LIA 15: At Least It's An Ethos PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jami Bunks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Kaai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Bunks
vs
Kaai

170 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jami Bunks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Moses Kaai!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bunks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bunks tries to move to mount but Kaai blocks the move with his legs.
Bunks is putting a hurting on Kaai here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaai tries to buck Bunks off but Bunks is having none of it.
Bunks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kaai is still trying to improve position.
Kaai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bunks 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.
Kaai gets full guard.
Bunks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bunks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bunks postures up and lands a big shot to Kaai's brow.
Bunks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Bunks preventing the sweep.
Bunks chips away with some ground and pound.
Bunks working some strikes from top position.
Bunks lands a couple of elbows.
Bunks is working Kaai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Kaai is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunks loads up on a big left hand. Kaai felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bunks looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kaai can't hide his disappointment, as Bunks celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jami Bunks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

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

Out
vs
Nierer

180 cm
25
280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Knock Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uri Nierer!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out lands with a cross.

It looks like Uri Nierer has been cut.
Nierer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Out bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Out clinches with his opponent.
Nierer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Out up against the cage.
Nierer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Out's elbow.
Out tries a body shot but Nierer blocks it.
Nierer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nierer is pushing Out up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nierer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Out.
Nierer tries to throw a body punch but Out avoids it by throwing Nierer back against the cage.
Nierer has a couple of punches blocked by Out.
Nierer prevents a body shot from Out.
Nierer effectively controlling the action here.
Out struggles to land a body shot inside as Nierer controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nierer misses with a punch to the body.
Nierer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nierer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Out.
Out can't find room to land a body shot as Nierer controls the action.
Out misses with a body punch.
Out lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Out has a couple of punches blocked by Nierer.
Out misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nierer is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Nierer fails to land.
Out misses with a body punch.
Out tries to throw a body punch but Nierer avoids it by throwing Out back against the cage.
Nierer misses with a punch to the body.
Out can't find room to land a body shot as Nierer controls the action.
Out lands with a right to the head.
Nierer misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Out tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nierer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nierer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nierer misses with a punch on the inside.
Nierer stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Out.
Nierer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nierer swings wildly with an uppercut but Out uses good head movement to avoid it.
Out lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That has opened up Uri Nierer's cut even more.
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!
Nice body punch from Nierer.
Stalling in the clinch from Nierer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Out.
Out lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nierer looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nierer blocks a body shot from Out.
A left hand lands to the body for Out.
Out tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nierer's elbow.
Nierer taking a breather.
Out misses with a body punch.
Nierer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Out tries to work over Nierer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Out has a couple of punches blocked by Nierer.
Out misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nierer has a couple of punches blocked by Out.
Out blocks a body shot from Nierer.
Out is leaning against Nierer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Out.
A short uppercut from Out.
Out tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Out.
Out can't find room to land a body shot as Nierer controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Out.
Out lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

The cut above Uri Nierer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Out lands a shot to the body.
Out tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nierer's elbow.
Out stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Out creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Out works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Out drops Nierer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nierer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Nierer is rocked!

Uri Nierer's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Good body shot from Out.
Nierer is still on wobbly legs! Can Out finish him?
Out pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Nierer out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Knock Out!
After winning the bout, Knock Out thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elia Mercurio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibru Mukatah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elia Mercurio has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mercurio
vs
Mukatah

191 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Island's Forbidden Fruits

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elia Mercurio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ibru Mukatah!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mukatah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mercurio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mercurio misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Mercurio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mukatah doesn't seem phased though.
Mercurio cracks Mukatah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mercurio lands a lovely overhand right.

Mukatah closes the distance and clinches.
Mercurio tries a body shot but Mukatah blocks it.
Mukatah scores with a shot to the side of Mercurio's head.
Mukatah is defending well against a takedown attempt.
I was talking to Mercurio's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mercurio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mercurio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mukatah's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukatah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mercurio backwards.
Mukatah blocks an uppercut.
Mukatah is trying to force a seperation but Mercurio has the dominant position.
Mercurio is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mercurio holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mukatah tries to pull guard but Mercurio won't allow it.
Mercurio just leaning against Mukatah, taking a breather.
Mukatah jumps guard but Mercurio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mukatah can't break the clinch.
Mercurio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mukatah pushes Mercurio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mercurio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mukatah.
Mercurio being controlled against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Mercurio.
Mercurio misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mukatah tries to work over Mercurio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukatah blocks a body shot from Mercurio.
Mukatah scores with a hook to the body.
Mercurio tries to pull guard but Mukatah holds him up against the cage and eventually Mercurio drops back down to his feet.
Mercurio has a couple of punches blocked by Mukatah.
Mukatah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mercurio working aggressively here.

