KOFC 4 - Aldo vs Trang PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomas Schwarzwelder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomas Schwarzwelder will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Perez
vs
Schwarzwelder

187 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

199 cm
24
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tomas Schwarzwelder!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schwarzwelder. Schwarzwelder obviously looking to wear him down.
Perez looks to land a right hand but Schwarzwelder moved out of range.
Schwarzwelder has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Schwarzwelder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perez is fending him off so far but Schwarzwelder persists. Nope, Perez circles away and we're back to standing.
As Schwarzwelder backs away, Perez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

Schwarzwelder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Perez did well to prevent Schwarzwelder getting side control.
Schwarzwelder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Perez tries to get to full guard but Schwarzwelder has control of the leg.
Schwarzwelder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schwarzwelder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Perez is looking to control Schwarzwelder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perez avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzwelder working the head and body with strikes.
Schwarzwelder trying to control from half guard but Perez is working away.
Schwarzwelder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzwelder lands with a punch from half guard.

Perez is rocked!

It looks like Oscar Perez has been cut.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwarzwelder scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Perez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schwarzwelder stalling.
Perez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schwarzwelder scores with a big shot! Perez's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Perez! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Schwarzwelder!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Mihr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Pagara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Mihr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mihr
vs
Pagara

190 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Mihr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Pagara!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like John Mihr has been cut.
Mihr looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Pagara cracks a nice hook into Mihr's ribs.
Mihr fails with a takedown attempt.
Pagara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mihr under the eye.
Pagara scores with a hook to the body. Mihr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pagara throws an overhand right that has Mihr reeling! Pagara follows up with more punches and Mihr is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Albert Pagara!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Duterte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biernat comes to the cage accompanied by Circle of Life. Rodrigo Duterte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Biernat
vs
Duterte

177 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rodrigo Duterte!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat tries for a takedown but Duterte circles away easily
and Duterte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duterte lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Duterte.

It looks like Mateusz Biernat has been cut.
Biernat is trying to break the clinch but Duterte is controlling him.

Duterte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duterte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodrigo Duterte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duterte looks to clinch
and Biernat counters with a one-two to the body.
Duterte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Biernat.

Biernat closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Duterte's guard.
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!
Biernat won't allow Duterte to get back to his feet.

Biernat thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Biernat won't allow Duterte to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat controlling from the top position.
Biernat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Biernat 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.

Biernat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Biernat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Biernat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Biernat trying to control but Duterte is working from the bottom.

Duterte is working an open guard so Biernat takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Biernat shoots in and drives through. Duterte sprawls well.
Duterte throws a head kick that Biernat semi-blocks.
Duterte tries to clinch but Biernat moves out of range.
Duterte moves in looking to clinch but Biernat pushes him off.

Duterte closes the distance and pushes Biernat back into the cage.
Biernat can't break the clinch.

Duterte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Biernat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duterte's waist but Duterte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biernat off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateusz Biernat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biernat throws a series of punches but Duterte avoids them all with ease.
Duterte throws a counter combo.

Biernat gets the takedown into side control.

Duterte throws Biernat to one side and escapes!
Biernat is breathing heavily.

Duterte closes the distance and clinches.
Duterte landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
I was talking to Biernat's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duterte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biernat is defending well for now.
Duterte misses with a knee to the head.
Duterte looking to throw knees to the head but Biernat is blocking nicely.
Duterte lands a knee to the head.
Duterte with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Biernat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biernat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Duterte shoots in but Biernat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A left and a right from Biernat both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut.
Biernat pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Duterte back to the cage. Biernat follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Biernat scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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.

Biernat is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Duterte looks calm but he's in trouble here. Biernat gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Duterte is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Biernat lets go of the hold and Duterte can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mateusz Biernat!
An out of breath Mateusz Biernat thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sriracha Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fernandez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ozzy - Crazy Train. Freddy Fernandez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fernandez
vs
Smiff

188 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddy Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sriracha Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smiff changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fernandez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fernandez tries to buck Smiff off but Smiff is having none of it.
Fernandez is trying to control Smiff's posture but Smiff avoids it.
Smiff trying to control the action but Fernandez is working from the bottom.

Smiff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fernandez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez is looking to regain half guard here but Smiff keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fernandez wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Smiff has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Fernandez's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Fernandez is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Smiff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sriracha Smiff!
Sriracha Smiff bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.