TIT 37 - Embolo v Komrog PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolaos Prouxontas (ranked 1453 p4p, 182 weight class) and Burrito Stiffy (ranked 3030 p4p, 352 weight class). Burrito Stiffy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Prouxontas
vs
Stiffy

200 cm
25
240 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nikolaos Prouxontas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Burrito Stiffy!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prouxontas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Burrito Stiffy has been cut.
Prouxontas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stiffy tries to clinch up.
Prouxontas swings for the body but Stiffy moves out of range.
Stiffy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prouxontas counters with a nice uppercut.
Stiffy just misses with a punch to the body.
Stiffy misses with a right hand
and Prouxontas counters with a left to the body.
Stiffy misses with a hook
and Prouxontas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Prouxontas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prouxontas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stiffy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Prouxontas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stiffy scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Nikolaos Prouxontas has been cut.
Stiffy throws a lazy uppercut
and Prouxontas counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prouxontas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Stiffy coming out on top.
Prouxontas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiffy throws a poor cross that misses
and Prouxontas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stiffy looks winded!
Stiffy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Prouxontas drops Stiffy with a naaaaasty hook - Stiffy is in real trouble here! Prouxontas dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolaos Prouxontas!
An out of breath Nikolaos Prouxontas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Drake Bell (ranked 4771 p4p, 433 weight class) and Andre Blanchard (ranked 5395 p4p, 469 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bell
vs
Blanchard

