Highland Games 213 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Larson
vs
Kaleva

187 cm
30
234 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

180 cm
33
240 lbs
16 - 14 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Butch Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaleva swivels and escapes.

Kaleva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Larson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kaleva has his hands clasped together but Larson extends and breaks Kaleva's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Larson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Butch Larson!
Ahti Kaleva was interviewed post fight and said 'Well I'm gonna be fired by my manager for this Freeeeeeeeeeeeeakkkkk. Fraccccccckkkkkkkkk'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Punchers Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Chance
vs
Miles

183 cm
27
200 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

177 cm
27
197 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Punchers Chance !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Miles !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chance throws a shot from downtown. Miles moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Chance 's head coaches at KO Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Miles throws a jab when Chance was well out of range.
A big left from Chance misses.
Chance throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chance moves out of range of the strikes.
Miles takes a swing at Chance 's ribcage but misses.
Chance thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Miles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Miles misses with a wild body shot.
Punchers Chance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chance jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chance misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles throws out a loose jab but Chance uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chance works Miles 's body with a nice hook.
Chance lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Miles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chance .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chance avoids the body shot from Miles .
Chance lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miles lands with a nice body punch.
Chance throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miles appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chance fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chance scores with a shot to the body.
Miles takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miles takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Chance tries to keep at a distance but Miles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles misses with the head strike.
Miles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chance misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chance is trying to break the clinch but Miles has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miles struggles to land a body shot inside as Chance controls his hands.
Miles trying to control the position but instead, Chance has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miles into the cage.
Chance blocks an uppercut.
Chance blocking some punches.
Miles lands a hook that snaps the head of Chance backwards.
Chance blocks an uppercut.
Chance tries to break the clinch but Miles is controlling the position.
Miles tries a body shot but Chance blocks it.
Chance works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Chance .
Chance pushes Miles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Miles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chance lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles misses with some punches.
Chance blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miles missing with knees to the body.
Miles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chance s head.
Miles misses with a body punch.
Chance looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miles lands a good knee to the midsection. Chance won't want to take too many of those.
Miles has a couple of punches blocked by Chance .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chance .
Chance pushes Miles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chance tries a body shot but Miles blocks it.
Chance lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miles backwards.
Good body shot from Chance .
Chance blocks a body shot from Miles .

Chance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chance .
Chance scores with a shot to the body.
Miles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chance lands a jab to the head.
Chance slips under a jab.
Miles uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chance .
Miles throws a jab but it's blocked by Chance .
A cross from Chance lands.
Chance with a nice cross.
Miles misses with a straight left.
Chance scores with a nice strike.
Miles fails in his attempt to clinch.
A cross from Chance lands.
Miles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miles tries to clinch up but Chance circles away and keeps his distance.
Miles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Miles misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chance slips a straight right by Miles .
Chance circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chance with a nice cross.
Chance keeps the fight on the outside.
Chance lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Miles out cold! Miles is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Punchers Chance !

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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 Ian Behring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Roussow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Behring
vs
Roussow

179 cm
33
155 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

173 cm
28
168 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Behring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Roussow!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behring fails with the takedown
and Roussow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Roussow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Behring napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Roussow takes a little break here. Behring wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Roussow working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Behring is working to avoid the ground and pound but Roussow connects with a decent elbow.
Roussow creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Behring regains half guard.
Roussow 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.
Still in half guard, Roussow seems content to control.
Roussow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Behring with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roussow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roussow working Behring over with strikes.
Roussow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Behring definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in half guard, Roussow seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussow wants to control but Behring is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roussow working over Behring with some ground and pound. Behring looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roussow trying to control from half guard but Behring is working away.
Roussow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Behring with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Roussow performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Behring is looking to improve his position.
Roussow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roussow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roussow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Behring with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Behring moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Behring has his foot on Roussow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roussow works his way back into a safe position though.
Roussow trying to control but Behring is working from the bottom.
Roussow lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Roussow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Behring has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roussow has managed to get both his arms back between Behring's legs - danger averted.
Roussow controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roussow trying to control the position from guard on top but Behring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roussow won't allow Behring to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roussow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Behring is keeping the position for now.

