RFC 6: Starburst PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael OMalley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cisowianka Naleczowianka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OMalley comes to the cage accompanied by A Place For My Head. 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.

OMalley
vs
Naleczowianka

188 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

197 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael OMalley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cisowianka Naleczowianka!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OMalley misses with a two punch combination.
Naleczowianka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OMalley lands with an overhand left.
OMalley misses with a wild combination.
OMalley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Naleczowianka fakes the leg kick and cracks OMalley in the body.
Naleczowianka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of OMalley's head.
Naleczowianka connects with a high kick.
Naleczowianka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and OMalley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from OMalley. Naleczowianka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OMalley on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
OMalley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Naleczowianka counters with a body kick that stops OMalley in his tracks momentarily.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that half lands.
OMalley misses with a shot to the body

and Naleczowianka counters with a head kick that drops OMalley to the mat! OMalley scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

OMalley is rocked!

Naleczowianka lands a big head kick that sends OMalley tumbling to the mat! Naleczowianka takes a step backwards and waves OMalley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh OMalley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naleczowianka and OMalley are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Naleczowianka throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking OMalley into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Naleczowianka knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cisowianka Naleczowianka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vien Chi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Glorious kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!

Price
vs
Chi

198 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vien Chi!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chi moves into the clinch.

Price breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chi misses with a takedown attempt - Price sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Price scores with a decent looking hook.
Price bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Vien Chi has been cut.
Chi wants to clinch up but Price keeps it at a distance.
Price circles away from the clinch attempt
and Price counters with a stiff right hand.
Chi darts in looking for a takedown but Price gets double underhooks and turns Chi into the cage.
Chi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Price sends Chi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Price is motioning to the referee to let Chi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Chi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chi looks for a takedown but Price sprawls well.
King Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vien Chi.
Chi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Price manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chi is looking to clinch.
Price misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Chi has Price up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Price manages to break the clinch.
Chi throws a series of punches but Price avoids them all with ease.
As Chi looks to move away, Price throws a big counter combo but Chi just gets out of the way.
Price misses the shot to the body.
Chi doesn't manage to clinch there - Price circles away.
Chi tries to clinch there but Price circles away.
Price lands a nice looking body shot.
Price fails with a takedown attempt.
Chi tries to clinch but Price moves out of range.
Price shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chi sprawls well. Chi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Price gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Price.
Chi is looking to clinch but Price is avoiding it.

Chi gets a clinch.
Price lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Price's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Chi.
Chi tries a knee to the head but Price blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Price misses with a knee to the head.
Price tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chi smiles and moves away.
Price is breathing heavily.

Chi clinches.
Chi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chi stalling in the clinch but Price improves position.

Price's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Price throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chi throws a head kick that half lands.
Price swats away the attempt to clinch by Chi.

Chi drives through and clinches with Price against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Price wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Price misses with a punch to the body.
Price is looking to break free of the clinch but Chi has double underhooks.
Chi tries a knee to the head but Price blocks it.
Chi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chi connects with a knee to the head.
Chi misses with a hook from the clinch.

Chi manages to break the clinch.

Price gets a clinch.

Price pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Price is looking for a counter combo.
Price throws a right and a left that Chi avoids nicely.
Chi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chi tries to clinch there but Price circles away.
Price swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price avoids the head kick by Chi.
Price jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chi doesn't manage to clinch there - Price circles away.
Chi shoots in for a takedown but Price shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Price throws a nice looking combination but Chi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chi moves in looking to clinch but Price pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Price swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Chi clinches up against the cage.

Price's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Chi clinches up with Price and pushes him back against the cage.
Chi gets through Price's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Chi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Price swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Price defends well and Chi ends up having to push Price into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Price tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chi tries to counter with a clinch but Price shakes him off and moves away.
Price lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vien Chi'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.

Chi moves in looking to clinch but Price pushes him off.
Price dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chi shoots in but no luck this time.
Chi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Price circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chi wants to clinch up but Price keeps it at a distance.
Price misses with a series of wild punches.
Chi tries a quick counter leg kick but Price is wise to it.
Price fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Price gets a clinch.

Chi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chi misses with a takedown

and Price moves into the clinch.
King Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vien Chi.
Chi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Price to keep the fight standing.

Price breaks from the clinch.
Chi is breathing heavily.
Chi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chi fails with the takedown.
Price stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Price avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Price gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chi misses with some punches.

