IXF 45 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alik Yaqhar (ranked 3724 p4p, 375 weight class) and Lani Kirby (ranked 4239 p4p, 413 weight class). 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.

Yaqhar
vs
Kirby

171 cm
25
163 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alik Yaqhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lani Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaqhar misses with a jab to the body
and Kirby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Yaqhar misses.
Alik Yaqhar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaqhar misses with a takedown
and Kirby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yaqhar throws a big shot that misses.
Kirby's coach down at Island Safe Space was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kirby's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yaqhar just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaqhar looks to land a right hand but Kirby moved out of range.
Yaqhar misses with an uppercut
and Kirby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Kirby drives through and clinches with Yaqhar against the cage.
Yaqhar has had enough of the clinch but Kirby keeps him there for the moment.
Kirby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kirby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirby.
Yaqhar being controlled against the cage.
Kirby stalling in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaqhar tries to break the clinch but Kirby is controlling the position.
Yaqhar wants to get back to striking at distance but Kirby won't allow it.
Kirby scores with a hook to the body.
Yaqhar is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kirby.
Come on Kirby - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kirby leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kirby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yaqhars head.
Kirby lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kirby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Kirby on the inside.
Kirby lands with a right to the head.
Yaqhar wants to break free but Kirby has control.
Kirby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kirby lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Kirby on the inside.
A short left from Kirby.

Yaqhar is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirby prevents Yaqhar from breaking the clinch.
Oh Yaqhar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kirby pushes Yaqhar against the cage. Kirby is working some dirty boxing. Kirby pushes off with a quick right hook! Yaqhar goes down! Yaqhar tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kirby moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lani Kirby!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Flibberti Gibbet (ranked 2379 p4p, 270 weight class) and JJ Woods (ranked 3255 p4p, 352 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Gibbet
vs
Woods

178 cm
26
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Flibberti Gibbet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JJ Woods!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Woods, right into the meat.
Woods misses with a kick to the body.
Gibbet checks a low kick from Woods.

Woods has Gibbet up against the cage in a clinch.
Woods misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gibbet.
Woods fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Woods trying to control the position but instead, Gibbet has worked for underhooks and has pushed Woods into the cage.
Woods fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Woods has a couple of punches blocked by Gibbet.
Woods misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gibbet avoids a wild elbow strike from Woods.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gibbet.
Woods goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods misses with a hook to the ribs.
Woods looking to throw knees to the head but Gibbet is blocking nicely.
Woods goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gibbet tries to break free but Woods pushes him back against the cage.
Woods misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been informed that Woods has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gibbet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Woods misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gibbet is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Woods fails to land.
Woods misses with a body punch.
Gibbet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Woods cracks Gibbet with a nice body shot.
Woods blocking some punches.
Woods misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woods.
Gibbet lands with a right to the head.
Gibbet misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woods.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gibbet.
Woods can't find room to land a body shot as Gibbet controls the action.
Woods tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gibbet blocks an uppercut.
Woods misses with a body punch.
Gibbet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Woods lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gibbet backwards.
Woods misses with some punches.
Woods misses with a body punch.
Woods goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Woods swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods misses with a punch on the inside.
Gibbet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Woods swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gibbet.
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 head punch on the inside from Gibbet fails to land.
Woods working aggressively here.
Woods blocking some punches.
Woods is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gibbet is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Woods tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gibbet's elbow.
Woods gets through Gibbet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gibbet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gibbet blocks an uppercut.
Gibbet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gibbet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gibbet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gibbet throws a punch but it's blocked by Woods.
Woods blocking some punches.
Woods can't find room to land a body shot as Gibbet controls the action.
Woods misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Woods lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods blocks an uppercut.
Woods misses with a short punch on the inside.
Woods misses with a punch to the body.
Woods tries to work over Gibbet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gibbet is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gibbet is trying to break the clinch but Woods has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woods creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Woods misses with the head strike.
Gibbet wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woods.
Gibbet lands with a left to the head.
Gibbet blocking some punches.
Woods misses with a short punch on the inside.
Woods tries to work over Gibbet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Woods blocking some punches.
Gibbet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Gibbet scores with a nice short uppercut.
Woods digs a right hand into Gibbet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gibbet's gas tank.
Woods lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gibbet backwards.
Still in the clinch, Gibbet scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gibbet wants to get back to striking at distance but Woods won't allow it.
Gibbet misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Woods.
Gibbet is trying to push Woods away but Woods has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gibbet lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gibbet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Woods fails to land.
Woods misses with a hook from the clinch.
Woods tries to work over Gibbet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gibbet misses with some punches.
Woods misses with some punches.
Gibbet lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gibbet fails to land.
Woods swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gibbet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gibbet throws a head punch that misses.
Gibbet working aggressively here.
Woods prevents Gibbet from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woods.
Woods misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Flibberti Gibbet will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gibbet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woods takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Woods misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gibbet throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Gibbet scores with a nice strike.
Woods connects with a high kick.
Woods throws a head kick that Gibbet semi-blocks.

