Urban Night 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Fizaro
vs
Peavris

188 cm
25
217 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

198 cm
17
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Sydney Fight Gear

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lorrence Fizaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugene Peavris!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fizaro moves into range and clinches up with Peavris.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Fizaro is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Peavris can't fight it off and eventually Fizaro manages to take the fight to the floor. Peavris looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fizaro cracks Peavris with a solid left hand.

Peavris has his foot on Fizaro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fizaro works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fizaro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fizaro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fizaro wants to pass the guard but Peavris is keeping the position.
Fizaro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peavris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peavris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fizaro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Peavris has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fizaro doesn't defend quickly enough and Peavris has managed to lock this one up! Can Fizaro escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Peavris on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eugene Peavris!
Eugene Peavris thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Van Den Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jade Jellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cameron Van Den Berg is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Van Den Berg
vs
Jellington

205 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
213 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cameron Van Den Berg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jade Jellington!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jellington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A cross from Van Den Berg lands.

It looks like Jade Jellington has been cut.
Van Den Berg fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Van Den Berg does no damage.
Van Den Berg blocks a head kick by Jellington.
Crunch! Jellington slams his shin into Van Den Berg's torso.
Van Den Berg blocks a head kick by Jellington.

Van Den Berg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jellington, pushing him back against the cage.
Jellington is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Van Den Berg works on Jellington's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Van Den Berg.
Van Den Berg scores with a shoulder strike.
Jellington looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Van Den Berg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Den Berg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jellington backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Den Berg.
Van Den Berg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jellington backwards.
Van Den Berg digs a right hand underneath Jellington's ribcage. Jellington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Den Berg lands a left hand.

That has opened up Jade Jellington's cut even more.
A short uppercut from Van Den Berg.

Jellington is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Den Berg drops Jellington onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jellington is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jellington is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Den Berg finish him?
Van Den Berg gets through Jellington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Den Berg lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jellington to his knees! Van Den Berg keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cameron Van Den Berg!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock King Kong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Smith
vs
King Kong

200 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
22
178 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Experienced

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, Robert Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brock King Kong!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King Kong scores with a body shot.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King Kong's calf.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from King Kong.

Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
King Kong taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith staying calm.

Smith stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Smith throws a jab when King Kong was well out of range.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King Kong circles away quickly and effectively.
King Kong is looking for the big counter here.
King Kong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
King Kong slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brock King Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from King Kong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King Kong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King Kong misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. King Kong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith lands a head kick. King Kong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
King Kong lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Robert Smith has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King Kong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith goes for a double leg but King Kong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King Kong continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
King Kong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith tries to counter by moving into the clinch but King Kong manages to circle out of the way.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but King Kong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

King Kong bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from King Kong.
King Kong cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
King Kong digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
King Kong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King Kong throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Robert Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King Kong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King Kong lands a nice shot to the body.
King Kong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
King Kong lands a jab-cross combination.
King Kong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jab by King Kong.
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!
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King Kong! But no joy.
King Kong misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King Kong cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith tries to bum rush King Kong with a series of wild strikes but King Kong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King Kong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
King Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
King Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith tries to bum rush King Kong with a series of wild strikes but King Kong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King Kong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
King Kong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Smith back to the cage. King Kong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King Kong feints a jab promting Smith to slip. King Kong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock King Kong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

King Kong lands with a nice body punch.
We've been informed that King Kong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King Kong sprawls well. King Kong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
King Kong throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.

