 10 - 0

185 cm
29
200 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mc Flurry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pepper James!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flurry tries to clinch

and James counters with a nice double leg into side control. Flurry won't be happy with that.
James in side control, throwing shots but Flurry defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

James has hold of Flurry's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Flurry tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - James cranks the arm and Flurry screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Flurry, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pepper James!
After winning the bout, Pepper James thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

James
vs
Kang

175 cm
29
169 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

177 cm
29
160 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Kang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kang walks into a left hand.
James throws a looping overhand right but Kang ducks down to avoid it.
Kang scores with a kick to the body.
James throws a right hand that Kang ducks under and follows up with a left that Kang also avoids with ease.
Kang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kang misses with a head kick.
Kang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kang.
Kang fails to land with a series of punches.
Kang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.

James shoots in and bounces Kang off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kang can't keep his opponent in guard - James advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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!
James is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Kang's brow.
Kang keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
Kang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells James's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
James passes Kang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
James looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
James passes to side control.
Kang on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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!
James lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kang down.
James works to advance to full mount. Kang defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
James is in the full mount, landing strikes.
James is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kang can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Kang is rocked!
James postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kang bigstyle! Two more strikes land for James and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin James!
A relieved looking Kevin James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Bazinet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogey James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gerard Bazinet has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bazinet
vs
James

186 cm
23
157 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

168 cm
28
152 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gerard Bazinet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogey James!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bazinet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bazinet misses with a body shot.
Bazinet looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bazinet but Bazinet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gerard Bazinet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogey James.
A punch combination from Bazinet misses.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

James drives through with a takedown into guard.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bazinet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
Bazinet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Bazinet is retaining full guard.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bazinet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
Bazinet trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Bazinet with a flurry of punches that miss.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bazinet.

James has his feet on Bazinet's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bazinet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bazinet really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Excellent takedown into side control there by James.
James is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James is working Bazinet over with some ground and pound from side control.
James in side control, throwing shots but Bazinet defends.
James grinds an elbow into Bazinet's temple.
James landing a few strikes.
James scoring with punches and elbows.
James sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bazinet is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bazinet takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Bazinet is rocked!
James looks up at the clock and then as Bazinet takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, James smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Bazinet is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bazinet tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but James wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James cracks Bazinet with an elbow. That is naaassty.
James cracks Bazinet with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! James immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bazinet is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by James!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bogey James!
During a confident post fight interview, Bogey James 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
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asylum Shaco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Le Bleu (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?

Shaco
vs
Le Bleu

190 cm
30
250 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

193 cm
29
271 lbs
5 - 5 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asylum Shaco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Le Bleu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaco stuffs the takedown attempt from Le Bleu. Le Bleu gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Bleu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shaco pinned against the cage. Shaco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Le Bleu looks to clinch
and Shaco counters with a nice body shot.
Le Bleu tries to clinch but Shaco moves out of range.

Shaco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Shaco seems to be looking for submissions.

Shaco is looking for a kimura here.

Shaco is trying to work for a kimura but Le Bleu is defending well.

Shaco is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shaco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Le Bleu is refusing to be controlled, as Shaco sits in half guard.

Shaco is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Le Bleu to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

Shaco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Le Bleu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shaco, into his guard.
Le Bleu wants to pass the guard but Shaco is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shaco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Le Bleu drops back looking for a leg! Shaco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shaco manages to kick Le Bleu off! Le Bleu jumps back into Shaco's guard.

Le Bleu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Shaco pushes a forearm under Le Bleu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Le Bleu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Asylum Shaco!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rackham
vs
Fisher