Price breaks the clinch.
Chi moves away from the strike by Price.
Price misses with a looping left.
Price changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chi tries to avoid it but Price manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chi to the ground. Chi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Price moves into range and clinches up with Chi.
Price is looking to break free of the clinch but Chi has double underhooks.

Chi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've been informed that Chi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
King Price is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chi wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Price counters with a solid body kick.
King Price is winning the standup battle so far.
Chi doesn't manage to clinch there - Price circles away.
Chi swings for the body but Price moves out of range.
Price seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Price swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Price tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Chi gets a clinch.

Price breaks from the clinch.
Price shoots for a double leg takedown but Chi sprawls well. He's pushed Price's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Price swats away the attempt to clinch by Chi.

Chi rushes Price and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chi lands an elbow that stopped Price in his tracks for a moment.
Price is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chi can do to turn this around?
Price jumps guard but Chi stands there with Price around his waist. Price gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Price backwards.

Chi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Chi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Price to the ground. Chi is now in Price's guard.

Chi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Price keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Chi has managed to clinch.
Price is trying to force a seperation but Chi has the dominant position.
Chi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Price just stands there and leans against the cage.
Price wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Chi.
Price blocks the elbow strike.
Price wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chi is stalling here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Price walks away with a smile on his face. Chi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chi shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chi eats them both and turns towards Price to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A head kick from Chi lands but Price takes it in his stride.
Chi tries to close the distance and clinch but Price swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice takedown defense from Price. No joy for Chi on that attempt.
Price paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chi wants to clinch up but Price keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Price, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Price paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Chi tries to get set, Price tries to push him back and clinch up but Chi manages to avoid the attempt.
Chi doesn't manage to clinch there - Price circles away.
Chi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Price.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Price dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vien Chi's cut.
That's time! Price's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Price fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chi manages to avoid it.
Price throws a head kick but Chi moves out of range.
Price looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Price moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChi.
Price throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chi tries to clinch up but Price circles away and keeps his distance.
Chi lands a head kick. Price smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chi shoots in for a takedown but Price shows good takedown defense.
Chi tries to clinch up.
Chi wants to clinch up but Price keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Chi moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Price is trying to break free.
Price tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chi smiles and moves away.
Chi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Price.
Chi avoids the head kick by Price.
Chi tries to clinch but Price moves out of range.
A head kick from Chi lands but Price takes it in his stride.
Chi goes for a double leg but Price avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Price continues to drive forward.
King Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vien Chi.
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chi moves away.

Chi forces Price back against the cage and clinches.
Chi gets through Price's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Price wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Price pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Price takes a knee to the side of the body.
Price tries to pull guard but Chi holds him up against the cage and eventually Price drops back down to his feet.
Chi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chi goes for a takedown attempt but Price pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Price throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chi unleashes a big counter combination but Price bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chi tries to clinch up.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chi tests Price's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chi has a takedown stuffed.
Price was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chi tries to clinch but Price is having none of it.
Chi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Price looks to land a left hand but Chi moved out of range nicely.
Chi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Price fails to land with a series of punches.

Chi closes the distance and clinches.
Chi is trying to stall.
Price wants to get back to striking at distance but Chi won't allow it.
Chi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Price gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Price breaks the clinch.

Chi moves into the clinch.

Price breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chi shoots for a takedown but Price saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chi tries to clinch up.
Price is looking to counter the offense by Chi and move into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a hook but Chi blocks it.

Chi has closed the distance and engaged Price in a clinch.
Chi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chi swings wildly with an uppercut but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Price escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Chi responds with a good body kick, but Price manages to step out the way in time.
King Price is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Price avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Chi closes the distance and pushes Price back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Price pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chi tries to clinch up but Price circles away and keeps his distance.
Price looks to land a left hand but Chi moved out of range nicely.
Price swinging wildly here.
Vien Chi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vien Chi.
I think Price has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Price!
In defeat, Vien Chi stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Murphy MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toussaint Louverture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy MacManus had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

MacManus
vs
Louverture

183 cm
20
166 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

176 cm
24
153 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murphy MacManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Toussaint Louverture!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Louverture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Louverture was well out of range. Poor timing from MacManus.
Despite the aggression on Louverture's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
MacManus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Louverture has MacManus up against the cage in a clinch.
Louverture can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
Louverture trying to stall but MacManus improves his position.
Still in the clinch, MacManus scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacManus stalling the fight.