168 cm
26
139 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

170 cm
25
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drake Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andre Blanchard!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanchard punishes Bell's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blanchard. Bell does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Bell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blanchard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Blanchard.
Blanchard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blanchard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blanchard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bell on the side of the head.
Blanchard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bell was well out of range. Poor timing from Blanchard.
It looked like Bell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blanchard.
Blanchard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blanchard throws a body punch but Bell moves out of range.
Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Bell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blanchard throws a combination that misses
and Bell counters with a stiff right hand.
Blanchard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blanchard cracks Bell with an open hand slap.
Blanchard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bell has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 10th Planet Islanders in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blanchard.
Blanchard misses with a wild combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bell.
Blanchard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blanchard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blanchard scores with a jab. Bell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blanchard moves out of range of the strikes.
Blanchard misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Bell misses its target.
Bell slips a straight right by Blanchard.
Bell throws a hook to the side of Blanchard's head but Blanchard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bell moves out of range of the strikes.
Bell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bell misses with a hook. Blanchard ducked under it nicely.
Bell tests Blanchard's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell avoids the body shot from Blanchard.
Blanchard swings for the body but Bell moves out of range.
Blanchard swings for the body but Bell moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blanchard misses with a shot to the body
and Bell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blanchard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blanchard misses the shot to the body.
Blanchard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bell.
A little feinted left hand from Bell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blanchard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bell under the eye.
Blanchard throws a poor cross that misses
and Bell counters with a straight right hand.
Blanchard misses the jab.
Blanchard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bell looks to score with a jab to the body but Blanchard is just out of range.
Blanchard is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bell rather than just go for the knockout.
A combination from Bell does no damage.
Bell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bell scores with a nice head shot.
Blanchard misses with a body shot.
It looked like Bell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blanchard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blanchard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andre Blanchard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanchard throws a looping overhand right but Bell ducks down to avoid it.
Blanchard swings for the body but Bell moves out of range.
Blanchard throws an off balance right hand
and Bell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blanchard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bell.
Bell walks into a left hand.
Blanchard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bell.
Bell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blanchard was well out of range. Poor timing from Bell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell lands with a nice body punch.
Bell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blanchard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blanchard misses with a body shot.
Blanchard scores with a shot to the body.
Bell tests Blanchard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blanchard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blanchard throws a lazy right hand but Bell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bell throws a jab when Blanchard was well out of range.
Blanchard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blanchard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blanchard to score with a decent uppercut.
Blanchard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Blanchard dominated that round.
That's time! Bell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Blanchard misses with a body shot.
Blanchard sizes up Bell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blanchard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blanchard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blanchard misses with a hook to the body
and Bell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blanchard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Andre Blanchard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blanchard throws a jab but it's blocked by Bell.
Blanchard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bell manages to avoid it.
Bell throws a body shot but no joy.
Blanchard looks to score with a jab to the body but Bell is just out of range.
Bell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blanchard lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bell is looking to counter punch.
Blanchard misses with a body punch
and Bell counters with a stiff right hand.
Bell misses with a combination
and Blanchard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanchard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
Bell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blanchard's head backwards.
Bell lands a nice hook to Blanchard's body. Blanchard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blanchard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bell lands a jab to the nose.
Blanchard misses with a hook to the body
and Bell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blanchard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blanchard slips under a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bell might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell misses with a lunging right hand
and Blanchard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bell throws a body punch but Blanchard moves out of range.
Blanchard thuds a left hand into Bell's body.
Blanchard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bell manages to avoid it.
Bell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blanchard.
No joy there for Blanchard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A quick step to the side and Bell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard throws a hook but Bell avoids it easily.
Blanchard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bell.
Blanchard jabs Bell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blanchard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bell.
Bell loads up on a big right hand but Blanchard slips the punch.
A jab from Blanchard misses.
Nice shot lands for Blanchard.
Bell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bell staying out of range there.
Bell takes a swing at Blanchard's ribcage but misses.
Blanchard throws a series of punches but Bell avoids them all with ease.
Blanchard connects with the punch.
Blanchard connects with a body shot that sends Bell's belly button to the back.
Blanchard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blanchard throws a body punch but Bell moves out of range.
Bell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Blanchard.
Blanchard throws a combination. Bell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blanchard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blanchard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bell misses with a hook.
Blanchard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bell with a body shot.
Blanchard throws a body punch but Bell moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Blanchard there.
Blanchard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blanchard was well out of range. Poor timing from Bell.
Blanchard misses with an uppercut. Bell saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Bell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danga de danga de dang - Bell scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanchard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard scores with a decent looking hook.
A cross from Bell lands.
Blanchard looks to score with a jab to the body but Bell is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Blanchard.
Blanchard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bell looks to land a left hand but Blanchard moved out of range nicely.
Blanchard scores with a decent looking hook.
Bell walks into a jab.
Blanchard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blanchard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blanchard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blanchard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blanchard. Bell does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Blanchard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bell takes a swing at Blanchard's ribcage but misses.
Bell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blanchard swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Bell counter with a right hand.
Blanchard just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Blanchard.
Bell misses with a straight right.
Blanchard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bell slips under a jab from Blanchard.
Blanchard misses the shot to the body.
Bell moves away from the strike by Blanchard.
Bell is looking for a counter combo.
Blanchard misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blanchard was well out of range. Poor timing from Bell.
Bell misses the jab.
Bell throws a hook but Blanchard avoids it easily.
Bell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanchard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blanchard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blanchard misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Blanchard.
Bell throws a looping overhand right but Blanchard ducks down to avoid it.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Blanchard.
Blanchard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blanchard throws a series of strikes that have Bell backpedaling.
Bell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bell slips under a jab.
Bell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bell throws the left hand but Blanchard avoids the punch easily.
Bell throws a hook to the side of Blanchard's head but Blanchard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blanchard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanchard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bell just misses with a punch to the body.
Blanchard connects with a right hand. Bell shakes it off.
Bell moves out of range as Blanchard strikes.
Blanchard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blanchard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blanchard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Blanchard. Beautiful body shot.
Bell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Blanchard.
Bell misses with a looping right.
Blanchard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Blanchard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Bell.
It looked like Bell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bell misses.
Blanchard swings for the body but Bell moves out of range.
Blanchard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bell misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Bell.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blanchard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bell. Blanchard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blanchard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bell.
Bell misses with a wild body shot.
Blanchard walks into a jab.
A shot to the body from Blanchard misses
and Bell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blanchard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bell moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blanchard.
Blanchard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bell in his tracks.
Blanchard lands a nice shot that snaps Bell's head back.
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!
A slow jab from Blanchard misses its intended target.
Blanchard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bell was well out of range. Poor timing from Blanchard.
Blanchard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blanchard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blanchard throws a poor cross that misses
and Bell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Bell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blanchard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bell scores with a decent looking hook.
Blanchard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bell under the eye.
Bell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Blanchard counter with a right hand.
Drake Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blanchard throws a shot from downtown. Bell moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Blanchard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blanchard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Blanchard!
A very excited looking Andre Blanchard 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.

