Death Squad 142:Crowe vs Hrolf PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Apple
vs
Ali

150 cm
33
130 lbs
3 - 13 - 0

189 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ipad Apple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muhammad Ali!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apple throws a hook but Ali blocks it.

Apple gets tackled into the cage by Ali. Ali maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ali's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Apple drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ali stops a takedown attempt from Apple.

Ali drags the fight down to the ground.
Ali wants to get back to his feet but Apple is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ali trying to keep a closed guard but Apple is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple looking to sit in guard and control but Ali gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ali postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Apple is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ali defends well.
Ali prevents Apple from getting back to his feet.
Ali is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Ali trying to stand up but can't free himself from Apple's guard.
Apple on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Apple tries to get out of the position.
Ali wants to control from the top but Apple keeps moving.
Ali has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Apple is proving hard to escape from.
Ali trying to control but Apple is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Apple lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Apple looks for a takedown but Ali sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple stuffs the takedown attempt from Ali. Ali gets slowly back to his feet.
Ali blocks a head kick by Apple.
Apple scores with a spinning back kick!
No luck for Ali with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Ali as Apple shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a right and a left that Apple avoids nicely.
Ali is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ali goes for a double leg but Apple avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Apple continues to drive forward.
Ali is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Apple is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ali has Apple pressed against the cage, preventing Apple from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Ali manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Apple from controlling successfully.
Apple might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ali is trying to keep Apple in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali keeping full guard, as Apple tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

Apple avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Apple has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ali is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Apple trying to control but Ali is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Apple fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ali throws a lazy head kick
and Apple counters with a nice body kick.
A nice combination there by Ali.
Ali avoids the head kick by Apple.
Apple throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Apple connects with a high kick.
A big left from Apple misses.

Ali clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Apple blocks an uppercut.
Apple is trying to force a seperation but Ali has the dominant position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ali.
Apple looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apple jumps guard but Ali turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Apple tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ali wants to break free but Apple has control.
Apple tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ali smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple tries to clinch there but Ali circles away.
Apple fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Apple lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Apple. No joy for Ali on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Apple keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Apple counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Apple chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ali moves in looking to clinch but Apple pushes him off.
Both fighters circling a little - Apple finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Apple circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ali tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Apple swivels and escapes.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Apple's head but Apple sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Apple pinned against the cage. Apple gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.
Apple fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Apple is defended easily by Ali.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ali slaps away a takedown attempt from Apple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ali tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Apple manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ali slips under a jab.
Apple falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ali counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Apple as he avoids it easily.
Apple throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ali.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apple throws a head kick but Ali moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Apple.
Ali ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ipad Apple is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Apple darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apple lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ipad Apple dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Apple keeps Ali at a distance using the push kick.
Apple throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ali stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ali wants it to stay on the feet.
Apple feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Ali has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Apple.
Apple jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ali walks away with a smile on his face. Apple gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ali shoots in looking for a takedown but Apple manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ali's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Apple thows a body kick. Ali tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but Apple shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Apple shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ali but Ali pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Apple swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ali wants to clinch.
Ali takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Apple throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Ali is rocked!

Apple lands a huge takedown. Ali is out but the ref is slow to react and Apple lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Ali lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ipad Apple!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Lindroth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kesigan St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre comes into a darkened arena with his song building. hit him with a left kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kesigan St Pierre will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Lindroth
vs
St Pierre

176 cm
24
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

188 cm
30
170 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrew Lindroth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kesigan St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre fails with the takedown.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown but Lindroth shows good takedown defense.
Lindroth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has St Pierre pinned against the cage. St Pierre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lindroth tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lindroth misses with a takedown attempt

and St Pierre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
St Pierre with a nice head shot there.
St Pierre stands up over Lindroth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
St Pierre cracks Lindroth with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lindroth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lindroth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lindroth is trying to keep St Pierre in close.