Gibbet is rocked!
Woods misses with a head kick.
Gibbet is looking to counter punch.
Oh Gibbet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Woods feints a jab and as Gibbet dips his head, Woods unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Gibbet right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Gibbet falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Woods smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). JJ Woods!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Tucker (ranked 2600 p4p, 293 weight class) and Ben Seimens (ranked 2057 p4p, 234 weight class). Tucker comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades. This should be fireworks!

Tucker
vs
Seimens

169 cm
26
150 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Seimens!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seimens connects with a crisp jab.
Seimens scores with a jab. Tucker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tucker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tucker wants to clinch
and Seimens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seimens throws a good cross that connects.
Seimens works the jab nicely.
Tucker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Seimens looks to throw the jab but Tucker is out of range.
Tucker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tucker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Seimens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seimens misses with a lunging right hand
and Tucker counters with a two punch combo.
Tucker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Seimens's corner calls for a 1-2. Seimens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker needs to keep his hands up - Seimens had a free shot at his head there.
Tucker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Seimens 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.
Seimens punishes Tucker's body with a nice straight punch.
Seimens 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.
Seimens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tucker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, jab by Seimens - just one landing.
Seimens ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tucker takes one on the button.
Seimens scores with a jab. Tucker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tucker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seimens lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Seimens with a hook.
Seimens scores with a nice right hand.
Seimens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Tucker drives through and clinches with Seimens against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Tucker.

Seimens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tucker ducks right into an uppercut from Seimens.
Seimens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ben Seimens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Tucker has closed the distance and engaged Seimens in a clinch.
Seimens lands a hook that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Seimens is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seimens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tucker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Seimens fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tucker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Seimens is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tucker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Seimens throws a good cross that connects.
Seimens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Seimens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tucker doesn't seem bothered though.
Tucker goes for a double leg but Seimens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Seimens continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seimens digs a good body shot into Tucker's ribs.
Tucker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Seimens does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Seimens as he connects with a hook.
Seimens jabs at Tucker's body.
A jab from Seimens does it's job there.
Seimens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tucker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seimens jabs Tucker right on the nose. Tucker blinks but takes it well.
Tucker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seimens lands with an overhand left.

Seimens gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Seimens dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Seimens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tucker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Seimens lands a head shot.
Seimens lands with a hook. Tucker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Seimens scores with a jab.
Tucker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Seimens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tucker momentarily.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch but Seimens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ben Seimens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tucker throws a leg kick
and Seimens counters with a stiff right hand.
Seimens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Seimens.
Tucker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tucker walks into a straight right hand from Seimens.

Tucker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Seimens's guard.
Tucker throws a big elbow that misses.

Seimens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tucker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tucker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tucker preventing the sweep.
Tucker cracks Seimens with a solid left hand.

Seimens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tucker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tucker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Seimens working for a triangle but Tucker defends it easily.

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

Seimens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tucker is working Seimens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker won't allow Seimens to sweep him here.
Tucker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
John Tucker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Seimens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tucker connects with a couple of short punches.
Tucker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Seimens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Seimens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tucker defends well.
Tucker throwing strikes but missing.
Tucker looking to pass the guard.
Seimens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Seimens working for a triangle but Tucker defends it easily.
Seimens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four 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.
Tucker preventing the sweep.
Tucker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tucker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Seimens working a defensive guard here.
Tucker works over Seimens with some ground and pound from guard.
Tucker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tucker throwing strikes from guard but Seimens blocks nicely.
Tucker stands up over Seimens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Seimens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tucker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Seimens 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!

