Highland Challenge 25 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Agoncillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Agoncillo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Agoncillo
vs
Tom

168 cm
26
135 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 The Island, John Agoncillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Tom!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agoncillo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tom's sensitive parts.
Agoncillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tom lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Tom shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Agoncillo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Agoncillo is holding on to half guard well.
Agoncillo wants to control but Tom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Agoncillo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agoncillo punching from the bottom.
Tom working the head and body with strikes.
Agoncillo is trying to maintain the position but Tom is very close to passing his half guard.
Tom blocks the strikes from Agoncillo.
Tom trying to control from half guard but Agoncillo is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agoncillo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tom circles away quickly and effectively.
Agoncillo scores with a leg kick.
Tom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Agoncillo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tom keeps the fight on the outside.
Tom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Agoncillo lands a head kick. Tom smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Agoncillo.
Agoncillo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tom.
Agoncillo lands with an overhand left.

Tom scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tom is pressing down on Agoncillo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Agoncillo is holding on for now.
Agoncillo is looking to control Tom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Agoncillo avoid being mounted?
Tom wants to control but Agoncillo is keeping him busy.
Agoncillo is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Agoncillo defends it well.
Agoncillo missing with punches from the bottom.
Agoncillo is looking for a sweep. Tom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Agoncillo is trying to maintain the position but Tom is very close to passing his half guard.
Agoncillo missing with punches from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John Agoncillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Agoncillo tries to clinch up but Tom circles away and keeps his distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Agoncillo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters circling a little - Agoncillo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Agoncillo thows a body kick. Tom tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Agoncillo lands a high kick!
Agoncillo lands an overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tom blocks a head kick by Agoncillo.
Tom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Tom tries to keep at a distance but Agoncillo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Agoncillo.
Agoncillo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tom's efforts to push away.
Agoncillo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Agoncillo.
Agoncillo digs a right hand into Tom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tom's gas tank.
Tom jumps guard but Agoncillo stands there with Tom around his waist. Tom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Agoncillo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Agoncillo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tom looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Agoncillo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tom jumps guard but Agoncillo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Agoncillo connects with the punch.

Agoncillo moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agoncillo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Agoncillo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Agoncillo presses Tom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tom tries to pull guard but Agoncillo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
John Agoncillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Tom.
Agoncillo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Agoncillo lands a body punch.
Agoncillo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Agoncillo lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Agoncillo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Agoncillo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Agoncillo lands a nice elbow.

Tom is rocked!
Agoncillo working the clinch nicely. Tom is working for position but Agoncillo cracks him with a big knee to the head! Tom crumples up against the cage and Agoncillo lands two more shots before the ref can save Tom! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). John Agoncillo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wood Pecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vun Diesel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pecker comes to the cage accompanied by The Woody Woodpecker Song (Short Intro). The key to victory for Wood Pecker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Pecker
vs
Diesel

190 cm
26
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

205 cm
25
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wood Pecker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vun Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel connects with a nice looking jab.
Pecker avoids the head kick by Diesel.
Diesel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pecker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diesel moves out of range as Pecker throws a body kick.
Pecker digs a good hook to Diesel's body.
Pecker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Pecker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diesel doesn't seem phased though.
Diesel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pecker lands with a hook. Diesel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pecker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Pecker has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pecker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diesel on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel passes into half guard.
Diesel trying to control the pace.
Pecker trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diesel misses with a combination
and Pecker counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Pecker.
Diesel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pecker circles away.
Pecker misses with a head kick.
Diesel tries to clinch there but Pecker circles away.
Pecker with a nice cross.
Wood Pecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pecker cracks Diesel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Diesel is rocked!
Diesel with a poor takedown
and Pecker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diesel is still on wobbly legs! Can Pecker finish him?
Diesel looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diesel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pecker counters with a huge right that knocks Diesel out cold! Pecker is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wood Pecker!
Wood Pecker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Wright could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to DJ Palmer's chin.

