SPFT 212 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Murometz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ortiz's choice of entrance music: I am a real American. Randy Ortiz has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Murometz
vs
Ortiz

195 cm
33
280 lbs
26 - 19 - 0

198 cm
35
269 lbs
30 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ilya Murometz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Ortiz.

It looks like Ilya Murometz has been cut.
Ortiz throws a right hand that misses
and Murometz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Murometz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ortiz pushes Murometz off looking to stand but Murometz dives back in and keeps control.
Murometz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ortiz is looking for a sweep. Murometz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ortiz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murometz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ortiz defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murometz is thwarting Ortiz's attempts to control the position.
Ortiz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ortiz is pressing down on Murometz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murometz wants to pass the guard but Ortiz is keeping the position.
Murometz is fighting to break Ortiz's control of his arms but Ortiz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Murometz is pushing down on Ortiz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ortiz is fighting to maintain full guard but Murometz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ortiz tries to get to full guard but Murometz has control of the leg.
Murometz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murometz fails to land the takedown.
Ortiz throws a shot from downtown. Murometz moves away and avoids it.
Randy Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murometz walks into a straight right hand from Ortiz.
Nice jab there from Ortiz.

Ortiz pushes Murometz up against the cage in a clinch.
Ortiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murometz breaks the clinch.
Murometz lands a body shot.
Ortiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Murometz wants to clinch.
Murometz doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ortiz to counter with a crisp jab.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Murometz.
You can see the frustration on Ortiz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ortiz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is not content to let Murometz control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Murometz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ilya Murometz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ilya Murometz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Murometz blocks a head kick by Ortiz.

Murometz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ortiz's guard.
Ortiz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Murometz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Murometz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortiz can do to turn this around?
Murometz is pressing down on Ortiz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ortiz is holding on for now.
Ortiz is doing well to control the position and prevent Murometz from advancing to side control.
Murometz trying to mount his opponent but Ortiz defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz is controlling Murometz's trapped leg to prevent Murometz from advancing to side control.
Murometz sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murometz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortiz keeps working.
Ortiz tries to roll over but Murometz keeps him under control.
Murometz tries to pass to full mount but Ortiz defends it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ortiz is looking to improve his 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.
Ortiz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ortiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murometz.
Murometz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murometz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz avoids it really well and circles away.
Ortiz scores with a jab to the body.
Ortiz misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murometz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ortiz defends it nicely.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Murometz moves out of range.

Murometz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Murometz showed some decent athleticism there.
Ortiz trying to control from the bottom.
Ortiz keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Murometz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Murometz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ortiz trying to control from the bottom.

Murometz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ortiz sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murometz wants to control but Ortiz is keeping him busy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ilya Murometz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ilya Murometz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Murometz shoots in but Ortiz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ortiz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ortiz throws a leg kick which misses Murometz's front leg but catches the back leg as Murometz tries to avoid it.
Ortiz scores with a leg kick.

Ortiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murometz blocks an elbow strike.
Ortiz is looking to control Murometz's arms but Murometz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ortiz has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz misses with an elbow strike.
Ortiz misses with some punches.
Ortiz stalling.
Ortiz keeps control of Murometz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ortiz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ortiz pushes off an throws an elbow but Murometz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Murometz misses with the head strike.
Ortiz pushes Murometz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Murometz breaks from the clinch.
Murometz wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murometz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murometz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Randy Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from Ortiz misses

and Murometz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Murometz.
Ortiz misses with some punches.
Ortiz misses with an elbow strike.
Ortiz tries to land knees in the clinch but Murometz avoids the damage to the body.
Murometz tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Murometz scores with a hook to the body.
Ortiz lands with a left to the head.
Ortiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murometz's elbow.
Ortiz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murometz backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murometz's elbow.

Murometz breaks the clinch.
Murometz moves out of range as Ortiz throws a body kick.
Ilya Murometz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murometz dives in for a single leg takedown but Ortiz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Murometz moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murometz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ortiz tries to avoid it but Murometz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ortiz to the ground. Ortiz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilya Murometz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz is looking to land body kicks.
Ortiz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Ortiz has closed the distance and engaged Murometz in a clinch.
Murometz blocks an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from Ortiz.
Murometz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ortiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortiz misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ortiz.
Ortiz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortiz taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Murometz scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz trying to control the position but instead, Murometz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ortiz into the cage.
Murometz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murometz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ortiz has him pressed against the cage.
Ortiz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ortiz can't find room to land a body shot as Murometz controls the action.
Murometz can't break the clinch.
Ortiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Murometz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murometz avoiding damage as Ortiz throws knees to the body.
Ortiz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murometz.
Ortiz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ortiz stalling the fight.
Randy Ortiz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murometz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Ortiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murometz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ilya Murometz!
Ilya Murometz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammer has chosen Bolt Thrower - IV Crusade as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Billy Bob has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Billy Bob seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bob
vs
Hammer