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FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Show Gunn (ranked 5580 p4p, 694 weight class) and Odell Mason (ranked 4825 p4p, 616 weight class). Mason has chosen Koolwhip as his entrance music. Odell Mason has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gunn
vs
Mason

185 cm
25
220 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

189 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Show Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Odell Mason!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn delivers a nice body kick.
Gunn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunn.
Mason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Mason gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Gunn manages to break the clinch.
Mason 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.
Some wild striking there from Gunn.
Gunn drops his hands momentarily and Mason takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gunn throws out a leg kick but Mason moves out of range and Gunn only half commits.
Gunn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mason.
Gunn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mason swings widly with a right hand
and Gunn counters with a leg kick.
Gunn is looking to slow Mason down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason misses with an uppercut. Gunn saw that one coming.
A jab from Mason misses.
Mason swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gunn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gunn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunn.
Mason connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gunn. Gunn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunn cracks a nice hook into Mason's ribs.
Mason jabs Gunn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mason lands a right hook to the body.
Mason smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mason avoids the body shot from Gunn.
It seemed like Mason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Mason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gunn, pushing him back against the cage.
Gunn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn blocks an uppercut.

Gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Mason.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Show Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mason takes a swing at Gunn's ribcage but misses.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Gunn blocks a jab.
Gunn loads up on a big right hand but Mason slips the punch.
Gunn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mason.
Gunn lands a body shot.
Gunn throws a leg kick
letting Mason counter with a right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gunn.
Mason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunn.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunn.
Mason lands a lovely overhand right.
Gunn misses with a double jab.
Mason connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn misses with a shot to the body
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mason looks to throw the jab but Gunn is out of range.
Gunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mason.
Mason throws a lazy right hand but Gunn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mason tries to clinch up but Gunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Gunn connects with a leg kick. Mason looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jab from Gunn.
Mason stuns Gunn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Mason has taken the fight to the clinch.

Gunn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunn misses with a wild body shot.
Gunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Mason.
Gunn throws a low kick but Mason moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn misses with a straight right.
A big left from Mason misses.
Mason misses with a body shot.
Mason is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gunn had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gunn ducks under a wild hook from Mason.
Mason throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
Mason misses with a left hand
and Gunn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mason's knee momentarily.
Mason on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gunn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mason in his tracks.

It looks like Odell Mason has been cut.
Gunn staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

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

Mason is rocked!
Mason looks winded!
Gunn throws an overhand right that has Mason reeling! Gunn follows up with more punches and Mason is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Show Gunn!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iggy Manley (ranked 3170 p4p, 400 weight class) and Reid Tackett (ranked 3693 p4p, 451 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Manley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Born in the USA. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Manley
vs
Tackett

180 cm
25
192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
194 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iggy Manley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reid Tackett!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tackett throws a body punch but Manley moves out of range.
Tackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manley manages to avoid it.
Tackett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Manley.
Tackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Tackett works Manley's body with a nice hook.
Tackett misses the body punch

and Manley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Manley.
Manley content to stall in guard here.
Manley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Manley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tackett's head.
Manley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tackett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tackett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Manley is looking to work some ground and pound but Tackett has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tackett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tackett is trying to keep Manley in close.
Manley chips away with some ground and pound.
Tackett controls Manley momentarily but Manley frees himself.
Tackett has momentary wrist control but Manley slips an elbow through the middle.
Manley is in close to Tackett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tackett wants to sweep here but Manley controlling him for the moment.
Manley stands up over Tackett, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Manley is in close to Tackett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Tackett is rocked!
Tackett has momentary wrist control but Manley slips an elbow through the middle.
Tackett is still in real trouble! Can Manley finish him?
Manley postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tackett covers up, he's hurt! Manley keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Manley and the ref steps in to end the fight! Manley can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iggy Manley!
After the fight, Iggy Manley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rutherford (ranked 2721 p4p, 273 weight class) and Tony Tiger (ranked 2726 p4p, 274 weight class). Rutherford's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Genesis - Deep in the Motherlode. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rutherford
vs
Tiger

173 cm
26
163 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

166 cm
25
158 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Solid chin

Ace of Spades Clothing

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Rutherford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tiger clinches up against the cage.
Tiger lands an elbow that stopped Rutherford in his tracks for a moment.
Rutherford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tiger lands a nice knee to the body.
Rutherford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tiger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rutherford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tiger throws an elbow but misses.
Tiger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rutherford's defenses.
Tiger's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rutherford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tiger walks away with a smile on his face. Rutherford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tiger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tiger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rutherford.

