FHMMA Week 3 PT 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kru Sing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerardo Pacheco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sing
vs
Pacheco

169 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

174 cm
18
152 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Versus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kru Sing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerardo Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Sing.
Pacheco throws a sloppy body shot
and Sing counters with a head kick. That will keep Pacheco thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pacheco swinging wildly here.
Pacheco looks to throw the jab but Sing is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sing.
A little jabbing left from Pacheco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sing misses with a body kick.
Sing throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sing attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gerardo Pacheco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pacheco.
Sing throws a lazy head kick
and Pacheco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco throws a jab but it's blocked by Sing.
Sing throws a head kick that misses.
Sing drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sing throws a head kick that misses.
Pacheco looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sing slips a jab and a cross from Pacheco.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sing goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sing misses with a head kick.
Pacheco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pacheco throws a nice looking combination but Sing bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sing.
Donk. Pacheco catches Sing right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Pacheco.
Pacheco misses with the combination.
Pacheco on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Pacheco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sing explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sing lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sing circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pacheco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sing manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pacheco misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sing goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sing chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pacheco blocks a head kick by Sing.
Pacheco throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sing counters with a good low kick that Pacheco was not able to check.
Sing throws a head kick but Pacheco moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Sing.
Sing throws a head kick but Pacheco moves out of range.
Pacheco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sing.
Pacheco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sing.
Sing throws a wild body kick that Pacheco sees coming a mile off.
Sing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Sing.
Sing throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pacheco throws an overhand right that lands on Sing's shoulder, as Sing tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco lands a head shot.
Sing cracks the inside of Pacheco's front leg.
Pacheco looks to land a combination but Sing avoids it well.
Sing takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pacheco lands a jab to the nose.
Sing circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sing scores with a leg kick.
Sing avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pacheco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sing.
Sing lands with a kick to the temple. Pacheco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pacheco avoids the head kick by Sing.
Pacheco throws a lazy uppercut
and Sing counters with a good low kick that Pacheco was not able to check.
Pacheco avoids the head kick by Sing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacheco throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Pacheco closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco can't get the takedown.
Pacheco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pacheco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sing misses with some punches.
Pacheco is working for takedown but Sing is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sing misses with the head strike.
Pacheco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pacheco stalling.

Sing drags the fight down to the ground.
Sing controls Pacheco momentarily but Pacheco frees himself.
Pacheco wants to control from the top but Sing keeps moving.
Sing is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kru Sing 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.

Sing throws a head kick but Pacheco moves out of range.
Pacheco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pacheco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sing. Sing obviously looking to wear him down.
Pacheco throws a jab but it's blocked by Sing.
Sing feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pacheco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sing explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Sing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sing.
Sing is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pacheco can do to turn this around?
Pacheco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sing. Sing circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sing misses with a head kick.
Pacheco scores with a hook to the body. Sing takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Pacheco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sing throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pacheco's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sing throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Pacheco misses the target.
Pacheco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pacheco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sing counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pacheco throws a series of punches but Sing moves out of range.
Sing throws a counter high kick but Pacheco was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sing misses with a kick to the body.
Sing staying out of range there.
Pacheco blocks a head kick by Sing.
Sing tries to land a front kick but Pacheco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sing throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sing throws a body kick that misses.
Pacheco tries to bum rush Sing with a series of wild strikes but Sing uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pacheco scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick by Sing misses