MacManus breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louverture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacManus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacManus misses with a wild combination.
MacManus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MacManus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus lands a slapping body shot.
MacManus fails to land with a series of punches.
Louverture throws a nice head kick!
MacManus throws an overhand right that lands on Louverture's shoulder, as Louverture tries to avoid the shot.
Louverture wants to clinch.
MacManus misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from MacManus does no damage.
Louverture changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from MacManus. Those never looked like landing.
Louverture misses with a head kick.
MacManus moves out of range as Louverture strikes.
Murphy MacManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacManus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus throws a series of punches but Louverture moves out of range.
MacManus is looking to wear down Louverture with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Louverture walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

MacManus pushes Louverture up against the cage in a clinch.

MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Louverture uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacManus.
MacManus scores with a shot to the body.
Louverture wants to clinch up but MacManus keeps it at a distance.
MacManus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MacManus is looking to land body kicks.
MacManus swings widly with a right hand
and Louverture counters with a two punch combo.

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

MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacManus throws a body kick that misses.
MacManus throws the kick towards the body but Louverture avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louverture avoids a kick to the body.
Louverture lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Louverture moves away.
Louverture unleashes a big counter combination but MacManus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Louverture moves into the clinch successfully.
Louverture tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacManus avoids it.

MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Louverture throws a head kick that misses.
Louverture tries to clinch up
and MacManus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Louverture thinking.
MacManus chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Louverture tries to keep at a distance but MacManus has taken the fight into the clinch.
MacManus stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louverture misses with some punches.
The referee calls for MacManus to work.
MacManus blocks a body shot from Louverture.
MacManus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacManus looks to score with a jab to the body but Louverture is just out of range.

MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Louverture throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacManus blocks it with crossed arms.
Louverture trying to control the position but instead, MacManus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Louverture into the cage.
MacManus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murphy MacManus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

MacManus keeps the fight on the outside.
Louverture tries to clinch up but MacManus circles away and keeps his distance.

MacManus moves into the clinch.

MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Louverture looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacManus misses with a series of wild punches.
MacManus throws the kick towards the body but Louverture avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Louverture takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacManus takes a swing at Louverture's ribcage but misses.
MacManus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MacManus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No joy there for MacManus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Louverture was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Louverture tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MacManus lands a jab to the nose.
Louverture tries to clinch up but MacManus circles away and keeps his distance.
Louverture fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacManus looks for the body kick but Louverture saw that one coming.
We've been informed that Louverture has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
MacManus misses with the combination.
MacManus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
MacManus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Louverture can do to turn this around?
MacManus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Louverture is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus stalling against the cage.
Louverture is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but MacManus is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from MacManus.
MacManus lands a body shot in the clinch.
MacManus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Louverture looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacManus pushes Louverture back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as MacManus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Louverture wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for MacManus to work.

MacManus manages to break the clinch.
MacManus throws a body kick that misses.
Louverture fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacManus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Louverture moves away.

MacManus moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by MacManus.
Louverture tries for a takedown. No joy.
Louverture blocks an elbow strike from MacManus.
MacManus digs a right hand into Louverture's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Louverture's gas tank.

MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus throws a one two combo.
MacManus cracks Louverture with an open hand slap.
MacManus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
MacManus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacManus misses with a looping left.
Murphy MacManus 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.
MacManus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Louverture.
MacManus throws a body punch but Louverture moves out of range.
MacManus sets himself, and Louverture steps forward looking for the clinch! MacManus avoids it this time.
MacManus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
MacManus stuns Louverture with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacManus fails to land with a series of punches.
Louverture swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacManus looks to land a combination but Louverture avoids it well.
Louverture is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Louverture throws a lazy right hand but MacManus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murphy MacManus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

MacManus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Murphy MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacManus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Louverture was well out of range. Poor timing from MacManus.
Murphy MacManus is winning the standup battle so far.
Louverture doesn't manage to clinch there - MacManus circles away.
It looked like MacManus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacManus throws the left hand but Louverture avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick from MacManus.
MacManus throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacManus misses with a wild body shot.
Louverture wants to counter the offense by MacManus and move into the clinch position.

