No Mercy 005 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Razna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Keith Jack has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Jack
vs
Razna

200 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Razna!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jack drives through with a takedown into Razna's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Razna is trying to keep Jack in close.
Jack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Razna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jack trying to control the position from guard on top but Razna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Razna working for submissions but it's allowed Jack to get to half guard.
Razna wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Razna is just riding it out for now. Jack eventually gives up the hold.
Jack misses with a head shot. Razna uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jack drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Razna manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jack has Razna in his guard.

Razna missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Jack looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Razna passes into half guard.
Razna is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razna trying to control the action but Jack is working from the bottom.
Razna not doing much here.
Jack is refusing to be controlled, as Razna sits in half guard.
Jack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razna is trying to control the action in half guard but Jack is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Razna looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Razna thows a huge punch but Jack dodges it nicely.

Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Razna looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Razna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Razna is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Razna thows a huge punch but Jack dodges it nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jack.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Jack fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Razna avoids it really well and circles away.

Razna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Razna fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jack sprawls well initially but Razna persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Razna is trying to control. Jack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jack is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Razna would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Razna looking to sit in guard and control but Jack gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Razna striking from his own guard.

Razna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jack throws a big right hand that misses.
Razna is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Razna has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Razna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jack defends well.
Razna trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack trying to control but Razna is working from the bottom.
Jack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Jack content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Razna has locked up a guillotine! Razna's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jack is holding on here and Razna must be using up a lot of energy. Jack has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Razna gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nathaniel Razna!

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vilat Wan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Ferreira
vs
Wan

185 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlos Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vilat Wan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferreira swings for the body but Wan moves out of range.
And Wan tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferreira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferreira as he avoids it easily.
Ferreira misses with a looping left.
Jab by Ferreira.
Ferreira throws a series of punches but Wan moves out of range.
Wan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferreira sprawls well. Ferreira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wan gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wan on the side of the head.
Carlos Ferreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ferreira scores with a shot to the body.
Ferreira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ferreira wants it to stay on the feet.
Carlos Ferreira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vilat Wan.
Ferreira shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wan eats them both and turns towards Ferreira to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ferreira misses.
A swing and a miss from Ferreira.
Wan feints the counter takedown.
Ferreira 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.
Ferreira lands a really nice looking cross but Wan seems unphased.
Ferreira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferreira looks to land a combination but Wan avoids it well.
Wan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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!
Wan with a poor takedown
and Ferreira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wan with the counter takedown but Ferreira avoids it easily.
Wan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferreira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ferreira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ferreira thuds his right hand into Wan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ferreira with a nice cross.
Wan dives in and grabs Ferreira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ferreira pushes down on Wan's head and hops out.
Ferreira is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ferreira connects with a nice looking jab.

Wan is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira drops Wan with a naaaaasty hook - Wan is in real trouble here! Ferreira dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Ferreira!
A very excited looking Carlos Ferreira 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.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Slavten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Slavten
vs
Steel

183 cm
19
147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
18
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erwin Slavten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Steel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel tries to clinch there but Slavten circles away.
Steel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slavten fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Steel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slavten, pushing him back against the cage.
Steel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slavten.
Slavten is breathing heavily.
Steel pushes off an throws an elbow but Slavten leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Slavten really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Steel.

It looks like Erwin Slavten has been cut.
Steel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Steel lands a knee to the head.

Slavten is rocked!
Slavten wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erwin Slavten. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Slavten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steel landing knees to the head.
Steel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Steel working the clinch nicely. Slavten is working for position but Steel cracks him with a big knee to the head! Slavten crumples up against the cage and Steel lands two more shots before the ref can save Slavten! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Mr Steel!
After winning the bout, Mr Steel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benji Assklown Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Matterhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benji Assklown Jr has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Assklown Jr
vs
Matterhorn

209 cm
25
284 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

AnonymouS
Voodoo Nutrition

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 Las Vegas, Benji Assklown Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lorenzo Matterhorn!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Matterhorn moves into range and clinches up with Assklown Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Matterhorn.
Matterhorn blocks an uppercut.
Matterhorn is trying to break the clinch but Assklown Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Assklown Jr as Matterhorn tries to tie him up.
Matterhorn lands a body punch.
Assklown Jr lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Matterhorn lands with a left to the head.

