Attack Fight Night 5. PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between ZyD XyD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

XyD
vs
Snuka

165 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
24
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, ZyD XyD!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Snuka!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snuka misses with a body shot.
Snuka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snuka blocks a head kick by XyD.
XyD shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snuka sprawls well. Snuka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. XyD gets slowly back to his feet.
XyD closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snuka circles away.

XyD gets a double leg takedown into Snuka's guard.
Snuka is pulling down on XyD's head. It's preventing any offense from XyD, at least for the moment.
XyD wants to control from the top but Snuka keeps moving.
XyD has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
XyD is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Snuka is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
XyD looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka is pulling down on XyD's head. It's preventing any offense from XyD, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
XyD preventing the sweep.
Snuka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Snuka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Snuka misses with a jab to the body
and XyD counters with a solid body kick.
Snuka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by XyD.
XyD tries to clinch up.
Snuka misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
XyD blocks the body kick.
Snuka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snuka keeps the fight on the outside.
Snuka fails to land with a series of punches.
Snuka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract XyD.
Snuka misses with a body shot
and XyD counters with a head kick. That will keep Snuka thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

XyD darts in and clinches Snuka up against the cage.
Snuka lands a damaging elbow.
Snuka is looking for a takedown.

XyD jumps guard and drags Snuka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Snuka throwing strikes but missing.
XyD trying to control the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
XyD controls Snuka momentarily but Snuka frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snuka's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
XyD has momentary wrist control but Snuka slips an elbow through the middle.
XyD knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Snuka on the ground.
XyD not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snuka trying to control but XyD is working from the bottom.
XyD on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if XyD tries to get out of the position.
XyD wants to sweep but no luck.
XyD trying to keep a closed guard but Snuka is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
XyD being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
XyD staying out of range there.

XyD rushes Snuka and presses him up against the cage.
XyD stops a takedown attempt from Snuka.
Snuka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
XyD is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Snuka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZyD XyD. That's going to take a lot out of him.
XyD tries to score a body lock takedown but Snuka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
XyD blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snuka.

Snuka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snuka throws a lazy uppercut
and XyD counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Snuka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Snuka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that ZyD XyD will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Snuka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
XyD avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck for XyD with that takedown attempt.
XyD dives in for a single leg takedown but Snuka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Snuka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Snuka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Snuka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snuka goes for a takedown in the clinch but XyD prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snuka misses with a knee to the head.
Snuka is looking for a takedown.
XyD is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Snuka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZyD XyD. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snuka tries to land knees in the clinch but XyD avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

XyD breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
XyD lands a nice looking kick to the body. Snuka takes a step back to recover.
Jimmy Snuka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
XyD tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snuka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snuka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Snuka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. XyD tries to avoid it but Snuka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag XyD to the ground. XyD escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snuka is breathing heavily.

XyD takes the fight into the clinch.
Snuka tries to pull guard but XyD holds him up against the cage and eventually Snuka drops back down to his feet.
XyD is working for takedown but Snuka is calmly controlling the position for now.

XyD pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snuka misses with a combination
enabling XyD to counter with a crisp jab.
Snuka throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
XyD shoots in but no luck this time.
Snuka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Snuka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and XyD cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
XyD fails with a takedown attempt.
Snuka circles away from the clinch attempt

and Snuka counters by clinching up.
Snuka missing with knees to the body.

XyD breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
XyD shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snuka defends it nicely.
Snuka throws an off balance right hand
and XyD counters with a one-two to the body.
Snuka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Snuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Snuka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
XyD keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
XyD blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snuka.