173 cm
38
141 lbs
25 - 18 - 0

155 cm
36
134 lbs
28 - 20 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

GREEN!160

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 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Antti Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Bob. Those never looked like landing.
A slow jab from Bob misses its intended target.
Bob smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Hammer has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hammer fails to land.
Bob can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bob.
Bob wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hammer lands a hook that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Hammer can't get the takedown.
Hammer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bob to keep the fight standing.
Hammer has Bob pressed against the cage, preventing Bob from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bob is trying to break free.
Bob is trying to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling him.
Hammer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bob avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Billy Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Hammer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is trying to drag Bob to the mat but Bob just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hammer has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Hammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hammer fails to land.

Bob breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bob moves forwards but Hammer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bob scores with a punch to the head.

Hammer rushes Bob and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hammer fails to land.
Hammer keeps control of Bob as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammer lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hammer.

Hammer has clasped his hands together around Bob's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bob will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bob tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Bob is keen to just control but Hammer is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is looking to improve his position.

Bob is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hammer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bob.
Bob wants to stand up but Hammer has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is looking to improve his position.

Bob gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hammer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Hammer clinches up with Bob and pushes him back against the cage.
Hammer prevents Bob from breaking the clinch.
Hammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hammer.
Hammer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammer tries to score a body lock takedown but Bob shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bob tries to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Hammer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer has Bob pressed against the cage, preventing Bob from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bob blocking some punches.

Hammer turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hammer manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bob sneaks back into half guard.
Hammer trying to control the pace.
Bob wants to get back to full guard.
Bob avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hammer.
Bob trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bob manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bob looking for a sweep. Not yet Bob, not yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hammer with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice uppercut there from Bob.

Hammer is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Hammer dives in for a single leg takedown but Bob sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bob fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bob misses with the combination.

Hammer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Bob's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bob sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bob tries to get to full guard but Hammer has control of the leg.
Bob has his hands clasped together around Hammer's back. He's all about the action.
Bob wants to improve his position but Hammer is controlling well.
Bob slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob pulls Hammer in close to prevent any damage.
Hammer distracts Bob with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bob bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hammer's guard.

Hammer has control of Bob's left arm, preventing Bob from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob looking to pass the guard.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bob content to stall in guard here.
Bob trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Hammer won't allow Bob to sweep him here.
Hammer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bob trying to keep a closed guard but Hammer is proving a slippery customer.
Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bob wants to sweep here but Hammer controlling him for the moment.

Bob looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammer preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bob works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob has his hands on Hammer's head, controlling the position.
Hammer passes Bob's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bob trying to get back to full guard but Hammer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bob is trying to escape the mount.
Bob is working hard here to advance position.
Hammer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bob looks a forlorn figure.
Hammer working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer looking to control but Bob is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bob slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bob keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bob is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hammer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hammer's back!
Bob has good solid back control here.
Hammer breaks Bob's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer with a nice head shot there.
Bob looking to control.
Bob looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammer is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Antti Hammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Hammer misses with a straight right.
Hammer tries to clinch but Bob moves out of range.

Hammer has closed the distance and engaged Bob in a clinch.
Antti Hammer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bob wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bob trying to control the position but instead, Hammer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bob into the cage.
Hammer is trying to maintain a safe position but Bob gets an underhook and turns Hammer into the cage.
Bob blocking some punches.

Bob breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bob missing with a left hand there. Hammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bob takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammer wants to clinch.
Hammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
Billy Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Bob.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Bob sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bob misses with the combination.

Hammer darts in and clinches Bob up against the cage.
Bob is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hammer is keeping busy.

Hammer lands a takedown into guard.
Bob is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bob wants to sweep but no luck.
Bob can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hammer controls the pace.
Hammer throwing strikes from guard but Bob blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hammer has passed into side control.
Hammer trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom.
Bob sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Bob looking for submissions off his back.
Hammer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bob holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hammer.
Bob keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bob slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bob is keeping the position for now.
Bob is trying to keep Hammer in close.
Hammer trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Hammer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Antti Hammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bob looking to control but Hammer passes into half guard.
Bob has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hammer is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Hammer seems content to control.
Antti Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammer is looking to take a break and control but Bob is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Bob lands a left and a right that send Hammer crashing to the mat, dazed. Bob thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Bob finish him?
Hammer slips a jab and a cross from Bob.

