AFLC 94: Rogers Vs Jones PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khulet Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Arienzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Carlos Arienzo enters the ring!

Malapitan
vs
Arienzo

187 cm
31
195 lbs
14 - 22 - 0

183 cm
36
195 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 14 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khulet Malapitan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Arienzo!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arienzo.
Malapitan tests Arienzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malapitan throws a sloppy body shot
and Arienzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Khulet Malapitan has been cut.
Malapitan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arienzo.
Malapitan throws a series of strikes that have Arienzo backpedaling.
Malapitan misses with a wild body shot.
Malapitan connects with a crisp jab.
Malapitan misses with a shot to the body

and Arienzo counters with a single leg into guard. Malapitan didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arienzo controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Carlos Arienzo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Arienzo takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan throws a good cross that connects.
Khulet Malapitan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Malapitan does no damage.
Malapitan misses with an uppercut

and Arienzo counters by moving into the clinch.

Arienzo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Malapitan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malapitan tries to get out of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carlos Arienzo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Arienzo blocks a jab.
Malapitan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malapitan misses with a hook.
Malapitan throws a combination. Arienzo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Malapitan misses with a double jab
and Arienzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan throws a right hand that misses

so Arienzo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malapitan wants to stand but Arienzo is controlling the position.
Malapitan is breathing heavily.

Arienzo gets to his feet - Malapitan follows without any prompting.
Malapitan misses with a left hand
and Arienzo scores with a counter punch that sends Malapitan to the canvas! Arienzo smells blood - he's punishing Malapitan with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Malapitan has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Arienzo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Carlos Arienzo waved his t-shirt featuring FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)'s logo in front of the cameras.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janusz Gawrolek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gawrolek has chosen Maciaz - Heroes of Our Times as his entrance music. 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.

Rogers
vs
Gawrolek

183 cm
28
177 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

188 cm
27
178 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Janusz Gawrolek!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gawrolek gets caught napping as Rogers dives in and scores a takedown. Gawrolek manages to retain guard.
Gawrolek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rogers throws a big right hand that misses.
Rogers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gawrolek is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gawrolek has a closed guard, preventing Rogers from standing up.
Rogers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gawrolek looking to control.
Rogers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but Gawrolek has wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers throws a strike but Gawrolek rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Gawrolek drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rogers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gawrolek has Rogers in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers throwing strikes from guard but Gawrolek blocks nicely.
Rogers throws an elbow that misses. Gawrolek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rogers's guard. Nice move by Gawrolek!
Gawrolek tries to stand but Rogers is controlling from the bottom.
Rogers wants to get back to his feet but Gawrolek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gawrolek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gawrolek won't allow Rogers to get back to his feet.
Gawrolek wants to pass the guard but Rogers is keeping the position.

Rogers is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Gawrolek presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rogers avoiding damage as Gawrolek throws knees to the body.
Rogers prevents a body shot from Gawrolek.
Rogers is pressed up against the ropes. Gawrolek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rogers down to the mat. Rogers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gawrolek tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gawrolek wants to clinch
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.
Janusz Gawrolek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Rogers misses.
Gawrolek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rogers's corner calls for a 1-2. Rogers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gawrolek wants to clinch.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gawrolek wants to clinch.
Gawrolek has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gawrolek tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
Gawrolek tries to clinch
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogers closes the distance and clinches up with Gawrolek, looking for a takedown. Rogers pushes Gawrolek against the ropes but Gawrolek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rogers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gawrolek on the side of the head.
Gawrolek tries for a takedown but Rogers circles away easily
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.

