LFC 39 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davey Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stnd up (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is Scream. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Davey Smith has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Davey Smith seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Smith
vs
up

190 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Davey Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stnd up!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
up scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Davey Smith has been cut.
up cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.

up lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. up thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
up looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

up cracks Smith with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. up has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Smith to stand back up!

Smith is rocked!
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but up circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
up connects with a body shot.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but up circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith is breathing heavily.

up drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - up is looking for the KO!

Davey Smith's cut is getting worse.
Smith drops his hands for a split second and up immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Smith face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. up follows up with a right hand that knocks Smith into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stnd up!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ve Topmaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimentor Boycoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimentor Boycoff has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ve Topmaia's chin.

Topmaia
vs
Boycoff

190 cm
25
210 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

195 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ve Topmaia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimentor Boycoff!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boycoff thuds his right hand into Topmaia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Ve Topmaia has been cut.
Boycoff throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boycoff misses with a head kick.
Boycoff throws a nice head kick!
Boycoff connects with a body shot that sends Topmaia's belly button to the back.
Boycoff stuffs the takedown attempt from Topmaia. Topmaia gets slowly back to his feet.
Boycoff punishes Topmaia's body with a nice straight punch.
Topmaia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Topmaia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Boycoff moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ve Topmaia. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Boycoff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boycoff throws a right hand that Topmaia ducks under and follows up with a left that Topmaia also avoids with ease.
Boycoff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Topmaia has time to react.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boycoff, right into the meat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Topmaia.
Boycoff lands a front kick.
Topmaia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boycoff as he jumps to the side.
Topmaia misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Topmaia drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boycoff scores with a decent looking hook.
Topmaia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boycoff as he avoids it easily.
Topmaia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boycoff.
Boycoff scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boycoff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Topmaia circles away quickly and effectively.
Topmaia has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boycoff.
Topmaia is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick there by Boycoff.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boycoff lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Topmaia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boycoff.
Boycoff lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Topmaia on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Topmaia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Topmaia is rocked!
Topmaia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boycoff.
Oh Topmaia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Topmaia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Topmaia seems to have got his legs back now.
Boycoff connects with an inside leg kick.
Boycoff shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Topmaia eats them both and turns towards Boycoff to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boycoff throws an overhand right that drops Topmaia like a sack of potatoes! Boycoff dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimentor Boycoff!
A relieved looking Dimentor Boycoff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chechnya Chechnya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor Fisher has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chechnya Chechnya's chin.

Chechnya
vs
Fisher

185 cm
27
195 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

185 cm
26
193 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chechnya Chechnya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chechnya misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Chechnya.
Nice defenses there by Chechnya.
Trevor Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chechnya looks to land a right hand but Fisher moved out of range.
Chechnya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fisher shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chechnya eats them both and turns towards Fisher to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Chechnya Chechnya has been cut.
Chechnya misses with a looping right.
Fisher staying out of range there.
Chechnya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chechnya slips under a jab from Fisher.
Fisher scores with a jab.
Fisher swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chechnya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fisher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chechnya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chechnya walks into a left hand.
Fisher lands an overhand right.

Chechnya is rocked!
Fisher connects with a stiff jab that staggers Chechnya - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trevor Fisher!

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Cambell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Teach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cambell
vs
Teach

178 cm
22
177 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

175 cm
27
180 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wayne Cambell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edward Teach!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Teach feints and as Cambell raises his hands in defense, Teach changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Teach throwing strikes from guard but Cambell blocks nicely.
Teach loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Teach wants to control from the top but Cambell keeps moving.
Cambell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Teach thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Teach throwing strikes from guard but Cambell blocks nicely.
Cambell pulls Teach in close to his closed guard and prevents Teach from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cambell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Teach on the ground.
Teach with a flurry of punches that miss.

Cambell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Teach landing with the ground and pound.
Cambell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Teach's guard.
Cambell scoring with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Teach looking for subs off his back but Cambell has passed one foot through into half guard.

Teach actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Teach trying to control from the bottom.
Teach regains full guard. Nicely done.

Teach looking for a guillotine here but Cambell defends easily.
Cambell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cambell postures up in Teach's guard and throws a big left but Teach blocks it.

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

Cambell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Teach has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cambell has managed to get both his arms back between Teach's legs - danger averted.
Cambell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cambell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Teach's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Teach throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cambell uses it to pass to side control.
Teach takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cambell is working Teach over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cambell taking a break here but Teach is having none of it and regains half guard.
Cambell 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.
Teach has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Teach gets full guard.
Teach is looking to sweep but instead, Cambell has passed into half guard.
Cambell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Teach with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Teach is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cambell pulls his head out easily.
Cambell trying to control from half guard but Teach is working away.
Cambell slips a nice elbow through Teach's hands, connecting with Teach's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambell thows a huge punch but Teach dodges it nicely.
Teach is looking for a sweep. Cambell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cambell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Teach wants to control but Cambell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cambell working the head and body with strikes.
Teach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cambell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teach keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cambell prevents Teach from improving his position.
Teach is still trying to improve position.
Cambell blocks the strikes from Teach.