Behring looking for a guillotine here but Roussow defends easily.
Roussow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Roussow has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Roussow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Behring escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roussow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roussow trying to control the position from guard on top but Behring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roussow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Roussow lands a couple of elbows.
Roussow controlling from the top position.
Roussow trying to control the position from guard on top but Behring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roussow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Behring keeping moving, preventing Roussow from controlling successfully.

Behring has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roussow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Roussow dominated that round.
That's time! Behring's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Roussow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Roussow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A cross from Roussow lands.

Roussow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Behring sprawls well initially but Roussow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roussow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Behring!
Behring is looking to improve his position but Roussow isn't that keen on the idea.
Behring bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Roussow is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roussow is pulling down on Behring's head to control his posture.
Roussow wants to sweep here but Behring controlling him for the moment.

Behring drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roussow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roussow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roussow!

Ken Roussow has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussow trying to control the position but Behring is working away.
Behring is trying to improve his position.
Roussow scores with a couple of short elbows.
Roussow trying to control the position but Behring is working away.
Roussow scoring with punches from side control.
Roussow taking a breather here.
Roussow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roussow in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roussow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Behring keeps working.
Behring sneaks back into half guard.
Roussow drops an elbow to the side of Behring's head.

Behring looking for submissions off his back.
Roussow wants to control but Behring is keeping him busy.
Roussow trying to mount his opponent but Behring defends it.

Roussow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Behring is just riding it out for now. Roussow eventually gives up the hold.
Behring is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behring has hold of Roussow's hands but Roussow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Behring is trying to control but can't.
Roussow frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Roussow lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Roussow putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Roussow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Behring is looking to escape.
Roussow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Behring regains half guard.
Behring is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roussow scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behring trying to control from the bottom.
Roussow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roussow trying to control from half guard but Behring is working away.
Roussow perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roussow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Behring is trying to get back to full guard.
Behring trying to get back to full guard but Roussow takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Behring keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Roussow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Roussow digs a good body shot into Behring's ribs.

Roussow moves into range and clinches up with Behring.
Roussow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Behring is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Behring with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roussow lands a shoulder strike.
Behring letting Roussow take a breather here.
Behring jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roussow walks away with a smile on his face. Behring gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Roussow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Roussow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roussow working the head with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Behring tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Roussow politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Roussow prefers to stall for the moment though.
Roussow working the ground and pound.
Behring is trying to control Roussow's posture but Roussow avoids it.
Roussow is looking to take a break and control but Behring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Behring's face as Roussow controls the position.
Roussow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Behring keeps working.
Behring on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Roussow in side control lands a decent elbow.
Roussow cracks Behring with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Behring is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ken Roussow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roussow is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Behring will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Roussow connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Behring some visible discomfort.
The referee asks Roussow politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Roussow prefers to stall for the moment though.
Roussow trying to control the action but Behring is working from the bottom.
Behring tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behring is trying to work for a sweep but Roussow has mounted him!
Roussow controlling from the full mount.
Behring tries to reverse the position but Roussow maintains control.
Roussow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Behring is trying to escape the mount.
Roussow controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roussow prevents Behring from getting the reversal.
Roussow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roussow is continuing to stall.
Ian Behring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roussow scoring with strikes but Behring is staying in there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Roussow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roussow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Roussow!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ken Roussow made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beach Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uzziah Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bum
vs
Judah

182 cm
32
212 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

191 cm
28
212 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

M.O. Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Beach Bum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uzziah Judah!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bum looks to land a right hand but Judah moved out of range.
Bum misses with the combination.
Judah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beach Bum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bum throws the left hand but Judah avoids the punch easily.
Judah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bum.
Judah slips a jab from Bum.
Judah throws out a counter right but Bum avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut there from Bum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bum bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Judah's head backwards.
Judah lands a nice shot that snaps Bum's head back.
Bum misses with a hook. Judah ducked under it nicely.
Judah punishes Bum's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judah throws a looping overhand right but Bum ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bum throws a hook but Judah blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Judah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Judah lands with a right hand.
Bum moves to clinch but Judah breaks away
and Judah counters with a stiff right hand.
Bum swings widly with a right hand
and Judah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Judah blocks a jab.
It seemed like Judah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bum.