King Kong gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
King Kong controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King Kong wants to hit a switch here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for King Kong there!
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King Kong tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smith wants to control the pace but King Kong is squirming around nicely.
King Kong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith working King Kong over with strikes here.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Smith looking for a guillotine from mount but King Kong is having none of it.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
King Kong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King Kong tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for King Kong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith 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.
King Kong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
King Kong wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looking to control but King Kong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King Kong.
Good shot there by King Kong.
King Kong misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King Kong thinking.
King Kong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
King Kong avoids the head kick by Smith.
King Kong misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a takedown
and King Kong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith dodges the punch combination from King Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith tries to clinch but King Kong moves out of range.
King Kong lands a jab-cross combination.
King Kong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King Kong wants it to stay on the feet.
King Kong is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King Kong misses with the combination.
As King Kong looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but King Kong just gets out of the way.
Brock King Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King Kong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. King Kong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
King Kong looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
King Kong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith slips a jab from King Kong.
King Kong stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but King Kong moves away
and King Kong counters with a right hand to the body.
Robert Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and King Kong counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King Kong thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King Kong lands with an overhand left.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy left from King Kong finds it's target.
King Kong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith is looking to clinch but King Kong is avoiding it.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
A left and a right from King Kong both land. Nice combination.
King Kong swinging wildly here.
Smith throws a big counter combination but King Kong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and King Kong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Smith tries to clinch
and King Kong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King Kong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King Kong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses King Kong's front leg but catches the back leg as King Kong tries to avoid it.
King Kong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - King Kong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
King Kong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King Kong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King Kong works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but King Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but King Kong sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. King Kong tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King Kong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King Kong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
King Kong misses with a double jab.
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!
King Kong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from King Kong does no damage.
King Kong clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice cross by King Kong.
King Kong lands with an overhand left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brock King Kong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think King Kong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock King Kong!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petey Tarfel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Durez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omar Durez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Tarfel
vs
Durez

170 cm
23
142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
154 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petey Tarfel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omar Durez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durez shoots in and drives through. Tarfel sprawls well.
Durez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Tarfel pushes Durez up against the cage in a clinch.

Tarfel has clasped his hands together around Durez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
A lull in the action here as Tarfel stalls from top position.
Tarfel lands some shots froms side control.
Tarfel cracks Durez with a big right hand but Durez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The referee asks Tarfel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tarfel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tarfel 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.
Durez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tarfel connects with a decent elbow.
Tarfel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Durez's face as Tarfel controls the position.

Tarfel has hold of Durez's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Durez tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tarfel cranks the arm and Durez screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Durez, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Petey Tarfel!
Petey Tarfel was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lee Jun Fan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evgeny Sotin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jun Fan's entrance music is Get down with the sickness. A fine choice. Evgeny Sotin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lee Jun Fan's chin.

Jun Fan
vs
Sotin

171 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
18
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill
Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$225

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Jun Fan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evgeny Sotin!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jun Fan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sotin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jun Fan misses with a double jab.
Jun Fan misses with a takedown attempt

and Sotin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jun Fan's guard.
Jun Fan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sotin dives into side control.

Sotin staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun Fan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sotin.
Sotin throws a strike aimed at the side of Jun Fan's head but Jun Fan avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sotin is staying tight to Jun Fan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sotin scores with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jun Fan is being controlled here.

Sotin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jun Fan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jun Fan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sotin on the ground.

Sotin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sotin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sotin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jun Fan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Sotin scoring with strikes but Jun Fan is staying in there.
Sotin controlling from mount.
Jun Fan is bucking up trying to escape but Sotin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sotin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Jun Fan is rocked!
Sotin controlling his opponent.
Sotin is continuing to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sotin lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jun Fan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jun Fan throws a chopping leg kick but Sotin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jun Fan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jun Fan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sotin avoids it really well and circles away.
Sotin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Sotin pushes Jun Fan up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sotin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun Fan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sotin to keep the fight standing.
Jun Fan wants to stall.
Jun Fan tries to land knees in the clinch but Sotin avoids the damage to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Sotin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotin pushes Jun Fan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jun Fan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sotin walks away with a smile on his face. Jun Fan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Jun Fan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jun Fan throws a body kick that misses

