PFC: Fight Night 9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Bogtrotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bogtrotter
vs
Roberts

188 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

177 cm
26
172 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Bogtrotter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Roberts!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogtrotter lands with an overhand left.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Roberts.
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.

Roberts looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roberts content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bogtrotter tries to improve position but can't.
Roberts working away.
Roberts just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Bogtrotter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogtrotter tries to improve position but can't.
Roberts is working Bogtrotter over with some ground and pound from side control.
Roberts is working Bogtrotter over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogtrotter wants to control but Roberts postures up.
Bogtrotter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Roberts is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Roberts scores with a couple of short elbows.
Roberts creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Roberts is staying tight to Bogtrotter's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Bogtrotter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roberts content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts throws an elbow but Bogtrotter slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Bogtrotter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roberts passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bogtrotter!
Roberts content just to control the position here.

Roberts with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Roberts controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Roberts might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Roberts lands a heavy elbow.
Roberts working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bogtrotter wants to control but Roberts is having none of it.
Bogtrotter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogtrotter is working hard here to advance position.
Roberts controlling from mount.

Roberts wants to finish this one by submission but Bogtrotter is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Roberts.
Roberts lands with some strikes.
Bogtrotter is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Roberts takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bogtrotter tries to hold on but Roberts postures up.

Roberts jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bogtrotter is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bogtrotter and Roberts has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Roberts working away.

Roberts looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Bogtrotter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts controlling the position from side mount.
Roberts misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Roberts takes a little break here. Bogtrotter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bogtrotter is looking for a sweep.
Roberts working the head and body with strikes.
Bogtrotter struggling a bit here.
Bogtrotter tries to bench press Roberts off him but Roberts keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts happy to just control the position for now.
Bogtrotter is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Roberts dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bogtrotter lands a body shot.

Roberts drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Bogtrotter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roberts defends it easily.

Bogtrotter has his foot on Roberts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roberts works his way back into a safe position though.
Bogtrotter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roberts controls the pace.

Bogtrotter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bogtrotter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Roberts controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts stands up over Bogtrotter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roberts controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Roberts has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roberts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bogtrotter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberts has managed to get both his arms back between Bogtrotter's legs - danger averted.
Roberts controlling from the top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Roberts.
Bogtrotter is trying to keep Roberts in close.
Roberts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hunter Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

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.
Bogtrotter scores with a punch to the head.
Bogtrotter throws a right hand that misses

and Roberts counters with a shoot takedown. Bogtrotter fights it but they end up in guard.

Bogtrotter looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
Roberts is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bogtrotter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roberts defends well.
Bogtrotter is trying to control the position but Roberts postures up.
Roberts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Bogtrotter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roberts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roberts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roberts 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Bogtrotter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.
Roberts not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bogtrotter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Roberts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bogtrotter on his heels. He'll look to pass Bogtrotter's guard now, I'm sure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts content to stall in guard here.
Roberts is continuing to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Roberts gets the takedown into side control.

Roberts tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Bogtrotter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roberts is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Roberts cracks Bogtrotter with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogtrotter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Bogtrotter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bogtrotter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogtrotter wants to control but Roberts postures up.
Roberts controlling the position.
Roberts's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bogtrotter can't do much from the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Bogtrotter's face as Roberts controls the position.
Bogtrotter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bogtrotter being controlled for a moment.

That's two 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.
Bogtrotter dodges the ground and pound from Roberts.

Roberts swings around for an armbar but Bogtrotter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Roberts's guard.
Roberts managing to control the position.

Roberts looking for a triangle here. Bogtrotter is fighting it but it looks tight! Roberts pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bogtrotter is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hunter Roberts!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Lanister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Daniel Washington has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Daniel Washington seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Washington
vs
Lanister

187 cm
26
135 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
19
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walter Lanister!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Washington throws a right and a left that Lanister avoids nicely.

Washington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Washington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lanister walks away with a smile on his face. Washington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lanister lands a right hook to the body.
Lanister's coach down at Fighting Fitness & Freedom was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lanister's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Washington takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Washington is looking to clinch but Lanister is avoiding it.
Lanister lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lanister scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Washington doesn't seem bothered though.
Washington wants to clinch but Lanister slips to the side
and Lanister counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lanister lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Washington circles away quickly and effectively.
Lanister lands with a cross.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt - Lanister sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Lanister connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Washington! He's out on his feet! Lanister rushes in and drops Washington with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Walter Lanister!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdulla Quliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Quliev
vs
Smith

180 cm
25
176 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

175 cm
27
170 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abdulla Quliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Smith!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Quliev gets a clinch.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.

