ROV 57 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Veiney
vs
Glanville

180 cm
26
194 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Mohito Fightwear
OG King Of Laundry (Fast Response 80%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Veiney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrance Glanville!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glanville connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Dick Veiney has been cut.
Glanville slips a straight right by Veiney.
Glanville misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Glanville uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Terrance Glanville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veiney dodges the punch combination from Glanville.
Veiney tries to clinch up.
Veiney missing with a left hand there. Glanville was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glanville bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Veiney moves forwards but Glanville connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Veiney dives in for a single leg takedown but Glanville sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Veiney throws a lazy right hand but Glanville sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Glanville misses.
Veiney changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Glanville tries to avoid it but Veiney manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Glanville to the ground. Glanville escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Glanville takes the fight into the clinch.
Veiney is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Veiney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veiney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Glanville in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Glanville is trying to push Veiney away but Veiney has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veiney is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Glanville is defending well.

Glanville breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Terrance Glanville is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Veiney shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Glanville's guard.
Glanville is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Veiney is controlling him.
Veiney with a flurry of punches that miss.

Glanville has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Veiney has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
Glanville wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Glanville breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Glanville connects with a crisp jab.

Glanville clinches up with Veiney and pushes him back against the ropes.

Glanville breaks from the clinch.
Veiney misses with a hook
and Glanville counters with a three punch combo that has Veiney backing up. Veiney nods at Glanville to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veiney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Glanville with a nice cross.

Veiney is rocked!
Veiney glances at the clock... BAM! Glanville nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Veiney crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Veiney is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terrance Glanville!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mubaracus Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Dahmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Carwin
vs
Dahmer

188 cm
22
245 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mubaracus Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Dahmer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahmer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dahmer loads up on a big right hand but Carwin slips the punch.
Carwin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Carwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dahmer.
A countering left hand to the body from Dahmer misses.
Carwin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Carwin throws a right and a left that Dahmer avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Dahmer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dahmer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carwin lands a nice looking body shot.
Carwin with a nice cross.
Carwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dahmer on the side of the head.
Carwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Dahmer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carwin 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Carwin.
Carwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dahmer.
Carwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dahmer lands with a hook. Carwin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dahmer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahmer looks to land a left hand but Carwin moved out of range nicely.
Carwin lands a jab.
Dahmer scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dahmer.
Dahmer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dahmer throws a lazy right hand but Carwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Carwin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Carwin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Carwin is rocked!
Dahmer misses with a few strikes there.
Dahmer throws a monster overhand right that drops Carwin! Dahmer follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Dahmer!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boyd Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borat Sagdiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borat Sagdiyev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Allen
vs
Sagdiyev

183 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boyd Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Borat Sagdiyev!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen throws a series of punches but Sagdiyev avoids them all with ease.
Allen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sagdiyev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sagdiyev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Allen misses with a head kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Allen.
Sagdiyev throws a knee to the head but misses.
Allen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagdiyev is trying to pull guard but Allen turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.

Allen breaks the clinch.
Allen throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sagdiyev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Allen won't be happy with that.
Allen tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Allen trying to get back to his feet but Sagdiyev is in full control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Sagdiyev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Allen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sagdiyev trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Allen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sagdiyev thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Allen trying to control but not successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sagdiyev is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Allen with him. Allen is trying to defend but Sagdiyev has an arm under the chin now! Allen grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Borat Sagdiyev!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Butch Coolidge Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaspard Wasp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaspard Wasp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Coolidge Jr
vs
Wasp

182 cm
21
179 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
23
164 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

FJCP Healthy Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Butch Coolidge Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gaspard Wasp!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coolidge Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wasp shoots in for a takedown but Coolidge Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wasp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Coolidge Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Wasp. Wasp gets slowly back to his feet.
Coolidge Jr throws a body punch but Wasp moves out of range.
Wasp throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Coolidge Jr.
Wasp drops his hands momentarily and Coolidge Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wasp connects with a body shot that sends Coolidge Jr's belly button to the back.
Coolidge Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wasp at a distance.
A big left from Coolidge Jr misses.
Coolidge Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Butch Coolidge Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Coolidge Jr clinches up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Coolidge Jr backwards.
Coolidge Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Coolidge Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wasp lands a left hand.
Coolidge Jr misses with some punches.
A short right from Wasp on the inside.
Coolidge Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Wasp.
Wasp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wasp tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Butch Coolidge Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaspard Wasp.
Wasp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wasp tries to pull guard but Coolidge Jr won't allow it.
Coolidge Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Wasp tries to pull guard but Coolidge Jr won't allow it.
Coolidge Jr misses with the head strike.