and Pacheco holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sing fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sing misses with a punch on the inside.
Pacheco tries to break free but Sing pushes him back against the cage.
Pacheco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Pacheco on the inside.
Pacheco cracks Sing with a nice body shot.
Sing struggles to land a body shot inside as Pacheco controls his hands.
Sing misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Pacheco as the two fighters clinch.
Pacheco lands a nice uppercut.
Sing lands a right hand.
Sing misses with the head strike.
Pacheco prevents a body shot from Sing.
Sing can't find room to land a body shot as Pacheco controls the action.
Pacheco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sing misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Pacheco.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sing throws a punch but it's blocked by Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sing looking to stall.
Sing tries a body shot but Pacheco blocks it.
Sing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sing swings wildly with an uppercut but Pacheco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sing tries to stall but Pacheco uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pacheco blocking some punches.
Pacheco scores with a hook to the body.
Sing tries a body shot but Pacheco blocks it.
Sing being controlled against the cage.
Pacheco lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sing looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gerardo Pacheco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sing prevents Pacheco from breaking the clinch.
Pacheco tries to throw a body punch but Sing avoids it by throwing Pacheco back against the cage.
Sing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sing misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Sing's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Sing pulls Pacheco into guard.
Pacheco throwing strikes but missing.
Pacheco throws a big right hand that misses.
Pacheco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pacheco throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Kru Sing will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sing's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Pacheco closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pacheco is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pacheco leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pacheco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco scores with a shot to the side of Sing's head.
Sing throws a head punch that misses.
Sing trying to control the position but instead, Pacheco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sing into the cage.
Sing is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pacheco is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sing's elbow.
Sing tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pacheco's elbow.
Pacheco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pacheco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pacheco.
Pacheco scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Pacheco.
Pacheco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pacheco effectively controlling the action here.
Sing blocks an uppercut.
Pacheco is struggling to control the position.
Pacheco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Sing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sing misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pacheco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sing backwards.
Pacheco has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sing after a bit of a struggle.
Pacheco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sing managing to block the knees to the body from Pacheco.
Pacheco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pacheco looking to throw knees to the head but Sing is blocking nicely.
Sing prevents a body shot from Pacheco.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pacheco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sing plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pacheco cracks Sing with an open hand slap.
Pacheco avoids the head kick by Sing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sing throws a sloppy head kick and Pacheco moves out of range easily.
Sing takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sing avoids the body shot from Pacheco.
Pacheco blocks a head kick by Sing.
Sing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sing fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pacheco checks it well.
Sing takes one to the side of the head.
Kru Sing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pacheco avoids the head kick by Sing.
Pacheco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pacheco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sing. Sing obviously looking to wear him down.
Sing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Pacheco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pacheco takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sing slips a jab from Pacheco.
Pacheco connects with a single shot there.
Pacheco misses with a wild body shot.
Sing feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pacheco's calf.
Sing connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sing buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pacheco misses with a double jab.
Sing dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pacheco. That did some damage!
Pacheco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pacheco misses with a body shot
and Sing counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Good shot there by Pacheco.
Pacheco throws a right hand that misses
and Sing counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sing lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sing is looking to chop away at Pacheco's legs.
Sing fakes the leg kick and cracks Pacheco in the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gerardo Pacheco.
I think Sing 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Regnak Baresark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Easton DeMarinni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Baresark
vs
DeMarinni

190 cm
18
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

203 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

MayheM sportswear
KAISER

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Regnak Baresark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Easton DeMarinni!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMarinni lands with a straight right. Baresark didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Regnak Baresark has been cut.
DeMarinni looks to score with a jab to the body but Baresark is just out of range.
DeMarinni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baresark.
Baresark throwing a counter right hand but DeMarinni manages to avoid it.
DeMarinni has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Baresark is landing a low percentage of strikes.
DeMarinni throws a sloppy body shot
letting Baresark counter with a right hand.

It looks like Easton DeMarinni has been cut.
We've been told by Baresark's head coaches at Wolf Training Lair that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
DeMarinni swings and misses with a shot to the body

and DeMarinni is countered with a crisp right hand from Baresark that sends him to the canvas! Baresark follows him to the mat into side control.

DeMarinni is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baresark in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and DeMarinni looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Baresark turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Regnak Baresark!
A victorious Regnak Baresark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Flow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castor Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ken Flow has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Flow
vs
Rollins