Mercurio breaks the clinch.
Ibru Mukatah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mercurio connects with a body shot.
Mercurio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mukatah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercurio throws a body shot but no joy.
Mukatah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mukatah tries to clinch up but Mercurio circles away and keeps his distance.
Mercurio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mukatah's hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercurio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mercurio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukatah.
Mukatah shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mercurio pinned against the cage. Mercurio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Elia Mercurio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ibru Mukatah.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercurio misses the target.
Mercurio slips a jab and a cross from Mukatah.
Elia Mercurio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mukatah closes the distance and clinches.
Mercurio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mukatah.
Mercurio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mukatah pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mukatah moves forwards but Mercurio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mukatah tries to clinch up but Mercurio circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mercurio shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercurio drops an elbow to the side of Mukatah's head.
Mukatah is trying to stand up here but Mercurio is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercurio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mercurio working over Mukatah with some ground and pound. Mukatah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mercurio controlling the pace.
Mukatah misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mercurio lands a nice short elbow.
Mercurio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mercurio slips a nice elbow through Mukatah's hands, connecting with Mukatah's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mercurio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mukatah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mercurio tries to counter with a takedown but Mukatah is quick to defend against it.
Mercurio throws an off balance right hand
and Mukatah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Mercurio gets tackled into the cage by Mukatah. Mukatah maintains the clinch.
Mukatah is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Mercurio has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mukatah clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mercurio scores with strikes from the back.
Mercurio connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Mukatah to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercurio scores with punches from the back.
Mukatah is trying to get back to his feet but Mercurio has full control of the position and if anything, Mukatah has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercurio lands a shot to the head.
Elia Mercurio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Mercurio is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mercurio keeps control of the position as Mukatah tries to break free.

Mukatah preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mercurio.
Mercurio is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Mukatah up.
Mercurio really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mukatah.
Mukatah covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Mukatah is trying to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukatah keeps trying to improve his position.
Mercurio connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Mukatah to escape the position.
Mercurio is punishing Mukatah with some ground and pound.

It looks like Ibru Mukatah has been cut.
Mercurio lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Mukatah is rocked!
Mercurio lands a series of strikes from the back and Mukatah goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elia Mercurio!
An out of breath Elia Mercurio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carter Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fitzgerald
vs
Wade