Wasp escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coolidge Jr looks to throw the jab but Wasp is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Wasp.
Wasp feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coolidge Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Coolidge Jr is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coolidge Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oh Coolidge Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wasp misses with a two punch combination.
Coolidge Jr is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Wasp.
Coolidge Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Coolidge Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Wasp bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wasp wants to control but Coolidge Jr is keeping him busy.
Coolidge Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Wasp is trying to get an arm triangle but Coolidge Jr is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Wasp is trying to get an arm triangle but Coolidge Jr is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Coolidge Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coolidge Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?
Coolidge Jr is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Wasp goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Coolidge Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wasp's guard! Nice work there by Coolidge Jr!

Coolidge Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wasp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coolidge Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Wasp's legs - danger averted.
Coolidge Jr wants to control from the top but Wasp keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wasp throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Coolidge Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Wasp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coolidge Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasp is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaspard Wasp dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wasp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Coolidge Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wasp somewhat.
Coolidge Jr connects with a body shot that sends Wasp's belly button to the back.
Coolidge Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Wasp moves away from the strike by Coolidge Jr.
Butch Coolidge Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wasp looks for a takedown but Coolidge Jr sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolidge Jr looks to land a left hand but Wasp moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Coolidge Jr misses.
Wasp stuns Coolidge Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Wasp drops Coolidge Jr with a beautiful combination! Coolidge Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wasp is looking for the KO!
Coolidge Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wasp throws out the jab.
Wasp throws a hook to the side of Coolidge Jr's head but Coolidge Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wasp blocks a jab.
Wasp steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Coolidge Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coolidge Jr avoids the head kick by Wasp.

Coolidge Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wasp tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolidge Jr moves into full mount!
Wasp is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Wasp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Coolidge Jr looking to control but Wasp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coolidge Jr avoids the attempt from Wasp to control.
Coolidge Jr works his way to his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coolidge Jr has the hooks in. Wasp is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Coolidge Jr passes his arm under Wasp's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Wasp taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Butch Coolidge Jr!
After winning the bout, Butch Coolidge Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Banicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Morris
vs
Banicki

187 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
190 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Morris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mariusz Banicki !
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banicki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morris tries to avoid it but Banicki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morris to the ground. Morris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banicki is defended easily by Morris.
Morris appears to be looking for a big counter.

Morris darts in and clinches Banicki up against the ropes.
Banicki can't get the takedown.
Jason Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Banicki .

Morris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Morris duly obliges.
Morris leaves Banicki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mariusz Banicki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banicki fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris leaves Banicki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Morris. No joy for Banicki on that attempt.
Banicki shoots in for a takedown but Morris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morris falls off balance throwing a combination

so Banicki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Morris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Banicki is controlling him.

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

Morris is looking to stand up but Banicki won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris wants to stand and escape but instead Banicki has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Banicki wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.

Banicki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Banicki wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.

Banicki drops back looking for a leg! Morris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Morris manages to kick Banicki off! Banicki jumps back into Morris's guard.
Banicki passes Morris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Banicki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Banicki is trying to work for a kimura but Morris is defending well.

Banicki has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Morris defend it? Banicki steps over the head and cranks it - Morris is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Banicki !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mariusz Banicki !
Mariusz Banicki is the new middleweight champion!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Bozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Wightman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Bozzi
vs
Wightman

