FSF 12: New Era PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hercille Geraldo (ranked 3974 p4p, 371 weight class) and Lucas Basurto (ranked 4119 p4p, 380 weight class). Basurto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tapout - Birdman. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Geraldo
vs
Basurto

180 cm
25
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hercille Geraldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Basurto!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Geraldo is predictable there
and Basurto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Geraldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Geraldo throws a poor cross that misses

and Basurto counters with a single leg into guard. Geraldo didn't expect that.

Basurto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Basurto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Geraldo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Basurto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Geraldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geraldo keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully.

Geraldo is looking for a triangle but Basurto pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geraldo keeping moving, preventing Basurto from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Basurto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Basurto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Geraldo is looking for a triangle here but Basurto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Basurto is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Geraldo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Basurto gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Geraldo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Basurto lets go of the hold and Geraldo can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Basurto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Doc Stuffins (ranked 2478 p4p, 113 weight class) and Rodney Smith (ranked 3063 p4p, 143 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Stuffins
vs
Smith

170 cm
31
144 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

173 cm
26
147 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doc Stuffins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodney Smith!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stuffins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stuffins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith tests Stuffins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stuffins misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith scores with a jab. Stuffins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stuffins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Stuffins. That snapped Smith's head back.
Stuffins throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Stuffins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stuffins misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stuffins throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stuffins defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Stuffins missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but Stuffins pushes him away.
Stuffins tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith throws the left hand but Stuffins avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Stuffins misses.
Stuffins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stuffins is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stuffins takes one to the chin there.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stuffins just misses with a punch to the body.
Doc Stuffins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stuffins misses with a straight right.
Stuffins dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Stuffins looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Stuffins moves out of range of the strikes.
Stuffins ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stuffins scores with a kick to the body.
Stuffins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith with the counter takedown but Stuffins avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stuffins misses with a leg kick.
Stuffins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuffins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stuffins looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Stuffins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stuffins avoids a kick to the body.
Stuffins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stuffins tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Stuffins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stuffins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stuffins tries a head kick but it misses.
Stuffins just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith with the counter takedown but Stuffins avoids it easily.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stuffins throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Stuffins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuffins takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Smith.
Stuffins misses with a wild combination.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Stuffins.
Stuffins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stuffins throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Stuffins blocks a jab.
Stuffins misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith misses with a hook. Stuffins ducked under it nicely.
Stuffins connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A lazy left from Stuffins finds it's target.
Stuffins misses with a wild combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Smith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Stuffins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stuffins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Stuffins misses with a body kick.
Stuffins misses with a straight left.
Smith moves away from the strike by Stuffins.
Stuffins throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Stuffins ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Stuffins walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Stuffins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the body from Stuffins misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stuffins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stuffins moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Stuffins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stuffins looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.

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

Doc Stuffins 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.

Stuffins moves out of range of the body kick.
Stuffins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Stuffins finish him?
Stuffins with a jab.
Smith cracks Stuffins with a good jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Smith might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Stuffins has got the better of the exchanges.
Stuffins misses with a right hand

and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stuffins!
Stuffins is looking for a sweep.
Stuffins defending against the ground and pound.
Stuffins tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.

Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stuffins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stuffins is looking to reverse the position.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Stuffins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stuffins prevents Smith from improving his position.

Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stuffins pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stuffins in particular looking to stall.

Smith looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stuffins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Smith has hold of Stuffins's hands but Stuffins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stuffins prevents Smith from improving his position.

Stuffins stands up from half guard.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Stuffins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stuffins misses with a head kick.
Stuffins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Stuffins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Stuffins.
Stuffins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Doc Stuffins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuffins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stuffins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stuffins throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Stuffins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stuffins throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stuffins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stuffins.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stuffins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stuffins misses the jab.
A big left from Stuffins misses.
Smith defending well as Stuffins loads up on a big left hand.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stuffins.
Stuffins tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Doc Stuffins is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stuffins throws out the jab.
Stuffins misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Stuffins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stuffins misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.