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

Bum tries for a kimura but Judah is defending well.
Bum trying to control the action but Judah is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Beach Bum!
Our winner, Beach Bum, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davy Nube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nube comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boom - P.O.D. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Davy Nube will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Holmes
vs
Nube

172 cm
31
265 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

193 cm
30
245 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Urban Fighter
M.O. Fight Wear

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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Davy Nube!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes swings widly with a right hand
and Nube counters with an outside leg kick.
Nube misses with a wild body shot.
Nube looks to land a right hand but Holmes moved out of range.
Nube throws a head kick but Holmes moves out of range.
Holmes throws a lazy uppercut
and Nube counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nube avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holmes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nube shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nube throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes misses with a right hand
letting Nube counter with a right hand.
Holmes throws a combination that misses
and Nube cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nube tries to clinch there but Holmes circles away.
Holmes swinging wildly here.
Nube was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Holmes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nube cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nube looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holmes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nube misses with a head kick.
It looked like Holmes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Holmes misses with a jab to the body
and Nube counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nube lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holmes's sensitive parts.
Nube looks to land a right hand but Holmes moved out of range.
Holmes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holmes throws an off balance right hand
and Nube counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Nube cracks Holmes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Holmes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nube finish him?

Holmes is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nube fakes the body blow, causing Holmes to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Holmes goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davy Nube!
Davy Nube thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and L Manning Hines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Krause might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Heart of a Champion. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Krause
vs
Manning Hines

180 cm
31
157 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

168 cm
28
151 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250
Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, James Krause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, L Manning Hines!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hines loads up on a big right hand but Krause slips the punch.
Hines lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like James Krause has been cut.
Krause takes one on the chin but seems OK.
L Manning Hines seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hines fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krause is out of range.
Hines lands a jab-cross combination.
Hines throws a leg kick

and Krause counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hines won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Krause is trying to get an arm triangle but Hines is defending well.
Krause wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hines keeps working.
Hines is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krause tries for a kimura but Hines is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krause takes a little break here. Hines wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hines is looking to regain half guard here but Krause keeps moving and retains side control.
Hines struggling a bit here.
Krause has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hines tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krause wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Krause wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hines, who protects the arm well.

Krause is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hines knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Krause is looking to take a break and control but Hines is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Krause is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hines knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hines tries to buck Krause off but Krause is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krause swings around for an armbar but Hines sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Krause's guard.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Hines has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Hines got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krause has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hines has managed to get both his arms back between Krause's legs - danger averted.
Hines preventing the sweep.
Hines trying to control but Krause is working from the bottom.

Hines lying in Krause's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Krause decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Hines taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Krause!
James Krause made sure to mention his sponsor, Sun-Tzu in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Thorvaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill The Kid told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Thorvaldson
vs
The Kid