Gawrolek is rocked!
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Gawrolek is still on wobbly legs! Can Rogers finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gawrolek seems to have recovered his senses.
Gawrolek tries to clinch but Rogers moves away
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gawrolek moves in looking to clinch but Rogers pushes him off.
Rogers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gawrolek.
Sam Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janusz Gawrolek.
Gawrolek tries to clinch but Rogers moves away
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rogers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rogers dives in and grabs Gawrolek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gawrolek pushes down on Rogers's head and hops out.
Gawrolek shoots in but Rogers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gawrolek.
Gawrolek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Oh, that's a big right hand from Rogers and Gawrolek goes tumbling to the canvas! Rogers follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Gawrolek is refusing to be controlled, as Rogers sits in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rogers connects with a nice short shot to Gawrolek's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Rogers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rogers lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Gawrolek head around and knocks him out cold! Rogers hops onto the ropes and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Rogers!
Sam Rogers decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonion Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Jones (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.

Jones
vs
Jones

180 cm
24
184 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonion Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roy Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roy Jones shoots in and drives through. Antonion Jones sprawls well.
Roy Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roy Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roy Jones throws a front kick aimed at Antonion Jones's knee but Antonion Jones avoids it well.
Roy Jones fails to land the takedown.
Roy Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roy Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Antonion Jones as he avoids it easily.
Antonion Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Jones.
Roy Jones throws a leg kick
and Antonion Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Antonion Jones moves in looking to clinch but Roy Jones pushes him off.
Roy Jones keeps Antonion Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Roy Jones tries to bum rush Antonion Jones with a series of wild strikes but Antonion Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonion Jones dodges the punch combination from Roy Jones.
Roy Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Antonion Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Antonion Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Antonion Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roy Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Antonion Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Roy Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roy Jones.
Roy Jones misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Roy Jones looks winded!
Roy Jones pushes Antonion Jones away with a front kick.
Antonion Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Roy Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Roy Jones misses
and Antonion Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roy Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Antonion Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Antonion Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Roy Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roy Jones misses with a leg kick
and Antonion Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roy Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roy Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy Jones tries to clinch up.
Antonion Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roy Jones can pounce on him.
Roy Jones dives in and grabs Antonion Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Antonion Jones pushes down on Roy Jones's head and hops out.
Antonion Jones tries to clinch up but Roy Jones circles away and keeps his distance.

Roy Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Antonion Jones has Roy Jones pressed against the ropes, preventing Roy Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Roy Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Roy Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roy Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Antonion Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Roy Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roy Jones can't break the clinch.
Roy Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Antonion Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roy Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Antonion Jones wants to clinch up but Roy Jones keeps it at a distance.
Roy Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Antonion Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roy Jones somewhat.
Antonion Jones tries to clinch up but Roy Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Jones dominated that 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.

Roy Jones misses with a head kick.
Antonion Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Antonion Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Roy Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antonion Jones blocks a head kick by Roy Jones.
Roy Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roy Jones misses with a leg kick
and Antonion Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Antonion Jones tries to clinch but Roy Jones moves out of range.
Roy Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown by Roy Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Antonion Jones which made him look bad.
A clash of legs there as Antonion Jones blocks the low kick.
Roy Jones is breathing heavily.
Roy Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Antonion Jones circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonion Jones tries to clinch there but Roy Jones circles away.
Roy Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roy Jones throws a body punch but Antonion Jones moves out of range.
Antonion Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roy Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Antonion Jones checks the leg kick.
Antonion Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roy Jones.
Roy Jones throws a series of punches but Antonion Jones avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Antonion Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Roy Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Antonion Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Antonion Jones moves in looking to clinch but Roy Jones pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Antonion Jones swivels and escapes.
Antonion Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Jones.
Antonion Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roy Jones.
Roy Jones takes a swing at Antonion Jones's ribcage but misses.
Antonion Jones tries to clinch but Roy Jones moves out of range.
Roy Jones shoots in for a double leg but Antonion Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Antonion Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Roy Jones.
Antonion Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roy Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy Jones misses with a wild combination.
Roy Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Antonion Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Roy Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roy Jones moves in looking to clinch but Antonion Jones pushes him off.
That kick from Roy Jones tenderised Antonion Jones's leg. Antonion Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.

Antonion Jones closes the distance and pushes Roy Jones back into the ropes.
Roy Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roy Jones working hard to break the clinch.