Stuffins is rocked!
Stuffins scores with a nice strike.
Stuffins throws a body shot but no joy.
Stuffins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith moves out of range as Stuffins strikes.
Stuffins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stuffins.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stuffins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Stuffins misses with a straight right.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Smith decides to pull guard.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Smith working for a triangle but Stuffins defends it easily.

Smith is working an open guard so Stuffins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stuffins scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A cross from Stuffins lands.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Stuffins loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Stuffins throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stuffins moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stuffins tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith lands a jab.
Stuffins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doc Stuffins dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice uppercut there from Stuffins.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith misses with the head strike.

Smith pulls guard successfully.

Smith has his foot on Stuffins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stuffins works his way back into a safe position though.
Stuffins wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Stuffins from controlling successfully.

Stuffins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stuffins throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stuffins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stuffins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stuffins. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuffins moves out of range of the strikes.

Smith scores with a takedown into Stuffins's guard.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith prevents Stuffins from getting back to his feet.
Stuffins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Stuffins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in The Performance Center inform me that Smith has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stuffins looking for a sweep. Not yet Stuffins, not yet.
Stuffins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith postures up in Stuffins's guard and throws a big left but Stuffins blocks it.
Stuffins has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stuffins looking for a sweep. Not yet Stuffins, not yet.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Stuffins has wrist control.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Stuffins has wrist control.
Stuffins looking for a sweep. Not yet Stuffins, not yet.
Smith wants to control from the top but Stuffins keeps moving.

Stuffins has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stuffins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Stuffins blocks nicely.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Stuffins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Stuffins!

Stuffins wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
Stuffins won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith working a defensive guard here.

Stuffins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stuffins has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.

Stuffins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuffins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Smith pushes a forearm under Stuffins's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stuffins is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodney Smith!
A pretty intense looking Rodney Smith took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Conlon (ranked 3944 p4p, 505 weight class) and Maxime Vieira (ranked 3618 p4p, 467 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Conlon
vs
Vieira

195 cm
32
210 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

188 cm
26
203 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Conlon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Maxime Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conlon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Conlon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vieira's guard.

Conlon drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Conlon seems to have locked his on tight now - Vieira screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Conlon, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tommy Conlon!
Tommy Conlon 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
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between One Punchy Punchy (ranked 4686 p4p, 513 weight class) and Taivon Arsett (ranked 5121 p4p, 541 weight class). Arsett is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: MGK- Till I die. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Punchy Punchy
vs
Arsett

190 cm
27
195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, One Punchy Punchy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taivon Arsett!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Punchy Punchy has managed to clinch.
Arsett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Punchy Punchy blocks it with crossed arms.
Punchy Punchy stalling.
Arsett wants to take the fight to the mat but Punchy Punchy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Arsett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arsett fails to pull guard.
Punchy Punchy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Arsett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Punchy Punchy walks away with a smile on his face. Arsett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
One Punchy Punchy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taivon Arsett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Punchy Punchy gets a clinch.
Punchy Punchy is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arsett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Punchy Punchy is defending well.
Punchy Punchy leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Punchy Punchy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Punchy Punchy for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Arsett wants a takedown but no success here.
Punchy Punchy is stalling here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Punchy Punchy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by One Punchy Punchy.

Punchy Punchy closes the distance and clinches.
Arsett is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Punchy Punchy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Arsett is trying to pull guard but Punchy Punchy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Punchy Punchy controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Arsett fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arsett is trying to break free.
Arsett tries to pull guard but Punchy Punchy won't allow it.
Punchy Punchy avoiding damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Arsett looking for a takedown.
Arsett drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Arsett jumps guard but Punchy Punchy stands there with Arsett around his waist. Arsett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Punchy Punchy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Punchy Punchy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Arsett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Punchy Punchy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arsett has had enough of the clinch but Punchy Punchy keeps him there for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arsett will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Punchy Punchy up against the cage.
Arsett drops down looking for an ankle pick but Punchy Punchy pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Arsett.