Tiger moves into the clinch.
Tiger lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Rutherford has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tiger uses from the top position.
Rutherford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Rutherford looking for a triangle here. Tiger is fighting it but it looks tight! Rutherford pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tiger is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mike Rutherford!
An out of breath Mike Rutherford thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Makoy (ranked 2836 p4p, 286 weight class) and Harry Entei (ranked 8284 p4p, 599 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Wayne Makoy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Wayne Makoy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Makoy
vs
Entei

174 cm
18
153 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wayne Makoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Entei!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Entei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Entei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Makoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Entei has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Entei.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entei. Makoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Entei throws a head kick that misses.
Entei misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Makoy's head coaches at Gizmo's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Makoy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Entei lands with an uppercut that bounces Makoy off the cage and back into range.
Makoy misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makoy checks a leg kick.
Entei lands with a shot to the body.
Makoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Entei.
Makoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Entei.
Entei with a nice cross.
Entei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makoy.
Makoy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Makoy misses with a hook.
Entei misses with a hook. Makoy ducked under it nicely.
Entei slips under a jab from Makoy.
Entei blocks a jab.
Entei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harry Entei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makoy missing with a left hand there. Entei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Entei.
Entei staying out of range there.
Entei throws a shot to the body.
Entei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makoy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Wayne Makoy has been cut.
That kick from Entei tenderised Makoy's leg. Makoy is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Makoy misses with an uppercut.
And Entei tries to counter it with a takedown but Makoy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Makoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Makoy misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Makoy misses the target.
Makoy takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Makoy is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makoy misses with an uppercut.
Oh Makoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Entei looks to score with a jab to the body but Makoy is just out of range.
Makoy misses with a looping left.
Makoy seems to have got his legs back now.
Entei tries to land a front kick but Makoy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Makoy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makoy defending well as Entei loads up on a big left hand.
Makoy throwing a counter right hand but Entei manages to avoid it.
Entei tries a low kick but Makoy avoids it.
Makoy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Entei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Entei misses with an uppercut.
Makoy throws the left hand but Entei avoids the punch easily.
Entei throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makoy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Entei misses with a wild combination.
Entei throws the kick towards the body but Makoy avoids it.
Entei throws a shot from downtown. Makoy moves away and avoids it.
Entei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Makoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Entei misses with an uppercut. Makoy saw that one coming.
Makoy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Makoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Entei.
Makoy tries to move into range but Entei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entei. Makoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Entei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Makoy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Makoy throws an overhand right that lands on Entei's shoulder, as Entei tries to avoid the shot.
Entei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
An inside leg kick lands from Entei.
Entei swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Entei cracks Makoy with a good jab.
Makoy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Entei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Entei lands a jab to the head.
Makoy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Entei tests Makoy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei digs a good body shot into Makoy's ribs.
Entei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Entei.
Makoy throwing a counter right hand but Entei manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makoy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Entei scores with a leg kick.
Makoy misses with a straight left.
Entei jabs Makoy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Entei misses with a head kick.
Makoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Entei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Entei.
Entei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makoy.
Entei with the counter takedown but Makoy avoids it easily.
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Makoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Makoy slips under a jab from Entei.
The fighters circling - Makoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entei throws a combination that misses
and Makoy counters with a nice uppercut.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Makoy throws a body shot but no joy.
Entei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makoy.
Entei slips a straight right by Makoy.
Entei jabs Makoy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Entei moves into range and connects with a jab.
Entei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Makoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Makoy blocks the body kick.
Entei throws a sloppy head kick and Makoy moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Entei throws a hook but Makoy blocks it.
Entei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Entei throws a head kick that misses