Tucker slips under a jab from Seimens.
Seimens lands with a nice body punch.
Tucker moves in looking to clinch but Seimens pushes him off.
It seemed like Seimens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seimens scores with a nice right hand.
Seimens scores with a decent looking hook.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seimens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Seimens lands a nice shot that snaps Tucker's head back.
Ben Seimens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker tries to clinch up.
Tucker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seimens.
Seimens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tucker's head.
Seimens lands with an uppercut that bounces Tucker off the cage and back into range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Seimens.
Seimens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch but Seimens swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tucker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Seimens scores with a nice head shot.
Seimens feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tuckers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tucker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Seimens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tucker on the side of the head.
Seimens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seimens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tucker momentarily.
A cross from Seimens lands.
Seimens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tucker on the side of the head.
Tucker fails with the takedown
and Seimens counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Tucker is rocked!
Tucker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seimens.
A lazy left from Seimens finds it's target.
Seimens scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tucker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tucker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seimens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Seimens. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Seimens.
Seimens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tucker walks into a left hand.
Tucker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Seimens connects with a looping right hand.
Seimens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oh Tucker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Tucker instigates a clinch.
Tucker seems to have got his legs back now.
Seimens lands with a left to the head.
Seimens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Tucker fails to land.
Seimens fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tucker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Seimens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Seimens fails to land.

Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seimens lands the left hand.
John Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seimens catches Tucker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Seimens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Seimens works Tucker's body with a nice hook.
Ben Seimens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Seimens scores with a punch to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Seimens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Seimens 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rei Francisco (ranked 3094 p4p, 428 weight class) and Rod Huricane (ranked 2061 p4p, 303 weight class). 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.

Francisco
vs
Huricane

190 cm
26
210 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

191 cm
26
200 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rei Francisco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rod Huricane!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huricane tries to clinch but Francisco moves out of range.
Huricane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Francisco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huricane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huricane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Francisco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huricane ducks under a wild hook from Francisco.
Huricane scores with a punch to the head.

Huricane fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Francisco, pushing him back against the cage.
Francisco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Huricane is keeping busy.
Huricane blocking some punches.
Huricane's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Huricane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Huricane using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Francisco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huricane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Francisco's efforts to push away.
Francisco swings wildly with an uppercut but Huricane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huricane throws an elbow but it misses.
Huricane blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Huricane - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Huricane.
A shot in the inside from Huricane.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Huricane scores with a nice short uppercut.

Huricane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Huricane lands a head shot.
Francisco misses with a hook.

Huricane closes the distance and pushes Francisco back into the cage.
Huricane lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huricane.
Huricane blocks an uppercut.
Francisco misses with a punch on the inside.
Huricane slowing the pace effectively.
Come on Francisco - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Huricane manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huricane wants to clinch.
Huricane fails to land with a series of punches.
Huricane blocks a jab.
Francisco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Francisco throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Francisco does no damage.

Huricane clinches.
Francisco misses with a punch on the inside.
Francisco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Huricane keeps control of Francisco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Huricane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huricane throws an overhand right that lands on Francisco's shoulder, as Francisco tries to avoid the shot.
Francisco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Francisco slips under a jab from Huricane.
It looked like Francisco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Huricane clinches.
Francisco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Huricane backwards.
Huricane scores with a shot to the side of Francisco's head.
Huricane will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Francisco up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Francisco.
Francisco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Huricane lands with a short shot to the head.
Francisco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Francisco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huricane blocks an uppercut.
Huricane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Francisco as the two fighters clinch.
Francisco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Francisco swings wildly with an uppercut but Huricane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francisco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francisco misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francisco pressing his opponent against the cage.
Francisco misses with some punches.
Francisco misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Huricane.
Huricane looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Francisco lands a shoulder strike.
Francisco swings wildly with an uppercut but Huricane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Francisco misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Francisco fails to land.
Francisco lands a left hand.
Francisco working aggressively here.
Francisco lands with a short shot to the head.

It looks like Rod Huricane has been cut.
Huricane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huricane taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rod Huricane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rod Huricane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Huricane pushes Francisco up against the cage in a clinch.
Huricane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francisco blocks a body shot from Huricane.