Lindroth working for a triangle but St Pierre defends it easily.
St Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
St Pierre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
St Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Lindroth has wrist control.
St Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
St Pierre working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre throws a big elbow that misses.
St Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
St Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Lindroth has wrist control.
St Pierre is working Lindroth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lindroth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
St Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
St Pierre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
St Pierre is looking to work some ground and pound but Lindroth has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells St Pierre's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lindroth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lindroth is breathing heavily.
Lindroth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
St Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindroth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre with a nice head shot there.
St Pierre chips away with some ground and pound.
St Pierre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
St Pierre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

St Pierre has gone for a leg lock! Lindroth slips out almost immediately though and dives into St Pierre's guard.

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

St Pierre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Lindroth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

St Pierre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lindroth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Lindroth stands up from St Pierre's guard - Lindroth perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lindroth doesn't manage to clinch there - St Pierre circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St Pierre keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lindroth fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from St Pierre. No joy for Lindroth on that attempt.
Lindroth with a lazy takedown attempt

and St Pierre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St Pierre.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Lindroth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
St Pierre lands a few punches from side control.
St Pierre cracks Lindroth with a big elbow.

Lindroth is rocked!
Lindroth is working to avoid the ground and pound but St Pierre connects with a decent elbow.
Oh Lindroth is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd goes nuts as St Pierre knocks Lindroth out cold with a massive hammerfist! St Pierre Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kesigan St Pierre!
After the fight, Kesigan St Pierre 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.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Clean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fyodor Pending (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fyodor Pending looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Clean
vs
Pending

190 cm
21
145 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

150 cm
37
130 lbs
39 - 56 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Clean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 56 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fyodor Pending!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clean connects with a jab.
Clean throws a combination. Pending tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Clean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clean feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pendings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pending takes a jab right on the kisser.
Clean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clean lands a glancing blow to the side of Pending's head.
Clean lands a jab to Pending's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clean scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clean lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Clean.
Clean uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pending looks winded!
Pending showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clean.
Clean is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pending.
Clean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clean.
Clean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pending dodges the punch combination from Clean.
Clean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Clean throws a series of punches but Pending avoids them all with ease.
Pending takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clean lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pending should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clean lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Pending is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clean tries to bum rush Pending with a series of wild strikes but Pending uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pending is still on wobbly legs! Can Clean finish him?
Clean throws a good cross that connects.
Clean misses with a wild combination.
Clean lands the left hand.
Clean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pending seems to have recovered his senses.
Clean lands a jab.
Clean misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clean misses with a series of wild punches.
Clean shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pending eats them both and turns towards Clean to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Clean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clean throws a one two combo.
Clean lands with an uppercut that bounces Pending off the cage and back into range.
Good shot there by Clean.
Clean shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pending eats them both and turns towards Clean to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clean throws a right hand that Pending ducks under and follows up with a left that Pending also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pending uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clean.
Clean throws a left and a right that both miss

and Pending counters with a single leg into guard. Clean didn't expect that.
Pending stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clean swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Pending has gone for a leg lock! Clean slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pending's guard.

Clean is posturing up here but Pending has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Clean tries to roll out but it's too tight and Clean has to tap! Slick submission there by Pending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fyodor Pending!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapda Mattus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Bansa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mattus comes to the cage accompanied by My heart. Tapda Mattus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Bansa's chin.

Mattus
vs
Bansa

168 cm
25
145 lbs
9 - 15 - 0

167 cm
30
155 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapda Mattus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Bansa!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bansa moves into the clinch successfully.
Mattus wants a takedown but no success here.
Bansa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mattus.
Come on Mattus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mattus wants a takedown.
Bansa tries to work over Mattus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mattus has Bansa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bansa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tapda Mattus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mattus prevents Bansa from breaking the clinch.
Bansa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mattus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bansa's efforts to push away.
Mattus is looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mattus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bansa smiles and moves away.
Bansa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mike Bansa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Mattus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mattus is looking to pass Bansa's guard but actually Bansa recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mattus throws a big elbow that misses.
Mattus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mattus postures up in Bansa's guard and throws a big left but Bansa blocks it.
Bansa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mattus trying to move into half guard but instead Bansa has managed to sweep!

Bansa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bansa wanted to stand there but Mattus had control of the position.

Mattus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bansa tries to stand but Mattus is controlling from the bottom.
Bansa won't allow Mattus to sweep him here.

Mattus has his foot on Bansa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bansa works his way back into a safe position though.
Bansa is looking to stand up but Mattus won't let him.