MacManus clinches.
MacManus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus tries a body shot but Louverture blocks it.
Louverture throws an elbow that misses.
A right hand to the body from MacManus.
MacManus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacManus jabs Louverture to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacManus punishes Louverture's body with a nice straight punch.
Louverture tries to bum rush MacManus with a series of wild strikes but MacManus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacManus scores with a jab to the jaw.

Louverture moves into range and clinches up with MacManus.

MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Louverture digs a good body shot into MacManus's ribs.
MacManus lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from MacManus.
MacManus looks to score with a jab to the body but Louverture is just out of range.
Louverture takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacManus lands with a right hand.
Louverture is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from MacManus.
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacManus.

MacManus has managed to clinch.
Louverture is trying to stall.
MacManus is working Louverture over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louverture can't break the clinch.
MacManus controlling the action here for a moment.
MacManus stalling.
MacManus gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
MacManus is leaning against Louverture and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
MacManus tries to throw a body punch but Louverture avoids it by throwing MacManus back against the cage.
Louverture missing with knees to the body.
Murphy MacManus has scored more points in the clinch so far.

MacManus manages to break the clinch.

MacManus takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus lands a hook that snaps the head of Louverture backwards.

MacManus breaks from the clinch.
Louverture takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from MacManus does no damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for MacManus.
MacManus scores with a three punch combo!
Louverture avoids the body shot from MacManus.
Louverture is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Louverture tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacManus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toussaint Louverture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Louverture doesn't manage to clinch there - MacManus circles away.
Murphy MacManus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Louverture on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murphy MacManus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacManus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murphy MacManus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ming Dienasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dienasty is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kung Fu Fighting . Ming Dienasty has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pete Jacobs's chin.

Jacobs
vs
Dienasty

172 cm
25
146 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

163 cm
21
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ming Dienasty!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Dienasty.
Dienasty misses with a combination
and Jacobs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dienasty throws an off balance right hand
and Jacobs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dienasty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jacobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Dienasty.
Jacobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dienasty manages to avoid it.
Jacobs leaves Dienasty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Dienasty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Dienasty darts in and clinches Jacobs up against the cage.
Jacobs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacobs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dienasty backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs slips a jab and a cross from Dienasty.
Jacobs misses the shot to the body.
Dienasty throws a series of punches but Jacobs avoids them all with ease.
Dienasty throws out a leg kick but Jacobs moves out of range and Dienasty only half commits.
A head kick by Dienasty misses
and Jacobs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dienasty fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jacobs is out of range.
Jacobs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jacobs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dienasty.
Dienasty throws out a counter right but Jacobs avoids it with no problem.
Dienasty lands a nice shot that snaps Jacobs's head back.
Jacobs misses with a body shot.
Dienasty fails with the takedown.
Jacobs throwing a counter right hand but Dienasty manages to avoid it.
Jacobs cracks Dienasty with a good jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dienasty manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dienasty tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacobs connects with a looping right hand.

Dienasty is rocked!
Dienasty walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Jacobs swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pete Jacobs!
Ming Dienasty was interviewed post fight and said 'U no fight fair.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Make You Bleed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman has chosen 21 Questions as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

You Bleed
vs
Coleman

189 cm
17
222 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Last Minute Power Clothing
Machine Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Make You Bleed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toby Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleed scores with a spinning back kick!
No joy there for Coleman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bleed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coleman tries to clinch but Bleed moves out of range.
Coleman lands with an overhand left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Coleman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bleed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Coleman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coleman throws a looping overhand right but Bleed ducks down to avoid it.
Bleed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Coleman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bleed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bleed half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bleed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coleman.
Coleman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coleman throws a series of punches but Bleed avoids them all with ease.
Bleed half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Coleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman misses the shot to the body.
Bleed tries to counter by clinching up but Coleman breaks away and moves out of range.
Toby Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bleed.
Bleed half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Coleman. Those never looked like landing.
Coleman throws a lazy right hand but Bleed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coleman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Coleman misses with a few strikes there.
A good leg kick by Bleed.
Coleman tries to bum rush Bleed with a series of wild strikes but Bleed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bleed tries to counter with a takedown but Coleman is quick to defend against it.
Make You Bleed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bleed scores with a kick to the midsection.
Coleman looks winded!
Bleed thumps Coleman with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throws a nice looking combination but Bleed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bleed connects with a solid leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bleed drops down looking for a counter takedown but Coleman sprawls and moves away.
Good shot there by Bleed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bleed tests Coleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Toby Coleman has been cut.
Bleed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Bleed tries to sprawl out of it but Coleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bleed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman misses with a two punch combination.
Coleman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Coleman misses with a double jab

and Bleed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bleed.
Coleman tries to score a body lock takedown but Bleed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Coleman breaks from the clinch.
Coleman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coleman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bleed counters with a stiff right hand.
Make You Bleed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Coleman.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bleed.
A solid body kick from Bleed.
Coleman misses with a takedown

and Bleed moves into the clinch.