Antonion Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Antonion Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonion Jones slips a jab and a cross from Roy Jones.
Antonion Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Roy Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Roy Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Antonion Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Roy Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Antonion Jones circles away.
Antonion Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Roy Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roy Jones wants to land a leg kick but Antonion Jones is out of range.
Roy Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Antonion Jones moves into the clinch.
Roy Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Antonion Jones has double underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Antonion Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Roy Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roy Jones tries to clinch but Antonion Jones is having none of it.
Roy Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Antonion Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Roy Jones backing up. Roy Jones nods at Antonion Jones to acknowledge the strikes.

Roy Jones is rocked!

Antonion Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roy Jones, pushing him back against the ropes.
Roy Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Antonion Jones finish him?
Antonion Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Antonion Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Antonion Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Antonion Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Antonion Jones crunches a lovely knee into Roy Jones's ribcage.
Antonion Jones unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Roy Jones! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Antonion Jones is unloading with more strikes now! Roy Jones drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonion Jones!
Antonion Jones 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Yurkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Florence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Yurkov
vs
Florence

191 cm
21
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitri Yurkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Florence!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Florence drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Florence in side control lands a decent elbow.
Yurkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Florence wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Florence wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yurkov, who protects the arm well.
Florence is looking to take a break and control but Yurkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Yurkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Florence stalls from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Florence.
Yurkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Florence off and has taken his back!
Florence is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Florence has hold of Yurkov's leg, trying to break free but it's let Yurkov lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Florence is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Yurkov throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dmitri Yurkov!
A very excited looking Dmitri Yurkov 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remo Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Remo Williams Theme as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Frazier
vs
Williams

180 cm
27
197 lbs
9 - 10 - 1

190 cm
31
190 lbs
20 - 22 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Remo Williams!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Frazier throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Williams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Frazier is in Williams's guard.
Frazier wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams wants to control the position but Frazier says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Frazier decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Frazier moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Frazier misses with a few strikes there.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Frazier's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a series of punches but Frazier avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frazier.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Frazier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams jabs Frazier right on the nose. Frazier blinks but takes it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frazier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left lands for Frazier.
Williams with a jab.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Frazier throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frazier swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Frazier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frazier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Frazier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frazier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frazier looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Frazier's ribs.
Frazier shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Frazier!
Frazier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frazier slips a straight right by Williams.
Frazier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frazier throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
A head kick misses from Frazier.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frazier moves away.
Williams throws a hook but Frazier blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Frazier lands a slapping body shot.
Williams lunges at Frazier with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frazier's hand.
Frazier misses with a hook.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Frazier.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Frazier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
Frazier lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Williams backs up against the ropes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Frazier!
After the big win, Joe Frazier made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fury Nutrition Inc. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Freedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rebaldo Louza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Freedman had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Freedman
vs
Louza

190 cm
29
200 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

183 cm
35
190 lbs
22 - 26 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Freedman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rebaldo Louza!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Freedman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Louza trying to keep a closed guard but Freedman is proving a slippery customer.
Freedman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Louza is keeping the position for now.
Freedman is pushing down on Louza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Louza is fighting to maintain full guard but Freedman has managed to sneak the leg through.

Louza has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Freedman is on him like a limpet, forcing Louza back against the ropes.
Freedman stops a takedown attempt from Louza.
Freedman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Louza has him pressed against the ropes.
Louza blocking some punches.
Louza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Freedman to keep the fight standing.
We've been hearing reports that Freedman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Louza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marcus Freedman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rebaldo Louza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freedman misses with a punch to the body.

Freedman has clasped his hands together around Louza's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedman advances nicely into full mount.
Freedman fails to move to back control.

Freedman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Freedman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Freedman wants to control the pace but Louza is squirming around nicely.
Louza has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Louza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Louza preventing the sweep.

Louza 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.

Freedman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.

Freedman gets control of Louza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Freedman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Freedman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Freedman keeping moving, preventing Louza from controlling successfully.
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!

