KOC - 420 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vai SeFuder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Shelby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

SeFuder
vs
Shelby

180 cm
21
157 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

King of Clothes

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vai SeFuder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Shelby!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SeFuder was well out of range. Poor timing from Shelby.
SeFuder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shelby throws a right hand that misses

and SeFuder counters by clinching up.
SeFuder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
SeFuder lands a shoulder strike.

Shelby manages to break the clinch.
Shelby lands with a good body shot.
Shelby misses with a looping right.
Shelby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
SeFuder misses with a lunging right hand
and SeFuder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
SeFuder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
SeFuder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shelby moves away.
Shelby throws a looping overhand right but SeFuder ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Shelby.
Shelby throws a combination that misses
and Shelby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SeFuder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
SeFuder throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot lands for Shelby.
SeFuder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shelby throws a big shot that misses.
Shelby's hands are dropping dangerously low here and SeFuder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shelby scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SeFuder digs a good hook to Shelby's body.
SeFuder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
SeFuder is looking to clinch.
SeFuder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shelby lands a body shot.
SeFuder throws a body punch but Shelby moves out of range.
SeFuder throws a body punch but Shelby moves out of range.
Shelby misses the body punch

and SeFuder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by SeFuder.
SeFuder lands with a right to the head.
Shelby blocks an uppercut.

SeFuder breaks from the clinch.
SeFuder swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shelby counters with a nice uppercut.
Shelby lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SeFuder misses with a straight left.
As SeFuder backs off Shelby throws a huge counter combo but SeFuder manages to avoid it all.
SeFuder takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from SeFuder misses its intended target.
SeFuder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
SeFuder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
SeFuder connects with a single shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SeFuder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shelby throws out a counter right but SeFuder avoids it with no problem.
Shelby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
SeFuder needs to keep his hands up - Shelby had a free shot at his head there.
SeFuder misses with a left hand
and Shelby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from SeFuder misses.
Shelby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and SeFuder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Shelby.
SeFuder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
SeFuder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shelby is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! SeFuder had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shelby cracks SeFuder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shelby throws a poor cross that misses
and SeFuder counters with a stiff right hand.
Shelby connects with a nice looking jab.
Shelby jabs SeFuder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
SeFuder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shelby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! SeFuder scrambles back to his feet.
SeFuder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shelby moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SeFuder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
SeFuder throws a lazy uppercut
and Shelby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shelby misses with a body shot
and SeFuder counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from SeFuder.
SeFuder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shelby.
SeFuder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Shelby is rocked!
SeFuder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shelby is still on wobbly legs! Can SeFuder finish him?
Shelby throws a poor cross that misses
and SeFuder counters with a left to the body.
Shelby slips under a jab from SeFuder.
Shelby doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
SeFuder drops Shelby with a huge uppercut! Shelby drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. SeFuder is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vai SeFuder!
Vai SeFuder is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Vai SeFuder 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
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karey Fangbattle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LaMarcus Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fangbattle
vs
Diaz

185 cm
26
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
179 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

King of Clothes

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Karey Fangbattle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, LaMarcus Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fangbattle slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Fangbattle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Fangbattle slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Fangbattle avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
We've been told by Fangbattle's head coaches at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Fangbattle drives through with a takedown into Diaz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fangbattle content to stall in guard here.
Fangbattle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fangbattle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fangbattle 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet but Fangbattle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fangbattle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Fangbattle trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fangbattle is stalling in the full guard.
Fangbattle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fangbattle wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Diaz throws a counter combo.

Diaz gets caught napping as Fangbattle dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.

Diaz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Diaz misses with the combination.
Fangbattle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Fangbattle shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fangbattle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Diaz to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fangbattle.