Bleed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bleed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Bleed.
Coleman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bleed scores with a leg kick.
Bleed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bleed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Make You Bleed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toby Coleman'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.

Coleman tries to clinch there but Bleed circles away.
Coleman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bleed circles away quickly and effectively.
Bleed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coleman can do to turn this around?
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bleed sprawls well. Bleed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Bleed lands a leg kick that knocks Coleman off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Bleed. That snapped Coleman's head back.
Bleed lands a glancing blow to the side of Coleman's head.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bleed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bleed feinted with a counter takedown.
Coleman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Bleed.
Coleman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bleed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Coleman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coleman blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Coleman.
Coleman misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Coleman. Those never looked like landing.
Bleed is looking to counter the offense by Coleman and move into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Coleman.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toby Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coleman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coleman throws a head kick but Bleed moves out of range.
Bleed wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Coleman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bleed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bleed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Coleman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coleman just misses with a punch to the body.
Bleed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coleman.
As Coleman tries to get set, Bleed tries to push him back and clinch up but Coleman manages to avoid the attempt.
Coleman throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Bleed counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Bleed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman takes one to the chin there.
Coleman scores with a hook.
That kick from Bleed tenderised Coleman's leg. Coleman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coleman lands with a right hand.
A big right from Bleed misses.
Bleed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bleed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coleman at a distance.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Coleman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bleed connects with a leg kick. Coleman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bleed.
Nice uppercut there from Bleed.

That has opened up Toby Coleman's cut even more.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bleed cracks the inside of Coleman's front leg.
Coleman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bleed tries to counter by clinching up but Coleman breaks away and moves out of range.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coleman misses with a series of wild punches.
Bleed works the jab nicely.
Coleman misses with a double jab

and Bleed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Make You Bleed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toby Coleman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bleed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Coleman. Those never looked like landing.
Coleman missing with a left hand there. Bleed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bleed digs a good hook to Coleman's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Bleed.
Bleed dodges the punch combination from Coleman.
As Coleman tries to get set, Bleed tries to push him back and clinch up but Coleman manages to avoid the attempt.
Coleman staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleed slips a jab and a cross from Coleman.
Coleman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bleed.
Bleed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coleman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Bleed.
Bleed throws out a powerful jab.
Coleman misses with a two punch combination.
Bleed feinted with a counter takedown.
Coleman wants to clinch.
Bleed drops down looking for a counter takedown but Coleman sprawls and moves away.
Bleed swats away the attempt to clinch by Coleman.
Coleman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bleed.
Bleed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bleed.
Coleman swinging wildly here.
Bleed drops down looking for a counter takedown but Coleman sprawls and moves away.
Make You Bleed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bleed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Coleman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bleed feinted with a counter takedown.
Coleman is looking to clinch but Bleed is avoiding it.
Bleed is looking to slow Coleman down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bleed connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleed lands the left hand.
Coleman throws a body kick that misses.
Bleed is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Coleman.
An inside leg kick lands from Bleed.
Coleman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coleman misses with a two punch combination.
Coleman is looking to clinch but Bleed is avoiding it.
Bleed tries to counter by clinching up but Coleman breaks away and moves out of range.
A head kick from Bleed lands but Coleman takes it in his stride.

The cut above Toby Coleman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Coleman throws a series of punches but Bleed moves out of range.
Coleman moves forwards but Bleed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bleed throws a nice looking combination but Coleman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bleed scores with a sloppy right hand. Coleman should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bleed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bleed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bleed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bleed is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Coleman.
Good shot there by Bleed.
Bleed thumps Coleman with a low kick.
Coleman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Coleman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bleed finds it's way round the side to connect with Coleman's head.
Coleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bleed.
Toby Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Bleed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Make You Bleed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bleed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Make You Bleed!
In defeat, Toby Coleman stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got lucky...'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drako Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil McArthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu by Eddie Bravo. Neil McArthy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bravo
vs
McArthy

170 cm
26
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

186 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drako Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Neil McArthy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bravo.
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.
Bravo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McArthy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McArthy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Bravo tries for a kimura but McArthy is defending well.
McArthy taking a bit of punishment here - Bravo scoring with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Bravo.
You can see the frustration on McArthy's face as Bravo controls the position.
McArthy wants to get back to his feet but Bravo drags him back down.
McArthy is looking for a sweep.