Punchy Punchy moves into range and clinches up with Arsett.
Arsett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Arsett wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Punchy Punchy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Punchy Punchy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Arsett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arsett wants to take the fight to the mat but Punchy Punchy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchy Punchy prevents the takedown attempt.
One Punchy Punchy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taivon Arsett.
Punchy Punchy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Arsett can't find room to land a body shot as Punchy Punchy controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Arsett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Punchy Punchy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Arsett struggles to land a body shot inside as Punchy Punchy controls his hands.
Arsett is looking for a takedown.
Punchy Punchy stalls.
Punchy Punchy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Arsett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Punchy Punchy smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Punchy Punchy moves into range and clinches up with Arsett.
Punchy Punchy is stalling here.
Arsett tries to pull guard but Punchy Punchy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Arsett letting Punchy Punchy take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by One Punchy Punchy.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arsett is trying to push Punchy Punchy away but Punchy Punchy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Punchy Punchy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arsett is trying to pull guard but Punchy Punchy has him pressed against the cage.
Punchy Punchy stalls.
Punchy Punchy slowing the pace effectively.
Punchy Punchy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Arsett goes for a takedown in the clinch but Punchy Punchy prevents it.
Arsett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Punchy Punchy has Arsett pushed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arsett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arsett jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Punchy Punchy walks away with a smile on his face. Arsett gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Punchy Punchy rushes Arsett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Punchy Punchy stalling.
Punchy Punchy is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by One Punchy Punchy.

Punchy Punchy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arsett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Punchy Punchy is defending well.
Arsett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Punchy Punchy is pushing Arsett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

One Punchy Punchy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Punchy Punchy takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Punchy Punchy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Punchy Punchy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arsett can do to turn this around?
Arsett is looking to break free of the clinch but Punchy Punchy has double underhooks.
Punchy Punchy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Arsett wants to get back to striking at distance but Punchy Punchy won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Punchy Punchy.
Arsett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Punchy Punchy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by One Punchy Punchy.

Punchy Punchy clinches with his opponent.
Arsett tries to pull guard but Punchy Punchy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Arsett wants to stall.

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.
Arsett trying to stall but Punchy Punchy improves his position.
Arsett tries to pull guard but Punchy Punchy holds him up against the cage and eventually Arsett drops back down to his feet.
Punchy Punchy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Arsett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Punchy Punchy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
One Punchy Punchy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taivon Arsett.
Punchy Punchy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arsett's efforts to push away.
Arsett is trying to pull guard but Punchy Punchy has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy Punchy is pushing Arsett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Punchy Punchy avoiding damage.
Arsett is looking for a takedown.
Arsett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Punchy Punchy blocks it with crossed arms.
Punchy Punchy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Punchy Punchy stalls.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arsett is looking to break free of the clinch but Punchy Punchy has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Punchy Punchy.
Punchy Punchy'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by One Punchy Punchy.

Punchy Punchy gets a clinch.
Arsett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arsett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Punchy Punchy smiles and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Punchy Punchy darts in and clinches Arsett up against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... One Punchy Punchy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
16%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Bang (ranked 2206 p4p, 320 weight class) and Jimmy McLarnin (ranked 5503 p4p, 635 weight class). Kelvin Bang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmy McLarnin's chin.