182 cm
22
193 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

182 cm
24
195 lbs
7 - 1 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rackham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sam Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Rackham misses the target.
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rackham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rackham tries to close the distance and clinch but Fisher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch combination from Rackham misses.
Fisher swings for the body but Rackham moves out of range.
Fisher throws a body punch but Rackham moves out of range.
Fisher throws a right and a left that Rackham avoids nicely.
Rackham throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fisher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rackham.
Rackham fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Rackham does no damage.
Rackham tries to clinch but Fisher moves out of range.
Rackham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fisher takes a swing at Rackham's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rackham. That's going to slow Fisher down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rackham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rackham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fisher swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Fisher counter with a right hand.
Rackham closes the distance looking to clinch

and Fisher counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fisher throwing strikes but missing.
Rackham keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher throws a strike but Rackham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fisher holds on and takes a little breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Sam Fisher has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rackham looks to score with a jab to the body but Fisher is just out of range.
Fisher lands with an uppercut that bounces Rackham off the cage and back into range.
Rackham moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rackham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Rackham lands a big head kick that sends Fisher tumbling to the mat! Rackham takes a step backwards and waves Fisher back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Fisher is rocked!
Fisher swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rackham counters with a thumping low kick.
Fisher is still on wobbly legs! Can Rackham finish him?
Jack Rackham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Rackham misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham lands a leg kick that knocks Fisher off balance momentarily.
Fisher seems to have recovered his senses.
Fisher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rackham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rackham throws an overhand right that has Fisher reeling! Rackham follows up with more punches and Fisher is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Rackham!
A relieved looking Jack Rackham thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phrisbee OReiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think OReiley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shoot To Thrill. Rodriguez has chosen Dan Balan Beautiful Girl as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

OReiley
vs
Rodriguez

170 cm
25
148 lbs
8 - 2 - 1

176 cm
25
142 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Phrisbee OReiley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roberto Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

OReiley gets a takedown into half guard.
OReiley prevents Rodriguez from improving his position.
Rodriguez trying to control but OReiley postures up.

Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

OReiley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodriguez has managed to free his arm - good work.

Rodriguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OReiley pulls his head out easily.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with OReiley in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OReiley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriguez defends it well.
OReiley wants to pass to mount but Rodriguez is defending the position.
OReiley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

OReiley seems to be working for a kimura but Rodriguez defends the submission attempt.
Rodriguez wants to control but OReiley is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Rodriguez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OReiley pulls his head out easily.
OReiley wants to take a breather but Rodriguez is having none of it.

OReiley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriguez defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to maintain the position but OReiley is very close to passing his half guard.

Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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

Rodriguez has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, OReiley escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by OReiley!

OReiley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodriguez, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OReiley scores with punches from side control.
Rodriguez looks to move to half guard but instead OReiley has passed into mount! Damn!
OReiley punishing his opponent with strikes.

OReiley jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rodriguez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rodriguez tries to buck OReiley off but OReiley is having none of it.

OReiley tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no OReiley has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
OReiley working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep.
OReiley in side control, throwing shots but Rodriguez defends.
Rodriguez looks to move to half guard but instead OReiley has passed into mount! Damn!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OReiley avoids the attempt from Rodriguez to control.
Rodriguez working to try and regain half guard.
OReiley controlling his opponent.
OReiley landing shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OReiley landing strikes from the mount and Rodriguez is in trouble!

Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, OReiley has taken his back.
Rodriguez is still in real trouble! Can OReiley finish him?

Rodriguez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phrisbee OReiley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but OReiley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OReiley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OReiley 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phrisbee OReiley!
After winning the bout, Phrisbee OReiley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Binse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash sings The Battle Hymn Of The Republic. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McGuire
vs
Binse

180 cm
23
167 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
160 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Binse!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binse tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Binse connects with a high kick.
A lazy left from Binse finds it's target.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Binse pushes him off.
Binse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Binse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Binse throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Binse is looking to chop away at McGuire's legs.
McGuire jabs Binse right on the nose. Binse blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Binse misses.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Binse.
Binse thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Binse's front leg but catches the back leg as Binse tries to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Binse.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Binse slips a jab from McGuire.
Nice straight punches there by Binse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Binse.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.
Binse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Binse closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire manages to get back to half guard.

McGuire actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is looking for a sweep. Binse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McGuire actively working from the bottom here.
Binse tries to pass to full mount but McGuire defends it.
McGuire gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Binse tries to pass.
McGuire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Binse controls the pace.
Binse must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Binse from controlling successfully.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Binse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Binse wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
McGuire 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.