Diaz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Fangbattle has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Fangbattle. Fangbattle gets slowly back to his feet.
Fangbattle is breathing heavily.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Fangbattle is just out of range.
LaMarcus Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fangbattle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diaz! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karey Fangbattle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fangbattle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fangbattle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fangbattle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fangbattle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fangbattle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fangbattle drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fangbattle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Fangbattle avoids them all with ease.
Diaz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

LaMarcus Diaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Fangbattle is just out of range.
Diaz misses the jab.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz throws a right hand that Fangbattle ducks under and follows up with a left that Fangbattle also avoids with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fangbattle or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Fangbattle shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Fangbattle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fangbattle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Fangbattle is rocked!
Diaz lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Fangbattle falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). LaMarcus Diaz!
LaMarcus Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uber San (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Tjack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uber San is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

San
vs
Tjack

169 cm
26
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

176 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

King of Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Uber San!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Otto Tjack!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Tjack misses its intended target.
Tjack throws a right and a left that San avoids nicely.

San gets a clinch.
Tjack misses with some punches.
San lands a body punch.
The referee calls for San to work.
Tjack is trying to break the clinch but San has him pressed against the cage.
Tjack can't find room to land a body shot as San controls the action.
Tjack wants to break the clinch but can't.
San blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San lands a shoulder strike.
San scores with a shot to the side of Tjack's head.
San blocking some punches.
San avoiding damage.
San lands a shoulder strike.
San jumps guard but Tjack stands there with San around his waist. San gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjack tries to break free but San pushes him back against the cage.
Tjack is trying to break the clinch but San is controlling him.
A left hand lands to the body for San.
A short right from San.
San prevents Tjack from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San.
San jumps guard but Tjack stands there with San around his waist. San gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tjack lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tjack has a couple of punches blocked by San.
San takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tjack fails to land.
San scores with a shot to the side of Tjack's head.
San lands with a light punch inside.

Tjack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from San.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uber San. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
San doesn't manage to clinch there - Tjack circles away.
Tjack keeps the fight on the outside.
San avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
San tries to clinch but Tjack moves away
and Tjack counters with a left and a right that stings San.
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!
Tjack misses with a double jab
and San counters with a nice uppercut.
Tjack connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tjack has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. San seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tjack can turn it around.
A short left from Tjack.
Tjack is looking to break free of the clinch but San has double underhooks.
San looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tjack tries to break the clinch but San is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by San.
San tries to pull guard but Tjack holds him up against the cage and eventually San drops back down to his feet.
San blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tjack misses with a hook to the ribs.

Tjack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tjack lands with an overhand left.
San throws a big shot that misses.
Tjack stuffs the takedown.
Tjack keeps the fight on the outside.
Tjack tests San's chin there with a solid looking shot.
San scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - San looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
San tries to close the distance and clinch but Tjack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tjack throws a hook to the side of San's head but San sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
San appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tjack looks to land a right hand but San moved out of range.
San wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Tjack dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Tjack. No joy for San on that attempt.
Otto Tjack seems to be getting the better of the standup.

San clinches up against the cage.
Tjack misses with the head strike.
San is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tjack pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tjack wants to break the clinch but can't.
San tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tjack swings wildly with an uppercut but San uses good head movement to avoid it.
San prevents a body shot from Tjack.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Uber San has scored more points in the clinch so far.
San prevents Tjack from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tjack working hard to break the clinch.
Tjack wants to get back to striking at distance but San won't allow it.
San looking to slow down the pace here.
San jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tjack walks away with a smile on his face. San gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uber San. That's going to take a lot out of him.
San shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tjack as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
San is looking to clinch but Tjack is avoiding it.
A combination from San does no damage.
Tjack unleashes a big counter combination but San bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Otto Tjack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
San slips a jab and a cross from Tjack.
San gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tjack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tjack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tjack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
San tries to close the distance and clinch but Tjack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tjack unleashes a big counter combination but San bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
San looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tjack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San closes the distance and clinches up with Tjack, looking for a takedown. San pushes Tjack against the cage but Tjack circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tjack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tjack. San does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Tjack as San shoots in.
It seemed like Tjack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
San tries to clinch up.
San tries to clinch up but Tjack circles away and keeps his distance.
Tjack throws out a counter right but San avoids it with no problem.
San wants to clinch up but Tjack keeps it at a distance.
San takes a jab right on the kisser.
San shoots and misses
and Tjack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tjack might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
San shoots in for a double leg but Tjack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Tjack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Tjack.
San tries to clinch there but Tjack circles away.
Tjack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from San.
San walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