Quliev breaks from the clinch.
Quliev lands with a big left! Smith is wobbled badly! Quliev comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Smith to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abdulla Quliev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Richter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Richter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Richter
vs
Miller

166 cm
19
140 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

162 cm
19
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

Big Bear Nutrition 160Q

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles Richter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Miller!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richter misses with a few strikes there.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Richter to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller shoots in but no luck this time.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Richter's head but Richter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richter fails to land with a series of punches.
Richter throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
And Miller tries to counter it with a takedown but Richter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Richter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Richter stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Charles Richter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller misses with an uppercut.
Richter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Richter.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Richter defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richter tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richter. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.

Miller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Richter's guard.
Richter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Richter keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller won't allow Richter to get back to his feet.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Richter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller throws a big right hand that misses.
Miller is looking to work some ground and pound but Richter has wrist control.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Richter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Jedi Academy inform me that Miller has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miller postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Richter is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richter pinned against the cage. Richter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richter misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller tries for a takedown but Richter manages to get underhooks.
Richter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Miller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Miller manages to end up in side control.

Miller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Richter is looking to regain half guard here but Miller keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller wants to control but Richter is keeping him busy.
Miller tries to move into full mount but can't pass Richter's legs.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richter prevents Miller from improving position.

Miller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Miller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The strikes coming from Miller are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ken Miller will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Richter misses with the combination.
Richter throws a body shot but no joy.
Richter scores with a shot to the body.
Miller dodges the punch combination from Richter.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richter moves away.
Richter throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Charles Richter is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller tries for a takedown but Richter circles away easily
enabling Richter to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Ken Miller has been cut.
Ken Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Richter missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Richter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Charles Richter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.
Richter missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller fails with the takedown
enabling Richter to counter with a crisp jab.

Miller gets a takedown into half guard.

Miller is working for a submission of some sort.
Ken Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.

Miller seems to be working for a kimura but Richter defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richter keeps working.

Miller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Richter defends it well.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Miller wants to work for an arm triangle but Richter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miller is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Miller seems to be working for a kimura but Richter defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Richter's head.

Miller is looking for a kimura but Richter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miller to get the leverage.

Miller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Richter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miller wants to take a breather but Richter is having none of it.

Miller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richter is just riding it out for now. Miller eventually gives up the hold.

Miller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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.

Miller is looking for a kimura here.
Richter is looking to improve his position.
Richter knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miller on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Miller seems to be working for a kimura but Richter defends the submission attempt.
Miller uses his free foot to push down on Richter's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Richter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ken Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ken Miller's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

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

Miller is rocked!
Richter lands with a right and another and another! Miller is in big trouble! Richter lands again and this time it's lights out for Miller! A quality knockout there for Richter.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Charles Richter!
After winning the bout, Charles Richter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Moreiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kioshi Kemauchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Moreiro
vs
Kemauchi

168 cm
25
139 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
138 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Sun-Tzu