Bravo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check out the look on Bravo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McArthy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bravo looks up at the clock and then as McArthy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bravo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Bravo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McArthy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McArthy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bravo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Bravo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McArthy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bravo.
McArthy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bravo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bravo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McArthy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McArthy pushes Bravo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bravo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McArthy trying to remain calm as Bravo controls from the top position.
Bravo 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.
McArthy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bravo has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Bravo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McArthy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McArthy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Bravo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. McArthy is trying to escape and Bravo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and McArthy is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bravo! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drako Bravo!
After winning the bout, Drako Bravo 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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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mega Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holly Stackhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stackhouse's choice of entrance music: Tool - Jambi. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pope
vs
Stackhouse

207 cm
25
293 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mega Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Holly Stackhouse!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Pope. Those never looked like landing.
Pope throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stackhouse throws a counter combo.
Pope misses with a double jab.
Stackhouse is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pope misses with a leg kick
and Stackhouse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pope closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stackhouse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pope walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stackhouse throws out a powerful jab.
Pope avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pope appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stackhouse works Pope's body with a nice hook.
Pope shoots in for a double leg but Stackhouse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
Stackhouse lands with a nice body punch.
Pope throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stackhouse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stackhouse is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pope is breathing heavily.
Stackhouse throws a right hand that Pope ducks under and follows up with a left that Pope also avoids with ease.
Stackhouse's coach down at Bonsai Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stackhouse's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pope tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stackhouse paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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

Pope is rocked!

It looks like Mega Pope has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stackhouse blocks a head kick by Pope.
Pope tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stackhouse avoids the head kick by Pope.
Stackhouse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pope moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pope wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Pope rushes Stackhouse and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pope has a couple of punches blocked by Stackhouse.
Pope throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stackhouse blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse lands with a right to the head.
Stackhouse lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pope.
A right handed body shot lands from Stackhouse.
Nice body punch from Stackhouse.
A short uppercut from Stackhouse.
Pope has been working on his balance at Hilo MMA Academy , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Stackhouse.

Stackhouse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Oooooh!!! Stackhouse has knocked Pope down with a huge combo! Stackhouse steps away and waves a wobbly Pope back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Pope is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pope backs away from a small jab... but Stackhouse lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Pope crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Stackhouse with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Holly Stackhouse!
Post fight, Holly Stackhouse took to the microphone: 'FEED. ME. MORE.'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samwell Tarly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algernon Cadwallader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cadwallader has chosen Algernon Cadwallader - Spit Fountain as his entrance music. Samwell Tarly has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tarly
vs
Cadwallader

169 cm
26
151 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

171 cm
19
159 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

King of Fists

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samwell Tarly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Algernon Cadwallader !
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadwallader looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarly is just out of range.
Cadwallader cracks Tarly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cadwallader misses with a wild combination.
Tarly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tarly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cadwallader .
Tarly looks to land a left hand but Cadwallader moved out of range nicely.
Cadwallader connects with a looping right hand.
Tarly fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cadwallader is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tarly with a body shot.
Tarly swings widly with a right hand
and Cadwallader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tarly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tarly tries to clinch up but Cadwallader circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been informed that Cadwallader has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tarly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tarly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cadwallader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cadwallader is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cadwallader slips a jab from Tarly.
Tarly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarly lands a nice looking body shot.
Cadwallader fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tarly on the side of the head.
Cadwallader is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cadwallader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cadwallader throws a jab when Tarly was well out of range.
Tarly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cadwallader .
As Cadwallader tries to get set, Tarly tries to push him back and clinch up but Cadwallader manages to avoid the attempt.
Cadwallader gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cadwallader misses the shot to the body.
Tarly slips under a jab.
Cadwallader lands a lovely overhand right.
Cadwallader works Tarly's body with a nice hook.
Cadwallader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarly moves away.
Cadwallader loads up on a big right hand but Tarly slips the punch.
Cadwallader misses with a shot to the body
letting Tarly counter with a right hand.