Huricane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Huricane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huricane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huricane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Huricane clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huricane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Francisco backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Huricane just misses with a elbow thrown towards Francisco's brow.
Huricane scores with a shot to the side of Francisco's head.
Francisco taking a breather.
Huricane lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huricane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rod Huricane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Huricane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huricane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Huricane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Huricane drops Francisco onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Francisco is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Francisco is rocked!
Huricane misses with an elbow strike.
Oh Francisco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice left hand lands by Francisco.
Francisco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francisco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Huricane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Francisco backwards.
Huricane blocking some punches.
Huricane blocks an uppercut.
Huricane holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Francisco.
Huricane pushes Francisco against the cage. Huricane is working some dirty boxing. Huricane pushes off with a quick right hook! Francisco goes down! Francisco tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Huricane moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rod Huricane!
Rod Huricane took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ZZ POPS for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 1819 p4p, 161 weight class) and Doink The Clown (ranked 1970 p4p, 181 weight class). Bruce Banner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Banner
vs
The Clown

198 cm
24
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
240 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doink The Clown!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner misses with a double jab
and The Clown counters with a stiff right hand.

Banner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Clown did well to prevent Banner getting side control.
Ground and pound from Banner.
The Clown trying to control from the bottom.
The Clown keeping control of the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banner connects with a nice short shot to The Clown's temple.
Banner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Clown trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Banner lands strikes from half guard.
The Clown wants to get back to his feet.
Banner is trying to control the action in half guard but The Clown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Clown wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Clown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banner's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner tries to break free.
Banner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Banner keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The Clown won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Banner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner is pulling down on The Clown's head. It's preventing any offense from The Clown, at least for the moment.
Banner keeping moving, preventing The Clown from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.

Banner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Clown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Banner has The Clown in his guard.

Banner has his feet on The Clown's thighs here. He's pushed The Clown off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! The Clown screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Banner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Tanaka (ranked 869 p4p, 105 weight class) and Frank Wildhauser (ranked 841 p4p, 99 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tanaka
vs
Wildhauser

170 cm
26
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
156 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

ZZ POPS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryo Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Wildhauser!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wildhauser walks into a left hand.
Tanaka dips to his left and cracks Wildhauser with an uppercut!

Wildhauser is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wildhauser has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wildhauser.
Wildhauser is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanaka finish him?
Wildhauser leaves his chin hanging out and Tanaka seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Wildhauser crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryo Tanaka!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryo Tanaka 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruben Nevez (ranked 847 p4p, 100 weight class) and Basil Brubaker (ranked 2547 p4p, 284 weight class). Ruben Nevez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nevez
vs
Brubaker

175 cm
26
155 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
166 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

ZZ POPS

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ruben Nevez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Basil Brubaker!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brubaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nevez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brubaker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brubaker there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Brubaker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brubaker throws the left hand but Nevez avoids the punch easily.
Nevez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brubaker.
Nevez moves out of range of the strikes.
Nevez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brubaker.
Nevez tries to counter by clinching up but Brubaker breaks away and moves out of range.
Nevez misses the jab.
Brubaker moves away from the strike by Nevez.
Brubaker misses with a left hand

and Nevez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nevez.
Brubaker has a couple of punches blocked by Nevez.
Brubaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Nevez.
A head punch on the inside from Brubaker fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Brubaker fails to land.
Brubaker working aggressively here.
Brubaker working aggressively here.
Brubaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brubaker pushes Nevez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nevez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brubaker backwards.
Brubaker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brubaker misses with the head strike.
Nevez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brubaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Nevez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nevez scores with a shoulder strike.
Nevez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nevez scores with a shot to the side of Brubaker's head.
Brubaker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nevezs head.
Nevez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brubaker backwards.
Nevez lands with a left to the head.
Brubaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nevez backwards.
Nevez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nevez blocking some punches.
Nevez cracks Brubaker with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevez lands a left hand.
Nevez lands a left hand.
Brubaker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Nevez.
Nevez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nevez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brubakers head.
Nevez lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker has a couple of punches blocked by Nevez.
Nevez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nevez.
Brubaker looks winded!
Nevez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nevez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Brubaker is rocked!
Nevez lands with a left to the head.
Brubaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Nevez finish him?
Brubaker misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nevez.
Brubaker misses with some punches.
Brubaker seems to have recovered his senses.
Nevez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nevez cracks Brubaker with a nice body shot.
Nevez lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nevez.
Nevez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nevez.
Brubaker misses with the head strike.
Nevez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nevez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nevez dips a shoulder and cracks Brubaker with a mighty uppercut! Brubaker falls back against the cage and Nevez unloads with a barrage of strikes! Brubaker is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nevez screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruben Nevez!
Ruben Nevez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Medusa Grip (ranked 254 p4p, 38 weight class) and Max Chaos (ranked 1664 p4p, 197 weight class). Chaos has chosen Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Grip
vs
Chaos

