D40 Castillo v Vachon PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toby Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dog Turd On A Stick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toby Powers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Powers
vs
Turd On A Stick

180 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Prefers standup

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toby Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dog Turd On A Stick!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
On A Stick swats away the attempt to clinch by Powers.

Powers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. On A Stick is trying to defend but Powers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
On A Stick wants to control but Powers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
On A Stick tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Powers has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
On A Stick wants to control but Powers is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers working On A Stick over with strikes here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if On A Stick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Powers avoids the attempt from On A Stick to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Powers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Powers is working for a guillotine from mount but On A Stick frees his head quite easily.
Powers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish On A Stick?
Powers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
On A Stick wants to hold on but Powers pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
On A Stick is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Powers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
On A Stick wants to control but Powers is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Powers in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Powers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Powers dominating with strikes here.
Powers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

On A Stick is rocked!
Powers controlling his opponent.
On A Stick is still in real trouble! Can Powers finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers drops a big elbow. That's hurt On A Stick! More shots from Powers and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toby Powers!
In defeat, Dog Turd On A Stick stepped up to the mic, saying 'ALL I WANTED WAS A HUG, I'M SPECIAL NEEDS. YOU BEAT UP A SPECIAL NEEDS GUY. WHAT THE SHIT, POWERS?!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Allen
vs
Bruce

185 cm
26
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

185 cm
27
200 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Barry Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Allen gets the takedown into side control.
Allen staying calm.

Allen decides to stand back up. Allen steps back and let's Bruce get back to his feet.
Allen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bruce tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Allen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Allen darts in looking for a takedown but Bruce gets double underhooks and turns Allen into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen circles away from the clinch attempt.

Allen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bruce napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Allen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Allen gets a takedown into half guard.
Bruce scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Allen manages to mount him!
Allen controlling from the full mount.
Allen unloading with bombs!
Allen controlling from mount.
You get the feeling that Bruce really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Allen working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Bruce turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Allen off and cradles Bruce's limp body as Allen celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Barry Allen!
A victorious Barry Allen 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
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tommy Truck has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tommy Truck seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Truck
vs
Truck

155 cm
22
145 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

155 cm
25
160 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Truck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ted Truck!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ted Truck closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tommy Truck circles away.
Ted Truck staying out of range there.
Tommy Truck throws a wild body kick that Ted Truck sees coming a mile off.
Ted Truck just misses with a punch to the body.
Tommy Truck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab, jab by Ted Truck - just one landing.
Tommy Truck doesn't manage to clinch there - Ted Truck circles away.
Ted Truck looks to land a combination but Tommy Truck avoids it well.
Ted Truck digs a good hook to Tommy Truck's body.
Tommy Truck lands with a good body shot.
Ted Truck lands a jab to Tommy Truck's midsection.
Ted Truck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tommy Truck at a distance.
Ted Truck has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ted Truck is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tommy Truck rather than just go for the knockout.
Tommy Truck wants to land a leg kick but Ted Truck is out of range.
Ted Truck misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tommy Truck throws a body shot but no joy.
Ted Truck works Tommy Truck's body with a nice hook.
Ted Truck is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tommy Truck is looking to slow Ted Truck down with leg kicks.
Ted Truck shoots and misses
and Tommy Truck counters with a left and a right that stings Ted Truck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ted Truck connects with a crisp jab.
Tommy Truck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ted Truck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Tommy Truck moves into the clinch.
Tommy Truck managing to block the knees to the body from Ted Truck.
Ted Truck avoiding damage.
Tommy Truck holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ted Truck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tommy Truck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ted Truck is defending well for now.
Tommy Truck trying to land knees to the body.
Tommy Truck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ted Truck is defending well for now.
Tommy Truck looking to slow down the pace here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ted Truck obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Truck tries to land knees in the clinch but Ted Truck avoids the damage to the body.

