IXF 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeRoy Brown (ranked 6147 p4p, 662 weight class) and Val Ewe (ranked 6641 p4p, 682 weight class). Brown's entrance music is Bad Bad Leroy Brown. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Brown
vs
Ewe

194 cm
25
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
23
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, LeRoy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Val Ewe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Ewe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ewe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ewe swinging wildly here.
Ewe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown jabs Ewe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ewe tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ewe.
LeRoy Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Val Ewe.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Brown.
Ewe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Ewe persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Ewe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown leaves Ewe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ewe tries to clinch up.
Ewe lands a nice looking body shot.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ewe shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Ewe is rocked!
Brown walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ewe drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Brown swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ewe's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LeRoy Brown!
LeRoy Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Babalu Sepultura (ranked 6240 p4p, 197 weight class) and Rene Duchene (ranked 6507 p4p, 206 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sepultura
vs
Duchene

196 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Babalu Sepultura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rene Duchene!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Duchene closes the distance and pushes Sepultura back into the cage.
Duchene lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sepultura backwards.

It looks like Babalu Sepultura has been cut.
Sepultura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Duchene pushes Sepultura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Duchene as the two fighters clinch.
Sepultura is breathing heavily.
Duchene lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sepultura.
A shot in the inside from Duchene.
Duchene working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Duchene.

Duchene breaks the clinch.
Duchene throws out a powerful jab.

Duchene drops Sepultura with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sepultura looks back up at him and smiles so Duchene waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Sepultura leaves his chin hanging out and Duchene seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Sepultura crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rene Duchene!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Walton Neo (ranked 4171 p4p, 419 weight class) and Wanderlei Filho (ranked 6542 p4p, 550 weight class). Filho has chosen Darude - Sandstorm as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Neo
vs
Filho

177 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Walton Neo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wanderlei Filho!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neo misses with a wild body shot.

Neo gets a clinch.
Filho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neo's elbow.
Filho misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Neo.
A nice left hand lands by Neo.
A right handed body shot lands from Neo.
Filho looks winded!
Neo lands a body shot.
Neo tries a body shot but Filho blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Neo as the two fighters clinch.
Filho throws a punch but it's blocked by Neo.
Neo controlling the action here for a moment.
Neo stalling.
Neo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neo presses Filho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Filho swings wildly with an uppercut but Neo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filho blocks a body shot from Neo.
Neo tries to throw a body punch but Filho avoids it by throwing Neo back against the cage.
Neo prevents a body shot from Filho.
Neo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Filho misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neo cracks Filho with a nice body shot.
Filho prevents a body shot from Neo.
Filho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filho blocks a body shot from Neo.
Neo presses Filho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Neo digs a right hand underneath Filho's ribcage. Filho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Filho being controlled against the cage.
Neo tries to throw a body punch but Filho avoids it by throwing Neo back against the cage.
Neo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Neo tries to work over Filho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neo cracks Filho with a nice body shot.
Neo blocking some punches.
Neo lands a body shot.
Neo digs a right hand underneath Filho's ribcage. Filho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Neo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filho working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Neo.
Neo digs a right hand underneath Filho's ribcage. Filho let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neo tries to work over Filho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neo tries a body shot but Filho blocks it.
Neo struggles to land a body shot inside as Filho controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Neo.
Neo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neo scores with a hook to the body.
Neo is working Filho over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Neo.
Neo misses with a body punch.
Neo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neo misses with a punch to the body.
Neo can't find room to land a body shot as Filho controls the action.

Neo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filho.

Neo has Filho up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Neo - that landed with a thud.
Neo presses Filho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Neo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Neo stalling the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Neo.
Neo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filho.
Neo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Neo has Filho pressed against the cage.
Neo tries to throw a body punch but Filho avoids it by throwing Neo back against the cage.
Neo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filho.
A right hook to the body lands for Neo.
Nice body punch from Neo - that landed with a thud.
Neo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Neo misses with a body punch.
Neo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neo lands an uppercut.
Neo digs a right hand into Filho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filho's gas tank.

Neo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Neo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Neo pushes Filho up against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Neo.
Neo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Neo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Neo.
Neo presses Filho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Neo works on Filho's body with a couple of short punches.
Neo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Filho up against the cage.
Neo tries to throw a body punch but Filho avoids it by throwing Neo back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neo.