186 cm
26
170 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

ZZ POPS

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Medusa Grip!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Chaos!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaos moves away.
Grip sets himself, and Chaos steps forward looking for the clinch! Grip avoids it this time.
Chaos stuffs the takedown.

Chaos rushes Grip and presses him up against the cage.
Chaos tries to work over Grip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grip has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chaos after a bit of a struggle.
Grip wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chaos has him pressed against the cage.
Grip is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chaos can't find room to land a body shot as Grip controls the action.
Grip is trying to pull guard but Chaos has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medusa Grip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chaos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos misses with the head strike.
Chaos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grip up against the cage.
Chaos misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chaos throws a head punch that misses.
Chaos throws a punch but it's blocked by Grip.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chaos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chaos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grip tries to break the clinch but Chaos is controlling the position.
Chaos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Chaos.

Grip pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Chaos darts in and clinches Grip up against the cage.
Chaos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chaos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grip controlling the action here for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Grip breaks the clinch.

Chaos rushes Grip and presses him up against the cage.
Grip is trying to force a seperation but Chaos has the dominant position.
Chaos digs a right hand into Grip's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grip's gas tank.
Grip looking for a takedown.
Grip tries to circle away but Chaos has him pinned against the cage.
Grip blocks a body shot from Chaos.

Grip breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Max Chaos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Chaos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chaos misses with a punch to the body.
Chaos tries a body shot but Grip blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grip is trying to force a seperation but Chaos has the dominant position.
Grip wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chaos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Chaos fails to land.
Chaos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grip prevents a body shot from Chaos.
Chaos tries a body shot but Grip blocks it.
Chaos tries to throw a body punch but Grip avoids it by throwing Chaos back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos has a couple of punches blocked by Grip.
Chaos misses with a punch to the body.
Grip looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chaos.
Grip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grip blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Grip breaks the clinch.

Chaos darts in and clinches Grip up against the cage.
Chaos keeps control of Grip as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chaos tries to work over Grip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Chaos fails to land.