XyD has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Snuka escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Snuka!
XyD is pushing Snuka's head away, looking to escape. Snuka manages to hold on to the position though.
Snuka working the head and body with strikes.
Snuka misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Snuka working the head with strikes.
Snuka working away.
Snuka working the ground and pound from side control.
XyD tries to buck Snuka off but Snuka is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snuka is putting a hurting on XyD here, landing some big shots from side control.
XyD is trying to work for a sweep but Snuka has mounted him!
Snuka landing strikes from the mount and XyD is in trouble!
Snuka lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Snuka landing punches.
Snuka landing strikes, looking to finish!
Snuka landing shots from mount.
XyD tries to reverse the position but Snuka maintains control.
Snuka wants to control the pace but XyD is squirming around nicely.
XyD is working to get back to half guard.
Snuka raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Snuka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

XyD closes the distance and clinches up with Snuka, looking for a takedown. XyD pushes Snuka against the cage but Snuka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snuka looks for the body kick but XyD saw that one coming.
Snuka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snuka throws the left hand but XyD avoids the punch easily.
Snuka throws a lazy body kick
and XyD counters with a good low kick that Snuka was not able to check.
No joy there for Snuka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
XyD tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snuka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
XyD throws a one two combo.
Snuka throws a jab when XyD was well out of range.
Snuka throws a shot from downtown. XyD moves away and avoids it.
XyD digs a good hook to Snuka's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
XyD tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snuka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
XyD looks to land a combination. Snuka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Jimmy Snuka has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snuka darts in looking for a takedown but XyD gets double underhooks and turns Snuka into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Snuka just misses with a elbow thrown towards XyD's brow.
Snuka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snuka misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
XyD dodges an elbow strike from Snuka.
XyD wants a takedown but no success here.
XyD slows down the pace here.
XyD avoids a wild elbow strike from Snuka.
Snuka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
XyD trying to control the position but instead, Snuka has worked for underhooks and has pushed XyD into the cage.
Snuka is looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Snuka drops down looking for an ankle pick but XyD pulls his leg out and moves away.
ZyD XyD has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Snuka.
XyD ducks under a wild hook from Snuka.

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.
XyD tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snuka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten XyD somewhat.
Snuka walks into a stiff left hand from XyD.
XyD scoring well with a low kick there.

XyD closes the distance and clinches.

XyD pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
XyD shoots in for a double leg but Snuka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Snuka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jimmy Snuka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
XyD has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Snuka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
XyD is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Snuka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
XyD prevents the takedown attempt.
XyD drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snuka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
XyD blocks the elbow strike.
Snuka is looking for a takedown.

XyD successfully pulls guard.

XyD is looking for a triangle but Snuka pushes his legs off easily.
Snuka scoring with some ground and pound.
Snuka working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of XyD's head.
Snuka working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snuka advances to half guard.
XyD wants to get back to full guard.
Snuka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Snuka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Snuka is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! XyD is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimmy Snuka!
Jimmy Snuka 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timir Almaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McEnroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John McEnroe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Almaev
vs
McEnroe

175 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timir Almaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John McEnroe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McEnroe missing with a left hand there. Almaev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Almaev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Almaev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McEnroe keeping full guard, as Almaev tries to pass.
Almaev is looking to stand up but McEnroe won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Almaev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Almaev postures up in McEnroe's guard and throws a big left but McEnroe blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almaev preventing the sweep.
McEnroe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Almaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Almaev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McEnroe is trying to hold Almaev in close to prevent damage but Almaev has managed to pass into half guard.
Almaev stalling.
Almaev prevents McEnroe from improving his position.

Almaev trying to work for an americana but McEnroe has managed to regain 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.
McEnroe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Almaev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Almaev advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Almaev throws an elbow but McEnroe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Almaev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McEnroe defending against the ground and pound.

Almaev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Almaev takes a little break here. McEnroe wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McEnroe is trying to control Almaev's posture but Almaev avoids it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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.
McEnroe scores with the left hand. Almaev knows he should have avoided that one.
McEnroe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Almaev.

Almaev closes the distance and clinches.

Almaev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McEnroe regains guard.
Almaev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timir Almaev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

McEnroe digs a good body shot into Almaev's ribs.

Almaev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Almaev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Almaev is looking to take a break and control but McEnroe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Almaev working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almaev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McEnroe's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Almaev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Almaev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Almaev just content to control the position.
We've been informed that McEnroe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McEnroe can't do much from the bottom here.
Almaev landing strikes.
Almaev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McEnroe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Almaev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McEnroe has escaped the position, nice work there.