San is rocked!
Tjack cracks San with a left hook right on the temple and San goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Tjack lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully San is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Otto Tjack!
Otto Tjack is the new bantamweight champion!
Otto Tjack decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Slick
vs
Steele

194 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

King of Clothes

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Slick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Steele!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slick moves in looking to clinch but Steele pushes him off.
It seemed like Steele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been told by Slick's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slick manages to avoid it.
Slick slips under a jab.
Slick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Slick takes the fight into the clinch.

Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slick tries to clinch up but Steele circles away and keeps his distance.
Steele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steele keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Slick.
Slick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Slick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slick.
Slick swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Steele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slick doesn't seem bothered though.

Steele closes the distance and pushes Slick back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slicks head.
Slick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slick lands with a left to the head.
Slick pushes Steele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
Slick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slick backwards.
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slick misses with a body punch.
Steele creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Slick avoids the damage to the body.
Steele scores with a shot to the side of Slick's head.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land.

Steele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Steele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Steele.
Slick misses with the head strike.
Steele lands with a short shot to the head.
Slick misses with a punch on the inside.
Slick misses with a body punch.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slicks head.
Steele throws a punch but it's blocked by Slick.
Slick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slick lands an uppercut.
Steele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slick lands with a right to the head.
Steele lands a left hand.
Slick misses with a body punch.
Slick lands a shoulder strike.
Steele tries a body shot but Slick blocks it.
Steele throws an elbow that misses.
Slick struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
Slick tries to work over Steele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele scores with a shot to the side of Slick's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Slick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Slick fails to land.
Steele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slicks head.
Slick throws a head punch that misses.
Steele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow.
Slick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Steele.
Slick is breathing heavily.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slick backwards.

Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slick moves in looking to clinch but Steele pushes him off.
Slick wants to clinch.
Steele lands a really nice looking cross but Slick seems unphased.
Steele is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Slick rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slick wants to clinch.

Steele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slick backwards.
Steele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slick misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele.
Steele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steele scores with a shot to the side of Slick's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele lands with a right to the head.
Steele lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Steele.

Steele breaks from the clinch.

Steele rushes Slick and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Steele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Steele moves into range and clinches up with Slick.

Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele cracks Slick with an open hand slap.
Steele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Slick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slick tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slick tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Slick walks into a straight right hand from Steele.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jason Steele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slick at a distance.
Steele throws a hook to the side of Slick's head but Slick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele lands a right hook to the body.

Steele moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Slick fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele misses with an elbow strike.

Steele manages to break the clinch.
Steele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steele jabs Slick to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Slick tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steele tries to break free but Slick pushes him back against the cage.
Slick avoids the elbow strike from Steele, against the cage.
Slick wants to stall.

Steele breaks the clinch.
Steele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Slick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Slick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele throws out a counter right but Slick avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Steele. Beautiful body shot.
Slick tries to close the distance and clinch but Steele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steele scores with a jab to the body.

Steele closes the distance and clinches.
Jason Steele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Slick moves into the clinch successfully.
Steele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slick has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Slick backwards.
Slick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.

Steele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Steele has managed to clinch.
Steele lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slick.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped Slick in his tracks for a moment.
Steele pushes Slick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slick lands a right hand.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele lands a nice looking body shot.
Slick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slick is looking to clinch.
Steele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slick doesn't seem bothered though.

Steele darts in and clinches Slick up against the cage.

Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Steele.
Steele lands a jab to Slick's midsection.
Slick wants to clinch up but Steele keeps it at a distance.
Steele lands with a straight right. Slick didn't see that one coming.
Steele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele scores with a shot to the body.
Slick takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Steele gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele is working Slick over against the cage.

Steele manages to break the clinch.
Steele lands a head shot.

Steele closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slick backwards.