Grip pulls guard effortlessly.
Grip trying to control the position.
Chaos throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Chaos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chaos has Grip up against the cage in a clinch.
Chaos can't find room to land a body shot as Grip controls the action.
Chaos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grip tries to circle away but Chaos has him pinned against the cage.
Chaos misses with a punch to the body.
Chaos tries a body shot but Grip blocks it.
Grip is struggling to control the position.
Chaos misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grip tries to break free but Chaos pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grip.
Chaos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chaos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grip's elbow.
Chaos tries to throw a body punch but Grip avoids it by throwing Chaos back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos prevents Grip from breaking the clinch.
Chaos tries to throw a body punch but Grip avoids it by throwing Chaos back against the cage.
Chaos lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chaos.
Chaos stalling against the cage.
Chaos tries to work over Grip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaos misses with a body punch.
Grip can't break the clinch.
Chaos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grip's elbow.
Grip tries to pull guard but Chaos holds him up against the cage and eventually Grip drops back down to his feet.
Chaos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Grip controls his hands.
Chaos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chaos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grip is trying to force a seperation but Chaos has the dominant position.
Chaos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grip blocks a body shot from Chaos.
Grip wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chaos misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grip.
Grip is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chaos tries to throw a body punch but Grip avoids it by throwing Chaos back against the cage.
Chaos tries a body shot but Grip blocks it.
Grip tries to circle away but Chaos has him pinned against the cage.
Grip wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chaos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grip's elbow.
Max Chaos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chaos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Grip controls his hands.
Chaos tries a body shot but Grip blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grip is trying to force a seperation but Chaos has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Chaos - that landed with a thud.
Chaos misses with a body punch.
Chaos working aggressively here.
Chaos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chaos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Grip controls his hands.
Grip blocks an uppercut.
Chaos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grip is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Chaos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Grip tries to keep at a distance but Chaos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chaos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grip blocks a body shot from Chaos.
Grip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Chaos.
Chaos prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grip.
Chaos misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grip is trying to break the clinch but Chaos is controlling him.
Chaos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaos tries to throw a body punch but Grip avoids it by throwing Chaos back against the cage.
Grip has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grip backwards.
Chaos just leaning against Grip, taking a breather.
Chaos throws a head punch that misses.
Chaos digs a right hand underneath Grip's ribcage. Grip let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chaos pushes Grip back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chaos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chaos swings wildly with an uppercut but Grip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaos misses with some punches.
Chaos misses with a body punch.
Chaos lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grip.
Chaos misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chaos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Grip controls his hands.
Grip blocking some punches.
Grip wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chaos controlling the action here for a moment.
Grip blocks an uppercut.
Chaos lands with a left to the head.
Grip wants to get back to striking at distance but Chaos won't allow it.
Chaos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chaos slows down the pace here.
Chaos lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grip wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chaos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grip can't break the clinch.
Chaos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grip's elbow.
Chaos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chaos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grip's efforts to push away.
Chaos tries to work over Grip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Grip's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grip wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chaos has him pressed against the cage.
Grip blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chaos tries to throw a body punch but Grip avoids it by throwing Chaos back against the cage.
Grip is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grip tries to break the clinch but Chaos is controlling the position.
Grip takes a shot to the head.
Chaos keeps control of Grip as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grip wants to get back to striking at distance but Chaos won't allow it.
Chaos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chaos throws a punch but it's blocked by Grip.
Grip blocks a body shot from Chaos.
Chaos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chaos misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Chaos really 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.

Chaos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Grip controls his hands.
Grip's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chaos misses with a punch on the inside.
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Grip controls his hands.
Chaos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grip is trying to stall.
Chaos misses with the head strike.
Grip tries to break the clinch but Chaos is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos lands a nice uppercut.
Chaos gets underhooks to prevent Grip's takedown attempt.
Chaos tries to throw a body punch but Grip avoids it by throwing Chaos back against the cage.
Grip is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grip blocks a body shot from Chaos.
Chaos scores with a shoulder strike.
Chaos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grip's elbow.
Chaos lands a shoulder strike.
Chaos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grip backwards.
Chaos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaos prevents Grip from breaking the clinch.
Grip blocks an uppercut.
Grip working hard to break the clinch.
Chaos tries a body shot but Grip blocks it.
Grip tries to break the clinch but Chaos is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Grip controls his hands.
Chaos lands a nice shot to the body.
Grip blocks a body shot from Chaos.
Chaos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grip's elbow.
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Grip controls his hands.
Chaos can't find room to land a body shot as Grip controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Chaos as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grip.
Chaos misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chaos as Grip tries to tie him up.
Grip wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chaos has him pressed against the cage.
Chaos has a couple of punches blocked by Grip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos tries to work over Grip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaos has Grip pressed against the cage, preventing Grip from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chaos has Grip pressed against the cage, preventing Grip from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for Chaos to work.
Grip is trying to pull guard but Chaos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chaos lands a right hand.
Grip is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Medusa Grip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chaos has a couple of punches blocked by Grip.
Grip has had enough of the clinch but Chaos keeps him there for the moment.
Chaos keeps control of Grip as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Chaos fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaos tries a body shot but Grip blocks it.
Chaos keeps control of Grip as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grip blocking some punches.
Grip wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chaos has him pressed against the cage.
Chaos working aggressively here.
Chaos can't find room to land a body shot as Grip controls the action.
Chaos avoiding damage.
Chaos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grip is trying to break the clinch but Chaos is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grip prevents a body shot from Chaos.
Chaos tries to work over Grip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Chaos dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Chaos tries to clinch up

and Grip counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chaos!
Grip wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chaos keeps working.
Chaos manages to get back to half guard.
Chaos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Chaos gets full guard.
Chaos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Grip trying to control but Chaos is working from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grip wants to pass the guard but Chaos is keeping the position.
Chaos working a defensive guard here.

Chaos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grip passes into side control.
Chaos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Grip is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chaos is just riding it out for now. Grip eventually gives up the hold.