Hammer clinches up against the cage.
Billy Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bob wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Bob can't break the clinch.
Bob tries to break free but Hammer pushes him back against the cage.
Bob wants to break free but Hammer has control.
Bob is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bob wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hammer seems to have recovered his senses.
Bob is trying to force a seperation but Hammer has the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Billy Bob.
I think Hammer 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antti Hammer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Antti Hammer made sure he mentioned GREEN!160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Gee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Timmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Gee
vs
Timmons

186 cm
34
222 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

184 cm
29
215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Gee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Timmons!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmons takes one to the side of the head.
Timmons throws a sloppy head kick and Gee moves out of range easily.
Timmons misses with a series of wild punches.
Gee throws out a powerful jab.
Timmons throws a sloppy head kick and Gee moves out of range easily.
Gee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Timmons throws a right hand that Gee ducks under and follows up with a left that Gee also avoids with ease.
Gee thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Timmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmons misses with a few strikes there.
Timmons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Timmons throws a head kick but Gee moves out of range.
Gee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Gee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gee throws a leg kick which misses Timmons's front leg but catches the back leg as Timmons tries to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Timmons checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Timmons throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gee tries a low kick but Timmons avoids it.
Timmons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gee finds it's way round the side to connect with Timmons's head.
We've been informed that Timmons has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Timmons is looking to clinch.
Gee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Timmons eats them both and turns towards Gee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Timmons checks a leg kick nicely.
Timmons tries a quick counter leg kick but Gee is wise to it.
Timmons tries a low kick but Gee avoids it.
Gee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gee drops Timmons with a big left hand! Timmons is injured, injured bad! Gee jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Gee!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bariga Cocainich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asko Vilenius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cocainich's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Будущее 9эт . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Cocainich
vs
Vilenius

180 cm
40
250 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

193 cm
28
265 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bariga Cocainich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Asko Vilenius!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cocainich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cocainich feinted with a counter takedown.
Vilenius looks to land a right hand but Cocainich moved out of range.
Cocainich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vilenius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cocainich attempts a counter takedown but Vilenius avoids it well and moves away.
Vilenius's coach down at Facebreaker Academy - Striking was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vilenius's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vilenius throws a jab but it's blocked by Cocainich.
Cocainich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vilenius sprawls and moves away.
Vilenius checks a leg kick.
Vilenius throws a hook but Cocainich blocks it.
Vilenius misses with a hook.
Vilenius misses with a straight right.
Cocainich attempts a counter takedown but Vilenius avoids it well and moves away.
Vilenius misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilenius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cocainich tries to avoid it but Vilenius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cocainich to the ground. Cocainich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vilenius scores with a jab to the body.
Cocainich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vilenius throws a jab when Cocainich was well out of range.
Cocainich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilenius stuffs the takedown.
Vilenius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cocainich manages to avoid it.
A big right from Vilenius misses.
Vilenius misses with a straight right.
Vilenius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vilenius lands with a good body shot.
Cocainich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vilenius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cocainich momentarily.
Vilenius misses with a double jab

and Cocainich counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cocainich.
Vilenius is trying to keep Cocainich in close.
Cocainich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vilenius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vilenius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cocainich's head.
Vilenius won't allow Cocainich to sweep him here.
Vilenius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Vilenius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vilenius wants to control from the top but Cocainich keeps moving.
Vilenius postures up in Cocainich's guard and throws a big left but Cocainich blocks it.
Vilenius trying to control but Cocainich is working from the bottom.
Vilenius stopping the sweep attempt from Cocainich.
Cocainich keeping moving, preventing Vilenius from controlling successfully.
Vilenius postures up.
Cocainich pulls Vilenius in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius is pushing down on Cocainich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cocainich is fighting to maintain full guard but Vilenius has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cocainich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vilenius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vilenius's back!
You can see the frustration on Vilenius's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cocainich struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cocainich has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Vilenius.
Cocainich misses with an elbow to the head.
Will Cocainich go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cocainich gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Cocainich has Vilenius flattened out and is raining down punches.
Cocainich misses with a punch to the head.
Cocainich somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cocainich somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius is in bad spot here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cocainich is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Cocainich is trying to control but Vilenius is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Cocainich punching from mount but Vilenius doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Cocainich controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilenius tries to hold on but Cocainich pushes him away.
Vilenius is squirming around, avoiding Cocainich's attempts to control the action.
Cocainich in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cocainich landing strikes, looking to finish!
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 Bariga Cocainich will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vilenius lands a head shot.