Tarly moves into the clinch.
Cadwallader struggles to land a body shot inside as Tarly controls his hands.
Tarly blocks a body shot from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader tries to throw a body punch but Tarly avoids it by throwing Cadwallader back against the cage.
Cadwallader wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cadwallader lands a body punch in the clinch.

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!
Cadwallader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarly lands a nice uppercut.

Cadwallader 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cadwallader was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarly.
Cadwallader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarly.
Good exchange - Cadwallader coming out on top.
Cadwallader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarly.
Tarly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cadwallader fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Tarly rushes Cadwallader and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cadwallader misses with the head strike.
Tarly misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cadwallader .
Tarly lands with a short shot to the head.
Cadwallader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cadwallader tries to throw a body punch but Tarly avoids it by throwing Cadwallader back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cadwallader works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tarly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cadwallader backwards.
A short left from Cadwallader .
A head punch on the inside from Tarly fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Tarly fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cadwallader .
Tarly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cadwallader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cadwallader blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cadwallader swings wildly with an uppercut but Tarly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarly lands with a light punch inside.
Tarly throws a head punch that misses.
Tarly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tarly throws a punch but it's blocked by Cadwallader .
Tarly lands a right hand.
Cadwallader presses Tarly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tarly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarly blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cadwallader .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cadwallader scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Cadwallader breaks from the clinch.
Tarly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Algernon Cadwallader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cadwallader is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cadwallader dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tarly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Cadwallader as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Tarly misses.
Cadwallader is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tarly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cadwallader scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cadwallader connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tarly's hands.

Tarly is rocked!
Cadwallader cracks Tarly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Tarly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarly is looking to clinch but Cadwallader is avoiding it.
Cadwallader fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tarly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Algernon Cadwallader dominated that round.
That's time! Tarly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tarly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cadwallader bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tarly's head.
Cadwallader just misses with a punch to the body.
Tarly is looking to counter the offense by Cadwallader and move into the clinch.
Cadwallader just misses with a punch to the body.
Cadwallader connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tarly tries to clinch but Cadwallader moves out of range.
Tarly tries to clinch up but Cadwallader circles away and keeps his distance.
Cadwallader thuds a left hand into Tarly's body.
Cadwallader digs a good hook to Tarly's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cadwallader , as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cadwallader circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tarly misses with a hook. Cadwallader ducked under it nicely.
Cadwallader uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tarly has time to react.
Tarly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tarly throws a hook but Cadwallader avoids it easily.
Cadwallader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tarly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadwallader cracks a nice hook into Tarly's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarly dips to his left and cracks Cadwallader with an uppercut!
Tarly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tarly lands with a good body shot.
Cadwallader digs a good body shot into Tarly's ribs.
Tarly wants to clinch.
Cadwallader avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cadwallader looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tarly seems to have got his legs back now.
Tarly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tarly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tarly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Tarly misses its intended target.
Cadwallader connects with a body shot that sends Tarly's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cadwallader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tarly tries to clinch there but Cadwallader circles away.
Cadwallader is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tarly with a body shot.
Cadwallader lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tarly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tarly tries to clinch there but Cadwallader circles away.
Tarly is looking to clinch but Cadwallader is avoiding it.
Cadwallader works the jab nicely.
Cadwallader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cadwallader lands with an overhand left.
Cadwallader slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tarly.
Cadwallader misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarly avoids the body shot from Cadwallader .
Cadwallader misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarly.
It looked like Tarly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cadwallader looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarly is just out of range.
Tarly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cadwallader manages to circle out of the way.
Tarly doesn't manage to clinch there - Cadwallader circles away.

Tarly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cadwallader lands a shoulder strike.
Tarly struggles to land a body shot inside as Cadwallader controls his hands.
Tarly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tarly swings wildly with an uppercut but Cadwallader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cadwallader lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cadwallader .
Cadwallader lands an uppercut.
Tarly can't find room to land a body shot as Cadwallader controls the action.
Tarly lands a left hand.
Tarly lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Tarly on the inside.
Cadwallader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cadwallader lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tarly to his knees! Cadwallader keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Algernon Cadwallader !
Algernon Cadwallader is the new lightweight champion!
Algernon Cadwallader gave a mention to King of Fists in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).