176 cm
23
154 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

178 cm
22
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Bozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Wightman!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wightman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bozzi to the mat! Bozzi manages to get full guard.
Bozzi wants to sweep but no luck.
Bozzi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bozzi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wightman tries to roll over but Bozzi keeps him under control.
Wightman manages to get to full guard.
Bozzi scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bozzi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bozzi wants to pass the guard but Wightman is keeping the position.
Wightman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bozzi 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bozzi lands a couple of elbows.
Bozzi wants to control from the top but Wightman keeps moving.
Bozzi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wightman looking for a sweep. Not yet Wightman, not yet.
Bozzi trying to control but Wightman is working from the bottom.
Bozzi throwing strikes but missing.
Wightman trying to keep a closed guard but Bozzi is proving a slippery customer.
Wightman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bozzi wants to control from the top but Wightman keeps moving.
Bozzi landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wightman wants to improve his position but instead Bozzi has moved into half guard.
Bozzi working Wightman over with strikes.
Wightman is trying to get back to full guard.
Bozzi throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wightman to regain full guard.
Wightman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bozzi is trying to maintain the position but Wightman is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Wightman there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wightman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wightman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bozzi's head.
Wightman throwing shots but Bozzi is blocking nicely.
Bozzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bozzi is staying active underneath Wightman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bozzi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wightman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Bozzi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wightman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bozzi trying to keep a closed guard but Wightman is proving a slippery customer.
Bozzi seems keen to control Wightman's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wightman lands a couple of elbows.
Wightman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Bozzi working for submissions but it's allowed Wightman to get to half guard.
Bozzi trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bozzi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jason Bozzi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Wightman misses with a looping right.
Bozzi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wightman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wightman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bozzi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wightman sprawls and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Bozzi.
A slow jab from Wightman misses its intended target.
Bozzi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wightman scores with a nice right hand.
Bozzi throws a head kick that misses.
And Wightman tries to counter it with a takedown but Bozzi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wightman throws an overhand right that lands on Bozzi's shoulder, as Bozzi tries to avoid the shot.
Wightman slips a straight right by Bozzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wightman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bozzi.
Wightman feints and then cracks Bozzi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bozzi down.
Jason Bozzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozzi defending well as Wightman loads up on a big left hand.
Bozzi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wightman throws a jab when Bozzi was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wightman dips to his left and cracks Bozzi with an uppercut!

Wightman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bozzi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wightman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Bozzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wightman throws a big elbow that misses.

Bozzi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wightman throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wightman throws a big right hand that misses.
Wightman throwing strikes but missing.
Bozzi keeping moving, preventing Wightman from controlling successfully.
Bozzi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wightman manages to get himself to full guard.

Bozzi chips away with some ground and pound.
Wightman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bozzi lands a couple of elbows.
Wightman 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bozzi trying to control the position but Wightman is working away.
Wightman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bozzi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bozzi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wightman!
Bozzi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bozzi unloading with bombs!
Jason Bozzi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bozzi lands a big elbow.
Wightman tries to hold on but Bozzi pushes him away.
Bozzi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bozzi lands a big shot there that rocks Wightman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bozzi punishing his opponent with strikes.

Wightman is rocked!
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!
Wightman wants to hold on but Bozzi pushes him away.
Wightman is still in real trouble! Can Bozzi finish him?
Bozzi cracks Wightman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wightman is breathing heavily.
Bozzi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wightman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bozzi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bozzi connects with a bit shot that sees Wightman covering up! More strikes from Bozzi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bozzi is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Bozzi!
Our winner, Jason Bozzi, 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veron Totto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommaso Baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Totto comes to the ring accompanied by Rob Zombie - Feel So Numb. Tommaso Baroni told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Totto
vs
Baroni

184 cm
37
209 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

191 cm
31
208 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Veron Totto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommaso Baroni!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baroni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Totto.
Totto misses with a straight left.
Totto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baroni. Baroni obviously looking to wear him down.
Baroni staying out of range there.

Totto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Totto lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Totto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baroni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baroni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baroni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baroni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Totto.
Baroni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Totto throws a strike but Baroni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Totto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baroni is one step ahead there.
Baroni throwing strikes from guard but Totto blocks nicely.
Totto pulls Baroni in close to his closed guard and prevents Baroni from doing any damage or advancing position.
Baroni trying to control the position from guard on top but Totto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Totto 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.
Totto trying to keep a closed guard but Baroni is proving a slippery customer.

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.
Baroni is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Totto is trying to control the position but Baroni postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Baroni won't allow Totto to sweep him here.
Totto wants to control but Baroni passes easily into half guard.
Totto is trying is best to control the position here.
Totto throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Totto tries to roll over but Baroni keeps him under control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baroni moves away from the strike by Totto.
Totto throws a jab when Baroni was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totto misses with a straight left.
Veron Totto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Totto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baroni moves away.
Totto is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Baroni's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Totto just misses with a punch to the body.
Totto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Totto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baroni counters with a nice body shot.
Totto throws a leg kick that is checked

and Baroni counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baroni.
Totto is trying to drag Baroni to the mat but Baroni just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Baroni pushes Totto back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Totto throws a punch but it's blocked by Baroni.
Totto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baroni prevents it.
Totto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Baroni lands with a light punch inside.
Totto dodges an elbow strike from Baroni.
Totto wants to take the fight to the mat but Baroni manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veron Totto. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Totto throws a head punch that misses.
Baroni can't find room to land a body shot as Totto controls the action.
Totto throws an elbow but it misses.
Totto is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short uppercut from Baroni.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baroni creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Totto's defenses.