185 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

175 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Flow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Castor Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins looks to land a combination but Flow avoids it well.
Flow fails to land with a series of punches.
Flow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rollins.
Rollins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rollins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rollins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Flow throws a head kick that misses.
Rollins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Flow with a body shot.
Flow looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range.
Rollins misses with a double jab
and Flow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Flow throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flow keeps Rollins at a distance using the push kick.
Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Flow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rollins throws a nice looking combination but Flow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flow lands with an overhand left.
Rollins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Flow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rollins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Flow is out of range.
Flow scores with a sloppy right hand. Rollins should have avoided that one.
Flow throws a combination. Rollins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rollins throws a right hand that Flow ducks under and follows up with a left that Flow also avoids with ease.
Rollins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rollins throws a nice looking combination but Flow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid body kick from Flow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rollins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flow is looking for a counter combo.
Flow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rollins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rollins thows a leg kick but Flow checks it
and Flow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rollins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flow circles away quickly and effectively.
Flow missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rollins throws a series of punches but Flow moves out of range.
Flow thuds a left hand into Rollins's body.
Flow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rollins.
Rollins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Flow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Flow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rollins swings for the body but Flow moves out of range.
Flow throws a big counter combination but Rollins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Flow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flow misses with a double jab.
Flow scores with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rollins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flow cracks Rollins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rollins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rollins manages to avoid it.
Rollins throws out a counter right but Flow avoids it with no problem.
Rollins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rollins throws a leg kick but Flow moved away.
Rollins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rollins fails to land with a series of punches.
Rollins misses with a wild combination.
Flow throws a head kick but Rollins moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flow lands a really nice looking cross but Rollins seems unphased.
A combination from Rollins does no damage.
A head kick misses from Flow.
Rollins throws a body punch but Flow moves out of range.
Flow is looking for a counter combo.
Rollins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flow manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Rollins. Those never looked like landing.
Flow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rollins.
Rollins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Danga de danga de dang - Rollins scores with a four punch combination!
Rollins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flow to score with a decent uppercut.
Flow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rollins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Flow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Oooooh!!! Flow has knocked Rollins down with a huge combo! Flow steps away and waves a wobbly Rollins back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Rollins is rocked!

It looks like Castor Rollins has been cut.
Rollins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rollins is still on wobbly legs! Can Flow finish him?
Flow throws a body kick that misses.
Rollins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Flow rather than just go for the knockout.
Rollins tries a low kick but Flow avoids it.
Flow misses the shot to the body.
As Flow backs off Rollins throws a huge counter combo but Flow manages to avoid it all.
Flow lands a hook that stumbles Rollins back into the cage. Flow follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Rollins to the canvas! Flow pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Rollins has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ken Flow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tae Shik Cha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Notorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conor Notorious is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Shik Cha
vs
Notorious

178 cm
18
153 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tae Shik Cha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conor Notorious!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

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

Notorious is rocked!

It looks like Conor Notorious has been cut.
Cha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tae Shik Cha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cha lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Notorious cracks Cha with a good jab.
Cha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Notorious swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Notorious tries to get set, Cha tries to push him back and clinch up but Notorious manages to avoid the attempt.
Cha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Notorious connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Notorious moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Notorious wants to slow Cha down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice uppercut there from Notorious.
Notorious misses with a jab, cross combination.
Notorious swings for the body but Cha moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Cha there.
Notorious waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cha.
Notorious throws a leg kick but Cha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Notorious throws a wild hook but Cha just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Notorious gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Cha raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tae Shik Cha!
A less than humble Tae Shik Cha misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Conor Notorious had this to say: 'It is what it is. I'll face it like a man, like a champion, and come back. '.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cornelis Hoedemaeker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Hellson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Cornelis Hoedemaeker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hoedemaeker
vs
Hellson

193 cm
18
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cornelis Hoedemaeker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Hellson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoedemaeker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hellson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hellson.
Hellson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hellson raining down shots from the mount!
Hoedemaeker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hellson lands a big elbow.
Hellson moves to back control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hoedemaeker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hellson on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoedemaeker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoedemaeker is working hard here to advance position.

Hellson is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Hoedemaeker has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Hellson has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Hoedemaeker taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Hellson doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hunter Hellson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rumble's choice of entrance music: Young Money - Moment. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Ross
vs
Rumble

190 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luther Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Rumble!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross tries to score with a low kick but Rumble moves his leg out of the way.
Rumble throws out a counter right but Ross avoids it with no problem.
Ross sizes up Rumble with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ross takes a jab right on the kisser.