190 cm
25
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carter Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Freddy Wade!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Fitzgerald.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzgerald.
We've been told by Fitzgerald's head coaches at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fitzgerald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wade lands an overhand right.
Fitzgerald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fitzgerald, right into the meat.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that misses.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Fitzgerald feints and then cracks Wade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wade down.
Wade on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wade misses with a body shot.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wade.
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fitzgerald. Wade shrugs it off though.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice body kick.
Wade blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fitzgerald.
Freddy Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade blocks the body kick.
Fitzgerald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wade misses with a left hand
and Fitzgerald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fitzgerald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fitzgerald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Wade misses.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that Wade semi-blocks.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot.
Wade's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fitzgerald is looking to slow Wade down with leg kicks.
Wade has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fitzgerald explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wade looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzgerald.
Wade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzgerald can pounce on him.
Fitzgerald explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A good leg kick by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wade loads up on a big right hand but Fitzgerald slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald feints and then cracks Wade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wade down.
Wade checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wade.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wade takes a step back to recover.
Wade misses with a wild body shot.
Wade throws a right hand that Fitzgerald ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitzgerald also avoids with ease.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wade misses with a hook
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fitzgerald, right into the meat.
Wade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzgerald counters with a head kick. That will keep Wade thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Wade.
Fitzgerald delivers a nice body kick.
Wade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzgerald can pounce on him.
Wade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Fitzgerald does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fitzgerald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fitzgerald, right into the meat.
Fitzgerald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzgerald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wade on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fitzgerald takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald.
Wade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fitzgerald connects with a leg kick. Wade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Wade.
Fitzgerald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wade just manages to avoid it.
Fitzgerald connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Wade misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald fakes the leg kick and cracks Wade in the body.
Fitzgerald throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from Wade.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade throws an off balance right hand
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice leg kick.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Wade.
Fitzgerald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wade misses with a wild body shot.
Wade lands a jab to the nose.
Wade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wade takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fitzgerald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fitzgerald scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzgerald swings for the body but Wade moves out of range.
Fitzgerald throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fitzgerald loads up on a big right hand but Wade slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wade.
Fitzgerald dips to his left and cracks Wade with an uppercut!
Wade loads up on a big right hand but Fitzgerald slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Fitzgerald dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fitzgerald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fitzgerald throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald feints and then cracks Wade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wade down.
Wade missing with a left hand there. Fitzgerald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzgerald lands with a nice body kick.
Fitzgerald has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fitzgerald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wade on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fitzgerald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wade. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wade. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzgerald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzgerald looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
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!
Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade.
Wade cracks Fitzgerald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzgerald throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wade is breathing heavily.
Wade blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it.
Fitzgerald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fitzgerald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wade blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
Wade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzgerald manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzgerald. That's going to slow Wade down.
No joy there for Wade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wade.
Fitzgerald throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carter Fitzgerald is winning the standup battle so far.
Wade misses with an uppercut.
Fitzgerald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good leg kick by Fitzgerald there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzgerald.
Wade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzgerald.
Wade throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wade.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald scores with a head kick. Wade tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wade throws a good cross that connects.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick that knocks Wade off balance momentarily.
Fitzgerald lands with a slapping head kick.
Wade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitzgerald.
Wade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fitzgerald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzgerald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzgerald lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fitzgerald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Fitzgerald.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzgerald scores with a leg kick.
Fitzgerald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wade can do to turn this around?
Fitzgerald lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fitzgerald scores with a shot to the body.
Fitzgerald fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wade has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fitzgerald.
Wade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzgerald can pounce on him.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
You can see that Wade has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Wade throws a big shot that misses.
Wade tries to bum rush Fitzgerald with a series of wild strikes but Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzgerald scoring well with a low kick there.
Wade slips a straight right by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wade's calf.
Wade lands a nice shot that snaps Fitzgerald's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald lands with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald keeps Wade at a distance using the push kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade throws a series of punches but Fitzgerald avoids them all with ease.
Fitzgerald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzgerald throws a body shot but no joy.
Wade ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald keeps Wade at a distance using the push kick.
Fitzgerald scoring well with a low kick there.
Wade throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fitzgerald can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fitzgerald.
Wade throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzgerald's shoulder, as Fitzgerald tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick which misses Wade's front leg but catches the back leg as Wade tries to avoid it.
Fitzgerald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzgerald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Wade misses.
Wade throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with an inside leg kick.
Fitzgerald misses with a head kick.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carter Fitzgerald dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzgerald.
Wade blocks a leg kick.
Wade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzgerald cracks the inside of Wade's front leg.
Fitzgerald throws a shot to the body.
Wade avoids the head kick by Fitzgerald.
Wade throws a hook to the side of Fitzgerald's head but Fitzgerald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzgerald swings for the body but Wade moves out of range.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzgerald tries a head kick but it misses.
Wade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fitzgerald fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wade just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Wade. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzgerald throws a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzgerald scores with a kick to the body.
Fitzgerald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wade. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald thumps Wade with a low kick.
Wade takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Fitzgerald half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice body kick from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzgerald is looking to wear down Wade with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fitzgerald scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzgerald scores with a head kick.
Fitzgerald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzgerald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
A head kick from Fitzgerald lands but Wade takes it in his stride.
Wade throws a body punch but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Wade's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wade duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Wade.
Freddy Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Fitzgerald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzgerald connects with a solid leg kick.
Fitzgerald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wade throws out the jab.
Wade looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
Fitzgerald lands a head kick!
Wade tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzgerald. That's going to slow Wade down.
Fitzgerald lands with a slapping head kick.
Wade throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzgerald's shoulder, as Fitzgerald tries to avoid the shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fitzgerald. Wade shrugs it off though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wade, as that shot connected.
Wade throws a series of punches but Fitzgerald avoids them all with ease.
Fitzgerald is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fitzgerald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald lands with a slapping head kick.
Fitzgerald moves out of range of the strikes.
Wade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzgerald.
Wade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzgerald misses with a straight left.
Fitzgerald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wade.
Wade takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wade misses with an uppercut. Fitzgerald saw that one coming.
Fitzgerald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wade misses with a body shot.
Fitzgerald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wade's sensitive parts.
Fitzgerald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fitzgerald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wade throws a looping overhand right but Fitzgerald ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzgerald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wade. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wade swings for the body but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Fitzgerald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wade throws a hook but Fitzgerald avoids it easily.
A cross from Fitzgerald lands.
Fitzgerald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carter Fitzgerald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wade looks to throw the jab but Fitzgerald is out of range.
Fitzgerald appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wade takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wade throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Fitzgerald misses.
Wade misses with a right hand
and Fitzgerald counters with a thumping low kick.
Fitzgerald's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzgerald scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzgerald connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wade throws out the jab.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fitzgerald connects with a leg kick. Wade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Wade misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carter Fitzgerald!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Carter Fitzgerald waved his t-shirt featuring Hellraiser FightGear's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sassy Sasquatch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oluwale Bamgbose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Sasquatch
vs
Bamgbose