It looks like Asko Vilenius has been cut.
Cocainich throws a chopping leg kick but Vilenius manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vilenius lunges at Cocainich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cocainich's hand.
Cocainich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vilenius as he avoids it easily.
Asko Vilenius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilenius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cocainich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cocainich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Vilenius.
Vilenius punishes Cocainich's body with a nice straight punch.
Vilenius throws a right hand that Cocainich ducks under and follows up with a left that Cocainich also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilenius missing with a left hand there. Cocainich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cocainich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice shot lands for Vilenius.
Vilenius is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab lands there for Vilenius.
Cocainich shoots and misses
and Vilenius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilenius's corner calls for a 1-2. Vilenius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vilenius misses with a looping right.
Cocainich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cocainich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vilenius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cocainich attempts a counter takedown but Vilenius avoids it well and moves away.
No joy there for Vilenius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cocainich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vilenius sprawls and moves away.
Vilenius throws a shot to the body.
Vilenius lands a slapping body shot.
Vilenius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vilenius throws a looping overhand right but Cocainich ducks down to avoid it.
Cocainich attempts a counter takedown but Vilenius avoids it well and moves away.
Vilenius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cocainich momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Vilenius.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilenius scores with a jab to the body.
Vilenius throws out a loose jab but Cocainich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cocainich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vilenius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vilenius scores with a body shot.
Vilenius lands with a good body shot.
Cocainich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vilenius changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Vilenius.
Vilenius swings for the body but Cocainich moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vilenius, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius throws a right hand that misses

and Cocainich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cocainich wants to pass the guard but Vilenius is defending well.
Vilenius is trying to control but can't.
Cocainich is looking to pass Vilenius's guard but actually Vilenius recovers to full guard.
Cocainich throwing strikes from guard but Vilenius blocks nicely.
Vilenius wants to sweep here but Cocainich controlling him for the moment.
Cocainich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vilenius is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cocainich advances to half guard.
Cocainich tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vilenius knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vilenius is trying to get back to full guard.
Vilenius trying to control but Cocainich postures up.
Cocainich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cocainich uses his free foot to push down on Vilenius's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vilenius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asko Vilenius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Asko Vilenius's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Vilenius misses the shot to the body.
Vilenius thuds a left hand into Cocainich's body.
Cocainich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilenius.
Cocainich attempts a counter takedown but Vilenius avoids it well and moves away.
Vilenius thuds his right hand into Cocainich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vilenius scores with a nice head shot.
Cocainich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vilenius scores with a nice right hand.
Vilenius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cocainich slips a straight right by Vilenius.
Cocainich feinted with a counter takedown.
Cocainich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vilenius finds it's way round the side to connect with Cocainich's head.
Vilenius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Cocainich counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vilenius!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cocainich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vilenius keeps working.
Vilenius takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cocainich trying to control the position but Vilenius is working away.
Cocainich working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cocainich in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cocainich looking to control but instead Vilenius has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Cocainich trying to control from half guard but Vilenius is working away.
Vilenius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cocainich in particular looking to stall.
Cocainich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vilenius does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vilenius wants to control but Cocainich is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vilenius tries to roll over but Cocainich keeps him under control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vilenius is trying to control but can't.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vilenius misses with an uppercut. Cocainich saw that one coming.
Cocainich tries to counter with a takedown but Vilenius is quick to defend against it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius scores with a nice head shot.
Cocainich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cocainich darts in looking for a takedown but Vilenius gets double underhooks and turns Cocainich into the cage.
Vilenius digs a good body shot into Cocainich's ribs.
Vilenius throws a jab when Cocainich was well out of range.
Vilenius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vilenius scores with a jab to the head.
Cocainich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vilenius smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vilenius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vilenius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Cocainich is rocked!
Nice jab there from Vilenius.
Oh Cocainich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilenius fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Cocainich to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Cocainich looks to clinch but Vilenius throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Cocainich taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Asko Vilenius! Asko Vilenius retains his heavyweight title!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Rodinerio Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Irwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bravo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Damian Marley - Confrontation. Irwin has chosen AC/DC - T.N.T as his entrance music. Paul Irwin acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Rodinerio Bravo
vs
Irwin

189 cm
42
221 lbs
27 - 19 - 1

190 cm
37
212 lbs
32 - 18 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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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 27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bravo gets a clinch.
Irwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bravo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Irwin fails to land.
Bravo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Irwin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bravo looking for a takedown.