Bang
vs
McLarnin

177 cm
26
176 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

182 cm
33
183 lbs
16 - 12 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kelvin Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy McLarnin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLarnin has time to react.
McLarnin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McLarnin avoids the head kick by Bang.
McLarnin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McLarnin swivels and escapes.
McLarnin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang doesn't manage to clinch there - McLarnin circles away.
Bang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McLarnin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLarnin throws a series of punches but Bang moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang misses with a takedown attempt - McLarnin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang keeps McLarnin at a distance using the push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang tries for a takedown but McLarnin circles away easily
and Bang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bang throws a leg kick
enabling McLarnin to counter with a crisp jab.
McLarnin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bang circles away quickly and effectively.
McLarnin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bang.
Bang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McLarnin swivels and escapes.
McLarnin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLarnin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McLarnin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bang blocks it well.
No luck for Bang with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang misses with a wild combination.
McLarnin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang.
McLarnin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Bang moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McLarnin is trying to keep an underhook but Bang manages to get the takedown into half guard.

McLarnin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bang closes the distance and clinches up with McLarnin, looking for a takedown. Bang pushes McLarnin against the cage but McLarnin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McLarnin unleashes a big counter combination but Bang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McLarnin throws a jab when Bang was well out of range.
Bang tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bang feints and as McLarnin raises his hands in defense, Bang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

McLarnin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bang misses with a double jab.
Bang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like McLarnin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bang throws a body shot but no joy.
McLarnin throws out a counter right but Bang avoids it with no problem.
McLarnin misses with a few strikes there.
McLarnin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Bang misses
and McLarnin counters with a low kick, right behind Bang 's knee.

Bang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bang lands in his opponent's guard.
McLarnin wants to stand up but Bang is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but McLarnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bang distracts McLarnin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bang is in close to McLarnin's body, working some short punches and elbows.

McLarnin pushes Bang off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bang closes this distance looking for a takedown but McLarnin circles away.
Kelvin Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang tries to clinch up.
McLarnin slips a straight right by Bang.
McLarnin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jimmy McLarnin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

McLarnin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLarnin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kelvin Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McLarnin defends well and Bang ends up having to push McLarnin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bang tries to score a power double leg takedown but McLarnin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bang somewhat.
Bang tries for a takedown but McLarnin circles away easily
and Bang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLarnin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bang throws a solid leg kick but McLarnin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McLarnin is able to avoid easily.

Bang closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McLarnin to the mat! McLarnin manages to get full guard.
McLarnin wants to stand up but Bang is controlling him.
Bang looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang stands up over McLarnin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

McLarnin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bang is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bang throws an elbow but misses.
Bang lands with a short shot to the head.

Bang has McLarnin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bang pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McLarnin tumbling to the mat - Bang dives into McLarnin's guard.
McLarnin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bang is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang passes McLarnin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bang not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Bang seems to be working for a kimura but McLarnin defends the submission attempt.
McLarnin is trying to stand back up but Bang is controlling him
Bang trying to control from McLarnin's half guard. McLarnin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McLarnin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
McLarnin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLarnin throws out a counter right but Bang avoids it with no problem.
McLarnin lands a two punch combo.
Bang dodges the punch combination from McLarnin.
Bang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McLarnin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McLarnin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bang shoots and misses
enabling McLarnin to counter with a crisp jab.
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 telegraphed takedown attempt from Bang is defended easily by McLarnin.
McLarnin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Bang is rocked!
McLarnin missing with a left hand there. Bang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bang connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy McLarnin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bang thuds his shin into the meat of McLarnin's side.
McLarnin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bang misses with a takedown
and McLarnin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Bang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bang swings for the body but McLarnin moves out of range.
Bang seems to have got his legs back now.
Bang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McLarnin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang throws a front kick that sends McLarnin stumbling back into the cage.
A good leg kick by Bang.
Bang closes the distance looking to clinch

and McLarnin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang is pressing down on McLarnin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bang is trying to keep McLarnin in close.
McLarnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McLarnin has picked Bang up and slammed him! Bang can't keep hold of the triangle and McLarnin manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McLarnin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bang, who protects the arm well.
Kelvin Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