Wright
vs
Palmer

182 cm
26
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joseph Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DJ Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer avoids the body shot from Wright.
Palmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Palmer misses with a takedown attempt - Wright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Palmer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Palmer circles away quickly and effectively.
Wright keeps the fight on the outside.
Wright swings for the body but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Wright seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright avoids the body shot from Palmer.
No joy there for Palmer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Palmer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice jab there from Wright.
Wright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Palmer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wright throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palmer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palmer ducks right into an uppercut from Wright.
Palmer throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joseph Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body punch from Wright.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wright there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmer.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright looks to land a combination but Palmer avoids it well.
Wright closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Palmer is rocked!
Palmer connects with a body shot that sends Wright's belly button to the back.
Palmer is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Palmer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Wright. Those never looked like landing.
Palmer seems to have recovered his senses.
Palmer misses the shot to the body.
Wright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Palmer moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Palmer misses.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wright sprawls well. Wright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Palmer gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright takes a swing at Palmer's ribcage but misses.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joseph Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Palmer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wright misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Palmer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright misses with the combination.
Wright's jab looks to have found its range, popping Palmer under the eye.
Nice takedown defense from Wright. No joy for Palmer on that attempt.
Joseph Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Palmer.
Palmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Wright looks to land a combination but Palmer avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer tries for a takedown but Wright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wright takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wright throws a body shot but no joy.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright lands a body shot.
Palmer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wright takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wright throws a series of punches but Palmer moves out of range.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmer.
Wright misses the body punch
and Palmer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Palmer is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palmer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wright throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Wright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wright works Palmer's body with a nice hook.
Wright misses with a series of wild punches.
Palmer lands a nice hook to Wright's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Palmer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Wright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palmer can do to turn this around?
Wright lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Wright lands a left and a right that send Palmer crashing to the mat, dazed. Wright thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer misses with a body punch
and Wright counters with a right hand to the body.
Wright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wright moves out of range as Palmer strikes.
Palmer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Wright is looking to wear down Palmer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wright avoids the body shot from Palmer.
Wright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Palmer can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Wright and Palmer drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Wright.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Wright!
Joseph Wright looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I told you I was here to take over this division!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damon Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Silva
vs
Kowalski

188 cm
25
210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
26
220 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Damon Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcin Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kowalski clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kowalski's brow.
Kowalski blocks the elbow strike.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kowalski takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Marcin Kowalski has been cut.

Kowalski is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silva can't fight it off and eventually Kowalski manages to take the fight to the floor. Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kowalski stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kowalski drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Kowalski off! Kowalski jumps back into Silva's guard.
Kowalski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Silva trying to control the position.
Kowalski 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kowalski passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kowalski is looking for a takedown.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've been informed that Kowalski 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.
Kowalski has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Damon Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Kowalski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped Kowalski in his tracks for a moment.

That has opened up Marcin Kowalski's cut even more.

Kowalski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Silva is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kowalski.

Kowalski looking for the choke from the back.

Silva tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Kowalski has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Silva is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcin Kowalski!
Marcin Kowalski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Pyy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winters has chosen US Army - We Are Soldiers as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pyy
vs
Winters

183 cm
26
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
189 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pekka Pyy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Winters!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pyy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winters.
Winters scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pyy misses with a straight left.
Winters let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pyy misses the shot to the body.
Winters changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winters. Pyy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pekka Pyy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Pyy closes the distance and clinches.
Pyy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winters backwards.
Pyy just leaning against Winters, taking a breather.
Winters softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pyy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pyy controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Winters fails to land.
Winters blocks a body shot from Pyy.
Pyy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Winters has a couple of punches blocked by Pyy.
Pyy stalling against the cage.
Pyy scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters can't find room to land a body shot as Pyy controls the action.
Pyy is struggling to control the position.
Winters misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winters wants to break free but Pyy has control.
Winters wants to break free but Pyy has control.
Still in the clinch, Pyy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pyy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Winters up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pyy.
Winters throws a punch but it's blocked by Pyy.
Winters has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pyy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Winters can turn it around.
Winters blocks a body shot from Pyy.
Pyy tries to throw a body punch but Winters avoids it by throwing Pyy back against the cage.
Pyy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pyy blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pyy.
Pyy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pyy has a couple of punches blocked by Winters.
Pyy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pyy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyy blocks a body shot from Winters.
Pyy blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pyy.
Pyy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Winters is trying to break the clinch but Pyy has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pyy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winters swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pyy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pyy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winters swings wildly with an uppercut but Pyy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pyy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winters backwards.
Pyy lands a shot to the body.
Pyy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Winters up against the cage.
Pyy scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pyy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Winters.
Pyy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pyy lands with a light punch inside.
Pyy taking a breather.
Pyy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winters backwards.
Pyy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short uppercut from Pyy.
Pyy tries a body shot but Winters blocks it.
Pyy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pyy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pyy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pyy stalling in the clinch.
Pyy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Pyy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winters working aggressively here.
Winters prevents a body shot from Pyy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winters wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pyy has him pressed against the cage.
Pyy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pyy lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pyy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pyy scores with a shot to the side of Winters's head.
Pyy works on Winters's body with a couple of short punches.
Winters misses with a punch to the body.
Winters tries to work over Pyy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pyy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pyy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pyy lands a hook that snaps the head of Winters backwards.
A shot in the inside from Pyy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pyy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Winters misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pyy swings wildly with an uppercut but Winters uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pyy is looking to clinch.