Almaev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Almaev controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Almaev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Almaev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McEnroe looking for a sweep but Almaev has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Almaev landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timir Almaev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.

Almaev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Almaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McEnroe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Almaev.
McEnroe trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almaev controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Almaev looking to ground and pound but McEnroe is blocking nicely.
McEnroe tries to lock up and control but Almaev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Almaev content just to control the position here.
Almaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McEnroe can do to turn this around?
BOOM! Almaev connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McEnroe is trying to escape the mount but Almaev keeps good control and instead manages to take McEnroe's back.
What can McEnroe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almaev lands with a hammerfist to the side of McEnroe's head.
McEnroe trying to control the position but Almaev manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Almaev is looking for the choke from the back position but McEnroe is controlling his hands well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McEnroe defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Almaev looking for the RNC.
McEnroe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Almaev is not going to allow McEnroe to sit and survive in this position.
Almaev trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McEnroe doesn't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McEnroe looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timir Almaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Almaev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timir Almaev!
Timir Almaev 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
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kofi Amankwah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weston Christiansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kofi Amankwah looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Amankwah
vs
Christiansen

170 cm
20
135 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

165 cm
25
141 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

North Atlantic

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kofi Amankwah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Weston Christiansen!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christiansen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Christiansen wants it to stay on the feet.

Amankwah gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Christiansen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Amankwah doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Amankwah manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Christiansen manages to get himself to full guard.

Amankwah won't allow Christiansen to sweep him here.
Amankwah wants to get up but he can't break Christiansen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiansen has control of Amankwah's left arm, preventing Amankwah from doing any damage.
Amankwah wants to control from the top but Christiansen keeps moving.

Amankwah drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amankwah jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiansen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christiansen has a closed guard, preventing Amankwah from standing up.
Christiansen pulls Amankwah in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing that Amankwah has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Christiansen as Amankwah shoots in.
Christiansen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Christiansen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.

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.

Christiansen clinches up against the cage.
Amankwah is trying to push Christiansen away but Christiansen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Christiansen is trying to trip Amankwah. He has hold of a leg but Amankwah is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Christiansen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Amankwah is breathing heavily.
Christiansen is looking to work some ground and pound but Amankwah has wrist control.
Christiansen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amankwah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Amankwah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Christiansen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Christiansen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Christiansen lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christiansen throwing strikes from guard but Amankwah blocks nicely.
Christiansen works over Amankwah with some ground and pound from guard.
Christiansen chips away with some ground and pound.
Christiansen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christiansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Amankwah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christiansen landing with the ground and pound.

Amankwah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Christiansen scoring with some ground and pound.
Christiansen lands a couple of digs.
Amankwah keeping full guard, as Christiansen tries to pass.
Christiansen trying to control but Amankwah is working from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Amankwah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christiansen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amankwah avoids a punch combination nicely.

Christiansen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Amankwah's guard.
Christiansen is working Amankwah over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Christiansen lands a couple of digs.

Amankwah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christiansen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Weston Christiansen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Christiansen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Amankwah quickly recovers to half guard.
Amankwah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Amankwah gets back to full guard.
Christiansen landing with the ground and pound.
Christiansen cracks Amankwah with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christiansen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Christiansen with a nice head shot there.
Amankwah keeping full guard, as Christiansen tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Amankwah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christiansen is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiansen lands a couple of elbows.
Christiansen scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Christiansen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Amankwah is rocked!
Christiansen wants to pass the guard but Amankwah is keeping the position.
Oh Amankwah is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christiansen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Christiansen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Christiansen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Christiansen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Christiansen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Christiansen landing with the ground and pound.
Christiansen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amankwah's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Amankwah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Christiansen defends it easily.
Amankwah has momentary wrist control but Christiansen slips an elbow through the middle.
Christiansen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Christiansen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Christiansen landing some decent shots from guard.
Christiansen loads up on a big left hand. Amankwah felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Christiansen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Amankwah can't hide his disappointment, as Christiansen celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Weston Christiansen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cy Noisoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Ibaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Noisoc
vs
Ibaka