Mattus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bansa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bansa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Mattus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bansa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bansa wants to get up but he can't break Mattus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Mattus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mattus thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Mattus will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bansa wants to get up but he can't break Mattus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Bansa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mattus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bansa wants to break free but Mattus has control.
Bansa tries to break the clinch but Mattus is controlling the position.
Our sources have told us that Mattus has been working on his elbows in the gym.

Bansa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bansa throws a head kick that misses

and Mattus counters with a single leg into guard. Bansa didn't expect that.
Mattus throws an elbow that misses. Bansa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mattus's guard. Nice move by Bansa!

Mattus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mattus wants to sweep here but Bansa controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bansa wanted to stand there but Mattus had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tapda Mattus!
Tapda Mattus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Firbino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Adams (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!

Firbino
vs
Adams

195 cm
28
220 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
20
260 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Firbino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Adams!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams shoots in but Firbino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Firbino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adams closes the distance and clinches up with Firbino, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes Firbino against the cage but Firbino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andre Firbino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Adams.

Adams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Firbino is not content to let Adams control the position.
Adams is chipping away with strikes.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Firbino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Adams goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Firbino has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Adams but great work by Firbino.
Firbino is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is looking to regain half guard here but Firbino keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adams tries to buck Firbino off but Firbino is having none of it.
Firbino working away.
Adams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Adams tries to roll over but Firbino keeps him under control.
Adams is still trying to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Firbino wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it.
Firbino perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Adams wants to improve his position but Firbino is controlling well.
Adams gets full guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Firbino from controlling successfully.
Adams controlling the position.
Adams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Firbino wants to control the position but Adams says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Adams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Firbino is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard.
Firbino missing with punches from the bottom.
Adams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adams wants to take a breather but Firbino is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Firbino trying to control here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adams misses with a takedown
and Firbino counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Samuel Adams has been cut.
Adams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Firbino counters with a shoot takedown. Adams fights it but they end up in guard.
Firbino preventing the sweep.
Adams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Firbino manages to get himself to full guard.

Firbino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but Firbino has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Firbino's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samuel Adams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Adams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Adams with a poor takedown

and Firbino counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Adams!
Adams is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adams looking for a sweep but Firbino has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Adams is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firbino tries to control but Adams wriggling away.
Adams can't escape the position.
Adams should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Adams slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams manages to get to full guard.
Adams trying to control the position.
Adams working a defensive guard but Firbino passes into half guard.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Adams wants to control but Firbino is keeping busy.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Firbino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Firbino looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Adams wants to control but Firbino is keeping busy.
Adams flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
Adams wants to control the action here but instead Firbino manages to pass to full mount!
Firbino looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adams is trying to reverse the position but instead Firbino has taken his back - oops!
Adams wants to control his opponent's hands but Firbino gets his hands free.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firbino is trying to stick to Adams's back but Adams is turning into Firbino. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Firbino's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Adams.
Adams wanted to stand there but Firbino had control of the position.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Firbino keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Firbino is working to avoid the ground and pound but Adams connects with a decent elbow.
Adams landing a few strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Firbino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adams cracks Firbino with a big right hand but Firbino just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Adams controls the position from side control.
Firbino is looking for a sweep.
Firbino trying to remain calm as Adams controls from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams wants to control but Firbino is keeping him busy.
Adams tries to move into full mount but can't pass Firbino's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Firbino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Adams's cut.
That's time! Firbino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Adams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Adams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Firbino tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
Firbino works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adams looking to pass the guard.
Adams trying to control but Firbino is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firbino working a defensive guard here.
Adams working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is in close to Firbino's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adams trying to control but Firbino is working from the bottom.
Adams landing some decent shots from guard.
Samuel Adams has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Adams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Firbino managing to control the position.
Adams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adams wants to control from the top but Firbino keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Adams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Firbino is trying to defend but Adams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Firbino is concentrating on defense, preventing Adams from advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Adams is looking for a kimura here.
Adams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams thows a huge punch but Firbino dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Firbino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adams is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Firbino reverses the position - he's now on top in Adams's guard.
Adams wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firbino passes into half guard.
Adams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Firbino trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams gets full guard.
Firbino stands and throws Adams's legs to the side, diving into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Adams!
Samuel Adams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Rogers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Owen
vs
Rogers

180 cm
22
170 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

183 cm
29
177 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality 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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Owen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owen misses with a jab, cross combination.