It looks like Wanderlei Filho has been cut.
Good body shot from Neo.
Neo tries a body shot but Filho blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Neo.
Neo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Neo.
Neo lands with a left to the head.
Neo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Filho prevents a body shot from Neo.
Neo can't find room to land a body shot as Filho controls the action.
A body shot lands from Neo.
Neo struggles to land a body shot inside as Filho controls his hands.
Neo misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walton Neo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wanderlei Filho's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Filho misses with a looping right.
Neo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Neo looks to score with a jab to the body but Filho is just out of range.
Neo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filho was well out of range. Poor timing from Neo.
Neo looks to score with a jab to the body but Filho is just out of range.
Neo misses with a wild body shot.
Filho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neo. Filho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filho manages to avoid it.
Filho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neo misses with a wild body shot.

Neo closes the distance and pushes Filho back into the cage.
Neo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filho.

Neo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Neo is looking to wear down Filho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Neo takes a swing at Filho's ribcage but misses.
Filho is breathing heavily.
Neo throws a body shot but no joy.
Neo throws a body shot but no joy.
Neo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Filho misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neo has Filho up against the cage in a clinch.
Neo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neo tries to throw a body punch but Filho avoids it by throwing Neo back against the cage.
Neo digs a right hand underneath Filho's ribcage. Filho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Filho blocks a body shot from Neo.
Neo tries a body shot but Filho blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Neo.
A shot in the inside from Neo.
Neo digs a right hand underneath Filho's ribcage. Filho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Neo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Neo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Neo digs a right hand into Filho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filho's gas tank.
Neo misses with a body punch.
Neo is leaning against Filho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Walton Neo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Neo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Neo.
Neo pushes Filho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neo has Filho pressed against the cage.
Neo presses Filho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Neo.
Neo lands a body punch.
Neo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neo struggles to land a body shot inside as Filho controls his hands.
Neo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filho.
Neo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filho's elbow.
Filho blocks a body shot from Neo.
Neo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filho.
Neo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filho's elbow.
Neo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neo pushes Filho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Neo works on Filho's body with a couple of short punches.
Neo lands a shot to the body.
Neo lands a body punch.
Neo works on Filho's body with a couple of short punches.
Neo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Neo digs a right hand underneath Filho's ribcage. Filho let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Neo.
Neo scores with a hook to the body.
Neo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filho's elbow.
Neo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neo is leaning against Filho and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Neo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neo struggles to land a body shot inside as Filho controls his hands.
Neo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filho's elbow.
Neo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filho.
Neo is working Filho over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Neo.
Neo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Filho or not.
Neo can't find room to land a body shot as Filho controls the action.
Good body shot from Neo.
Neo scores with a hook to the body.
Filho blocks a body shot from Neo.
Neo tries to work over Filho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neo cracks Filho with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neo misses with a body punch.
Neo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Neo lands a nice shot to the body.
Neo pushes Filho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Neo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neo lands a nice shot to the body.
Neo digs a right hand into Filho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filho's gas tank.
Neo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Neo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filho can do to turn this around?
Neo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Filho.
Neo lands with a right to the head.
Neo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Neo is working Filho over against the cage.
Neo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short body shot lands from Neo as the two fighters clinch.
Neo presses Filho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Neo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walton Neo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wanderlei Filho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Filho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab from Neo.
Filho thuds his right hand into Neo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neo. Filho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neo. Filho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Neo moves out of range as Filho strikes.
Neo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neo throws a series of strikes that have Filho backpedaling.
Neo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filho is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Neo with a body shot.
Neo takes a swing at Filho's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neo swings for the body but Filho moves out of range.
Neo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filho at a distance.
Neo throws a body punch but Filho moves out of range.
Filho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Filho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neo. Filho does a little dance to reset his feet.

Neo takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Neo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Neo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neo tries to work over Filho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Neo tries a body shot but Filho blocks it.
A body shot lands from Neo.
Filho misses with some punches.
Neo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filho's elbow.
Neo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Filho misses with a body punch.
Filho prevents a body shot from Neo.
A head punch on the inside from Filho fails to land.
Neo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filho.
Neo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neo struggles to land a body shot inside as Filho controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Neo.