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Moreiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kioshi Kemauchi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemauchi digs a good hook to Moreiro's body.
Kemauchi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab by Kemauchi.
Kemauchi throws a good cross that connects.
Kemauchi jabs Moreiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moreiro misses with a jab to the body
and Kemauchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Moreiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Kemauchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Kemauchi throws a nice head kick!
Moreiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kemauchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreiro misses with a body punch
and Kemauchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kemauchi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Moreiro misses with a right hand
and Kemauchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moreiro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kemauchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Moreiro misses with a left hand
and Kemauchi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moreiro tries to move into range but Kemauchi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreiro misses with a few strikes there.
Moreiro swings widly with a right hand
and Kemauchi counters with a straight right hand.
Moreiro throws a combination that misses
and Kemauchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moreiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kemauchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moreiro thinking.
Moreiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Kemauchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moreiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Kemauchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moreiro throws a nice looking combination but Kemauchi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moreiro throws an off balance right hand
and Kemauchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kemauchi lands a high kick!
Moreiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kemauchi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreiro misses with an uppercut
and Kemauchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kemauchi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kemauchi tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kemauchi. Moreiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moreiro misses with a left hand
and Kemauchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moreiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kemauchi lands a jab.
Kemauchi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice body kick from Kemauchi.
Moreiro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kemauchi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Moreiro's knee momentarily.
Moreiro misses with a double jab.
Moreiro avoids the head kick by Kemauchi.
Kemauchi stuns Moreiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moreiro misses with a hook
and Kemauchi counters with a body kick that stops Moreiro in his tracks momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemauchi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moreiro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kemauchi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moreiro misses with an uppercut.
Moreiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Kemauchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moreiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kemauchi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kemauchi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Moreiro misses with a hook
and Kemauchi counters with a right hand to the body.
Kemauchi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moreiro's calf.
Moreiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kemauchi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Moreiro really felt that one!
Moreiro throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kemauchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Moreiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreiro misses with an uppercut
letting Kemauchi counter with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Kemauchi.
Kemauchi lands a jab to Moreiro's midsection.
Moreiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Moreiro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Moreiro misses with a double jab
and Kemauchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kemauchi lands a high kick!
Anthony Moreiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Moreiro misses.
Kemauchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moreiro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kemauchi throws a sloppy head kick and Moreiro moves out of range easily.
Moreiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moreiro moves forwards but Kemauchi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kioshi Kemauchi 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.

Kemauchi throws a front kick that sends Moreiro stumbling back into the cage.
Moreiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Kemauchi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moreiro looks to land a right hand but Kemauchi moved out of range.
Moreiro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kemauchi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moreiro at a distance.
Kemauchi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kemauchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kemauchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moreiro misses with a looping left.
Moreiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kemauchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moreiro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Moreiro throws an overhand right that lands on Kemauchi's shoulder, as Kemauchi tries to avoid the shot.
Moreiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kemauchi counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreiro misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreiro misses with a right hand
and Kemauchi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moreiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kemauchi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moreiro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kemauchi to score with a decent uppercut.
Kioshi Kemauchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moreiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Moreiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Moreiro misses with a jab to the body
letting Kemauchi counter with a right hand.
Moreiro swings widly with a right hand
and Kemauchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moreiro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kemauchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moreiro has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A cross from Kemauchi lands.
Kemauchi misses with a two punch combination.
Kemauchi lands with a straight right. Moreiro didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Kemauchi both land. Nice combination.
Kemauchi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kemauchi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Moreiro misses the body punch
and Kemauchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kemauchi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kemauchi tests Moreiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moreiro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kemauchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Kemauchi scores with a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kemauchi.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kemauchi. Moreiro shrugs it off though.
Good leg kick by Kemauchi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kemauchi thuds his right hand into Moreiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemauchi misses with a looping right.
Kemauchi slips a jab from Moreiro.
Kemauchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kemauchi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kemauchi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kemauchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crunch! Kemauchi slams his shin into Moreiro's torso.
Moreiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kemauchi.
Decent striking displayed by Kemauchi there.
Moreiro misses with a right hand
and Kemauchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moreiro throws an off balance right hand
and Kemauchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kemauchi moves out of range as Moreiro strikes.
Kemauchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Moreiro is just out of range.
Moreiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreiro misses with the combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Moreiro might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moreiro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Moreiro misses its intended target.
Kemauchi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kemauchi scores with the left hand. Moreiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Kemauchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moreiro.
Moreiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kemauchi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kemauchi lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice jab there from Kemauchi.
Kemauchi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Moreiro misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kioshi Kemauchi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Moreiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kemauchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moreiro throws a shot from downtown. Kemauchi moves away and avoids it.
Moreiro misses with a right hand
and Kemauchi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moreiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Kemauchi counters with a body kick.
Moreiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Kemauchi counters with a nice kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Kemauchi.
A shot to the liver by Kemauchi. Beautiful body shot.
Kemauchi connects with a body shot.
Moreiro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kemauchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Moreiro misses the body punch
and Kemauchi counters with a big head kick but Moreiro shrugs it off.
Kemauchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kemauchi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moreiro misses with a hook
and Moreiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreiro misses with a body punch
and Kemauchi counters with an outside leg kick.
Kemauchi scores with the left hand. Moreiro knows he should have avoided that one.
Moreiro walks into a jab.
Moreiro swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kemauchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Moreiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Kemauchi counters with a low kick, right behind Moreiro 's knee.
Kemauchi lands with a right hand.
Kemauchi punishes Moreiro's body with a nice straight punch.
Moreiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kemauchi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kemauchi connects with the punch.
Moreiro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Moreiro misses with a body punch
and Kemauchi counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemauchi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moreiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moreiro misses with a hook
and Kemauchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moreiro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moreiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kemauchi.
Moreiro misses with a left hand
and Kemauchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Kemauchi connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kemauchi.
Moreiro looks to land a right hand but Kemauchi moved out of range.
Kemauchi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moreiro throws an off balance right hand
and Kemauchi counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Moreiro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Moreiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Moreiro takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kemauchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Moreiro.
Moreiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kemauchi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moreiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kemauchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moreiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Kemauchi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kemauchi slips a jab and a cross from Moreiro.
Moreiro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kemauchi.
Moreiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moreiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kemauchi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moreiro's head.
Moreiro falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Kemauchi counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moreiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kemauchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Moreiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kemauchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kemauchi slips a jab and a cross from Moreiro.
Kemauchi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moreiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moreiro misses with a hook. Kemauchi ducked under it nicely.
Moreiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Kemauchi counters with a one-two to the body.
Moreiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Kemauchi counters with an inside leg kick.
Anthony Moreiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kemauchi lands a jab to the nose.
Kemauchi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moreiro's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kemauchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moreiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Kioshi Kemauchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moreiro misses with a body shot
and Kemauchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kioshi Kemauchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kemauchi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kioshi Kemauchi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kioshi Kemauchi thanked Sun-Tzu for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cubert Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