Bravo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Irwin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Irwin is trying to stand back up.
Bravo wants to control but Irwin is keeping busy.
Irwin wants to get back to his feet.

Bravo looking for the choke from the back.

Bravo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Irwin is trying to shake Bravo off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Bravo won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Irwin throws out a loose jab but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Irwin.
Irwin jabs Bravo to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Bravo feints and as Irwin raises his hands in defense, Bravo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Irwin wants to stand up but Bravo is controlling him.
Bravo trying to control but Irwin is working from the bottom.
Irwin wants to get back to his feet but Bravo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Irwin can't keep his opponent in guard - Bravo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Bravo seems to be working for a kimura but Irwin defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irwin is refusing to be controlled, as Bravo sits in half guard.
Irwin is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Irwin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Irwin's waist but Irwin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bravo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Rodinerio Bravo . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravo shoots for a takedown but Irwin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paul Irwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravo moves away from the strike by Irwin.
Bravo slips under a jab from Irwin.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Irwin circles away easily
and Irwin counters with a stiff right hand.

Bravo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Irwin looking to throw knees to the head but Bravo is blocking nicely.
A short right from Irwin on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irwin.
Irwin scores with a shot to the side of Bravo 's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravo .
A short left from Irwin.
Bravo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Irwin walks away with a smile on his face. Bravo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Bravo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Irwin is looking to escape.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin is trying to stand.
Bravo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Irwin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Bravo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Irwin is not content to let Bravo control the position.
Irwin wants to get back to his feet.

Irwin pushes Bravo off and gets back to his feet.
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Irwin.
Irwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Irwin misses.
Bravo moves away from the strike by Irwin.
Bravo attempts a counter takedown but Irwin avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bravo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Irwin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Bravo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bravo tries to pass to full mount but Irwin defends it.
Bravo is keen to just control but Irwin is a slippery customer.
Bravo passes to full mount!
Irwin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

Bravo has control of Irwin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Irwin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bravo fails to advance to Irwin's back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin tries to buck Bravo off but he can't manage it.
Irwin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bravo mounts Irwin! Really nice guard pass there!
Bravo fails to take his opponent's back.
Irwin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Irwin bucks Bravo off and manages to get back to his feet!
The fighters circle momentarily. Irwin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Irwin lands a jab-cross combination.
Irwin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bravo .

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bravo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bravo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bravo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bravo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bravo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Irwin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin is pressed up against the cage. Bravo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Irwin down to the mat. Irwin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Rodinerio Bravo . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Irwin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bravo .
Irwin scores with the left hand. Bravo knows he should have avoided that one.

Bravo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bravo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paul Irwin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bravo wants a takedown but no success here.
Bravo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irwin scores with a shoulder strike.
Irwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Irwin scores with a nice short uppercut.

Irwin breaks the clinch.
Paul Irwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irwin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Irwin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bravo closes the distance and clinches up with Irwin, looking for a takedown. Bravo pushes Irwin against the cage but Irwin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bravo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Irwin finds it's way round the side to connect with Bravo 's head.
Irwin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bravo shoots for a takedown but Irwin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bravo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Bravo is rocked!
Irwin throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Bravo 's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Irwin dives in looking to finish as Bravo flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Irwin's strikes! Irwin is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Bravo 's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Bravo was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Irwin!
Paul Irwin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Joey Rodinerio Bravo had this to say: 'I'm sure he applied WD-40 to his body, so i couldn't get a hold of him!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benton is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shed Seven - Bully Boy. Travis Riley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Glenn Benton's chin.

Riley
vs
Benton

185 cm
37
180 lbs
35 - 20 - 0

183 cm
33
181 lbs
28 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glenn Benton!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benton finds it's way round the side to connect with Riley's head.
Benton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riley can pounce on him.
Benton staying out of range there.
Benton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Glenn Benton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Benton misses.
Benton connects with an inside leg kick.
Riley works Benton's body with a nice hook.
Benton slips a straight right by Riley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Benton.
Benton throws a body shot but no joy.
Benton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riley cracks Benton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Riley misses with a straight left.
Benton throws a jab but it's blocked by Riley.
Benton blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Benton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benton.
Good leg kick by Riley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Riley throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benton stuns Riley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Riley.
Riley throws a front kick that sends Benton stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Riley finds it's way through Benton's defenses.
Riley and Benton are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Riley throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Benton into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Riley knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Travis Riley!