186 cm
31
189 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

186 cm
30
186 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

MayheM sportswear

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 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Thorvaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill The Kid!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorvaldson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Kid counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Thorvaldson - just one landing.
Thorvaldson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Kid manages to avoid it.
Thorvaldson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thorvaldson tries to clinch but The Kid is having none of it.
The Kid misses the shot to the body.
Thorvaldson throws a right hand that The Kid ducks under and follows up with a left that The Kid also avoids with ease.
Thorvaldson throws an overhand right that lands on The Kid's shoulder, as The Kid tries to avoid the shot.
The Kid looks to land a left hand but Thorvaldson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorvaldson tries to clinch there but The Kid circles away.
The Kid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thorvaldson doesn't manage to clinch there - The Kid circles away.
Thorvaldson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bruize Brothaz in the buildup to the fight.
Thorvaldson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thorvaldson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bill The Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kid misses with a straight right.
The Kid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorvaldson.
The Kid digs a good body shot into Thorvaldson's ribs.
The Kid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson misses with a right hand
and The Kid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Erik Thorvaldson has been cut.
Thorvaldson misses with a looping right.
Erik Thorvaldson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Thorvaldson there.
Thorvaldson swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Kid counters with a straight right hand.
The Kid slips under a jab.
Thorvaldson looks to land a combination but The Kid avoids it well.
Thorvaldson misses with a left hand
and The Kid counters with a nice body shot.
Thorvaldson takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorvaldson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thorvaldson misses with a wild body shot.
The Kid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Kid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorvaldson misses with a looping left.
The Kid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thorvaldson misses with a shot to the body
and The Kid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thorvaldson misses with a lunging right hand
and The Kid counters with a straight right hand.
Thorvaldson lands a really nice looking cross but The Kid seems unphased.
The Kid takes one on the button.
The Kid lands with a straight right. Thorvaldson didn't see that one coming.
The Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorvaldson.
The Kid throws a jab when Thorvaldson was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Kid connects with a single shot there.
Thorvaldson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thorvaldson throws a predictable looking body shot
and The Kid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Thorvaldson is rocked!
The Kid tries to move into range but Thorvaldson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thorvaldson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thorvaldson throws a jab but it's blocked by The Kid.
Nice defenses there by The Kid.
Thorvaldson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thorvaldson throws a hook to the side of The Kid's head but The Kid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Kid appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Thorvaldson misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson loads up on a big right hand but The Kid slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Kid! But no joy.
The Kid misses with a wild body shot.
Thorvaldson scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from The Kid.
The Kid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thorvaldson throws out a loose jab but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Kid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thorvaldson with a body shot.
Thorvaldson swings widly with a right hand
and The Kid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorvaldson misses with a right hand
and The Kid counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Kid misses with an uppercut.
Thorvaldson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Kid moves away from the strike by Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bill The Kid will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erik Thorvaldson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorvaldson.
The Kid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Kid misses with a straight left.
The Kid scores with the left hand. Thorvaldson knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from The Kid misses its intended target.
Thorvaldson fails to land with a series of punches.
Bill The Kid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorvaldson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Kid's head backwards.
Thorvaldson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Kid with a jab.
Thorvaldson scores with a one two! The Kid had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
The Kid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thorvaldson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The Kid has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The Kid tests Thorvaldson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thorvaldson has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Thorvaldson - that landed with a thud.
Thorvaldson lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Kid backwards.
Thorvaldson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorvaldson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Kid blocks an uppercut.
The Kid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Kid lands with a left to the head.
Thorvaldson throws a head punch that misses.
Thorvaldson struggles to land a body shot inside as The Kid controls his hands.
Thorvaldson misses with a body punch.