Steele breaks from the clinch.
Steele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steele digs a good body shot into Slick's ribs.
Steele scores with a jab. Slick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steele scores with a shot to the body.

Steele has closed the distance and engaged Slick in a clinch.

Steele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steele clobbers Slick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Steele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Slick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele lands a nice looking body shot.
Slick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steele scores with a sloppy right hand. Slick should have avoided that one.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Steele.
Slick fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Slick tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slick.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slick misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Steele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A cross from Steele lands.
Slick tries to clinch up
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steele connects with a body shot.
Steele has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Slick is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Steele drives through and clinches with Slick against the cage.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Steele manages to break the clinch.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Steele.
Slick tries to clinch up but Steele circles away and keeps his distance.
Slick tries to clinch but Steele moves away
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Mike Slick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slick tries to clinch
and Slick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steele lands a jab to Slick's midsection.
Steele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slick is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slick looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Slick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Slick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Steele misses.
Steele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slick tries to clinch up but Steele circles away and keeps his distance.

Steele darts in and clinches Slick up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Steele.
Steele lands a body punch in the clinch.

Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steele digs a good body shot into Slick's ribs.

Steele drives through and clinches with Slick against the cage.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slick backwards.

Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steele connects with a body shot.
Steele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele lands a nice looking body shot.
Steele tests Slick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steele lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slick wants to clinch.
Slick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jason Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steele digs a good hook to Slick's body.
Steele digs a good body shot into Slick's ribs.
Steele catches Slick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steele scores with a nice right hand.

Steele moves into the clinch.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Steele.
Good body shot from Steele.
Steele lands a nice shot to the body.
Steele lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Steele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steele 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Steele!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

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

Reynolds
vs
Mir

188 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Rising Sun Supplements
King of Clothes

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jax Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yoel Mir!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reynolds misses with the combination.
Mir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reynolds.
Mir works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mir keeps the fight on the outside.
Mir feints a counter leg kick.
Reynolds tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Mir counter with a right hand.

It looks like Jax Reynolds has been cut.
Mir darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Reynolds is rocked!
Reynolds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reynolds takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reynolds swinging wildly here.
Mir looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Reynolds is predictable there
and Mir counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mir throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Mir measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Reynolds! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Yoel Mir!
A very excited looking Yoel Mir 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
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baked Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pearse Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearse Mullen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Baked Guy's chin.

Guy
vs
Mullen

177 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

170 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

King of Clothes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Baked Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pearse Mullen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullen tries to clinch up.
Mullen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guy but Guy pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Guy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mullen is trying to defend but Guy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Guy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mullen controlling the position for now.
Guy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy prevents Mullen from improving his position.

Mullen has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Guy is on him like a limpet, forcing Mullen back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mullen jumps guard but Guy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Mullen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mullen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Guy stays in close to Mullen's body and controls the position.
Mullen wants to stand and escape but Guy is having none of it.
Guy stopping the sweep attempt from Mullen.
Guy 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.
Guy wants to pass the guard but Mullen is keeping the position.
Mullen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Guy clinches up against the cage.
Guy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mullen.
Baked Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pearse Mullen.

Guy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mullen has a takedown stuffed.
Mullen fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mullen throws a looping overhand right but Guy ducks down to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Mullen as Guy shoots in.
Mullen tries for a takedown but Guy circles away easily
and Guy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mullen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mullen looks winded!

Guy gets a takedown into half guard.
Mullen taking some punishment here, with Guy in his half guard.
Guy works his way into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guy happy to just control the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Guy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Guy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Guy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mullen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Guy scores with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guy controlling from side mount.
Mullen struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baked Guy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Guy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mullen tries to avoid it but Guy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mullen to the ground. Mullen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guy throws a combination. Mullen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Guy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baked Guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mullen drops Guy with a left right combo! Mullen follows him down to the ground into side control.

Guy is rocked!

It looks like Baked Guy has been cut.
Baked Guy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullen lands a strong strike to the head of Guy. That's dazed him! Mullen looking to finish here. Guy is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Mullen lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pearse Mullen!