Teach has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Cambell. Oh but Teach has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Cambell goes limp - he's gone! Teach jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Edward Teach!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francois Duvalier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Turshatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duvalier comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo Music. Turshatov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. War And Peace kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Duvalier
vs
Turshatov

190 cm
20
215 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
220 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Arcticus
HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francois Duvalier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Turshatov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duvalier scores with a jab to the head.
Turshatov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duvalier circles away.
Duvalier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Alexey Turshatov has been cut.
Duvalier defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turshatov.
Duvalier takes a swing at Turshatov's ribcage but misses.
Duvalier misses with a few strikes there.
Duvalier throws a jab when Turshatov was well out of range.
Turshatov takes one to the chin there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duvalier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Francois Duvalier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Turshatov.
Turshatov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duvalier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duvalier walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Turshatov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Duvalier swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Turshatov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francois Duvalier!
After the fight, Francois Duvalier was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Alexey Turshatov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bye!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Coca Bocus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Barns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bocus
vs
Barns

183 cm
26
179 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

177 cm
20
175 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

DROPPIN BODIES

GREEN!160

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Coca Bocus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Barns!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Bocus misses the target.
Bocus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Bocus.
Bocus scores with the left hand. Barns knows he should have avoided that one.
Barns keeps the fight on the outside.
Bocus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bocus blocks a jab.
Bocus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bocus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bocus tries to close the distance and clinch but Barns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bocus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bocus looks to score with a jab to the body but Barns is just out of range.
Bocus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barns was well out of range. Poor timing from Bocus.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barns has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bocus is looking to clinch.
Bocus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coca Bocus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bocus moves in looking to clinch but Barns pushes him off.
Bocus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Bocus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barns, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bocus.
Barns throws a punch but it's blocked by Bocus.
Barns swings wildly with an uppercut but Bocus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barns misses with a punch on the inside.
Bocus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barnss head.
Barns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bocus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barns has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bocus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barns is working for takedown but Bocus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Coca Bocus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Barns.
Bocus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barns lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bocus tries a body shot but Barns blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bocus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barns.

Barns has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bocus regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bocus wants to stand but Barns is controlling the position.
Barns slips nicely into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Barns!
Danny Barns was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lim Hyun Gyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Leigertwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Hyun Gyu
vs
Leigertwood

190 cm
27
182 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

190 cm
26
179 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lim Hyun Gyu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dexter Leigertwood!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyu throws out a powerful jab.
Gyu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gyu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gyu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gyu connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Leigertwood! He's out on his feet! Gyu rushes in and drops Leigertwood with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lim Hyun Gyu!
An intense looking Lim Hyun Gyu took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'im your pimp and your my hoe and i just made you my bitch!!!'.

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Galneryus - Everlasting. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Askren
vs
Hunter

180 cm
27
180 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

180 cm
24
165 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Askren somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunter.
Hunter leaves Askren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hunter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck for Askren with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Askren scores with a takedown into Hunter's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Hunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Askren lands a couple of elbows.
Hunter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hunter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body.
Askren working some strikes from top position.
Askren working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hunter's head.
Hunter wants to sweep here but Askren controlling him for the moment.
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Askren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Hunter wanted to stand there but Askren had control of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren looking for a sweep. Not yet Askren, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is stalling in the full guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tim Hunter hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hunter tries to clinch but Askren moves out of range.

Askren closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hunter's guard.
Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunter, not yet.
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askren scoring with some ground and pound.
Askren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Askren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunter wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Askren's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Askren wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren stopping the sweep attempt from Hunter.
Askren stays in close to Hunter's body and controls the position.
Hunter looking to control.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Askren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunter trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren throws a big elbow that misses.
Askren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunter controls Askren momentarily but Askren frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Askren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Askren throwing strikes from guard but Hunter blocks nicely.
Hunter has momentary wrist control but Askren slips an elbow through the middle.
Askren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren with a nice head shot there.
Hunter wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Askren stands up over Hunter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Askren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hunter trying to keep a closed guard but Askren is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hunter drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Askren sneaks back into half guard.
Askren regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hunter trying to control but Askren is working from the bottom.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
Askren looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunter looking to pass the guard.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Askren manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hunter gets back to half guard.
Askren wants to take a breather but Hunter is having none of it.
Askren 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.
Hunter is looking to improve his position.
Askren is nestled in close to Hunter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hunter defending well though.
Askren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hunter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hunter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hunter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Hunter works his way to full guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ben Askren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunter is trying to control the position but Askren postures up.
Askren throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Askren throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Askren is stalling in the full guard.
Hunter is trying to control the position but Askren postures up.
Askren cracks Hunter with a solid left hand.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunter wants to sweep here but Askren controlling him for the moment.
Askren connects with a couple of short punches.
Hunter has momentary wrist control but Askren slips an elbow through the middle.
Askren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Askren trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren is working Hunter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Askren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
Askren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Askren throws a strike but Hunter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Askren pulls Hunter in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Askren wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Askren kicks Hunter off and gets to his feet.
Askren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Askren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hunter swivels and escapes.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Hunter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Askren.
Askren goes for a double leg but Hunter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hunter continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Hunter.
Askren tries for a takedown but Hunter manages to get underhooks.
Askren is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Askren or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Askren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hunter.