and Makoy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Entei looking to slow down the pace here.
Entei is trying to break the clinch but Makoy is controlling him.
Entei wants to get back to striking at distance but Makoy won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Makoy.
Makoy stalling the fight.
Makoy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Entei's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Makoy.
Makoy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
Makoy is working Entei over against the cage.
Makoy lands a nice shot to the body.
Entei is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Makoy.
Makoy lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Entei takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Entei looking to slow down the pace here.
Makoy lands a shot to the body.
Makoy lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Makoy.
Makoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makoy.
Makoy lands with a right to the head.
Makoy digs a right hand underneath Entei's ribcage. Entei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Makoy.
Wayne Makoy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Makoy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makoy scores with a shoulder strike.
Makoy lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Makoy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Makoy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Makoy looks to land a right hand but Entei moved out of range.
Entei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Entei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Entei misses with a body kick.
Makoy tests Entei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Makoy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Entei looks to throw the jab but Makoy is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Makoy misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Makoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Entei looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makoy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Entei scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Makoy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Entei misses its intended target.
Entei misses with a kick to the body.
Entei slips a jab from Makoy.
Entei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Makoy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Entei.
Entei plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Entei throws a half hearted mid kick.
Entei is looking to score with low kicks.
Entei throws the kick towards the body but Makoy avoids it.
Makoy moves out of range of the leg kick from Entei.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Entei throws a series of punches but Makoy moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Makoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Makoy looks to throw the jab but Entei is out of range.
Entei throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Entei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Entei throws a leg kick that misses.
Makoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Entei.
Entei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makoy.
A head kick misses from Entei.
Entei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makoy throws out the jab.
Entei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Entei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Entei.
Entei throws a lazy head kick
and Makoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Entei jabs Makoy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Entei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makoy throws an overhand right that lands on Entei's shoulder, as Entei tries to avoid the shot.
Entei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Makoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Entei tries to land a front kick but Makoy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Entei throws a head kick but Makoy moves out of range.
A head kick from Entei lands but Makoy takes it in his stride.
Makoy slips under a jab from Entei.
Entei misses with a kick to the body
and Makoy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Entei.
Makoy missing with a left hand there. Entei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Entei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Entei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Makoy counters with a straight right hand.
Makoy throws a looping overhand right but Entei ducks down to avoid it.
Makoy slips a jab from Entei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makoy throws a jab when Entei was well out of range.
Entei with the counter takedown but Makoy avoids it easily.
Entei throws a lazy head kick
and Makoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Makoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Entei connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Entei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Entei has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Entei!
Harry Entei spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Alves (ranked 4722 p4p, 165 weight class) and Ivor Colde (ranked 5103 p4p, 181 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Alves
vs
Colde

220 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

198 cm
25
282 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronaldo Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivor Colde!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.

Alves closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Colde to the mat! Colde manages to get full guard.
Alves won't allow Colde to sweep him here.
Alves slips nicely into half guard.
Alves thows a huge punch but Colde dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colde is concentrating on defense, preventing Alves from advancing position.
Alves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Colde throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Alves manages to pass to side control.
Colde takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves trying to control the action but Colde is working from the bottom.
Colde felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Colde wants to control but Alves postures up.
Alves postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Colde can't do much from the bottom here.
Colde tries to improve position but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Colde can do anything to dispel that myth.
Colde looks winded!
Colde takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Colde is not content to let Alves control the position.
Colde managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Alves.
Alves connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Colde some visible discomfort.
Alves working the ground and pound.
Alves working the body and head with strikes.
Alves trying to control the position but Colde is working away.
Colde really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alves has control of an arm but Colde manages to advance to Alves's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves holding on to Colde's left wrist, preventing the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves trying to control the hands but Colde breaks the grip.
Alves looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Alves looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves breaks Colde's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colde not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alves 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alves distracts Colde with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Colde avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Colde throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Colde looking to control.

Alves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alves trying to control but Colde is working from the bottom.
Alves working some strikes from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Alves's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Alves makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Colde looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alves is one step ahead there.
Colde is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves with a nice head shot there.
Colde not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alves postures up and lands a big shot to Colde's brow.
Alves works over Colde with some ground and pound from guard.
Alves cracks Colde with a solid left hand.
Alves postures up and lands a big shot to Colde's brow.
Alves working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Colde is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Colde is trying to control the position but Alves postures up.
Alves won't allow Colde to sweep him here.
Alves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Colde's head.
Colde controls Alves momentarily but Alves frees himself.
Colde keeping moving, preventing Alves from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Colde not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves stopping the sweep attempt from Colde.
Colde keeping full guard, as Alves tries to pass.
Colde is breathing heavily.