Rumble has managed to clinch.
Rumble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rumble lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ross can't break the clinch.
I was talking to Ross's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rumble tries a body shot but Ross blocks it.
Ross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rumble struggles to land a body shot inside as Ross controls his hands.
Ross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ross.
Ross tries to break the clinch but Rumble is controlling the position.
Rumble tries to throw a body punch but Ross avoids it by throwing Rumble back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ross.
Ross misses with some punches.
Rumble tries to work over Ross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble struggles to land a body shot inside as Ross controls his hands.
Rumble misses with some punches.
Rumble softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rumble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ross can't break the clinch.
Rumble misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rumble displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ross up against the cage.
Ross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rumble taking a breather.
Ross blocks an uppercut.
Ross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ross prevents a body shot from Rumble.
A head punch on the inside from Rumble fails to land.
Ross working hard to break the clinch.
Rumble can't find room to land a body shot as Ross controls the action.
Ross wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ross is trying to break the clinch but Rumble is controlling him.
Ross tries to circle away but Rumble has him pinned against the cage.
Ross misses with an elbow strike.
Ross pushes off an throws an elbow but Rumble leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ross is trying to force a seperation but Rumble has the dominant position.
Ross doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Rumble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ross digs a good body shot into Rumble's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Ross misses the target.
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rumble moves away.
Rumble misses with an uppercut. Ross saw that one coming.
Rumble misses with a body shot.
Rumble takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rumble lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ross. Rumble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rumble has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Ross. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ross.
Rumble moves forwards but Ross connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ross throws a shot to the body.
Rumble misses with a body shot.
Rumble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rumble misses with a left hand
and Ross counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Rumble misses the target.
Ross lands a jab.
Rumble looks to throw the jab but Ross is out of range.
Ross tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rumble throws a hook but Ross avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Rumble.
Ross takes one to the chin there.
Rumble doesn't manage to clinch there - Ross circles away.
Rumble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ross moves away.
Ross tests Rumble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumble misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rumble takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rumble loads up on a big right hand but Ross slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Rumble.
Ross jabs Rumble right on the nose. Rumble blinks but takes it well.
Rumble moves out of range of the leg kick from Ross.
Rumble appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rumble swings for the body but Ross moves out of range.
Rumble drops his hands momentarily and Ross takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ross lands with a straight right. Rumble didn't see that one coming.

Rumble is rocked!
Ross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rumble.
Rumble is still on wobbly legs! Can Ross finish him?
Ross misses with a straight left.
Rumble seems to have recovered his senses.
Ross throws a front kick aimed at Rumble's knee but Rumble avoids it well.
Ross moves away from the strike by Rumble.
Ross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ross connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rumble connects with a nice looking jab.
Ross lands with a nice body punch.
Ross misses with a wild combination.
Rumble misses with a body shot
and Ross counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Ross 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.

Ross misses with a hook.
Luther Ross is winning the standup battle so far.
Rumble throws a shot from downtown. Ross moves away and avoids it.
Ross scores with a nice right hand.
Ross on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Ross there.
Ross throws a body punch but Rumble moves out of range.
Rumble just misses with a punch to the body.
Rumble throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ross is looking to counter punch.
Ross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rumble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ross misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Rumble was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rumble takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ross misses with an uppercut. Rumble saw that one coming.
Rumble looks to land a left hand but Ross moved out of range nicely.
Rumble lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ross circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rumble scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ross fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rumble lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ross cracks Rumble with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ross lands a left and a right that sends Rumble crashing to the canvas! Ross dives into mount looking to finish!
Ross looking to finish with strikes here!
Rumble holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ross tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Poor strikes thrown by Ross there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ross sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ross throws a wild left hand from mount and Rumble manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ross not doing much here.
Ross is trying to control the action in half guard but Rumble is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ross throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ross with the ground and pound but Rumble uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rumble controls Ross momentarily but Ross frees himself.
Ross stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rumble swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumble 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.