James
vs
Rua

200 cm
23
204 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

185 cm
28
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

MayheM sportswear
MMA Hype Apparel

MayheM sportswear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cubert Rua !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rua circles away.
A little jabbing left from Rua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
James misses with a takedown
and Rua counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
Rua appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rua on his heels. He'll look to pass Rua 's guard now, I'm sure.

Rua is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
James with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rua keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.

James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rua is looking for a triangle here but James uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
James landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
James slows the pace down.
James grinds an elbow into Rua 's temple.
Rua tries to buck James off but James is having none of it.
Rua is still trying to improve position.

James is working to tighten his grip on Rua 's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rua has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but James is really squeezing tight and eventually Rua passes out! James breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jordan James!
After the fight, Jordan James was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koya Molar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Molar
vs
Plouman

163 cm
25
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

165 cm
26
144 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koya Molar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodrigo Plouman!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Plouman.
Molar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plouman.
Plouman tries for a takedown but Molar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Plouman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Plouman moves out of range of the strikes.
Molar swings for the body but Plouman moves out of range.
A big right from Molar misses.
Molar connects with a body shot.
Koya Molar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Plouman sprawls well. Plouman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Molar gets slowly back to his feet.
Plouman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Plouman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Plouman with the counter takedown but Molar avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Molar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Molar misses with a lunging right hand

and Plouman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Molar won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Plouman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Molar has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molar regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman slows the pace down in half guard.

Plouman is working for a submission of some sort.
Molar tries to kick Plouman off but Plouman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Molar wants to get back to full guard.

Plouman seems to be looking for submissions.
Molar gets full guard.

Plouman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Molar working a defensive guard here.
Plouman wants to control from the top but Molar keeps moving.

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.
Molar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Molar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Molar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Molar wants to get back to his feet but Plouman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Plouman trying to control but Molar is working from the bottom.

Plouman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Molar keeping moving, preventing Plouman from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Plouman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Molar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Molar circles away.
Molar shoots in for a takedown but Plouman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Plouman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Plouman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molar.
And Plouman tries to counter it with a takedown but Molar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Plouman avoids the body shot from Molar.
Molar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plouman was well out of range. Poor timing from Molar.
Plouman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Molar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plouman with the counter takedown but Molar avoids it easily.
Molar misses with a combination

and Plouman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

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

Plouman seems to be working for a kimura but Molar defends the submission attempt.

Plouman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Molar sees it coming and defends easily.

Plouman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molar is trying to get back to full guard.
Plouman is trying to control. Molar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Plouman looking for a submission but Molar manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Plouman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Molar's guard.

Plouman is looking for a kimura here.

Plouman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molar pushes Plouman off looking to stand but Plouman dives back in and keeps control.
Molar trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Molar is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Plouman shoots in for a takedown but Molar shows good takedown defense.
Molar throws a shot from downtown. Plouman moves away and avoids it.
Molar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Plouman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Plouman dives in for a single leg takedown but Molar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Molar misses with a jab to the body

and Plouman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Molar keeping moving, preventing Plouman from controlling successfully.