178 cm
18
174 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
177 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sassy Sasquatch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oluwale Bamgbose!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasquatch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sasquatch swings for the body but Bamgbose moves out of range.
Bamgbose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sasquatch but Sasquatch pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Sasquatch pushes Bamgbose up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Sasquatch has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Sasquatch pulls Bamgbose into guard.
My spies in Harambe Remembrance Hall inform me that Bamgbose has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bamgbose keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sasquatch's head.
Bamgbose trying to control the position from guard on top but Sasquatch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasquatch trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sasquatch looking for a sweep. Not yet Sasquatch, not yet.
Bamgbose trying to control but Sasquatch is working from the bottom.
Sasquatch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bamgbose.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sasquatch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bamgbose is aware though and is defending well.
Sasquatch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bamgbose is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamgbose trying to control the position from guard on top but Sasquatch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bamgbose drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bamgbose as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sasquatch screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bamgbose! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Oluwale Bamgbose!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Knorr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Knorr
vs
McGillicutty

170 cm
25
160 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matheus Knorr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buzz McGillicutty!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knorr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from McGillicutty misses.
McGillicutty looks to land a combination but Knorr avoids it well.
Knorr tries to counter with a takedown but McGillicutty is quick to defend against it.

McGillicutty moves into the clinch.
Knorr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from McGillicutty.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Knorr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from McGillicutty.
Knorr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGillicutty walks away with a smile on his face. Knorr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGillicutty misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McGillicutty has closed the distance and engaged Knorr in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McGillicutty.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGillicutty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knorr fails to pull guard.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGillicutty is struggling to control the position.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGillicutty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knorr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGillicutty.
Come on McGillicutty - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGillicutty lands a shot to the body.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGillicutty cracks Knorr with a nice body shot.
McGillicutty lands a hook that snaps the head of Knorr backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGillicutty.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from McGillicutty.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty misses with a knee to the head.
McGillicutty pushes Knorr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGillicutty pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGillicutty lands a shoulder strike.
McGillicutty is leaning against Knorr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knorr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty lands a body shot.
Knorr is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knorr fails to pull guard.
A short right from McGillicutty on the inside.
McGillicutty scores with a shot to the side of Knorr's head.
The referee calls for McGillicutty to work.
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGillicutty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knorr backwards.
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knorr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGillicutty displaying some good clinch control by pressing Knorr up against the cage.
McGillicutty controlling the action here for a moment.
McGillicutty lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGillicutty - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Buzz McGillicutty.

McGillicutty clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGillicutty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knorr.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.
McGillicutty stalling.
McGillicutty works on Knorr's body with a couple of short punches.
McGillicutty's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knorr fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGillicutty.
Knorr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McGillicutty is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGillicutty pushes Knorr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz McGillicutty dominated that round.
That's time! Knorr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McGillicutty has Knorr up against the cage in a clinch.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGillicutty to keep the fight standing.
Knorr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGillicutty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buzz McGillicutty seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Knorr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGillicutty lands a hook that snaps the head of Knorr backwards.
McGillicutty is stalling here.
Knorr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGillicutty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from McGillicutty.
The referee calls for McGillicutty to work.
A bit of stalling here from McGillicutty.
A short left from McGillicutty.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGillicutty.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGillicutty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGillicutty's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McGillicutty is stalling here.
A right hand to the body from McGillicutty.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGillicutty leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.
McGillicutty scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McGillicutty.
McGillicutty holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McGillicutty scores with a shot to the side of Knorr's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knorr being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Buzz McGillicutty.