Thorvaldson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thorvaldson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Kid controlling from the top position.
The Kid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thorvaldson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thorvaldson controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Kid decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thorvaldson connects with a single shot there.
The Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from The Kid. Those never looked like landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Kid.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Kid! But no joy.
Thorvaldson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thorvaldson jabs The Kid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thorvaldson thuds his right hand into The Kid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thorvaldson throws the left hand but The Kid avoids the punch easily.
The Kid throws out a counter right but Thorvaldson avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for The Kid.
Thorvaldson works the jab nicely.
Thorvaldson throws a right hand that misses
and The Kid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thorvaldson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Kid counters with a nice body shot.
Thorvaldson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorvaldson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Kid stuns Thorvaldson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorvaldson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thorvaldson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thorvaldson moves away from the strike by The Kid.
Thorvaldson misses with a body shot.
Thorvaldson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thorvaldson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thorvaldson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorvaldson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Kid.
Thorvaldson with a poor takedown
and The Kid counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Kid slips under a jab from Thorvaldson.
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 Erik Thorvaldson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Erik Thorvaldson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Thorvaldson misses with a hook. The Kid ducked under it nicely.
Thorvaldson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Kid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorvaldson was well out of range. Poor timing from The Kid.
A quick step to the side and Thorvaldson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Thorvaldson rushes The Kid and presses him up against the cage.
Thorvaldson gets through The Kid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Kid can't find room to land a body shot as Thorvaldson controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thorvaldson.
The Kid lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The Kid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thorvaldson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Kid at a distance.
The Kid misses with a straight left.
The Kid jabs at Thorvaldson's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorvaldson cracks The Kid with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thorvaldson moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorvaldson throws out a loose jab but The Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorvaldson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Kid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Thorvaldson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorvaldson is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Kid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Kid slips under a jab from Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson misses with a straight left.
The Kid works the jab nicely.
The Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorvaldson misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Thorvaldson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Kid moves away.
Thorvaldson throws a hook but The Kid blocks it.
The Kid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thorvaldson with a body shot.
The Kid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorvaldson.
Thorvaldson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Kid lands a slapping body shot.
Thorvaldson scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorvaldson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Kid.
Thorvaldson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorvaldson lands a lovely overhand right.
Thorvaldson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Kid moves away.
The Kid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thorvaldson scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thorvaldson misses the jab.
It seemed like The Kid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Kid stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Kid! But no joy.
Thorvaldson throws a right hand that misses
and The Kid counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - The Kid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorvaldson takes a swing at The Kid's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorvaldson. The Kid does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Kid misses with a looping right.
The Kid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorvaldson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorvaldson throws a hook but The Kid blocks it.
The Kid lands a jab to Thorvaldson's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorvaldson looks to throw the jab but The Kid is out of range.
The Kid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorvaldson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorvaldson moves in looking to clinch but The Kid pushes him off.
The Kid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorvaldson is just out of range.
Thorvaldson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Kid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thorvaldson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thorvaldson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorvaldson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Kid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorvaldson.
The Kid throws a shot from downtown. Thorvaldson moves away and avoids it.
The Kid staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Erik Thorvaldson.
I think Thorvaldson 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Erik Thorvaldson!
Erik Thorvaldson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nuke Laloosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unz Unz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Laloosh
vs
Unz

200 cm
31
220 lbs
25 - 8 - 0

200 cm
31
212 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

King of Fists
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Urban Fighter
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nuke Laloosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Unz Unz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laloosh throws a shot from downtown. Unz moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Unz.
Unz with a lazy takedown attempt

and Laloosh counters by clinching up.
Unz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nuke Laloosh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Unz Unz.
Laloosh prevents the takedown attempt.
Laloosh lands a nice shot to the body.
Unz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Laloosh to keep the fight standing.
Unz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laloosh stops a takedown attempt from Unz.
Laloosh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laloosh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Unz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laloosh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Laloosh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Unz is trying to pull guard but Laloosh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Laloosh is leaning against Unz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Unz looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laloosh digs a right hand underneath Unz's ribcage. Unz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Unz takes a shot to the head.
Laloosh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Laloosh.
Laloosh lands a nice shot to the body.
Laloosh is struggling to control the position.
Unz tries to score a body lock takedown but Laloosh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Laloosh.
A left hand lands to the body for Laloosh.
A nice left hand lands by Laloosh.
Laloosh lands with a short shot to the head.
Laloosh pushes Unz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laloosh scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laloosh pushes Unz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Laloosh as the two fighters clinch.
Laloosh creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Unz with a big uppercut! Unz tries to clinch up but Laloosh pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Unz to the mat! Unz covers up and Laloosh unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nuke Laloosh!
A very excited looking Nuke Laloosh 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.