Neo manages to break the clinch.
Neo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neo connects with a body shot.
Neo swings for the body but Filho moves out of range.
Neo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filho avoids the body shot from Neo.
Neo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walton Neo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filho.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Neo.
Neo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filho was well out of range. Poor timing from Neo.
Neo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filho.
Neo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Filho.
Filho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Neo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filho moves away.
Neo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Neo tries to close the distance and clinch but Filho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Filho moves into the clinch successfully.
Neo tries to throw a body punch but Filho avoids it by throwing Neo back against the cage.
Filho blocks a body shot from Neo.
Filho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filho swings wildly with an uppercut but Neo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Filho blocks a body shot from Neo.
Walton Neo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short uppercut from Neo.
Filho swings wildly with an uppercut but Neo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neo.
Neo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neo has Filho pushed against the cage.
Filho misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filho misses with a body punch.
Neo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Neo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Neo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Filho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Neo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Filho's elbow.
Filho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Neo lands with a short shot to the head.
Filho struggles to land a body shot inside as Neo controls his hands.
Neo tries a body shot but Filho blocks it.
Neo misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Walton Neo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Neo 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walton Neo!
After winning the bout, Walton Neo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Al Bear (ranked 5279 p4p, 574 weight class) and Michael Escobar (ranked 4832 p4p, 537 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Bear
vs
Escobar

185 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Al Bear!
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, Michael Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Escobar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Bear is trying to drag Escobar to the mat but Escobar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bear looking for a takedown.
Escobar gets underhooks to prevent Bear's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Bear blocks an uppercut.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Bear's head.
Bear tries for a takedown but Escobar manages to get underhooks.
Bear is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Escobar is defending well.
Escobar lands a left hand.
Bear changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Escobar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bear looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Escobar tries to clinch there but Bear circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bear gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
Bear definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar stops a takedown attempt from Bear.
Bear blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bears head.
Bear looking for a takedown.
Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar lands with a right to the head.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Bear.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bear wants a takedown but no success here.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Bear.
A shot in the inside from Escobar.
Escobar lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands a left hand.
Bear blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
Bear is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Escobar is defending well.
Escobar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar pushes Bear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bear's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bear takes a shot to the head.
Bear tries for a takedown but Escobar manages to get underhooks.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Escobar lands with a right to the head.
Bear's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar stops a takedown attempt from Bear.
Escobar misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear can't get the takedown.
Bear is breathing heavily.
Bear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
Escobar lands with a right to the head.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Escobar.
Bear takes a shot to the head.
Escobar stops a takedown attempt from Bear.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bear.
Bear has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escobar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bear takes a shot to the head.
Bear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Escobar lands with a right to the head.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Bear.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bear blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Escobar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck for Bear with that takedown attempt.
Escobar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bear shoots in looking for a takedown but Escobar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bear's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Escobar tries to clinch but Bear is having none of it.
Al Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Bear is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Escobar is keeping busy.
Escobar lands a right hand.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bear.
Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bear backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bear.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bear is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Escobar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar gets through Bear's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Bear uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bear blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bear has Escobar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Escobar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Escobar.
Bear takes a shot to the head.
Bear blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Bear's head.
A short left from Escobar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar.
Bear blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bear goes for a takedown in the clinch but Escobar prevents it.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Escobar.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear is trying to maintain a safe position but Escobar gets an underhook and turns Bear into the cage.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Bear's head.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bear has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escobar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Bear changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Escobar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Escobar moves into range and clinches up with Bear.
Bear tries for a takedown but Escobar manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Escobar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bear drops down looking for an ankle pick but Escobar pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Escobar clinches.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Bear.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bear.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Escobar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bear's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Escobar drives through and clinches with Bear against the cage.
Michael Escobar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar gets through Bear's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bear is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Escobar is defending well.
Bear blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar lands with a short shot to the head.
Bear blocking some punches.
Bear is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escobar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bear stalling.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bear blocking some punches.
Bear blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Escobar.
Bear goes for a takedown attempt but Escobar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Escobar instigates a clinch.
A short right from Escobar on the inside.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar pushes Bear back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
A short right from Escobar on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Escobar.
Bear takes a shot to the head.