Louza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Louza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Freedman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Louza is refusing to be controlled, as Freedman sits in half guard.
Louza wants to improve his position but Freedman is controlling well.
Freedman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Louza keeps working.
Louza pushes Freedman off looking to stand but Freedman dives back in and keeps control.
Freedman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Freedman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Freedman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Louza drives through with a takedown into guard.

Freedman is looking for a triangle but Louza pushes his legs off easily.

Louza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Louza wants to pass the guard but Freedman is keeping the position.

Louza drops back looking for a leg! Freedman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Freedman manages to kick Louza off! Louza jumps back into Freedman's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louza passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Louza tries to pass to full mount but Freedman defends it.
Freedman is trying to stand up here but Louza is controlling him well.
Louza stalling.
Louza passes to full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Freedman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Louza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Freedman is looking to escape.
Louza prevents Freedman from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Freedman keeps the fight on the outside.
Louza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rebaldo Louza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Louza shoots in but Freedman avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Freedman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Louza's half guard.
Louza is trying to maintain the position but Freedman is very close to passing his half guard.
Louza wants to improve his position but Freedman is controlling well.

Freedman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Louza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Freedman.
Freedman is trying to control. Louza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedman trying to pass the guard but Louza defending well.
Louza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Freedman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Freedman's back!

Louza is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Freedman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Freedman looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Louza is trying to stick to Freedman's back but Freedman is turning into Louza. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Louza's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Freedman.
Freedman looking to pass the guard.
Freedman forces his way into half guard.

Louza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Freedman is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedman uses his free foot to push down on Louza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Louza.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freedman trying to control but Louza is having none of it.
Freedman prevents Louza from getting the reversal.
Freedman lands a big shot there that rocks Louza but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Louza manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Freedman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Louza could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Freedman has cracked it and Louza is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Freedman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Freedman!
Marcus Freedman very nearly forgot to thank Urban Savage amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filipovic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wild Boys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mirko Filipovic enters the ring!

Dela Cruz
vs
Filipovic

182 cm
25
210 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

188 cm
29
206 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mauricio Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Filipovic counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dela Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Dela Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Filipovic defends well and Dela Cruz ends up having to push Filipovic into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dela Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Filipovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dela Cruz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Filipovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Dela Cruz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Filipovic can do anything to dispel that myth.

Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Filipovic defends it well.
Dela Cruz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dela Cruz thows a huge punch but Filipovic dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Filipovic is staying active underneath Dela Cruz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Dela Cruz seems to be working for a kimura but Filipovic defends the submission attempt.
Dela Cruz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dela Cruz is trying to control. Filipovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is really struggling to control Filipovic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dela Cruz not doing much here.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Filipovic is keeping him busy.

Dela Cruz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dela Cruz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Filipovic defend it? Dela Cruz steps over the head and cranks it - Filipovic is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dela Cruz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mauricio Dela Cruz!
Mauricio Dela Cruz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, WAR MACHINE by Kiss. Steve Rogers is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Rogers
vs
Jones

190 cm
42
193 lbs
36 - 34 - 0

183 cm
38
203 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Urban Savage

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 36 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rogers is looking to reverse the position.

Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones is chipping away with strikes.
Jones tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rogers tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Jones easily slips into full mount!
Rogers tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Rogers's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rogers is trying to escape the mount.
Rogers tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rogers is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones looking to control but Rogers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rogers is wriggling around trying to escape.

Jones is working for a guillotine from mount but Rogers frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Jones wants to finish this one by submission but Rogers is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones avoids the attempt from Rogers to control.
Rogers is squirming around, avoiding Jones's attempts to control the action.
Jones with the ground and pound from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones looking to control but Rogers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Rogers can't escape the position.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones avoids the attempt from Rogers to control.

Jones looking to isolate an arm here. Rogers doesn't see it coming and as Jones extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Jones!
In defeat, Steve Rogers stepped up to the mic, saying 'to my sponsors Urban Savage Thank you!!....and to,the fans I love you all! Hope to see you again!!!'.