McGuire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Binse defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Binse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McGuire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Binse keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Binse.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Binse does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire clobbers Binse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Binse was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Binse sees coming a mile off.
Binse slips a straight right by McGuire.
Binse misses with a shot to the body
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Binse lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
McGuire moves out of range as Binse throws a body kick.

Binse manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McGuire on his heels. He'll look to pass McGuire's guard now, I'm sure.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike McGuire 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
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milo Talon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Spartan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Talon
vs
Spartan

180 cm
23
178 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

185 cm
28
180 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milo Talon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leo Spartan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talon tries to close the distance and clinch but Spartan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Talon doesn't manage to clinch there - Spartan circles away.
Talon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spartan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spartan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Milo Talon has been cut.
Talon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spartan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Talon dives in and grabs Spartan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spartan pushes down on Talon's head and hops out.
Talon fails in his attempt to clinch.

Talon moves into the clinch.
Spartan is trying to break free.
Talon prevents Spartan from breaking the clinch.
Talon is looking for a takedown.
Talon tries to land a knee to the head but Spartan blocks with his arms.
Talon lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Leo Spartan has been cut.
Talon connects with a knee to the head.

Spartan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spartan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Talon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spartan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Talon ducks under a wild hook from Spartan.
Spartan throws a body punch but Talon moves out of range.
Spartan fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Talon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Talon lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Talon prevents Spartan from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Talon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Spartan pushes Talon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Spartan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talon manages to avoid it.
Spartan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Talon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spartan misses with a left hand
and Talon counters with a series of strikes. Spartan will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talon slowing the pace effectively.
Talon has Spartan pressed against the cage, preventing Spartan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Talon lands an elbow inside that Spartan shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Talon.
Spartan working hard to break the clinch.
Talon goes for a takedown attempt but Spartan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Talon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Talon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Spartan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Talon.
Talon trying to control from half guard but Spartan is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talon wants to pass to mount but Spartan is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Spartan trying to hold on to Talon's head to control him but Talon postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Milo Talon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Spartan. No joy for Talon on that attempt.
Spartan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Talon tries to close the distance and clinch but Spartan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spartan connects with an inside leg kick.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spartan wants to break free but Talon has control.
Spartan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spartan tries to circle away but Talon has him pinned against the cage.
Talon landing knees to the body.
Talon tries a knee to the head but Spartan blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Talon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Talon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Talon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spartan's efforts to push away.
Spartan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Talon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spartan blocks it with crossed arms.
Talon prevents Spartan from breaking the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spartan wants to get back to striking at distance but Talon won't allow it.
Spartan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spartan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Talon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spartan is defending well.
Talon lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Talon dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Spartan misses with a few strikes there.
Talon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A lazy left from Spartan finds it's target.

Talon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Talon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spartan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Spartan does no damage.
Talon shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Talon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Talon is defended easily by Spartan.
Spartan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Talon eats them both and turns towards Spartan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Talon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spartan defends it nicely.
Spartan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Spartan lands with a right hand.
Spartan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Talon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spartan misses with a looping left.
Spartan keeps the fight on the outside.
Talon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spartan.
Horrible takedown by Talon or perhaps it was just good defense by Spartan which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Talon throws a head kick that misses.
Talon wants to clinch.
Spartan throws a leg kick that misses.
Spartan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Talon.
Spartan lands a nice hook to Talon's body. Talon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Talon misses with a takedown attempt
and Spartan counters with a left and a right that stings Talon.
Spartan sizes up Talon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leo Spartan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Spartan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Milo Talon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan wants to get back to striking at distance but Talon won't allow it.
Talon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spartan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Talon is working for takedown but Spartan is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Talon pulls guard.
Spartan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Talon's guard.
Spartan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Spartan drops an elbow to the side of Talon's head.
Talon is not content to let Spartan control the position.
Spartan slips a nice elbow through Talon's hands, connecting with Talon's forehead.
Talon is trying to control but can't.

Talon looking for submissions off his back.
Spartan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Spartan 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.
Talon trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Talon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Talon gets back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Talon working for a triangle but Spartan defends it easily.
Spartan trying to control but Talon is working from the bottom.