Ted Truck breaks from the clinch.
Tommy Truck tries to clinch but Ted Truck moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Ted Truck. Those never looked like landing.
Ted Truck's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ted Truck duly obliges.
Tommy Truck motions for Ted Truck to come forward. Tommy Truck throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ted Truck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tommy Truck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Tommy Truck rushes Ted Truck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tommy Truck lands a good knee to the midsection. Ted Truck won't want to take too many of those.
Ted Truck with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ted Truck blocks the elbow strike.
Ted Truck lands a knee to the body.
Tommy Truck is breathing heavily.
Ted Truck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ted Truck misses with a knee strike.
Ted Truck stalling.
Tommy Truck tries to land knees in the clinch but Ted Truck avoids the damage to the body.
Tommy Truck cracks Ted Truck with a nice body shot.
Tommy Truck is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tommy Truck avoiding damage as Ted Truck throws knees to the body.
Tommy Truck lands a shot to the body.
Ted Truck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tommy Truck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tommy Truck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ted Truck throws a punch but it's blocked by Tommy Truck.
Tommy Truck prevents a body shot from Ted Truck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ted Truck.
Ted Truck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tommy Truck blocks a body shot from Ted Truck.
Ted Truck letting Tommy Truck take a breather here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ted Truck obliges.

Ted Truck has Tommy Truck pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ted Truck pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tommy Truck tumbling to the mat - Ted Truck dives into Tommy Truck's guard.
Tommy Truck on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tommy Truck tries to get out of the position.
Tommy Truck has his hands on Ted Truck's head, controlling the position.
Ted Truck pushes down on Tommy Truck's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A looping hook to the body misses from Ted Truck. Tommy Truck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tommy Truck thumps Ted Truck with a low kick.
Tommy Truck throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ted Truck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tommy Truck can pounce on him.
Ted Truck shoots in and drives through. Tommy Truck sprawls well.
Tommy Truck takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ted Truck jabs at Tommy Truck's body.
Tommy Truck is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ted Truck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ted Truck with a jab.
Tommy Truck swinging wildly here.
Tommy Truck throws out a leg kick but Ted Truck moves out of range and Tommy Truck only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ted Truck checks a leg kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Ted Truck misses.
Tommy Truck tries to clinch but Ted Truck moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ted Truck! But no joy.
Ted Truck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tommy Truck doesn't seem bothered though.
Ted Truck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ted Truck checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tommy Truck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ted Truck scores with a jab. Tommy Truck acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tommy Truck fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ted Truck checks it well.
Ted Truck scores with a shot to the body.
Ted Truck ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tommy Truck moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tommy Truck connects with an inside leg kick.
Ted Truck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tommy Truck throws a wild body kick that Ted Truck sees coming a mile off.
Tommy Truck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tommy Truck throws a leg kick but Ted Truck checks it.
A punch combination from Tommy Truck misses.
Tommy Truck tries to clinch up but Ted Truck circles away and keeps his distance.
Ted Truck with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ted Truck lands a jab.
Tommy Truck gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - Tommy Truck finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Truck misses with the body kick
and Ted Truck makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ted Truck cracks Tommy Truck with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tommy Truck moves to clinch but Ted Truck breaks away
and Ted Truck counters with a three punch combo that has Tommy Truck backing up. Tommy Truck nods at Ted Truck to acknowledge the strikes.
Tommy Truck throws out a leg kick but Ted Truck moves out of range and Tommy Truck only half commits.
Ted Truck unleashes a big counter combination but Tommy Truck bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ted Truck lands a jab-cross combination.
Tommy Truck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ted Truck shoots in looking for a takedown but Tommy Truck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ted Truck's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tommy Truck moves to clinch but Ted Truck breaks away
letting Ted Truck counter with a right hand.
Tommy Truck misses with a low kick.
Ted Truck digs a good hook to Tommy Truck's body.
Tommy Truck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tommy Truck tries a low kick but Ted Truck avoids it.
Ted Truck misses with a takedown attempt - Tommy Truck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tommy Truck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Truck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ted Truck lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ted Truck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tommy Truck's hands.
Ted Truck lands a right hook to the body.
Ted Truck ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ted Truck moves out of range as Tommy Truck throws a body kick.
Ted Truck goes for a double leg but Tommy Truck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tommy Truck continues to drive forward.
Ted Truck is looking to chop away at Tommy Truck's legs.
Ted Truck lands a nice shot to the body.
Ted Truck cracks Tommy Truck with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tommy Truck tries to bum rush Ted Truck with a series of wild strikes but Ted Truck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Tommy Truck moves into range and clinches up with Ted Truck.
Ted Truck leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tommy Truck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ted Truck is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ted Truck takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ted Truck trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ted Truck - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ted Truck missing with knees to the body.
Ted Truck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tommy Truck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ted Truck avoids it.
The referee calls for Tommy Truck to work.
A short body shot lands from Ted Truck as the two fighters clinch.
Ted Truck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tommy Truck tries to stall but Ted Truck uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Truck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Tommy Truck tries to clinch but Ted Truck is having none of it.
Ted Truck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tommy Truck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Ted Truck shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ted Truck prevents Tommy Truck from improving his position.
Ted Truck trying to control the pace.
Tommy Truck is trying to control but Ted Truck passes into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ted Truck lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ted Truck working the ground and pound but Tommy Truck is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Tommy Truck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tommy Truck manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ted Truck's best efforts.
Tommy Truck is in trouble now - Ted Truck has advanced to mount!
Ted Truck controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ted Truck is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tommy Truck has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tommy Truck!
Ted Truck wants to sweep here but Tommy Truck controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ted Truck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ted Truck is pulling down on Tommy Truck's head to control his posture.
Ted Truck 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.
Ted Truck looking to control.
Tommy Truck sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tommy Truck with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ted Truck wants to sweep but no luck.
Tommy Truck trying to control but Ted Truck is working from the bottom.
Tommy Truck looking to sit in guard and control but Ted Truck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ted Truck stays in close to Tommy Truck's body and controls the position.