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

Knorr is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McGillicutty takes the fight into the clinch.
Oh Knorr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls for McGillicutty to work.
Knorr avoiding damage as McGillicutty throws knees to the body.
Knorr seems to have got his legs back now.
McGillicutty stalling.
McGillicutty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGillicutty is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGillicutty stalls.
McGillicutty continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGillicutty stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Buzz McGillicutty.

McGillicutty fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knorr, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGillicutty stalling against the cage.
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.
Knorr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGillicutty smiles and moves away.
McGillicutty pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knorr back to the cage. McGillicutty follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGillicutty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knorr tries to counter with a takedown but McGillicutty is quick to defend against it.
Knorr throws a sloppy head kick and McGillicutty moves out of range easily.
Knorr dives in and grabs McGillicutty's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGillicutty pushes down on Knorr's head and hops out.
Knorr throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGillicutty counters with a three punch combo that has Knorr backing up. Knorr nods at McGillicutty to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

McGillicutty rushes Knorr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knorr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGillicutty stalling against the cage.
McGillicutty lands with a right to the head.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGillicutty will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knorr up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty pushes Knorr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGillicutty.
A right handed body shot lands from McGillicutty.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGillicutty holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz McGillicutty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

McGillicutty gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGillicutty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knorrs head.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for McGillicutty to work.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGillicutty to keep the fight standing.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Knorr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGillicutty is pushing Knorr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McGillicutty is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from McGillicutty.
The crowd are getting on McGillicutty's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty won't allow it.
McGillicutty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knorr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGillicutty walks away with a smile on his face. Knorr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

McGillicutty closes the distance and clinches.
McGillicutty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty lands a right hand.
McGillicutty dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty presses Knorr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGillicutty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Buzz McGillicutty.
Knorr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McGillicutty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knorr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGillicutty looks to land a combination but Knorr avoids it well.
Knorr slips a jab and a cross from McGillicutty.
Buzz McGillicutty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGillicutty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGillicutty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knorr circles away quickly and effectively.
McGillicutty has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Knorr closes the distance and clinches up with McGillicutty, looking for a takedown. Knorr pushes McGillicutty against the cage but McGillicutty circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGillicutty moves out of range as Knorr throws a body kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knorr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGillicutty just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGillicutty - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGillicutty has Knorr pressed against the cage.
Knorr tries to pull guard but McGillicutty won't allow it.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGillicutty to keep the fight standing.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Knorr around his waist. Knorr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGillicutty lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from McGillicutty as the two fighters clinch.
McGillicutty lands a nice uppercut.
McGillicutty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knorr jumps guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knorr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGillicutty just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGillicutty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGillicutty takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGillicutty lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGillicutty is working Knorr over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGillicutty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for McGillicutty.
McGillicutty taking a breather.
McGillicutty is working Knorr over against the cage.
McGillicutty taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGillicutty lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty gets through Knorr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matheus Knorr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knorr is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz McGillicutty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGillicutty 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 David Hoff scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz McGillicutty!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Gibbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Maxine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benny Maxine acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Gibbs
vs
Maxine

175 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

174 cm
21
158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Oblivion Inc.

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marlon Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benny Maxine!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Gibbs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maxine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gibbs.
Gibbs scores with a shot to the side of Maxine's head.
Gibbs avoids the elbow strike from Maxine, against the cage.
Gibbs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maxine pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gibbs avoids the elbow strike from Maxine, against the cage.
Gibbs is trying to pull guard but Maxine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gibbs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Maxine.
Gibbs tries a knee to the head but Maxine blocks it.
Maxine tries to circle away but Gibbs has him pinned against the cage.
Maxine missing with knees to the body.