170 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cy Noisoc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Serge Ibaka!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noisoc fails with a takedown attempt.
Ibaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Noisoc fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ibaka to the ground. Noisoc is now in Ibaka's guard.
Noisoc throwing strikes but missing.
Noisoc trying to control but Ibaka is working from the bottom.
Noisoc postures up in Ibaka's guard and throws a big left but Ibaka blocks it.
Noisoc with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noisoc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibaka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Noisoc is looking to work some ground and pound but Ibaka has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibaka keeping moving, preventing Noisoc from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noisoc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibaka wants to hit a switch here but Noisoc passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ibaka there!
Ibaka tries to hold on but Noisoc postures up.
Ibaka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ibaka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ibaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noisoc.
Ibaka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Noisoc trying to control but Ibaka is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noisoc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noisoc trying to control but Ibaka is working from the bottom.
Ibaka is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Noisoc closes the distance and pushes Ibaka back into the cage.
Ibaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noisoc's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Noisoc misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noisoc tries a body shot but Ibaka blocks it.
Noisoc tries to work over Ibaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Noisoc tries to score a body lock takedown but Ibaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ibaka lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Noisoc backwards.
Ibaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Noisoc is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cy Noisoc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibaka presses Noisoc against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Noisoc scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Noisoc goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ibaka prevents it.
A short right from Ibaka.
Noisoc is trying to maintain a safe position but Ibaka gets an underhook and turns Noisoc into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Noisoc fails to land.
Ibaka prevents the takedown attempt.
Noisoc is breathing heavily.
Noisoc misses with a punch to the body.
Noisoc misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Ibaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ibaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Noisoc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Noisoc is rocked!
Ibaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Noisoc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibaka looking to slow down the pace here.

Noisoc gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ibaka has control of Noisoc's left arm, preventing Noisoc from doing any damage.
Noisoc seems to have got his legs back now.
Noisoc throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Serge Ibaka will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Noisoc has managed to clinch.
Noisoc tries to throw a body punch but Ibaka avoids it by throwing Noisoc back against the cage.
Noisoc can't get the takedown.
Ibaka tries to throw a body punch but Noisoc avoids it by throwing Ibaka back against the cage.
Ibaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Noisoc backwards.
Noisoc looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ibaka working aggressively here.
Noisoc working aggressively here.
Ibaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Ibaka.
Noisoc drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ibaka lands a nice shot to the body.
Ibaka is trying to stall.
Ibaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ibaka as Noisoc tries to tie him up.
Ibaka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Noisoc goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ibaka prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cy Noisoc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noisoc trying to control the position but instead, Ibaka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Noisoc into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noisoc creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ibaka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ibaka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ibaka gets through Noisoc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Noisoc misses with an elbow over the top.
Noisoc is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ibaka is working Noisoc over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Ibaka.
Ibaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ibaka pushes Noisoc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibaka.
Ibaka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Noisoc backwards.

Ibaka drops Noisoc onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Noisoc is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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!
Ibaka has Noisoc pushed against the cage.
Serge Ibaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Noisoc pressed against the cage. Ibaka frees himself up and cracks Ibaka with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Noisoc crumples to the floor, out cold! Ibaka jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Serge Ibaka!
Serge Ibaka 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
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adolf Schwarzkopf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schwarzkopf has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The key to victory for Adolf Schwarzkopf has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Schwarzkopf
vs
Nogueira

200 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Island Xtreme Fight-Gear

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adolf Schwarzkopf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wanderlei Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick and Schwarzkopf moves out of range easily.
Schwarzkopf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Nogueira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Schwarzkopf definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nogueira stands and throws Schwarzkopf's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nogueira lands some shots froms side control.
Nogueira lands a few punches from side control.
Schwarzkopf is breathing heavily.
Nogueira landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nogueira cracks Schwarzkopf with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Schwarzkopf taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nogueira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nogueira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Schwarzkopf to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira lands a nice forearm strike.
Nogueira cracks Schwarzkopf with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nogueira lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira is chipping away with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira scoring with punches from side control.

Schwarzkopf is rocked!
Nogueira scores with punches from side control.
Oh Schwarzkopf is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nogueira in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Schwarzkopf looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Nogueira turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wanderlei Nogueira!