Ted Truck postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tommy Truck is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ted Truck, into his guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ted Truck looking for a sweep. Not yet Ted Truck, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ted Truck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ted Truck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ted Truck trying to keep a closed guard but Tommy Truck is proving a slippery customer.
Ted Truck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ted Truck is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ted Truck is trying to keep Tommy Truck in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Truck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ted Truck 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Ted Truck!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Ted Truck!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Ted Truck!

Ted Truck wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Luskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Teebs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teebs has chosen Ghost - Square Hammer as his entrance music. Bo Teebs has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Viktor Luskey's chin.

Luskey
vs
Teebs

180 cm
27
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

192 cm
21
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Luskey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Teebs!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luskey misses with a takedown
and Teebs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Luskey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Teebs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Teebs.
Teebs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Teebs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Teebs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luskey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Teebs lands a high kick!

It looks like Viktor Luskey has been cut.
Luskey on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Luskey is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Teebs finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Luskey is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teebs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Luskey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Teebs feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Luskey collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bo Teebs!
A very excited looking Bo Teebs made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Bondurant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waylon Joy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bondurant
vs
Joy

175 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
20
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Forrest Bondurant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Waylon Joy!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joy throws a body punch but Bondurant moves out of range.
Bondurant attempts a counter takedown but Joy avoids it well and moves away.
Joy throws a body shot but no joy.
Bondurant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joy avoids it really well and circles away.
Bondurant fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Joy rushes Bondurant and presses him up against the cage.
Joy trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Joy pulls guard successfully.

Bondurant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bondurant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondurant is pushing down on Joy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joy is fighting to maintain full guard but Bondurant has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bondurant slips a nice elbow through Joy's hands, connecting with Joy's forehead.
Joy taking some punishment here, with Bondurant in his half guard.

Bondurant in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Joy tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bondurant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Forrest Bondurant!
A relieved looking Forrest Bondurant thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Vos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes to the cage accompanied by The Imperial March. Wayne Kane had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kane
vs
Vos

185 cm
22
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

192 cm
20
215 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayne Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Vos!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Vos.
Vos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kane misses with the combination.
Vos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kane misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. Vos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kane.
Kane misses with a takedown
and Vos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vos counters with a stiff right hand.
Kane tries to bum rush Vos with a series of wild strikes but Vos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vos tests Kane's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vos misses the jab.
Kane misses with an uppercut
and Vos counters with a stiff right hand.

Kane rushes Vos and presses him up against the cage.
Vos stalling in the clinch.
Kane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vos after a bit of a struggle.