Owen tries to sprawl but Rogers drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rogers 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.

Rogers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Owen is just riding it out for now. Rogers eventually gives up the hold.
Owen is staying active underneath Rogers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rogers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Owen defending well though.
Owen's coaches at Bi-polar Asylum have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

Rogers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rogers stops Owen from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owen trying to get back to full guard but Rogers takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

Rogers is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Owen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Owen!

Rogers has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Owen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rogers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Owen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Owen has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Owen stalling the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owen has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Owen lands a damaging elbow.
Owen tries to throw a body punch but Rogers avoids it by throwing Owen back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Owen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rogers is defending well for now.
Owen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rogers is defending well for now.
Owen tries to work over Rogers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rogers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Owen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Owen tries to clinch up
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owen darts in trying to clinch

and Rogers counters with a single leg into guard. Owen didn't expect that.
Rogers advances position into side control!
Rogers lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Owen keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers is trying to ground and pound but Owen uses the momentary lack of control by Rogers to regain half guard.
Rogers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Rogers wants to work for an arm triangle but Owen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Owen is defending well.
Owen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rogers scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rogers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rogers is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Owen!

Rogers is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Rogers extends the arm and Owen is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Rogers!
Sam Rogers bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harlan Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tallak Hrolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes to the cage accompanied by Sons of Perdition - Blood In The Valley. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Crowe
vs
Hrolf

185 cm
28
282 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

195 cm
33
305 lbs
24 - 15 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harlan Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tallak Hrolf !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crowe.

Crowe dives in and scores a takedown into Hrolf 's guard.

Crowe has gone for a leg lock! Hrolf slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crowe's guard.

Hrolf throws an elbow that misses. Crowe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hrolf 's guard. Nice move by Crowe!

Hrolf wants to sweep here but Crowe controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crowe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hrolf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hrolf keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
Crowe 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.
Crowe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hrolf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrolf keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
Hrolf pulls Crowe in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hrolf wants to sweep here but Crowe controlling him for the moment.
Hrolf keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
Hrolf wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crowe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hrolf is proving hard to escape from.
Crowe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crowe moves out of range as Hrolf strikes.
Hrolf misses with a straight left.
Hrolf lands a body shot.
Hrolf throws a leg kick but Crowe moved away.
Crowe looks for the body kick but Hrolf saw that one coming.

Crowe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hrolf napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hrolf is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hrolf 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hrolf tries to bench press Crowe off him but Crowe keeps the position.
Crowe slows the pace down.
Hrolf is looking for a sweep.
Crowe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hrolf is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crowe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Crowe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hrolf is trying to control but Crowe manages to pass to mount!

Crowe moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hrolf has worked his arm free - good work by Hrolf !
Hrolf is looking to regain half guard here but Crowe keeps moving and retains side control.
Crowe throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hrolf works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hrolf is pressing down on Crowe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hrolf checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crowe throws a lazy head kick

and Hrolf counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Crowe is trying to control the position but Hrolf postures up.
Crowe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crowe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hrolf 's guard.

Hrolf wants to sweep but no luck.
Hrolf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crowe trying to control but Hrolf is working from the bottom.
Hrolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hrolf working a defensive guard but Crowe manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hrolf manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hrolf with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Crowe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hrolf is pressing down on Crowe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crowe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crowe trying to control but Hrolf is working from the bottom.
Hrolf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crowe.
Hrolf pulls Crowe in close to prevent any damage.
Hrolf 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hrolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Hrolf , not yet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crowe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crowe tries to clinch up.
Crowe misses with a head kick.
Hrolf keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crowe wants to clinch but Hrolf slips to the side
and Hrolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Harlan Crowe has been cut.
Crowe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hrolf .

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

Crowe is rocked!
Hrolf fakes the body blow, causing Crowe to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Crowe goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tallak Hrolf !
The defeated Harlan Crowe had this to say: 'Dangit. Guess the time has come to retire from pro mma and instead fight all comers at Billy-Bob's Meth & Burgers.'.