and Sotin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jun Fan!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sotin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sotin scores with punches from side control.
Evgeny Sotin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sotin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jun Fan down.
Sotin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sotin is working Jun Fan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh Jun Fan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee asks Sotin politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sotin prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sotin cracks Jun Fan with a big right hand but Jun Fan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sotin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sotin stands up.
Sotin connects with a leg kick. Jun Fan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jun Fan seems to have got his legs back now.
Sotin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jun Fan takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sotin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sotin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Jun Fan tries to keep at a distance but Sotin has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sotin.
Sotin is struggling to control the position.
Sotin managing to block the knees to the body from Jun Fan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotin stalls.
A knee to the head by Sotin.
Sotin stalling against the cage.
Jun Fan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from Sotin.
Jun Fan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sotin walks away with a smile on his face. Jun Fan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Sotin instigates a clinch.
Jun Fan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sotin prevents it.
Sotin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sotin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Sotin manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Sotin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sotin.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jun Fan wants to take the fight to the mat but Sotin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sotin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jun Fan's face.
Sotin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Sotin.
Jun Fan letting Sotin take a breather here.
Jun Fan letting Sotin take a breather here.

Sotin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jun Fan moves to clinch but Sotin breaks away
and Sotin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeny Sotin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jab by Sotin.
Jun Fan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sotin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jun Fan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sotin counters with an inside leg kick.
Sotin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jun Fan at a distance.
Jun Fan tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Sotin counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Jun Fan!
Sotin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sotin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sotin unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Jun Fan wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Sotin celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evgeny Sotin!
A victorious Evgeny Sotin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ethan McConor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Hazell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazell has chosen You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall & Oates as his entrance music. Ethan McConor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McConor
vs
Hazell

188 cm
25
192 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan McConor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Hazell!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hazell has time to react.
McConor looks to land a right hand but Hazell moved out of range.
Hazell slips a straight right by McConor.
Hazell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hazell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McConor momentarily.
McConor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazell manages to avoid it.
McConor clobbers Hazell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hazell avoids a punch combination nicely.
McConor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hazell.
Hazell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hazell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from McConor misses its intended target.
Hazell wants to land a leg kick but McConor is out of range.
McConor lands a nice shot that snaps Hazell's head back.
McConor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConor jabs at Hazell's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McConor misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hazell counters with a straight right hand.
Hazell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McConor.
A nice combination there by McConor.
Hazell slips under a jab from McConor.
McConor thuds a left hand into Hazell's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McConor.
Hazell tries to counter with a clinch but McConor shakes him off and moves away.
Hazell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McConor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McConor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McConor jabs at Hazell's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McConor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McConor lands in his opponent's guard.

Hazell pushes McConor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazell manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McConor.
Hazell shoots in for a takedown but McConor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hazell shoots in for a double leg but McConor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McConor lands a right hook to the body.
McConor misses with a body shot.
McConor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hazell circles away quickly and effectively.
Hazell tries to counter with a clinch but McConor shakes him off and moves away.
McConor misses with a double jab.
Hazell digs a good body shot into McConor's ribs.
A left lands for McConor.
McConor swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazell throws a right and a left that both miss.
McConor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hazell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hazell misses with a series of wild punches.
McConor cracks Hazell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for McConor.
McConor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McConor works the jab nicely.

Hazell clinches up with McConor and pushes him back against the cage.
McConor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McConor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hazell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan McConor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McConor wants to get back to striking at distance but Hazell won't allow it.
McConor has had enough of the clinch but Hazell keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McConor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McConor manages to end up in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConor is looking to take a break and control but Hazell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McConor lands a nice forearm strike.
Hazell tries to escape but McConor is in control.

McConor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hazell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hazell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McConor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McConor taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McConor lands with a straight right. Hazell didn't see that one coming.
Hazell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McConor but McConor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McConor misses the shot to the body.
McConor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McConor jabs at Hazell's body.
Good exchange - McConor coming out on top.
Hazell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McConor counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConor scores with a shot to the body.
Craig Hazell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McConor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hazell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hazell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McConor.
McConor swings for the body but Hazell moves out of range.
Hazell 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.
McConor scores with a jab to the body.
McConor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hazell has time to react.
Hazell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McConor.