Vos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kane being controlled here momentarily.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Vos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kane is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vos.
Vos is trying to get back to half guard.

Kane looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Kane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kane tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vos's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vos is looking for a sweep.
Vos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vos is in trouble now - Kane has advanced to mount!
Kane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vos working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vos tries to lock up and control but Kane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vos is trying to escape the mount.

Kane has control of Vos's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vos regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vos is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Vos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kane swinging wildly here.
Kane tries to clinch up.
Vos stuffs the takedown attempt from Kane. Kane gets slowly back to his feet.
Vos is looking for the big counter here.
Kane fails in his attempt to clinch.

Kane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kane is in Vos's guard.
Kane trying to move into half guard but instead Vos has managed to sweep!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vos's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vos is keeping the position for now.
Kane passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vos tries to buck Kane off but Kane is having none of it.
Vos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kane won't allow Vos to sweep him here.
Vos pulls Kane in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vos is trying to control the position but Kane postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vos seems keen to control Kane's posture.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vos is keeping the position for now.
Kane trying to control but Vos is working from the bottom.

Vos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Vos is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kane defends it easily.
Kane trying to move into half guard but instead Vos has managed to sweep!

Vos throwing strikes but missing.
Kane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vos is one step ahead there.
Vos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wayne Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vos looking to pass the guard.
Vos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kane is trying to control the position but Vos postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kane shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vos's guard.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vos is keeping the position for now.
Vos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Wayne Kane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
Kane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vos misses with a straight left.
Kane wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tom Vos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Vos lands a big uppercut and Kane crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kane looks OK. Vos waves Kane back to his feet!

Kane is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Kane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Kane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kane circles away quickly and effectively.
Vos lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kane head around and knocks him out cold! Vos hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Vos!
In his post fight interview, Tom Vos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 209 Stockton Anthem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cruz Lopez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lopez
vs
Diaz

178 cm
23
162 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Viral Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cruz Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
A left lands for Diaz.
Lopez slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diaz swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lopez.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Diaz pushes Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lopez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diaz.
A shot in the inside from Lopez.

Diaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz seems keen to control Lopez's posture.
Lopez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lopez is looking to stand up but Diaz won't let him.
Lopez postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Diaz.
A shot to the liver by Diaz. Beautiful body shot.

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.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Lopez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lopez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Diaz throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Lopez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz cracks Lopez with a good jab.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Lopez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lopez swings widly with a right hand

and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diaz.
Lopez misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to work over Lopez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
A right hook to the body lands for Lopez.
Diaz trying to control the position but instead, Lopez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Diaz into the cage.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Lopez can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
Lopez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lopez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Lopez pushes Diaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez can't find room to land a body shot as Diaz controls the action.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Lopez.
Lopez misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Lopez tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Lopez back against the cage.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.
Diaz digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Lopez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lopez smiles and moves away.
Diaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lopez.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cruz Lopez 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.

Diaz throws a jab when Lopez was well out of range.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lopez. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez takes one to the chin there.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Lopez connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diaz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lopez.
Lopez slips a jab from Diaz.
Lopez misses with a body punch
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopez. Lopez obviously looking to wear him down.
Lopez misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Cruz Lopez has been cut.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Lopez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lopez throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Lopez walks into a left hand.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez scores with a leg kick.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lopez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Diaz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopez finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Diaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Lopez shakes it off.
Lopez swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Lopez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lopez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopez throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lopez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Neil Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Lopez lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat.
Lopez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Diaz forces Lopez back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Lopez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Lopez.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lopez walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lopez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lopez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lopez - that will leave a mark!
Lopez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
A cross from Lopez lands.
Diaz swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Diaz connects with the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lopez. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diaz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good work by Diaz as he checks the leg kick.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Cruz Lopez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cruz Lopez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lopez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lopez.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lopez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lopez.
Lopez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lopez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Lopez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz misses the jab.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Lopez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diaz's calf.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Lopez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Lopez throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lopez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a low kick.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Lopez scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lopez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lopez connects with a solid leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
Diaz scores with a jab to the head.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz misses with a body punch
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Neil Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lopez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz 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.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
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!
Lopez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Lopez finds it's target.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
Lopez lands with a good body shot.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Lopez defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lopez, right into the meat.
Lopez slips a jab from Diaz.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez misses the body punch
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lopez thuds his right hand into Diaz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lopez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cruz Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Diaz is rocked!
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?
Lopez lands a body shot.
Lopez drops Diaz with a straight right hand, right on the button! Lopez follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cruz Lopez!
An out of breath Cruz Lopez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Neil Diaz had this to say: 'Go f**k yourself, you motherf****rs! *gives the crowd and his opponent the finger*'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Hageman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sexton Hardcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hardcastle's choice of entrance music: How I Could Just Kill a Man- Rage Against the Machine. Sexton Hardcastle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hageman
vs
Hardcastle