Bear is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar.
Oh Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bear wants a takedown but no success here.
Bear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Escobar as Bear tries to tie him up.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar.
Escobar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Escobar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bear.
Bear seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bears head.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar.
A short left from Escobar.
Bear is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Escobar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bear.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar.
Bear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escobar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar lands with a short shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
A short uppercut from Escobar.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
Bear can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar.
Bear blocking some punches.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Bear's head.
Bear is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Escobar is defending well.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar lands a big right hand that drops Bear! The killer instinct kicks in and Escobar finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Escobar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Escobar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amari Dion (ranked 3208 p4p, 336 weight class) and Mark Henderson (ranked 4342 p4p, 441 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Dion
vs
Henderson

168 cm
25
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Sinners Fight Wear
ZZ POPS

Sinners Fight Wear

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amari Dion!
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, Mark Henderson !
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henderson .
Henderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dion.
Dion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson .
Dion changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dion scores with a jab.
Henderson slips a straight right by Dion.
Dion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson throws a hook but Dion blocks it.
Dion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Dion. No joy for Henderson on that attempt.
Amari Dion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Henderson .
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dion.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt

and Dion decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Henderson 's guard.
Dion sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henderson controls Dion momentarily but Dion frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Henderson has his foot on Dion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dion works his way back into a safe position though.
Dion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dion seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Henderson for as long as he can get away with.
Henderson trying to keep a closed guard but Dion is proving a slippery customer.

Dion has gone for a leg lock! Henderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dion's guard.

Henderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dion swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Dion is looking for a triangle but Henderson pushes his legs off easily.

Dion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Henderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Henderson has managed to get both his arms back between Dion's legs - danger averted.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Henderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Dion is keeping the position.

Dion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Henderson is aware though and is defending well.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Dion keeps moving.
Henderson throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Henderson dives in and scores a takedown into Dion's guard.

Henderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dion looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dion looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dion!

Dion staying calm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dion presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dion looking to control and managing it successfully.

Dion goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Henderson turns into him and now he's in Dion's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Amari Dion will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Henderson dives in and grabs Dion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dion pushes down on Henderson 's head and hops out.
Dion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Henderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dion feinted with a counter takedown.
Henderson tries for a takedown but Dion circles away easily

and Dion counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dion.
Dion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dion looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dion tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard.

Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dion advances position into side control!
Henderson is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dion trying to control the position but Henderson is working away.

Dion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Henderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Henderson is looking for a sweep.

Dion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Henderson tries to control but Dion manages to take his back.

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.
Henderson trying to control the position but Dion manages to sink in the hooks.
Henderson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dion is staying active.
Henderson is in bad spot here.

Dion looking for the choke from the back.

Henderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Henderson can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dion working for a choke but Henderson is defending well.
Dion is not going to allow Henderson to sit and survive in this position.

Henderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Henderson just trying to survive but Dion is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?

Dion looking for the RNC.
Henderson trying to control the action but Dion just sinks the hooks in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Henderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dion avoiding Henderson 's attempts to control his hands.

Dion is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Henderson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dion has the hooks in. Henderson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dion trying to control.
Henderson just trying to survive but Dion is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amari Dion 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!

Dion misses with an uppercut.
Dion looks to land a right hand but Henderson moved out of range.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from Dion.
Henderson slips a jab from Dion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Henderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Dion, which made it look bad.
Dion misses with a looping right.
Henderson shoots in and drives through. Dion sprawls well.
Dion misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up with Dion, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes Dion against the cage but Dion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amari Dion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Henderson .
Dion moves away from the strike by Henderson .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dion's waist but Dion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Dion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Mark Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Henderson .
Henderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dion sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henderson is defended easily by Dion.
Henderson throws a lazy uppercut

and Dion counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Henderson trying to hold on to Dion's head to control him but Dion postures up.

Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is staying active underneath Dion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Dion is looking for a kimura here.

Dion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Dion is trying to work for a kimura but Henderson is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is trying to control but can't.
Dion controlling the action here.
Henderson punching from the bottom.

Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson throws a strike from the bottom but Dion passes into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dion moves into full mount!
Henderson tries to lock up and control but Dion gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henderson wants to control but Dion is having none of it.
Amari Dion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dion fails to move to back control.

Dion working for a submission but Henderson is keeping him at bay.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Henderson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amari Dion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dion 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amari Dion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Doyle (ranked 3577 p4p, 367 weight class) and Dom Mal (ranked 3879 p4p, 388 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Doyle
vs
Mal

169 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Sinners Fight Wear

Sinners Fight Wear
Taps On The Island

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Doyle !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dom Mal!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mal has closed the distance and engaged Doyle in a clinch.
Mal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doyle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mal tries to break free but Doyle pushes him back against the cage.
Mal lands a body punch.
Doyle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mal scores with a hook to the body.
Doyle has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mal misses with an elbow over the top.