It looks like Veron Totto has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for Baroni.
Baroni misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Baroni as the two fighters clinch.
Baroni missing with knees to the body.
Baroni lands with a light punch inside.
Baroni misses with a knee strike.
Baroni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baroni content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Totto successfully pulls guard.

Totto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baroni has passed into half guard!
Baroni wants to free his trapped foot but Totto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommaso Baroni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veron Totto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Baroni ducks under a wild hook from Totto.
Baroni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Totto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Veron Totto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Totto misses.
Totto throws an overhand right that lands on Baroni's shoulder, as Baroni tries to avoid the shot.
Totto throws a poor cross that misses
and Baroni counters with a nice uppercut.

Totto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baroni can't find room to land a body shot as Totto controls the action.
Baroni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baroni lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Totto.
Baroni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baroni tries a body shot but Totto blocks it.
Totto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totto stalling in the clinch but Baroni improves position.
Totto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baroni prevents it.
Nice body punch from Baroni.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Baroni fails to land.
Baroni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baroni trying to stall but Totto improves his position.
Baroni throws a punch but it's blocked by Totto.
Baroni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Totto's elbow.
Totto blocks a body shot from Baroni.
Baroni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Totto backwards.
Baroni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Totto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Baroni scores with a shoulder strike.
Totto misses with a punch on the inside.
Baroni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baroni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Totto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baroni prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veron Totto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baroni trying to control the position but instead, Totto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baroni into the ropes.
Baroni lands an elbow inside that Totto shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baroni fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Totto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baroni. That did some damage!
Left hook, right uppercut from Totto.
Baroni throws a low kick but Totto moves out of range easily.
Totto lunges at Baroni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baroni's hand.
Tommaso Baroni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Totto throws a jab when Baroni was well out of range.
Totto loads up on a big right hand but Baroni slips the punch.
Baroni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Totto shoots and misses
and Baroni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baroni throws a body punch but Totto moves out of range.
Totto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Totto scores with the left hand. Baroni knows he should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni is looking to clinch.
Totto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Totto throws a right and a left that Baroni avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Baroni misses.
Totto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Totto throws a right hand that misses
enabling Baroni to counter with a crisp jab.
Baroni throws a good cross that connects.
Baroni misses with a looping right.
Baroni will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Totto throws a chopping leg kick but Baroni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Baroni thinks about the counter body kick.
Baroni slips a straight right by Totto.
Baroni lands a glancing blow to the side of Totto's head.
Totto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Totto.
An inside leg kick lands from Baroni.
Totto moves out of range of the body kick from Baroni.
Baroni tests Totto's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baroni blocks a low kick nicely.
Totto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baroni. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Totto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Totto misses with a looping right.
Baroni has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Baroni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baroni ducks under a wild hook from Totto.
Baroni connects with a body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Baroni.
I was talking to Totto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Baroni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baroni presses Totto against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Totto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short left from Baroni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommaso Baroni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Veron Totto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A cross from Baroni lands.
Totto throws the left hand but Baroni avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Totto misses.
Totto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baroni counters with a straight right hand.

Totto is rocked!
Baroni tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Totto is able to avoid easily.
Totto looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Oh Totto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baroni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baroni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baroni stuffs the takedown.
Totto seems to have got his legs back now.
Totto moves out of range as Baroni strikes.
Totto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Totto is defended easily by Baroni.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veron Totto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totto misses with an uppercut.
Totto shoots in for a takedown but Baroni shows good takedown defense.
Baroni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Totto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baroni tries a quick counter leg kick but Totto is wise to it.
Totto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Baroni just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Baroni.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baroni scores with a body shot.
Totto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Baroni there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Totto clinches.
Baroni tries a body shot but Totto blocks it.