172 cm
20
164 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
151 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Hageman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sexton Hardcastle!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hageman thuds a left hand into Hardcastle's body.
Hageman takes a swing at Hardcastle's ribcage but misses.

Hageman darts in and clinches Hardcastle up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hageman.

Hardcastle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego Hageman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardcastle manages to avoid it.
Hardcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hardcastle blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman lands a left hand.
Hardcastle goes for a takedown attempt but Hageman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hageman loads up on a big right hand but Hardcastle slips the punch.
Hardcastle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hageman throws a big shot that misses.
Hardcastle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman is looking to clinch.
Hardcastle shoots for a double leg takedown but Hageman sprawls well. He's pushed Hardcastle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hageman blocks a head kick by Hardcastle.
Hageman is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Hageman moves into range and clinches up with Hardcastle.
Hageman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hageman.
Hardcastle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardcastle takes a shot to the head.
Hageman tries to work over Hardcastle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Hageman.
Hardcastle is trying to drag Hageman to the mat but Hageman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sexton Hardcastle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hageman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardcastle backwards.
Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hageman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hageman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hageman throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardcastle.
Hardcastle blocking some punches.
Hageman avoiding damage.
Hardcastle looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcastle blocks an uppercut.
Hageman stalling against the cage.
Hageman misses with the head strike.
Hageman keeps control of Hardcastle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardcastle blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Hardcastle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hageman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardcastle blocking some punches.
Hardcastle being controlled against the cage.
Hageman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hageman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hageman fails to land.
Hardcastle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hageman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hageman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hardcastle.
Hageman tries to clinch there but Hardcastle circles away.
Hageman doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardcastle circles away.
Hardcastle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hageman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardcastle moves forwards but Hageman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hageman scores with a jab.
Hardcastle misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Some wild striking there from Hardcastle.
Hageman swinging wildly here.
Hageman lands a jab.
Hageman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardcastle.
Hardcastle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hageman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardcastle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hageman throws a series of punches but Hardcastle avoids them all with ease.
Hardcastle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hageman defends well and Hardcastle ends up having to push Hageman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hageman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardcastle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hageman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardcastle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardcastle shoots in but Hageman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sexton Hardcastle.
Hardcastle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hageman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardcastle can do to turn this around?
Hageman lands a jab.
Hageman throws the left hand but Hardcastle avoids the punch easily.
Hardcastle feints the counter takedown.
Hageman tries to clinch up but Hardcastle circles away and keeps his distance.
Sexton Hardcastle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hageman!
Hageman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hageman wants it to stay on the feet.
Hageman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardcastle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hageman defends it nicely.
Hageman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardcastle manages to avoid it.
Hardcastle dives in for a single leg takedown but Hageman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hardcastle dodges the punch combination from Hageman.
Hageman lands with a straight right. Hardcastle didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hageman cracks Hardcastle with an open hand slap.

Hageman closes the distance and clinches.
Hageman working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardcastle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman.
Hageman throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hageman fails to land.

Hardcastle gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hageman regains guard.
Hardcastle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hageman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hardcastle trying to control the position from guard on top but Hageman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hageman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hardcastle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hageman looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hageman has momentary wrist control but Hardcastle slips an elbow through the middle.
Hageman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hageman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hageman pulls Hardcastle in close to prevent any damage.
Hardcastle preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardcastle chips away with some ground and pound.
Hageman is trying to keep Hardcastle in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Hageman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hardcastle.