McLarnin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bang throws a sloppy head kick
and McLarnin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McLarnin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Bang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McLarnin was covering up waiting for the punch and Bang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bang trying to control but McLarnin is working from the bottom.
Bang is looking to work some ground and pound but McLarnin has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang prevents McLarnin from getting back to his feet.
Bang trying to control but McLarnin is working from the bottom.
Bang scoring with some ground and pound.
McLarnin wants to get back to his feet but Bang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bang lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang trying to control but McLarnin is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McLarnin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bang.
Bang tries to clinch
and McLarnin counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Bang moves into the clinch.
Bang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelvin Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McLarnin walks away with a smile on his face. Bang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLarnin counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from McLarnin.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy McLarnin.
I've got McLarnin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy McLarnin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Margiris Adamonis (ranked 7158 p4p, 530 weight class) and Murasaki Bara (ranked 7627 p4p, 547 weight class). Adamonis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mick Gordon - Rip & Tear. Bara is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Smooth criminal. Murasaki Bara acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Adamonis
vs
Bara

182 cm
18
164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Pit Bull Development

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Margiris Adamonis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Murasaki Bara!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bara scores with a body shot.
Bara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adamonis.
Adamonis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bara lands with a good body shot.
Bara throws out a powerful jab.
Adamonis is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Bara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adamonis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bara swats away the attempt to clinch by Adamonis.
Bara throws out a counter right but Adamonis avoids it with no problem.
Bara 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bara falls off balance throwing a combination

and Adamonis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Adamonis tries to land knees in the clinch but Bara avoids the damage to the body.
Adamonis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adamonis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bara.
Adamonis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bara blocks it with crossed arms.
Adamonis looking to throw knees to the head but Bara is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamonis.
Adamonis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamonis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bara wants to get back to striking at distance but Adamonis won't allow it.
Bara lands a right hand.
Adamonis tries a knee to the head but Bara blocks it.
Adamonis throws a head punch that misses.
Adamonis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adamonis tries a knee to the head but Bara blocks it.
Adamonis takes a shot to the head.
Bara prevents a body shot from Adamonis.
Bara takes a shot to the head.
Adamonis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adamonis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bara digs a right hand underneath Adamonis's ribcage. Adamonis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adamonis is breathing heavily.
Adamonis takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Bara as the two fighters clinch.
Bara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adamonis backwards.
Bara lands an uppercut.
Adamonis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bara blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Bara.
Bara unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Adamonis! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bara is unloading with more strikes now! Adamonis drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murasaki Bara!
During a confident post fight interview, Murasaki Bara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Whitey O Whitersson (ranked 4818 p4p, 420 weight class) and Conor Tiernan (ranked 2406 p4p, 228 weight class). Tiernan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tartanic - Unavoidable - 09 BAllZ/Ringworm kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Conor Tiernan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

O Whitersson
vs
Tiernan

175 cm
26
168 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

175 cm
27
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Whitey O Whitersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conor Tiernan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiernan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tiernan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Whitersson manages to avoid it.
O Whitersson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiernan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Whitersson looks to land a right hand but Tiernan moved out of range.
Tiernan throws a jab but it's blocked by O Whitersson.

Tiernan has closed the distance and engaged O Whitersson in a clinch.
Tiernan pushes O Whitersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Whitersson tries to throw a body punch but Tiernan avoids it by throwing O Whitersson back against the cage.
Tiernan swings wildly with an uppercut but O Whitersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiernan can't get the takedown.
Tiernan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Tiernan.
Tiernan misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from O Whitersson.
A head punch on the inside from Tiernan fails to land.
Tiernan has a couple of punches blocked by O Whitersson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson misses with some punches.
O Whitersson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tiernan.