Mal breaks from the clinch.
Doyle misses with a straight left.
Mal is looking for the big counter here.
Mal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doyle .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mal has Doyle up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Doyle .
Mal tries to throw a body punch but Doyle avoids it by throwing Mal back against the cage.
Mal lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Mal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mal prevents a body shot from Doyle .
Doyle tries to break free but Mal pushes him back against the cage.
Doyle tries to break the clinch but Mal is controlling the position.
Mal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doyle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doyle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mal tries a body shot but Doyle blocks it.
Mal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mal tries a body shot but Doyle blocks it.
Doyle digs a right hand underneath Mal's ribcage. Mal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mal tries a body shot but Doyle blocks it.
Mal tries a body shot but Doyle blocks it.
Mal misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doyle .
Mal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Doyle .
Mal struggles to land a body shot inside as Doyle controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mal tries a body shot but Doyle blocks it.
Mal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Doyle 's efforts to push away.
Doyle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mal misses with a punch to the body.
Mal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Mal.
Doyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Doyle .
Doyle has Mal pressed against the cage, preventing Mal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Doyle blocks a body shot from Mal.
Doyle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Doyle leaning his opponent against the cage.
Doyle lands a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mal throws a head punch that misses.
Doyle working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Doyle .
Mal is trying to break the clinch but Doyle is controlling him.
Doyle scores with a shot to the side of Mal's head.
Doyle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mal has him pressed against the cage.
Doyle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mal backwards.
Doyle lands a nice shot to the body.
Mal tries a body shot but Doyle blocks it.
Doyle slows down the pace here.
Doyle is leaning against Mal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Doyle .
Mal misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Doyle .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Doyle just leaning against Mal, taking a breather.
Doyle taking a breather.
Mal misses with a body punch.
Doyle working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Mal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Mal moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mal.
Doyle lands an uppercut.
Mal struggles to land a body shot inside as Doyle controls his hands.
Doyle lands with a right to the head.

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

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

Tommy Doyle 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.

Mal misses with an uppercut.
Doyle throws an overhand right that lands on Mal's shoulder, as Mal tries to avoid the shot.

Doyle gets tackled into the cage by Mal. Mal maintains the clinch.
Tommy Doyle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Doyle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mal tries to land knees in the clinch but Doyle avoids the damage to the body.
Mal just leaning against Doyle , taking a breather.
Doyle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mal throws a head punch that misses.
Doyle taking a breather.
Doyle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mal backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mal misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doyle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doyle is trying to push Mal away but Mal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Doyle pressing his opponent against the cage.
Doyle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doyle .
Still in the clinch, Doyle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mal tries a body shot but Doyle blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Doyle .
Mal tries to circle away but Doyle has him pinned against the cage.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doyle effectively controlling the action here.
Mal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doyle lands a hook that snaps the head of Mal backwards.
Doyle blocks a body shot from Mal.
Mal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doyle lands a body shot.
Mal swings wildly with an uppercut but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mal misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Doyle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mal tries a body shot but Doyle blocks it.
Doyle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.

Mal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doyle misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Doyle . Those never looked like landing.
Mal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Doyle cracks the inside of Mal's front leg.

Mal closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Mal fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Doyle stalling against the cage.
Mal wants to get back to striking at distance but Doyle won't allow it.
Mal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
Doyle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doyle stalling against the cage.

Doyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tommy Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mal moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mal is trying to force a seperation but Doyle has the dominant position.
Mal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mal lands with a left to the head.
Mal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Doyle blocks an uppercut.
Doyle is trying to break free.
Doyle leaning against his opponent.
Doyle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Mal's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Mal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Mal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doyle .
It seemed like Mal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doyle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Doyle dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mal gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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

Mal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mal obliges.
Mal blocks an uppercut.
Mal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mal.
Mal misses with a punch to the body.
Doyle tries to throw a body punch but Mal avoids it by throwing Doyle back against the cage.
Mal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mal tries a body shot but Doyle blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mal misses with a punch to the body.
Mal working hard to break the clinch.
Mal is trying to break the clinch but Doyle is controlling him.
Doyle scores with a shot to the side of Mal's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Doyle - that landed with a thud.
Mal throws a head punch that misses.
Mal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doyle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Doyle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Doyle works on Mal's body with a couple of short punches.
Doyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doyle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mal misses with some punches.
Mal struggles to land a body shot inside as Doyle controls his hands.
Mal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Doyle to work.
Mal tries to throw a body punch but Doyle avoids it by throwing Mal back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mal misses with a body punch.
Doyle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doyle tries to land knees in the clinch but Mal avoids the damage to the body.