Chaos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grip pulls his head out easily.
Max Chaos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Grip in particular looking to stall.
Chaos is looking for a sweep. Grip is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chaos trying to control but Grip postures up.
Chaos is staying active underneath Grip, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chaos gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos has Grip pulled in close to control his posture.

Grip drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grip jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chaos pulls Grip in close to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Chaos takes the fight into the clinch.
Medusa Grip has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grip is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grip blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grip tries to break free but Chaos pushes him back against the cage.
Chaos keeps control of Grip as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grip is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grip is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chaos as Grip tries to tie him up.
Chaos throws a punch but it's blocked by Grip.

And that's the end of the fight!
Medusa Grip showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chaos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 43:49
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 43:49
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 43:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Chaos!
Max Chaos is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Max Chaos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
29%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Azevedo Souza (ranked 189 p4p, 27 weight class) and Carwyn Cain (ranked 1043 p4p, 128 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Azevedo Souza
vs
Cain

174 cm
26
149 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
154 lbs
7 - 2 - 2

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

ZZ POPS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabriel Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 2, fighting out of The Island, Carwyn Cain!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cain looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cain trying to control from half guard but Azevedo Souza is working away.
Azevedo Souza tries to get to full guard but Cain has control of the leg.
Azevedo Souza is looking to control Cain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Azevedo Souza avoid being mounted?
Cain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Azevedo Souza tries to roll over but Cain keeps him under control.
Cain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Azevedo Souza's head.
Azevedo Souza is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Azevedo Souza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain slips a nice elbow through Azevedo Souza's hands, connecting with Azevedo Souza's forehead.
Cain lands with a punch from half guard.
Cain working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Azevedo Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cain's back!

Azevedo Souza is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cain looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Azevedo Souza looking for the RNC.
Cain wants to escape the position.

Cain defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cain tries to roll but Azevedo Souza sticks to his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cain looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cain fending off the submission attempt from Azevedo Souza.
Cain trying to control but not successfully.

Azevedo Souza has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cain has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Cain's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Azevedo Souza doesn't have the hooks in and Cain manages to turn into his guard.

Azevedo Souza has his foot on Cain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cain works his way back into a safe position though.
Cain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Cain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azevedo Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cain has managed to get both his arms back between Azevedo Souza's legs - danger averted.
Cain chips away with some ground and pound.
Cain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cain working some strikes from top position.
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo Souza, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azevedo Souza is on top in guard.

Azevedo Souza won't allow Cain to sweep him here.
Azevedo Souza slips nicely into half guard.
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!
Cain is controlling Azevedo Souza's trapped leg to prevent Azevedo Souza from advancing to side control.
Azevedo Souza works his way into side control.

Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Azevedo Souza misses with a straight right.
Azevedo Souza avoids the head kick by Cain.
Cain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Azevedo Souza sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cain misses with a kick to the body.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping left.
Azevedo Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Cain.
Cain shoots in and drives through. Azevedo Souza sprawls well.
Cain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Azevedo Souza circles away.
Gabriel Azevedo Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carwyn Cain.
Azevedo Souza fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but Cain is out of range.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the body.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a right hand but Cain moved out of range.
No luck for Cain with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Azevedo Souza throws a big shot that misses.
Cain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Azevedo Souza pinned against the cage. Azevedo Souza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Azevedo Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cain can do to turn this around?
Cain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Azevedo Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
And Cain tries to counter it with a takedown but Azevedo Souza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gabriel Azevedo Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
Cain throws a lazy head kick
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cain.
Cain misses with a takedown
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Cain shoots for a double leg takedown but Azevedo Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Cain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Cain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Azevedo Souza was covering up waiting for the punch and Cain finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azevedo Souza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cain's guard.

Azevedo Souza advances position into side control!
Azevedo Souza tries to advance to mount but Cain denies him.
Azevedo Souza has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cain can do anything to dispel that myth.
Azevedo Souza takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Cain is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Azevedo Souza off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain is in bad spot here.

Cain defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cain looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Azevedo Souza has managed to slip his arm under Cain's chin. This could be all over... yep, Cain is tapping out! Submission win for Azevedo Souza.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Azevedo Souza!
Gabriel Azevedo Souza retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Gabriel Azevedo Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.