O Whitersson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tiernan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip O Whitersson to the mat. O Whitersson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Whitersson is looking to stand up but Tiernan isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiernan is fighting to break O Whitersson's control of his arms but O Whitersson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tiernan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tiernan looking to pass the guard.
O Whitersson managing to control the position.
Tiernan controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tiernan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Tiernan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tiernan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tiernan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Whitersson to score with a decent uppercut.
Tiernan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from O Whitersson misses the target.
O Whitersson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiernan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiernan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiernan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Whitersson scores with a jab to the body.
Tiernan tried to score with a low kick but O Whitersson checks it.
Tiernan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
O Whitersson throws a shot from downtown. Tiernan moves away and avoids it.
Tiernan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Tiernan misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan throws a shot from downtown. O Whitersson moves away and avoids it.
Tiernan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Whitersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiernan.
A little feinted left hand from O Whitersson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiernan throws a shot from downtown. O Whitersson moves away and avoids it.
O Whitersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
O Whitersson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tiernan on the side of the head.
Tiernan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Whitey O Whitersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Tiernan.
O Whitersson lands with a good body shot.
O Whitersson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tiernan misses with a straight left.
Tiernan misses the jab.
Tiernan misses with a straight right.
O Whitersson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tiernan throws a lazy right hand but O Whitersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and O Whitersson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Whitersson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tiernan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Whitersson thinking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

O Whitersson moves into the clinch successfully.
O Whitersson stalling against the cage.
O Whitersson trying to stall but Tiernan improves his position.
Tiernan misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiernan blocks a body shot from O Whitersson.
Tiernan misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Whitersson blocking some punches.
O Whitersson misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Tiernan.
Tiernan can't find room to land a body shot as O Whitersson controls the action.
Tiernan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but O Whitersson is defending well.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
O Whitersson stalling.
O Whitersson misses with the head strike.
O Whitersson wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Tiernan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

O Whitersson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tiernan throws a low kick but O Whitersson moves out of range easily.
O Whitersson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tiernan.

O Whitersson takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tiernan as O Whitersson tries to tie him up.
Tiernan blocks an uppercut.
Tiernan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. O Whitersson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tiernan can turn it around.
O Whitersson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Whitersson.
O Whitersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiernan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by O Whitersson after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Whitersson throws a head punch that misses.
O Whitersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiernan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Whitersson backwards.
O Whitersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiernan blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Whitersson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tiernan lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Whitersson backwards.
Tiernan lands an uppercut.
Whitey O Whitersson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
O Whitersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiernan controls his hands.
O Whitersson misses with some punches.
Tiernan lands with a right to the head.
Tiernan lands a hook that snaps the head of O Whitersson backwards.
O Whitersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiernan controls his hands.
Tiernan lands with a light punch inside.
O Whitersson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tiernan lands with a short shot to the head.
O Whitersson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Tiernan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiernan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Whitersson's elbow.
O Whitersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Whitersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiernan's elbow.
Tiernan misses with the head strike.
O Whitersson is pushing Tiernan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
O Whitersson misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan is working O Whitersson over against the cage.
O Whitersson misses with a body punch.
O Whitersson misses with the head strike.
Tiernan lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Whitersson backwards.
O Whitersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Tiernan - that landed with a thud.
Tiernan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Whitersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiernan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiernan lands a body punch.
O Whitersson lands with a short shot to the head.
Tiernan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiernan.
O Whitersson tries to work over Tiernan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiernan swings wildly with an uppercut but O Whitersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Our sources have told us that O Whitersson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Tiernan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tiernan lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiernan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tiernan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
O Whitersson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiernan's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Tiernan as the two fighters clinch.
O Whitersson blocks an uppercut.
Tiernan leaning against his opponent.
O Whitersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Whitersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson misses with a punch to the body.
O Whitersson blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Tiernan.
O Whitersson can't find room to land a body shot as Tiernan controls the action.
O Whitersson has a couple of punches blocked by Tiernan.
O Whitersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiernan controls his hands.
O Whitersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson working aggressively here.
Tiernan is trying to pull guard but O Whitersson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
O Whitersson lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Whitersson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tiernan swings wildly with an uppercut but O Whitersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Whitersson.
O Whitersson blocks an uppercut.
O Whitersson tries to throw a body punch but Tiernan avoids it by throwing O Whitersson back against the cage.
Tiernan slows down the pace here.
O Whitersson trying to control the position but instead, Tiernan has worked for underhooks and has pushed O Whitersson into the cage.
Tiernan working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Whitersson.
Tiernan misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Conor Tiernan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Tiernan tries to clinch but O Whitersson is having none of it.
Tiernan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tiernan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tiernan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tiernan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Whitersson misses with a combination
and Tiernan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tiernan thuds a left hand into O Whitersson's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Tiernan. That snapped O Whitersson's head back.
O Whitersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiernan counters with a straight right hand.
Tiernan connects with a right hand. O Whitersson shakes it off.
O Whitersson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tiernan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