Mal breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Doyle .
Doyle misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doyle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mal.
Tommy Doyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doyle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mal tries to counter with a clinch but Doyle shakes him off and moves away.
Doyle misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Mal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mal missing with knees to the body.
Doyle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mal or not.
Mal working aggressively here.
Doyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mal can do to turn this around?
Mal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doyle is working Mal over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mal.
Doyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doyle prevents a body shot from Mal.
Mal tries a body shot but Doyle blocks it.
Mal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doyle 's elbow.
Doyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mal's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mal tries to throw a body punch but Doyle avoids it by throwing Mal back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mal - that landed with a thud.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Mal.
Good body shot from Mal.
Mal blocks an uppercut.
Doyle is trying to break the clinch but Mal is controlling him.
Tommy Doyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Mal breaks the clinch.

Mal closes the distance and pushes Doyle back into the cage.
Mal holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dom Mal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doyle blocks a body shot from Mal.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dom Mal.
Well Doyle 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Doyle !
A victorious Tommy Doyle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Axel Foley (ranked 3132 p4p, 385 weight class) and Jeff Spicoli (ranked 3835 p4p, 459 weight class). Spicoli has chosen Unchained as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Foley
vs
Spicoli

180 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

181 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

JD's Island Shack
Sinners Fight Wear

Sinners Fight Wear
ZZ POPS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Axel Foley!
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, Jeff Spicoli!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like Axel Foley has been cut.
Spicoli misses with a jab to the body
and Foley counters with a stiff right hand.
Spicoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foley manages to avoid it.
Foley connects with the punch.
Spicoli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Foley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Spicoli is rocked!
Spicoli misses with a jab to the body
and Foley counters with a right hand to the body.
Spicoli is still on wobbly legs! Can Foley finish him?

Spicoli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spicoli misses with a body punch.
Foley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spicoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Foley controls his hands.

Spicoli manages to break the clinch.
Foley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spicoli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Are you kidding me?! Foley ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Spicoli clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axel Foley!
In his post fight interview, Axel Foley started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Boon (ranked 2940 p4p, 384 weight class) and Ugandan Knuckles (ranked 2953 p4p, 387 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Knuckles's choice of entrance music: Ugandan Knuckles song. Edgar Boon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Boon
vs
Knuckles

195 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
218 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Sinners Fight Wear
JD's Island Shack

Sinners Fight Wear
ZZ POPS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edgar Boon!
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, Ugandan Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Boon misses its intended target.
Boon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Boon.
Knuckles avoids the body shot from Boon.
Knuckles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boon scores with a jab to the body.
Boon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knuckles. Boon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boon throws a hook but Knuckles avoids it easily.
Knuckles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knuckles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boon throws a jab when Knuckles was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boon misses the body punch
and Knuckles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knuckles fails to land with a series of punches.
Knuckles misses with a hook.
Knuckles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boon at a distance.
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!
Boon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boon throws a hook but Knuckles blocks it.
It seemed like Knuckles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knuckles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boon throws a body punch but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boon is breathing heavily.
Boon misses the shot to the body.

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

Boon is rocked!

It looks like Edgar Boon has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles lands with a good body shot.
Oh Boon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knuckles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Knuckles cracks Boon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Boon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knuckles finish him?

Knuckles instigates a clinch.
Knuckles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boon backwards.
Boon seems to have got his legs back now.
Knuckles lands with a light punch inside.
Knuckles presses Boon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boon.
Knuckles cracks Boon with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Knuckles - that landed with a thud.
Knuckles lands with a light punch inside.
Knuckles works on Boon's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Knuckles.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a body shot.
Knuckles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knuckles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boon backwards.
Knuckles stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boon throws a punch but it's blocked by Knuckles.
Nice body punch from Knuckles - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Knuckles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knuckles can't find room to land a body shot as Boon controls the action.
Knuckles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knuckles tries to work over Boon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knuckles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boon backwards.
Knuckles lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knuckles digs a right hand underneath Boon's ribcage. Boon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knuckles pushes Boon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knuckles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boon backwards.
Knuckles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Knuckles.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boon backwards.
A short right from Knuckles.
Knuckles misses with a body punch.
Knuckles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Knuckles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knuckles is working Boon over against the cage.
Knuckles lands a nice uppercut.
Knuckles loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Boon senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ugandan Knuckles!
Ugandan Knuckles 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
79%

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