It looks like Benji Assklown Jr has been cut.
Matterhorn has a couple of punches blocked by Assklown Jr.
Assklown Jr takes a shot to the head.
Matterhorn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matterhorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Assklown Jr prevents a body shot from Matterhorn.
Matterhorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Assklown Jr gets through Matterhorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Assklown Jr tries to work over Matterhorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Assklown Jr fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Assklown Jr manages to break the clinch.

Assklown Jr pushes Matterhorn up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Assklown Jr as Matterhorn tries to tie him up.
Matterhorn scores with a shot to the side of Assklown Jr's head.
Matterhorn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Matterhorn misses with a body punch.

Matterhorn breaks from the clinch.
Assklown Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matterhorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Assklown Jr clinches.
Matterhorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Assklown Jr.
Assklown Jr blocking some punches.
Assklown Jr blocks an uppercut.
Assklown Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matterhorn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matterhorn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Assklown Jr backwards.
Matterhorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Assklown Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Assklown Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matterhorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matterhorn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matterhorn.
Matterhorn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Assklown Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matterhorn.
Assklown Jr is breathing heavily.
Matterhorn lands with a light punch inside.
Matterhorn stalling against the cage.
Assklown Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Matterhorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matterhorn lands a hook that snaps the head of Assklown Jr backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Matterhorn.

Benji Assklown Jr's cut is getting worse.
Matterhorn stalling in the clinch but Assklown Jr improves position.
Matterhorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matterhorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matterhorn blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matterhorn throws a head punch that misses.
Matterhorn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matterhorn misses with a punch to the body.
Matterhorn has a couple of punches blocked by Assklown Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Assklown Jr.

Matterhorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matterhorn throws a shot from downtown. Assklown Jr moves away and avoids it.

Oooooh!!! Matterhorn has knocked Assklown Jr down with a huge combo! Matterhorn steps away and waves a wobbly Assklown Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Matterhorn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Matterhorn moves into the clinch successfully.
Assklown Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Matterhorn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Assklown Jr backwards.
Assklown Jr blocks an uppercut.
Matterhorn lands an uppercut.

Benji Assklown Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Assklown Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matterhorn misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assklown Jr.
Matterhorn digs a right hand into Assklown Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Assklown Jr's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Assklown Jr.
Matterhorn working aggressively here.
Matterhorn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Assklown Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Matterhorn.
Matterhorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Assklown Jr controls his hands.
Assklown Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Assklown Jr.
Matterhorn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matterhorn misses with some punches.
Assklown Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matterhorn backwards.
Matterhorn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Jeez, Benji Assklown Jr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Matterhorn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Matterhorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benji Assklown Jr'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.

Assklown Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matterhorn, pushing him back against the cage.
Assklown Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Matterhorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matterhorn pushes Assklown Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Assklown Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matterhorn backwards.
Matterhorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Matterhorn manages to break the clinch.
Matterhorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Assklown Jr clinches.
Matterhorn throws a punch but it's blocked by Assklown Jr.
Matterhorn prevents a body shot from Assklown Jr.
Matterhorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matterhorn looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matterhorn.
Assklown Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Matterhorn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Assklown Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Assklown Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Matterhorn digs a right hand into Assklown Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Assklown Jr's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Assklown Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Assklown Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Assklown Jr is working Matterhorn over against the cage.
Matterhorn is breathing heavily.
Assklown Jr misses with a body punch.
Assklown Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matterhorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Assklown Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assklown Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Matterhorn backwards.
Matterhorn is leaning against Assklown Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Assklown Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Assklown Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Assklown Jr.
Matterhorn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assklown Jr lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Assklown Jr.

Assklown Jr drops Matterhorn onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Matterhorn is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Matterhorn is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Assklown Jr.
Matterhorn is still on wobbly legs! Can Assklown Jr finish him?
Assklown Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Assklown Jr creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Matterhorn with a big uppercut! Matterhorn tries to clinch up but Assklown Jr pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Matterhorn to the mat! Matterhorn covers up and Assklown Jr unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Benji Assklown Jr!
A very excited looking Benji Assklown Jr 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.