O Whitersson is rocked!
O Whitersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiernan manages to avoid it.
Oh O Whitersson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Tiernan throws the left hand but O Whitersson avoids the punch easily.
Tiernan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Whitersson.
O Whitersson seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Whitersson throws an off balance right hand
and Tiernan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Whitey O Whitersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiernan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The fighters circling - Tiernan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Whitersson wants to clinch up but Tiernan keeps it at a distance.
O Whitersson misses with a double jab.
O Whitersson tries to clinch up
and Tiernan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

O Whitersson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tiernan, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as O Whitersson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from O Whitersson fails to land.
Tiernan pushes O Whitersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Whitersson misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tiernan fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan works on O Whitersson's body with a couple of short punches.
O Whitersson misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Tiernan.
O Whitersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiernan controls his hands.
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!
Tiernan gets through O Whitersson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tiernan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tiernan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Whitersson blocking some punches.
O Whitersson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
O Whitersson blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Tiernan as the two fighters clinch.
Tiernan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Whitersson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Whitersson.
O Whitersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tiernan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
O Whitersson misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiernan.
Tiernan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiernan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tiernan misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Whitersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Whitersson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiernan misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tiernan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tiernan.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tiernan as O Whitersson tries to tie him up.
Tiernan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Whitersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Whitersson stalling in the clinch but Tiernan improves position.
O Whitersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiernan controls his hands.
Conor Tiernan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
O Whitersson blocking some punches.
O Whitersson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Whitersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from O Whitersson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Whitersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiernan struggles to land a body shot inside as O Whitersson controls his hands.

Tiernan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tiernan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
O Whitersson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tiernan stops O Whitersson from standing up.
Tiernan postures up and lands a big shot to O Whitersson's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiernan wants to pass the guard but O Whitersson is keeping the position.
Tiernan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Whitey O Whitersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

O Whitersson is working an open guard so Tiernan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor Tiernan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tiernan 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Tiernan!
Conor Tiernan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chad Masters (ranked 5855 p4p, 275 weight class) and TJ Garbrandt (ranked 3688 p4p, 182 weight class). TJ Garbrandt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chad Masters's chin.

Masters
vs
Garbrandt

150 cm
21
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

172 cm
25
135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, TJ Garbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Garbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Garbrandt as he connects with a hook.
Masters throws a sloppy body shot
and Garbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garbrandt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Masters takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Masters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masters drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garbrandt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Masters backs up against the cage.
Masters could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garbrandt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chad Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters takes one to the chin there.
Masters walks into a left hand.
Masters misses with a takedown
and Garbrandt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Masters takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good standup being displayed there by Garbrandt as he connects with a hook.
Garbrandt with a nice cross.
Garbrandt has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters tries for a takedown but Garbrandt circles away easily
and Garbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garbrandt 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.
The crowd cheers as Garbrandt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Masters doesn't seem phased though.
Masters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garbrandt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garbrandt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Masters is rocked!
Masters shoots and misses
and Garbrandt counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Masters falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). TJ Garbrandt!
During a confident post fight interview, TJ Garbrandt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.