Baroni breaks from the clinch.
Totto throws a series of punches but Baroni avoids them all with ease.
Baroni connects with a leg kick. Totto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baroni misses with a low kick.
Baroni tries to clinch up but Totto circles away and keeps his distance.
Baroni throws a body shot but no joy.
Totto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Baroni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Totto misses with a hook
and Baroni counters with an outside leg kick.
Baroni staying out of range there.
Baroni avoids the body shot from Totto.
Baroni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baroni misses with a straight right.
Totto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baroni slips under a jab from Totto.
Totto misses with an uppercut

and Baroni holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baroni stops a takedown attempt from Totto.
Tommaso Baroni seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baroni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baroni creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Totto is working for takedown but Baroni is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baroni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Totto taking a breather.
Totto looking to stall.
Maybe Totto would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni blocking some punches.
Baroni lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Totto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baroni.
Baroni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Totto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Totto tries for a takedown but Baroni manages to get underhooks.
Baroni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Totto stalling in the clinch but Baroni improves position.
Baroni tries to work over Totto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Baroni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baroni just misses with a punch to the body.

Baroni has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baroni lands with a light punch inside.
Baroni tries to throw a body punch but Totto avoids it by throwing Baroni back against the ropes.
Good body shot from Baroni.
Baroni swings wildly with an uppercut but Totto uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baroni lands a hook that snaps the head of Totto backwards.
Baroni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baroni content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Baroni.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baroni.
Totto is looking for a takedown.
Baroni avoiding damage.
Totto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Totto goes for a takedown attempt but Baroni pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Totto misses with an uppercut
and Baroni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Totto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baroni counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Totto thinking.
Baroni connects with an inside leg kick.
Baroni misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Totto misses the target.
Baroni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Totto's head backwards.
Baroni lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommaso Baroni really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Veron Totto's cut.
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.

Totto misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Totto there.
Totto misses with a leg kick.
Baroni wants to counter the offense by Totto and move into the clinch position.
Totto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Totto throws a big shot that misses.
Totto defending well as Baroni loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Totto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baroni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Totto with a poor takedown
and Baroni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Totto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baroni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Totto.
Baroni throws a big shot that misses.

Baroni clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Totto struggles to land a body shot inside as Baroni controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni blocking some punches.
Baroni pushes off an throws an elbow but Totto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Baroni.
Totto slows down the pace here.
Baroni lands a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Baroni drops Totto onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Totto is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Baroni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tottos head.
Totto is trying to force a seperation but Baroni has the dominant position.
Baroni pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Totto! Baroni unloads with more strikes and Totto sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommaso Baroni!
After winning the bout, Tommaso Baroni thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Sun God Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimo Ovaska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ovaska has chosen Big Balls by AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The Sun God Ra had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Sun God Ra
vs
Ovaska

189 cm
31
222 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

195 cm
28
217 lbs
25 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

The Adrenaline Matrix

MayheM sportswear
Tokyo United Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, The Sun God Ra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimo Ovaska!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Ovaska.
Ra misses the jab.
Ra shoots in and drives through. Ovaska sprawls well.
Ovaska gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ra.
Ovaska swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ra tries to clinch up.
Ovaska cracks Ra with an open hand slap.
Good shot there by Ovaska.

It looks like The Sun God Ra has been cut.
Ovaska slips a jab and a cross from Ra.
Ovaska throws a big shot that misses.

Ra has taken the fight to the clinch.

Ovaska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Ovaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Ra.
The Sun God Ra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ra closes the distance and clinches.
Ra throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ovaska takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ovaska is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra is trying to stall.

Ovaska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ovaska takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Ra there.
Ra digs a good hook to Ovaska's body.
Ovaska looks to throw the jab but Ra is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ovaska with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ra to score with a decent uppercut.
Good shot there by Ovaska.
A slow jab from Ra misses its intended target.
It seemed like Ovaska was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ovaska is looking to slow Ra down with leg kicks.
Kimo Ovaska is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ovaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ra moves away.
Ovaska takes a swing at Ra's ribcage but misses.
Ovaska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ra.
Ovaska misses with an uppercut. Ra saw that one coming.
Ra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ovaska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ovaska was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ovaska takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Ra forces Ovaska back against the ropes and clinches.
Ra trying to land knees to the body.
Ra is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Ra.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ovaska letting Ra take a breather here.
Ra lands a hook that snaps the head of Ovaska backwards.
Ra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ovaska avoids it.
Ovaska wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ovaska.

Ovaska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ovaska throws a hook but Ra avoids it easily.
Ra throws a combination that misses
and Ovaska counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra shoots in for a double leg but Ovaska sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ovaska connects with a crisp jab.
Ra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ovaska slips a straight right by Ra.
Ovaska scores with a hook.