Molar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Plouman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Koya Molar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Plouman.
Molar misses with a punch on the inside.
Plouman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Molar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Molar throws a head punch that misses.
Molar stops a takedown attempt from Plouman.

Plouman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Molar regains guard immediately.

Molar is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Plouman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Molar regains guard.
Molar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Plouman looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Molar in particular looking to stall.
Plouman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Plouman trying to control the position.
Molar trying to control but Plouman is working from the bottom.
Rodrigo Plouman has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Molar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Molar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plouman is keeping the position for now.
Molar trying to control but Plouman is working from the bottom.

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

Plouman working for submissions but it's allowed Molar to get to half guard.
Plouman tries to roll over but Molar keeps him under control.

Plouman looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Plouman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Plouman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Molar is trying to control the action in half guard but Plouman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Plouman trying to control from the bottom.
Plouman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Plouman looking for submissions off his back.

Plouman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Molar pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Molar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Molar wants to stand but Plouman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Molar in particular looking to stall.

Plouman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Molar pulls his head out easily.
Molar passes to full mount!
Plouman tries to hold on but Molar postures up.
Plouman is desperately trying to improve his position but Molar has a good base and remains in mount.
Plouman tries to hold on but Molar pushes him away.
Plouman is looking to get to half guard.
Molar content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koya Molar dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Molar throws a series of punches but Plouman moves out of range.
Plouman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Molar throws a right and a left that Plouman avoids nicely.
And Plouman tries to counter it with a takedown but Molar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Molar misses with a hook

and Plouman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Plouman.
Molar can't keep his opponent in guard - Plouman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Plouman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Molar is looking to improve his position.
Plouman wants to take a breather but Molar is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Plouman seems to be looking for submissions.
Molar is trying to maintain the position but Plouman is very close to passing his half guard.

Plouman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Plouman is thwarting Molar's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman is keen to just control but Molar is a slippery customer.
Molar wants to improve his position but Plouman is controlling well.

Plouman is trying to work for a kimura but Molar is defending well.
Plouman trying to control from half guard but Molar is working away.

Plouman is looking for a kimura here.
Molar is trying to stand back up but Plouman is controlling him

That's two 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.
Plouman trying to mount his opponent but Molar defends it.
Plouman trying to control from half guard but Molar is working away.
Molar looks like he's trying to stand up.

Plouman seems to be working for a kimura but Molar defends the submission attempt.
Molar is not content to let Plouman control the position.
Molar is looking to escape.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Plouman slips a straight right by Molar.
Plouman with the counter takedown but Molar avoids it easily.
Molar tests Plouman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Molar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Molar.
Plouman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Plouman shoots in but Molar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Molar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A lazy left from Molar finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Molar misses the target.
Molar has his takedown stuffed

and Plouman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Plouman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Molar sees it coming and defends easily.
Molar is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Plouman is trying to work for a kimura but Molar is defending well.
Plouman passes to full mount!

Plouman moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Molar has worked his arm free - good work by Molar!
You can see the frustration on Molar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Molar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Plouman is controlling him well.

Plouman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Molar, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molar is trying to control Plouman's posture but Plouman avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Plouman asserts his dominance and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Plouman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Plouman 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Plouman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rodrigo Plouman thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Muqtadir Hariri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Timer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hariri's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Feruza Jumaniyozova - Yalla Habibi . Abdul Muqtadir Hariri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Muqtadir Hariri
vs
Timer