Askren turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Askren manages to end up in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Askren dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Hunter swinging wildly here.
Hunter scores with a decent looking hook.

Askren looking to score a takedown here. Hunter is defending well but Askren drives through and ends up in Hunter's guard.
Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Askren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Askren trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Askren won't allow Hunter to sweep him here.
Hunter trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Askren scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Askren won't allow Hunter to sweep him here.
Askren lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hunter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunter wants to sweep here but Askren controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Askren accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Askren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Askren trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
Askren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Hunter trying to control the position.
Askren scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Askren prevents Hunter from getting back to his feet.
Askren is in close to Hunter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Askren postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Askren is pushing down on Hunter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hunter is fighting to maintain full guard but Askren has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren drops an elbow to the side of Hunter's head.
Askren looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hunter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hunter tries to kick Askren off but Askren keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Askren 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.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunter keeps working.
Askren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Askren connects with a nice short shot to Hunter's temple.
Askren stops Hunter from getting back to his feet.
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to get back to full guard.
Askren working over Hunter with some ground and pound. Hunter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hunter is looking to improve his position.
Askren slips a nice elbow through Hunter's hands, connecting with Hunter's forehead.
Askren is looking to advance position but Hunter won't allow it.
Hunter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Askren scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tim Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Askren there.

Hunter is rocked!
Hunter wants to improve his position but Askren is controlling well.
Hunter is still in real trouble! Can Askren finish him?
Hunter seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunter works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren is stalling in the full guard.
Askren is working Hunter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hunter has momentary wrist control but Askren slips an elbow through the middle.
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Askren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Askren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunter's head.
Askren cracks Hunter with a solid left hand.
Askren arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hunter's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ben Askren!
Ben Askren thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Ponjev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miron Karoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miron Karoa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sam Ponjev's chin.

Ponjev
vs
Karoa

185 cm
27
180 lbs
15 - 2 - 0

184 cm
26
176 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

DROPPIN BODIES
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Ponjev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miron Karoa!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponjev throws a sloppy head kick and Karoa moves out of range easily.
Ponjev throws a looping overhand right but Karoa ducks down to avoid it.
Ponjev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Ponjev.
Karoa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ponjev counters with a straight right hand.
Ponjev thows a body shot but no joy.
Karoa closes the distance and clinches up with Ponjev, looking for a takedown. Karoa pushes Ponjev against the cage but Ponjev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karoa looks for a takedown but Ponjev sprawls well.
Sam Ponjev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miron Karoa.
Karoa shoots for a takedown but Ponjev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Ponjev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Karoa's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ponjev working Karoa over with strikes.
Karoa wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Ponjev there.
Ponjev lands strikes from half guard.
Ponjev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karoa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ponjev pulls his head out easily.
Ponjev working over Karoa with some ground and pound. Karoa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Karoa has hold of Ponjev's hands but Ponjev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ponjev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Ponjev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ponjev is controlling the pace.
Karoa is refusing to be controlled, as Ponjev sits in half guard.

Karoa actively working from the bottom here.
Ponjev tries to stand and escape but Karoa is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karoa trying to control but Ponjev postures up.
Karoa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ponjev working over Karoa with some ground and pound. Karoa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ponjev trying to control from half guard but Karoa is working away.
Ponjev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ponjev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Karoa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ponjev is working away from the top position though.
Ponjev lands with a punch from half guard.
Karoa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ponjev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ponjev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Karoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ponjev trying to control the position from guard on top but Karoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ponjev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Karoa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ponjev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ponjev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ponjev landing some decent shots from guard.
Karoa can't keep his opponent in guard - Ponjev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponjev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karoa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Karoa looking for submissions off his back.
Ponjev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ponjev wants to control but Karoa is keeping him busy.
Ponjev working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ponjev lands an overhand right.
Ponjev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Karoa eats them both and turns towards Ponjev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ponjev scores with a jab to the head.

Karoa is rocked!
Ponjev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karoa is still on wobbly legs! Can Ponjev finish him?
Karoa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ponjev lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Karoa - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Ponjev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Ponjev!
After winning the bout, Sam Ponjev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuba Boulwiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casper Holm will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Boulwiha
vs
Holm

185 cm
26
275 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

200 cm
26
270 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

VICIOUS
VIRAL COMBAT

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuba Boulwiha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Casper Holm!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulwiha swings widly with a right hand
and Holm counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holm throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Boulwiha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holm to the mat! Holm manages to get full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Holm can't keep his opponent in guard - Boulwiha advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Holm is defending against the submission attempts here by Boulwiha.
Boulwiha passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Holm!

Boulwiha looking for a guillotine from mount but Holm is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boulwiha swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yuba Boulwiha!
Yuba Boulwiha was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.