Ra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ovaska avoids a wild elbow strike from Ra.
Ovaska is looking to break free of the clinch but Ra has double underhooks.
I was talking to Ra's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ra lands a damaging elbow.
Ovaska avoiding damage as Ra throws knees to the body.
Ra misses with an elbow over the top.
Ovaska is stalling here.
Ovaska dodges an elbow strike from Ra.
Ra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ovaska.
Ovaska is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ra is defending well for now.
Ra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ovaska tries a knee to the head but Ra blocks it.
Ra tries to land a knee to the head but Ovaska blocks with his arms.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ovaska.
Ra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ovaska is keeping busy.
Ovaska avoids a wild elbow strike from Ra.
Ra wants to stall.
Ovaska avoids the elbow strike from Ra, against the ropes.
Ra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ra lands a damaging elbow.
Ovaska tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ovaska stalling in the clinch but Ra improves position.
Ra misses with some punches.
Ra looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ovaska lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Ovaska.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ra is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that The Sun God Ra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on The Sun God Ra's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ra works the jab nicely.
Ra throws a jab when Ovaska was well out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ovaska.
Good leg kick by Ovaska there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ovaska moves out of range of the strikes.
Ovaska cracks Ra with an open hand slap.
Ovaska thumps Ra with a low kick.
Ovaska misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Ovaska.
Ra throws a series of punches but Ovaska avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Ra coming out on top.
Ra tries to clinch but Ovaska moves out of range.
Ovaska darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ovaska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ra at a distance.
Ra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ovaska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ra manages to avoid it.
Ra shoots in and drives through. Ovaska sprawls well.
Ovaska looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ra moves into the clinch.
The Sun God Ra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ovaska lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Ovaska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ovaska lands with a nice body punch.
Ra connects with the punch.
Ra moves out of range as Ovaska strikes.
Ra throws a right hand that Ovaska ducks under and follows up with a left that Ovaska also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ovaska. Ra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ra looks to land a left hand but Ovaska moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Ovaska.
Ovaska lands a body shot.

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

Ra is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Ra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ovaska counters with a crisp right that sends Ra to the canvas! Ovaska follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimo Ovaska!
During a confident post fight interview, Kimo Ovaska 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
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lambo Gallardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constrictor Boa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallardo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Big Boss 👊. Constrictor Boa is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Gallardo
vs
Boa

200 cm
35
215 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

190 cm
32
203 lbs
18 - 12 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

On Tap (160Q)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lambo Gallardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Constrictor Boa!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gallardo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gallardo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gallardo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boa circles away quickly and effectively.
Gallardo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gallardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gallardo throws a series of strikes that have Boa backpedaling.
Gallardo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gallardo duly obliges.

It looks like Constrictor Boa has been cut.
Boa moves away from the strike by Gallardo.
Boa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gallardo blocks the body kick.
Lambo Gallardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boa delivers a nice body kick.
Boa is looking to chop away at Gallardo's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Gallardo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallardo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boa.

Boa gets the takedown into side control.
Boa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gallardo keeps working.
Gallardo is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallardo is trying to get back to his feet.
Boa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gallardo's legs.
Boa grinds an elbow into Gallardo's temple.
Boa prevents Gallardo from escaping the position.
Boa in side control, throwing shots but Gallardo defends.
Gallardo tries to buck Boa off but Boa is having none of it.
Boa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gallardo is avoiding damage well.
Gallardo parries the strikes from Boa easily there. Boa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gallardo to escape.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Boa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gallardo pushes Boa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Boa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Boa.
Boa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gallardo keeps working.
Gallardo tries to escape but Boa is in control.
Boa scoring with punches from side control.
Boa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Boa trying to control the position but Gallardo is working away.
Boa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Boa trying to control the position but Gallardo is working away.
You can see the frustration on Gallardo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Boa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boa in the domination position with Gallardo hanging on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boa trying to control the position but Gallardo is working away.
Boa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Boa throws a strike aimed at the side of Gallardo's head but Gallardo avoids it well.
Gallardo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Boa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Boa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Boa throws a strike aimed at the side of Gallardo's head but Gallardo avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gallardo is trying to control Boa's posture but Boa avoids it.
Boa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gallardo!
Boa with good strikes from the mount here!
Gallardo takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Boa's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Constrictor Boa!
A very excited looking Constrictor Boa 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.