180 cm
26
183 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

167 cm
26
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Muqtadir Hariri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Timer!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Timer missing with a left hand there. Hariri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hariri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hariri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Timer clinches up with Hariri and pushes him back against the cage.
Hariri lands a nice elbow.
Timer stalling in the clinch but Hariri improves position.
Hariri misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hariri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Timer's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hariri.
Hariri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timer's elbow.
Timer blocks the elbow strike.
Hariri pushes Timer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hariri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Long Timer has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Timer has eaten all the pies!
Hariri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Timer tries to stall but Hariri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hariri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hariri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hariri lands an elbow that stopped Timer in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timer takes an elbow to the temple.
Timer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hariri is defending well for now.
Hariri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timer avoids the elbow strike from Hariri, against the cage.
Hariri scores with a hook to the body.
Timer blocks the elbow strike.
Timer blocks an elbow strike from Hariri.
Hariri throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Hariri on the inside.
Hariri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Timer backwards.
Hariri blocks a body shot from Timer.
Hariri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Hariri.
Hariri lands a body punch.
Hariri throws an elbow but it misses.
Timer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Timer avoids a wild elbow strike from Hariri.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hariri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Timer's brow.
Hariri throws an elbow but it misses.
Hariri digs a right hand underneath Timer's ribcage. Timer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Timer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hariri seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Timer can turn it around.
Hariri lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Timer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hariri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Hariri.
Timer looks winded!
Hariri lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up Long Timer's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Hariri.
Hariri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hariri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hariri.
Hariri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Timer is rocked!
Hariri lands a right hand.
Timer is still on wobbly legs! Can Hariri finish him?
Timer is pressed against the cage. Hariri pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Timer! Two more big strikes from Hariri and Timer crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Abdul Muqtadir Hariri!
Our winner, Abdul Muqtadir Hariri, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Lindsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Germano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lionel Lindsay is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Lindsay
vs
Rodrigo Germano

188 cm
23
215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

182 cm
23
208 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lionel Lindsay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lindsay.
Lindsay jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Germano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lindsay sprawls well. Lindsay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Germano gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Germano misses.
Germano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Germano fails to land the takedown.
Lindsay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Germano sprawls and moves away.
Rui Rodrigo Germano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindsay scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Germano.
Lindsay walks into a stiff left hand from Germano.
Germano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Lionel Lindsay has been cut.
Germano misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lindsay throws a hook but Germano blocks it.
Germano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lindsay momentarily.
Germano throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lindsay counters by moving into the clinch.
Germano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Germano scores with a shot to the side of Lindsay's head.
Lindsay blocking some punches.

Germano ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Germano no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Lindsay drops back looking for a leg! Germano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Germano manages to kick Lindsay off! Lindsay jumps back into Germano's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindsay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Germano's guard.
Germano wants to improve his position but Lindsay is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Germano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lindsay pulls his head out easily.

Germano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Germano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Germano is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Germano won't allow Lindsay to pass to mount.

Lindsay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Germano sees it coming and defends easily.
Germano is not content to let Lindsay control the position.

Lindsay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Germano is looking for a sweep. Lindsay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano is pressing down on Lindsay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lindsay is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lindsay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Germano working for a triangle but Lindsay defends it easily.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Germano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Germano has his foot on Lindsay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lindsay works his way back into a safe position though.
Lindsay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Lindsay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Germano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lindsay has managed to get both his arms back between Germano's legs - danger averted.
Lindsay wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
Germano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lindsay scoring with some ground and pound.

Germano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lindsay won't allow Germano to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Germano is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lindsay throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Germano's body to avoid the submission. Germano has instead reached around Lindsay's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Germano arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Freitag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendrick King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freitag comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Break stuff. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Freitag
vs
King

184 cm
25
178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
26
174 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Instinct

KaotiK

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Freitag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kendrick King!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Freitag's waist but Freitag gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing King off to one side.
Freitag has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $700 fee) in the buildup to the fight.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Freitag sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Freitag misses the target.
Kendrick King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

King fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Freitag to the ground. King is now in Freitag's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Freitag pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freitag passes into half guard.
Freitag looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Freitag is nestled in close to King, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Freitag wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Freitag is working away from the top position though.
King is looking for a sweep. Freitag is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Freitag there.
Freitag lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Freitag is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Freitag.
Freitag seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freitag pulls his head out easily.

King actively working from the bottom here.
Freitag landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Freitag lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King is looking to improve his position.

Freitag is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Freitag to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Freitag lands a nice short elbow.
Freitag lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Freitag working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
King tries to get to full guard but Freitag has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
King manages to get to full guard.

King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Freitag defends well.
King looks winded!

King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Freitag can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Freitag makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
King is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Freitag's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

King is rocked!
Freitag sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed King's guard.
King is still in real trouble! Can Freitag finish him?
Nice strikes from Freitag there.
King has hold of Freitag's hands but Freitag slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Freitag is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, King is hurt! He's hurt bad - Freitag fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save King from any more punishment! Congratulations to Freitag! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Freitag!
Mike Freitag made sure to mention his sponsor, Instinct in his post fight interview.