Defenders PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Akinfawe (ranked 7180 p4p, 645 weight class) and Michael Jackson (ranked 5073 p4p, 523 weight class). Akinfawe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Saliva - Click Click Boom. Michael Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Akinfawe
vs
Jackson

197 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

191 cm
24
190 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Pit Bull Development
Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Nick Akinfawe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Akinfawe in a clinch.

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

Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Akinfawe in a clinch.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Akinfawe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akinfawe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Jackson.
Akinfawe looking to stall.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson gets through Akinfawe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Akinfawe is rocked!
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Oh Akinfawe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson pushes Akinfawe against the cage. Jackson is working some dirty boxing. Jackson pushes off with a quick right hook! Akinfawe goes down! Akinfawe tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jackson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!
Michael Jackson is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Michael Jackson 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Van Harvey (ranked 1425 p4p, 180 weight class) and Johnny Winkle (ranked 8213 p4p, 688 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Harvey
vs
Winkle

181 cm
27
179 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

184 cm
24
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BuriedAlive// Fight Gear

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Van Harvey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Winkle!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harvey moves into the clinch.
Harvey gets underhooks to prevent Winkle's takedown attempt.
Winkle wants to get back to striking at distance but Harvey won't allow it.
Winkle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harvey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harvey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winkle backwards.
Harvey lands with a left to the head.
Winkle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Winkle.
Harvey slows down the pace here.
Harvey lands a body shot.
A short right from Harvey on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Harvey.
Harvey lands a body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harvey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Harvey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Winkle regains guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Winkle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harvey defends it easily.
Harvey with a nice head shot there.

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.
Winkle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harvey controls the pace.
Winkle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harvey is controlling him.
Harvey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Harvey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harvey's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Harvey rushes Winkle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Harvey.
Harvey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winkle backwards.
Winkle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harvey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harvey digs a right hand underneath Winkle's ribcage. Winkle let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Harvey turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Harvey manages to end up in side control.

Harvey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Winkle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harvey controls the position from side control.

Harvey is trying to get an arm triangle but Winkle is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkle wants to control but Harvey postures up.
Harvey fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Winkle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Winkle is being controlled here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harvey passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Winkle!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Harvey is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Winkle is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Winkle flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Harvey anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Winkle and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Harvey slips an arm under Winkle chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Harvey has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Harvey is squeezing on Winkle like an anaconda would it's prey. Winkle fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Van Harvey!
Van Harvey retains his welterweight title!
Van Harvey decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eeqji Ahjd (ranked 7950 p4p, 449 weight class) and Banlovic Bantom (ranked 7386 p4p, 438 weight class). The key to victory for Eeqji Ahjd has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ahjd
vs
Bantom

150 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eeqji Ahjd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Banlovic Bantom!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bantom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahjd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ahjd appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ahjd shoots in for a takedown but Bantom shows good takedown defense.

Ahjd tries to sprawl but Bantom drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Bantom is working for a kimura but Ahjd is defending it quite comfortably.
Ahjd is positioning himself well to prevent Bantom advancing to mount.
Ahjd could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ahjd tries to roll over but Bantom keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bantom is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Bantom might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bantom is continuing to stall.
Bantom wants to get back to his feet.
Ahjd tries to roll over but Bantom keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Bantom tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ahjd trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bantom is looking to clinch but Ahjd is avoiding it.
Bantom wants to clinch up but Ahjd keeps it at a distance.
Ahjd throws a big counter combination but Bantom scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bantom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahjd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahjd shoots in for a takedown but Bantom shows good takedown defense.
Ahjd fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eeqji Ahjd. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bantom looks for a takedown but Ahjd sprawls well.
Ahjd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Bantom shoots in and gets a takedown into Ahjd's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bantom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ahjd being controlled here, momentarily.
Ahjd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ahjd is breathing heavily.
Bantom forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Banlovic Bantom! Banlovic Bantom retains his featherweight title!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Calco Burnell (ranked 9135 p4p, 333 weight class) and Zuillnic Canto (ranked 5575 p4p, 235 weight class). 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!

Burnell
vs
Canto

167 cm
18
144 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calco Burnell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zuillnic Canto!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnell closes the distance looking to clinch

and Canto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Burnell!
Burnell is looking to get back to his feet here but Canto is keeping cool and he's managed to take Burnell's back.

Canto is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Burnell won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Canto off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zuillnic Canto! Zuillnic Canto retains his bantamweight title!