Alves drops back looking for a leg! Colde is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Colde manages to kick Alves off! Alves jumps back into Colde's guard.
Alves won't allow Colde to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Alves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Colde is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Alves has hold of Colde's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Colde seems comfortable defending it but Alves has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Colde is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Colde is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Alves couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronaldo Alves!
Ronaldo Alves 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Lius (ranked 2335 p4p, 345 weight class) and Koh Machino (ranked 3255 p4p, 458 weight class). Pete Lius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lius
vs
Machino

191 cm
25
210 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
203 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pete Lius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Koh Machino!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Machino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machino connects with a right hand. Lius shakes it off.
Machino throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Pete Lius has been cut.
Machino slaps away a takedown attempt from Lius, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lius misses with a body punch
and Machino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pete Lius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machino pushes Lius away with a front kick.
Machino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Lius changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Machino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machino tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Lius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lius tries to score with some ground and pound. Machino controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lius lands a nice forearm strike.
Lius has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Machino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Lius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Lius tries for a kimura but Machino is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machino is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Lius working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lius misses with the ground and pound.
Machino is being controlled here.
Lius advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lius is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Machino can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lius scoring with strikes but Machino is staying in there.

Lius has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Machino is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pete Lius!
Pete Lius 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
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Elvira (ranked 3613 p4p, 497 weight class) and Tommy DeVito (ranked 4977 p4p, 630 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Elvira
vs
DeVito

173 cm
25
175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fernando Elvira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy DeVito!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elvira.
Elvira takes a swing at DeVito's ribcage but misses.
DeVito gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Elvira scores with a jab.
DeVito shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elvira defends it nicely.

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

DeVito pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

DeVito is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Elvira is aware though and is defending well.

Elvira is sitting in close to DeVito's body. DeVito has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Elvira is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Elvira is tapping! That was a very nice submission by DeVito.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tommy DeVito!
Tommy DeVito seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoel Embolo (ranked 404 p4p, 63 weight class) and Von Kromog (ranked 1618 p4p, 243 weight class). Von Kromog will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Embolo
vs
Kromog

194 cm
25
212 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

194 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ace of Spades Clothing
Transform Supplements

Transform Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yoel Embolo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Von Kromog!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Embolo missing with a left hand there. Kromog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kromog jabs Embolo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kromog moves away from the strike by Embolo.
Embolo throws a sloppy body shot
and Kromog counters with a nice uppercut.
Embolo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Embolo misses with a looping left.
Kromog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Kromog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Embolo swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kromog to counter with a crisp jab.
Embolo blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Embolo misses its target.
Embolo blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kromog lands a right hook to the body.
Embolo tries to clinch but Kromog is having none of it.
Embolo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kromog swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kromog's coach down at Gizmo's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kromog's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kromog tries to bum rush Embolo with a series of wild strikes but Embolo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Embolo misses its target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kromog lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kromog.
Kromog throws a looping overhand right but Embolo ducks down to avoid it.
Embolo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Von Kromog has been cut.
Embolo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kromog throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Embolo counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Kromog. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Embolo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kromog scores with a jab.
Kromog misses the body punch

and Embolo counters with a crisp one two that drops Kromog! Embolo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kromog to his feet! Kromog is in big trouble!
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!
Embolo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kromog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Embolo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kromog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kromog misses with a jab, cross combination.
Embolo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kromog lands a really nice looking cross but Embolo seems unphased.
Kromog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Embolo counters with a stiff right hand.
Kromog throws a right and a left that Embolo avoids nicely.
Embolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kromog throws a combination that misses
and Embolo counters with a nice uppercut.
Kromog misses with a hook. Embolo ducked under it nicely.
Embolo's corner calls for a 1-2. Embolo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Embolo throws a lazy uppercut
and Kromog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Embolo lands a big right hand that sends Kromog crashing to the mat! Embolo stays standing though and waves Kromog back to his feet!

Kromog is rocked!
Embolo slips a jab from Kromog.
Embolo throwing a counter right hand but Kromog manages to avoid it.
Embolo goes for a small jab and connects. Now Embolo goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Kromog stumbles back but Embolo runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Kromog to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Kromog will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yoel Embolo!
Yoel Embolo retains his light heavyweight title!
A less than humble Yoel Embolo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.