Hazell moves into the clinch successfully.
Hazell blocks a body shot from McConor.
McConor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazell can do to turn this around?
McConor is trying to drag Hazell to the mat but Hazell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McConor tries to work over Hazell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConor is trying to drag Hazell to the mat but Hazell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McConor is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan McConor. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazell blocks an uppercut.
Hazell blocks an uppercut.
McConor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConor tries for a takedown. No joy.
McConor is trying to break the clinch but Hazell has him pressed against the cage.
McConor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McConor wants a takedown but no success here.
McConor misses with a punch on the inside.
McConor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Hazell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hazell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McConor back to the cage. Hazell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConor misses with a body shot.
McConor misses with a hook to the body

and Hazell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Hazell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McConor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McConor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ethan McConor is winning the standup battle so far.
Hazell throws a series of punches but McConor avoids them all with ease.
McConor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hazells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McConor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hazell digs a good body shot into McConor's ribs.
Ethan McConor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConor throws a jab when Hazell was well out of range.
McConor misses with a hook
and Hazell counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McConor misses with a body shot.
Hazell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hazell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McConor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hazell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - McConor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McConor is looking to counter punch.
Hazell fails with the takedown
enabling McConor to counter with a crisp jab.
McConor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hazell.
Hazell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hazell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hazell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hazell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McConor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazell manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hazell! But no joy.
McConor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hazell throws a right and a left that McConor avoids nicely.
Hazell moves to clinch but McConor breaks away
letting McConor counter with a right hand.
McConor lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ethan McConor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hazell closes this distance looking for a takedown but McConor circles away.
A quick step to the side and McConor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConor misses the shot to the body.
Hazell slips a jab from McConor.
McConor misses with a body shot.
McConor with a jab.
Hazell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McConor lands a lovely overhand right.
McConor throws an overhand right that lands on Hazell's shoulder, as Hazell tries to avoid the shot.
Hazell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McConor tries to break the clinch but Hazell is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McConor has a couple of punches blocked by Hazell.
Hazell prevents a body shot from McConor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hazell as McConor tries to tie him up.
Hazell is pushing McConor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hazell scores with a hook to the body.
Hazell just leaning against McConor, taking a breather.
McConor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hazell smiles and moves away.
McConor misses with a wild body shot.
Hazell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hazell moves away from the strike by McConor.
McConor throws a jab when Hazell was well out of range.
McConor loads up on a big right hand but Hazell slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Hazell misses.
Hazell misses with a low kick.
Hazell slips a straight right by McConor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McConor misses the shot to the body.
McConor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McConor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hazell defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan McConor. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hazell has McConor up against the cage in a clinch.
McConor struggles to land a body shot inside as Hazell controls his hands.

Hazell manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConor shoots in and drives through. Hazell sprawls well.
Hazell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hazell cracks McConor with an open hand slap.
Hazell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hazell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McConor throws a body shot but no joy.
McConor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McConor throws a hook to the side of Hazell's head but Hazell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McConor misses with a jab, cross combination.

Hazell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

McConor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Hazell darts in and clinches McConor up against the cage.
McConor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hazell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Hazell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McConor takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hazell moves into range and clinches up with McConor.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hazell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConor is looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Hazell.
Hazell leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hazell takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hazell continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Craig Hazell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McConor tries to circle away but Hazell has him pinned against the cage.
Ethan McConor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Hazell jumps guard and drags McConor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McConor prevents Hazell from getting back to his feet.
McConor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hazell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Hazell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McConor 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan McConor!
A very excited looking Ethan McConor 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Whatacunt Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Country Boy - Aaron Lewis as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bones
vs
Smith

195 cm
25
217 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
245 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

KnockOut

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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Whatacunt Bones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a hook. Bones ducked under it nicely.
Bones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bones finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.

It looks like Bubba Smith has been cut.

Bones feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smith sprawling to the canvas! Smith rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bones finish him?!

Smith is rocked!
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Bones finish him?
Whatacunt Bones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bones connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Smith out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Whatacunt Bones!
Whatacunt Bones retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Whatacunt Bones 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, Bubba Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tough one to swallow but it's all good we take losses like a fuckin man around here, I'll be in gym tomorrow preparing to get better for my next fight. '.