Hageman pushes Hardcastle up against the cage in a clinch.
Hardcastle blocking some punches.
Hardcastle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hageman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hardcastle tries to break free but Hageman pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardcastle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hageman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hageman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardcastle.
Hageman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hageman has a couple of punches blocked by Hardcastle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hageman.
Hageman lands a right hand.
Hageman misses with a punch to the body.
Hageman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hageman.

Hardcastle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardcastle walks into a stiff left hand from Hageman.
Hageman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardcastle misses with a takedown attempt - Hageman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diego Hageman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diego Hageman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sexton Hardcastle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Hageman.
Hageman cracks Hardcastle with an open hand slap.
Hageman digs a good hook to Hardcastle's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardcastle takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Hageman misses the target.
Hardcastle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hageman defends it well.
Diego Hageman is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Hageman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hageman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardcastle.
And Hardcastle tries to counter it with a takedown but Hageman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hageman tries to clinch but Hardcastle moves out of range.
Hageman tries to clinch but Hardcastle moves out of range.
No joy there for Hardcastle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hageman misses.
Hardcastle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hageman defends it well.
Hardcastle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hageman as he jumps to the side.
Hageman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hardcastle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hageman throws out the jab.
Hageman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Hardcastle tries to counter it with a takedown but Hageman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hageman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hageman misses with a few strikes there.
Hardcastle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hageman throws out a loose jab but Hardcastle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego Hageman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardcastle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hageman as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardcastle needs to keep his hands up - Hageman had a free shot at his head there.
Sexton Hardcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardcastle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Hardcastle.
Hardcastle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hageman is looking to clinch but Hardcastle is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Hageman.
Hageman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hageman throws a good cross that connects.
Hardcastle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Hageman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Hageman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hageman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Diego Hageman!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Diego Hageman!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Diego Hageman!

Diego Hageman wins by unanimous decision!

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Vachon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vachon has chosen Mad Dog Tribute as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Castillo
vs
Vachon

200 cm
23
275 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

175 cm
29
240 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Castillo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maurice Vachon!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo throws a leg kick but Vachon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vachon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ricardo Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vachon shoots for a takedown but Castillo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vachon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castillo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Castillo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Castillo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vachon.

It looks like Maurice Vachon has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo tries to clinch up.
Castillo throws a body punch but Vachon moves out of range.
Castillo misses with a wild body shot.
Vachon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Castillo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo lands a nice hook to Vachon's body. Vachon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vachon misses with a wild body shot.
Vachon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castillo is looking to counter the offense by Vachon and move into the clinch.
Vachon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castillo.
Castillo misses with a head kick.
Castillo avoids the body shot from Vachon.
Castillo scores with a nice right hand.
Castillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Castillo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vachon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Castillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Castillo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vachon's calf.
Vachon misses with the combination.
Castillo dips to his left and cracks Vachon with an uppercut!

That has opened up Maurice Vachon's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vachon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castillo swivels and escapes.
Vachon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vachon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vachon throws out a counter right but Castillo avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Castillo.
Vachon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Castillo backs up against the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Castillo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Vachon misses.
Castillo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vachon just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vachon is defended easily by Castillo.
Ricardo Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Vachon.
Castillo blocks a jab.
Castillo throws a hook but Vachon blocks it.
Vachon just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vachon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castillo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Castillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vachon moves away.
Vachon lands with an overhand left.
Vachon avoids a kick to the body.
Vachon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castillo, as that shot connected.

The cut above Maurice Vachon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Castillo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Castillo - just one landing.
Vachon throws a looping overhand right but Castillo ducks down to avoid it.
Castillo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vachon throws out a counter right but Castillo avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Castillo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Castillo throws a right and a left that Vachon avoids nicely.
Castillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vachon can do to turn this around?
Vachon blocks the body kick.
Castillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Vachon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Castillo.

Castillo lands a big head kick that sends Vachon tumbling to the mat! Castillo takes a step backwards and waves Vachon back to his feet - he wants the finish!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maurice Vachon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricardo Castillo!
Ricardo Castillo retains his heavyweight title!
Ricardo Castillo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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