Gibbs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maxine looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxine trying to control but Gibbs is working from the bottom.
Gibbs is trying to hold Maxine in close to prevent damage but Maxine has managed to pass into half guard.
Gibbs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Maxine postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gibbs to stand up.
Maxine scoring well with a low kick there.
Benny Maxine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibbs tries to clinch up but Maxine circles away and keeps his distance.
Gibbs thumps Maxine with a low kick.

Gibbs shoots in and gets a takedown into Maxine's guard.
Gibbs wants to pass the guard but Maxine is keeping the position.
Gibbs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs is looking to work some ground and pound but Maxine has wrist control.
Gibbs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maxine pulls Gibbs in close to prevent any damage.
Gibbs wants to stand and escape but instead Maxine has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Maxine postures up.
Maxine throws a big right hand that misses.

Gibbs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maxine defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been informed that Maxine has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gibbs looking for a sweep. Not yet Gibbs, not yet.
Gibbs working a defensive guard here.
Gibbs lands a decent punch to the body there.

That's four 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gibbs holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gibbs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maxine counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gibbs is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Maxine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gibbs tries to close the distance and clinch but Maxine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gibbs tries a head kick but it misses.
Maxine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gibbs has been working on his balance at Island Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Maxine.
Maxine throws a head kick but Gibbs moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maxine avoids the head kick by Gibbs.
Maxine throws a fast counter high kick but Gibbs manages to duck under it in time.
Maxine misses with a head kick.

Maxine tries to keep at a distance but Gibbs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gibbs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Benny Maxine will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Maxine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maxine unleashes a big counter combination but Gibbs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gibbs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maxine pinned against the cage. Maxine gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maxine moves out of range as Gibbs throws a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Maxine misses.
Gibbs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maxine blocks the body kick.
Gibbs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maxine appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Marlon Gibbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbs avoids the head kick by Maxine.
Gibbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maxine tries a quick counter leg kick but Gibbs is wise to it.

Gibbs forces Maxine back against the cage and clinches.

Maxine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maxine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gibbs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maxine.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gibbs. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Maxine. Those never looked like landing.
Gibbs wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gibbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maxine tries a head kick but it misses.
Gibbs tries to land a leg kick but Maxine saw it coming and moves away.
Gibbs tries to clinch but Maxine is having none of it.
Maxine lands a head kick. Gibbs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gibbs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maxine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gibbs is looking to chop away at Maxine's legs.
A low kick from Gibbs misses
and Maxine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Gibbs instigates a clinch.
Maxine with a knee to the head.
Gibbs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gibbs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maxine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gibbs is defending well for now.
Marlon Gibbs has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs is trying to pull guard but Maxine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gibbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gibbs throws a sloppy head kick
and Maxine counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Maxine.
Gibbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maxine blocks a head kick by Gibbs.

Gibbs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maxine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gibbs's guard.

Maxine passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Gibbs is looking to control Maxine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gibbs avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxine controlling the pace.
Gibbs is looking to improve his position.
Maxine trying to control the action but Gibbs is working from the bottom.
Well, if Maxine is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Maxine's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gibbs controlling the position well.
Gibbs is trying to maintain the position but Maxine is very close to passing his half guard.

Maxine decides to return to a standing position.
Benny Maxine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gibbs wants to clinch.
Gibbs throws a body kick, spinning off balance

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

Gibbs is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benny Maxine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Maxine! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Benny Maxine!
Our winner, Benny Maxine, 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
45%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Samy Radjansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasilliy Kazakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Radjansky comes to the cage accompanied by Suriname Music. The key to victory for Samy Radjansky has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Radjansky
vs
Kazakov

180 cm
25
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

163 cm
25
146 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Oblivion Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samy Radjansky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vasilliy Kazakov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radjansky wants to clinch up but Kazakov keeps it at a distance.
Radjansky scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kazakov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kazakov dives in for a single leg takedown but Radjansky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Radjansky went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Kazakov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kazakov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kazakov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Radjansky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazakov.
Kazakov wants to free his trapped foot but Radjansky is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazakov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kazakov is pressing down on Radjansky's thigh, looking to free his foot. Radjansky is holding on for now.
Radjansky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kazakov moves into full mount! Radjansky won't be happy about that!
Kazakov controlling his opponent.

Kazakov has isolated one of Radjansky's arms. Radjansky looking to fight him off but Kazakov twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vasilliy Kazakov!
Vasilliy Kazakov is the new featherweight champion!
In defeat, Samy Radjansky stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank You very much. '.