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

Winters is rocked!

It looks like Richard Winters has been cut.
Pyy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winters can do to turn this around?

Pyy moves into range and clinches up with Winters.
Winters is still on wobbly legs! Can Pyy finish him?
Winters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pyy lands a body punch.
Winters seems to have recovered his senses.
Pyy prevents Winters from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Pyy.
A right handed body shot lands from Pyy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winters tries to throw a body punch but Pyy avoids it by throwing Winters back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Winters's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pyy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pyy is leaning against Winters and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Pyy as the two fighters clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Pyy.
Pyy keeps control of Winters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Winters tries to throw a body punch but Pyy avoids it by throwing Winters back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pyy blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters takes a shot to the head.
Pyy lands with a short shot to the head.
Pyy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pyy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pyy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pyy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Pyy.
Winters misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pyy lands a hook that snaps the head of Winters backwards.
Winters lands with a short shot to the head.
Pyy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pyy tries a body shot but Winters blocks it.
Pyy pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winters lands with a short shot to the head.
Pyy stalling the fight.
A short right from Pyy.
Winters misses with a punch on the inside.
Pyy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Winters up against the cage.
Pyy 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.
Pyy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pyy taking a breather.
Winters misses with a body punch.
Pekka Pyy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pyy lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pyy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pyy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winters backwards.
Winters prevents a body shot from Pyy.
Pyy works on Winters's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyy pushes Winters back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pyy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winters backwards.
Pyy tries to throw a body punch but Winters avoids it by throwing Pyy back against the cage.
Pyy is stalling here.
A short right from Winters on the inside.
Pyy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winters backwards.
Winters is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pyy.
Pyy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pyy just leaning against Winters, taking a breather.
Winters misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pyy.
Pyy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pyy lands a right hand.
Pyy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pyy presses Winters against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Winters is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winters doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Winters's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winters misses with the head strike.
A short right from Winters on the inside.

Winters breaks the clinch.
Pyy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winters's hands.
Winters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winters! But no joy.
Pyy scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Pyy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winters throws an overhand right that lands on Pyy's shoulder, as Pyy tries to avoid the shot.
Pyy throws a monster overhand right that drops Winters! Pyy follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Pyy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuta Wakabayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hit Run (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wakabayashi comes to the cage accompanied by vvotaro - Noi. Yuta Wakabayashi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Wakabayashi
vs
Run

167 cm
26
156 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

160 cm
26
145 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuta Wakabayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hit Run!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wakabayashi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Run quickly recovers to half guard.

Wakabayashi is working for a kimura but Run is defending it quite comfortably.
Wakabayashi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Run defending well though.
Wakabayashi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Run trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wakabayashi manages to pass to mount!
Run wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Run tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wakabayashi not allowing Run to control his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Run can't escape the position.

Wakabayashi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Run tries to break free.

Run is trying to defend against the choke here but Wakabayashi has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Wakabayashi Tightens the hold and Run taps out furiously! Wakabayashi displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuta Wakabayashi!
A less than humble Yuta Wakabayashi misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Xande Shoyoroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Peso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Shoyoroll
vs
Peso

185 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

176 cm
26
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xande Shoyoroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Peso!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoyoroll showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peso.
Peso lands a nice shot to the body.
Peso tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Shoyoroll counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Peso!
Peso is being controlled here.

Shoyoroll tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Shoyoroll is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peso has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shoyoroll wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peso, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shoyoroll tries for a kimura but Peso is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shoyoroll advances to full mount.
Shoyoroll wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Peso is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Shoyoroll controlling the position easily from mount.
Shoyoroll mounts Peso! Really nice guard pass there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoyoroll looking to control and managing it successfully.

Shoyoroll is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Peso has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Shoyoroll controlling his opponent.

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

Shoyoroll has control of Peso's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Peso regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Shoyoroll is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Peso is surviving well by controlling Shoyoroll's body position as best he can.
Shoyoroll controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Peso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shoyoroll dodges the punch combination from Peso.
Peso misses the body punch

and Shoyoroll counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shoyoroll.

Shoyoroll drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shoyoroll jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shoyoroll passes into half guard.
Shoyoroll content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shoyoroll is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoyoroll slows the pace down in half guard.
Shoyoroll passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Peso!

Shoyoroll is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Peso is surviving well by controlling Shoyoroll's body position as best he can.
Shoyoroll definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shoyoroll is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peso can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shoyoroll controlling from the full mount.
Shoyoroll fails to take his opponent's back.

Shoyoroll is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Peso is surviving well by controlling Shoyoroll's body position as best he can.
Shoyoroll wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shoyoroll has control of Peso's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Peso regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shoyoroll wants to take Peso's back here but Peso is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Peso has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Shoyoroll keeps control of the position easily here as Peso tries to buck him off.