Talon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan won't allow Talon to sweep him here.
Spartan scoring with punches to the head and body.

Talon is looking for a triangle here but Spartan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Spartan stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Talon has managed to clinch.
Talon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spartan's efforts to push away.
Talon misses with a knee strike.
Spartan is trying to force a seperation but Talon has the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Talon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, 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!

Spartan manages to break the clinch.
Talon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spartan counters with a thumping low kick.
Talon blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Spartan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Spartan scores with the left hand. Talon knows he should have avoided that one.
Spartan with a jab.
Spartan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leo Spartan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spartan loads up on a big right hand but Talon slips the punch.
Talon wants to clinch up but Spartan keeps it at a distance.
Talon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Talon tries to close the distance and clinch but Spartan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spartan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Talon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spartan tried to score with a low kick but Talon checks it.

Spartan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Talon, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartan is trying to break the clinch but Talon is controlling him.
Talon keeps control of Spartan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Talon misses with a knee to the head.
Spartan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spartan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Talon lands an elbow inside that Spartan shrugs off.
Talon tries for a takedown but Spartan manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Talon with a knee to the head.
Talon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Talon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spartan's brow.
Talon lands a damaging elbow.
Spartan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Talon has him pressed against the cage.

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

Spartan has Talon up against the cage in a clinch.
Talon lands a knee to the head.
Talon landing knees to the body.
Spartan is trying to break the clinch but Talon has him pressed against the cage.
Talon landing knees to the body.
Spartan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Talon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Talon has Spartan pressed against the cage, preventing Spartan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Talon obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartan avoiding damage as Talon throws knees to the body.
Spartan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Talon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Talon tries to work over Spartan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Talon scores with a knee to the head.

Spartan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Talon moves in looking to clinch but Spartan pushes him off.
Spartan lands a nice shot to the body.
Talon tries for a takedown but Spartan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spartan throws a right and a left that Talon avoids nicely.

Spartan moves into the clinch successfully.
Talon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spartan backwards.
Spartan is trying to force a seperation but Talon has the dominant position.
Spartan is looking to break free of the clinch but Talon has double underhooks.
Talon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spartan is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Spartan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Talon prevents Spartan from breaking the clinch.
Talon lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talon landing knees to the body.
Talon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Talon prevents Spartan from breaking the clinch.
Talon prevents Spartan from breaking the clinch.
Spartan is trying to push Talon away but Talon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Talon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spartan's brow.
Spartan working hard to break the clinch.
Spartan is trying to break the clinch but Talon has him pressed against the cage.
Spartan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Talon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Talon landing knees to the body.
Talon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talon scores with a shoulder strike.
Talon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Talon.
Talon is trying to drag Spartan to the mat but Spartan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Talon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spartan's face.

That has opened up Leo Spartan's cut even more.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartan is trying to break the clinch but Talon is controlling him.

Spartan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spartan keeps the fight on the outside.
Spartan misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Spartan.
Talon wants to clinch.
Spartan throws a leg kick but Talon checks it.
Talon moves away from the strike by Spartan.
A nice combination there by Spartan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Talon pulls guard.
Spartan being controlled here momentarily.

Talon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spartan is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Talon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Talon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Talon!
Milo Talon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shalako Carlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kramer has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. Diego Kramer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Carlin
vs
Kramer

178 cm
23
183 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

176 cm
22
184 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shalako Carlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kramer misses with a looping right.

Kramer pushes Carlin up against the cage in a clinch.
Kramer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carlin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kramer lands with a short shot to the head.
Carlin has Kramer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kramer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carlin tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shalako Carlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kramer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kramer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kramer.

Carlin pulls guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Kramer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kramer has managed to get both his arms back between Carlin's legs - danger averted.
Kramer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kramer trying to control but Carlin is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Carlin, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carlin looking for a guillotine here but Kramer defends easily.

Carlin has his feet on Kramer's thighs here. He's pushed Kramer off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kramer screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shalako Carlin!
A very excited looking Shalako Carlin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.