Ross gets to his feet - Rumble follows without any prompting.
Rumble tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ross counters with a stiff right hand.
Ross blocks a jab.
Ross misses with a low kick.
Ross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rumble can do to turn this around?
Rumble misses with a looping right.
Rumble tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ross fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ross uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rumble checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Ross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumble rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rumble misses the jab.
Ross scores with a hook.
Rumble throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rumble is breathing heavily.
Rumble lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rumble tries to clinch but Ross moves out of range.
Rumble looks to land a right hand but Ross moved out of range.
Rumble checks a low kick from Ross.
Rumble looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rumble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rumble fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ross misses with a jab, cross combination.

Rumble instigates a clinch.
Rumble misses with some punches.
Rumble throws a punch but it's blocked by Ross.
Ross wants to break free but Rumble has control.
Ross can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Ross dominated that second round.
That's time! Ross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rumble throws an overhand right that lands on Ross's shoulder, as Ross tries to avoid the shot.
Ross looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rumble tried to score with a low kick but Ross checks it.
Ross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Rumble blocks the low kick.
Rumble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ross misses with a low kick.
Ross moves out of range as Rumble strikes.
Rumble throws a shot from downtown. Ross moves away and avoids it.
Ross connects with a right hand. Rumble shakes it off.
Ross moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rumble takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rumble shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross lands a nice shot to the body.
Rumble tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rumble misses with a straight left.
Ross lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumble looks to land a combination but Ross avoids it well.
Rumble walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble throws a big shot that misses.
Ross cracks Rumble with an open hand slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ross. That's going to slow Rumble down.
Ross fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Rumble to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Rumble looks to clinch but Ross throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Rumble taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luther Ross!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Young Gunner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asa Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Gunner
vs
Sharp

177 cm
18
176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Young Gunner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asa Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Sharp. Beautiful body shot.
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunner is just out of range.
Sharp throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunner counters with a nice uppercut.
Young Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sharp connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gunner scrambles back to his feet.
Sharp moves out of range of the strikes.
Sharp scores with a jab.
Gunner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *****MY YARD***** in the buildup to the fight.
Gunner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunner is just out of range.
Gunner cracks a nice hook into Sharp's ribs.
Sharp misses with a double jab.
Gunner is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunner misses with a jab to the body
and Sharp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gunner swings widly with a right hand
and Sharp counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gunner at a distance.
Gunner avoids the body shot from Sharp.
Jab by Gunner.
Gunner takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Gunner.
Sharp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gunner defending well as Sharp loads up on a big left hand.
Gunner scores with a decent looking hook.
Sharp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gunner moves forwards but Sharp connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sharp moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sharp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gunner doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunner moves away from the strike by Sharp.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner misses with a hook.
Sharp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sharp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sharp walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sharp is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gunner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gunner missing with a left hand there. Sharp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sharp lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gunner lands a jab to the nose.
Sharp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sharp misses with a body shot.
Sharp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sharp misses with an uppercut. Gunner saw that one coming.
Gunner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sharp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sharp.
Gunner throws an off balance right hand
and Gunner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Sharp.
Sharp scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gunner jabs Sharp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sharp connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gunner throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Sharp to counter with a crisp jab.
Sharp moves out of range as Gunner strikes.
Gunner stuns Sharp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gunner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sharp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp misses with an uppercut. Gunner saw that one coming.
Gunner tests Sharp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sharp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Sharp lands a left and a right that send Gunner crashing to the mat, dazed. Sharp thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Gunner is rocked!
Sharp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunner throws out a powerful jab.
Sharp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gunner is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunner lands with an uppercut that bounces Sharp off the cage and back into range.
Gunner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sharp! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asa Sharp dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gunner misses with a combination
and Sharp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gunner might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gunner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sharp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sharp. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sharp.
Sharp throws a lazy uppercut
and Gunner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sharp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sharp lands a two punch combo.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.
Sharp scores with a hook to the body. Gunner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gunner throws a right hand that Sharp ducks under and follows up with a left that Sharp also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp digs a good body shot into Gunner's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sharp lands with a shot to the body.
Gunner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner swings widly with a right hand
and Sharp counters with a stiff right hand.
Sharp closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Gunner out cold! Gunner corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Asa Sharp!