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

Peso fending off the submission attempt from Shoyoroll.

Shoyoroll has managed to slip his arm under Peso's chin. This could be all over... yep, Peso is tapping out! Submission win for Shoyoroll.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xande Shoyoroll!
During a confident post fight interview, Xande Shoyoroll thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Roca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Teeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Roca
vs
Teeri

179 cm
26
213 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

187 cm
26
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

Highland Clothing

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jan Roca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antero Teeri!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Teeri has Roca up against the cage in a clinch.
Roca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roca blocks an elbow strike from Teeri.
Teeri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Jan Roca has been cut.
Roca is trying to stall.
Roca lands with a light punch inside.
Roca letting Teeri take a breather here.
Teeri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teeri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Teeri is stalling here.
Teeri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Teeri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roca's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teeri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Jan Roca's cut is getting worse.
Teeri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roca dodges an elbow strike from Teeri.
Roca lands a body shot in the clinch.
Teeri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Roca stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Teeri throws an elbow but it misses.
Teeri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Roca.
Roca dodges an elbow strike from Teeri.
Teeri just leaning against Roca, taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teeri backwards.
Teeri stalling the fight.
Roca dodges an elbow strike from Teeri.
Roca definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Teeri throws an elbow but it misses.
Teeri misses with an elbow over the top.
Teeri stalls.
Roca avoids a wild elbow strike from Teeri.
Teeri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Teeri taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Teeri.
Teeri lands an elbow inside.

Jan Roca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teeri throws an elbow that misses.
Roca blocks an elbow strike from Teeri.
Teeri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roca dodges an elbow strike from Teeri.
Roca blocks an elbow strike from Teeri.
Teeri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Teeri lands a damaging elbow.

Jeez, Jan Roca's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jan Roca's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antero Teeri!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Munney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sampo Metso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sampo Metso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Munney
vs
Metso

195 cm
25
250 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

191 cm
26
240 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William Munney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sampo Metso!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munney catches Metso with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Sampo Metso has been cut.
Munney tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Metso looks to land a body kick but Munney moved away.
Munney swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Metso.
Munney seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Munney throws a shot from downtown. Metso moves away and avoids it.
Metso throws a counter combo.
Metso blocks a head kick by Munney.
Metso looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Metso blocks a head kick by Munney.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Munney checks a low kick from Metso.
Munney looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Metso throws a leg kick
letting Munney counter with a right hand.
Sampo Metso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munney misses with an uppercut. Metso saw that one coming.
Metso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Munney checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Munney fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Munney avoids a kick to the body.
Metso thows a leg kick but Munney checks it
and Metso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Munney is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Metso throws a leg kick but Munney sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Metso's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Munney connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Metso scrambles back to his feet.

Metso is rocked!

That has opened up Sampo Metso's cut even more.
A low kick from Metso misses
and Munney counters with a crisp right that sends Metso to the canvas! Munney follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Munney!
Our winner, William Munney, 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
85%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Crawley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mel Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawley comes to the cage accompanied by Barbarian Overlords - The Ambassador . Gordon has chosen S.O.B. - Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Crawley
vs
Gordon

187 cm
26
211 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
217 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Crawley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mel Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon misses with a looping left.
Gordon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gordon misses the shot to the body.
Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gordon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Gordon looks to move away, Crawley throws a big counter combo bu Gordon just gets out of the way.
Crawley ducks under a wild hook from Gordon.
Crawley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gordon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crawley counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Mel Gordon has been cut.
Gordon throws a hook but Crawley avoids it easily.
As Gordon backs away, Crawley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gordon connects with a jab.
Gordon throws a jab when Crawley was well out of range.
Gordon throws a right and a left that Crawley avoids nicely.
Crawley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crawley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gordon throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gordon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gordon works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawley. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crawley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawley tried to score with a low kick but Gordon checks it.
A jab from Gordon does it's job there.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Gordon closes the distance and clinches.
Gordon throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Crawley avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Crawley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon pushes Crawley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body.
Crawley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gordon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gordon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon lands a left hand.
Crawley throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon misses with an elbow over the top.

Crawley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crawley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gordon throws an off balance right hand
and Crawley counters with an outside leg kick.
Gordon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crawley throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
Crawley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Crawley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gordon on the side of the head.
Crawley misses with a low kick as Gordon jumps back.
Gordon unleashes a big counter combination but Crawley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Crawley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gordon.
As Gordon backs away, Crawley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gordon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Crawley is rocked!
Gordon cracks Crawley with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mel Gordon!
Mel Gordon is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Mel Gordon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.