VDN 4: Connor vs Banger PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xi Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Greco
vs
Ling

175 cm
16
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

159 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Likes musicals

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xi Ling!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco tries to clinch but Ling moves away

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

Ling is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greco is just riding it out for now. Ling eventually gives up the hold.
Greco trying to control here.

Ling is working for a submission of some sort.
Ling should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Ling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Greco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ling.
Ling is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco is trying to maintain the position but Ling is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ling takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Greco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ling on the ground.

Greco is defending against the submission attempts here by Ling.

Ling is working for a kimura but Greco is defending it quite comfortably.

Ling seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco tries to get to full guard but Ling has control of the leg.

Ling wants to work for an arm triangle but Greco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Ling is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greco sees it coming and defends easily.
Greco wants to control but Ling is keeping busy.
Ling trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Greco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xi Ling dominated that round.
That's time! Greco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Greco moves into the clinch.
Greco trying to control the position but instead, Ling has worked for underhooks and has pushed Greco into the cage.

Ling is trying to trip Greco. He has hold of a leg but Greco is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ling persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Greco is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ling presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Ling lands a takedown into guard.
Ling content to stall in guard here.
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!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ling has eaten all the pies!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco can't keep his opponent in guard - Ling advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ling not doing much here.

Ling is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greco sees it coming and defends easily.
Ling sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Greco is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Ling seems content to control.

Ling is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Greco is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xi Ling!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snootch Snoogans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Super Freak. The crowd seem to be enjoying Snoogans 's choice of entrance music: Build me up buttercup . Rick James could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Snootch Snoogans 's chin.

James
vs
Snoogans

175 cm
18
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Snootch Snoogans !
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a series of wild punches.

Snoogans moves into the clinch successfully.

Snoogans manages to pull guard.

Snoogans has his feet on James's thighs here. He's pushed James off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! James screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snootch Snoogans !
Snootch Snoogans is the new lightweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karston Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tree Sclounce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sclounce has chosen Fire Man Sam as his entrance music. Karston Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tree Sclounce 's chin.

Jones
vs
Sclounce

194 cm
18
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karston Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tree Sclounce !
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones moves into range and clinches up with Sclounce .
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Sclounce works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jones 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.
Sclounce is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

It looks like Karston Jones has been cut.

Sclounce drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Sclounce off! Sclounce jumps back into Jones's guard.
Sclounce is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Sclounce advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sclounce drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Sclounce there.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Sclounce has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sclounce working Jones over with strikes.
Sclounce drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Sclounce is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sclounce landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sclounce throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Jones has his hands clasped together but Sclounce breaks the hold and Jones is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Sclounce !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tree Sclounce !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sudo Nym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algot Uggla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Algot Uggla has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nym
vs
Uggla

150 cm
28
160 lbs
9 - 15 - 1

165 cm
26
149 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sudo Nym!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Algot Uggla!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nym fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uggla, pushing him back against the cage.
Uggla blocks an uppercut.
Nym lands a left hand.
Nym stops a takedown attempt from Uggla.
Nym lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Nym's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nym is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nym misses with a punch to the body.
Nym stops a takedown attempt from Uggla.
Uggla has had enough of the clinch but Nym keeps him there for the moment.
Nym misses with some punches.

Uggla works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nym looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uggla is one step ahead there.
Uggla trying to control the position from guard on top but Nym is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uggla throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uggla sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nym keeping full guard, as Uggla tries to pass.
Nym is trying to keep Uggla in close.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nym might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Uggla wants to control from the top but Nym keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Nym closes the distance and pushes Uggla back into the cage.

Nym has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Uggla clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Nym is working the ground and pound. Can Uggla escape?
Uggla looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Uggla trying to get back to his feet but Nym is in full control for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Uggla avoids the strikes from Nym.

Nym has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Nym landing with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nym looking to break Uggla's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Uggla remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nym will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nym scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Uggla is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Nym 's hooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uggla wants to control but Nym is having none of it.
Uggla avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nym.
Uggla can't escape the position.
You get the feeling that Uggla really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The referee warns Uggla that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Uggla is looking to improve his position but Nym isn't that keen on the idea.
Nym landing strikes from the mount and Uggla is in trouble!
Uggla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Uggla is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nym working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nym working Uggla over with strikes here.

Nym looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Nym scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uggla is in a horrible position here. Nym smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Uggla is rocked!
Nym connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Uggla is still in real trouble! Can Nym finish him?
A big strike lands for Nym! That's really hurt Uggla and he's turned his back - Nym keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Nym jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sudo Nym!
Sudo Nym is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Sudo Nym 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.
In defeat, Algot Uggla stepped up to the mic, saying '*spits out blood* haven't you got something better to do than beating up 18-year olds in QFC?!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanger Banger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Connor
vs
Banger

188 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Connor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hanger Banger!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Connor misses.
Connor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Connor is breathing heavily.
Banger catches Connor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like John Connor has been cut.
Connor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Connor ducks into an uppercut from Banger and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hanger Banger!
Hanger Banger is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Hanger Banger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.