S02:E02 135lbs Grand Prix PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Balor Fino (ranked 5685 p4p, 241 weight class) and Brian Marais (ranked 5808 p4p, 246 weight class). Fino comes to the cage accompanied by Torso fuck - Raped by Elephants. Marais has chosen The Offspring - Come Out And Play as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fino
vs
Marais

165 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
138 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Balor Fino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Marais!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fino scores with a nice strike.
Marais takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marais avoids the body shot from Fino.
Fino scores with a nice right hand.

Marais is rocked!
Fino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marais is still on wobbly legs! Can Fino finish him?
Marais tries for a takedown but Fino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marais ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marais seems to have recovered his senses.
Fino misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Fino finds it's target.
Marais fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fino avoids it really well and circles away.
Fino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marais is defended easily by Fino.
Balor Fino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Marais.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marais has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marais there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marais walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marais defending well as Fino loads up on a big left hand.
Fino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Fino misses the target.
Fino throws a looping overhand right but Marais ducks down to avoid it.
Fino looks to score with a jab to the body but Marais is just out of range.
Marais throws a head kick that misses
enabling Fino to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fino throws a jab but it's blocked by Marais.
Marais misses with a takedown attempt
and Fino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Fino gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marais prevents Fino from getting back to his feet.

Marais drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marais jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fino keeping moving, preventing Marais from controlling successfully.
Marais working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marais throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Marais thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marais is controlling him.
Marais pushing down on Fino's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marais thows a huge punch but Fino dodges it nicely.

Marais looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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

Marais is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marais is trying to work for a kimura but Fino is defending well.
Fino wants to get back to his feet.
Fino won't allow Marais to pass to mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Marais decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Fino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fino throws a body punch but Marais moves out of range.
Marais changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A cross from Fino lands.
Marais's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marais's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balor Fino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marais has a takedown stuffed.
Fino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fino leaves Marais with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fino throws a nice looking combination but Marais bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marais shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fino counters with a stiff right hand.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fino connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Marais covering up! Fino comes in with a big uppercut and Marais goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balor Fino!
A very excited looking Balor Fino made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Brian Marais had this to say: 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Baker (ranked 5679 p4p, 240 weight class) and Eunan Moray (ranked 7085 p4p, 265 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Baker
vs
Moray

150 cm
18
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
133 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eunan Moray!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Moray.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Moray tries to move into range but Baker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Moray is rocked!
Baker misses with a right hand
and Moray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moray is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Moray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Moray counters with a nice uppercut.
Baker lands a brutal uppercut that launches Moray off his feet! Moray tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Baker!
An out of breath Tom Baker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between One Fortythree (ranked 6991 p4p, 261 weight class) and Takayama Yataro (ranked 5613 p4p, 239 weight class). Yataro has chosen Misoji Misaki as his entrance music. The key to victory for One Fortythree has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Fortythree
vs
Yataro

168 cm
18
143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

163 cm
18
143 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takayama Yataro!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortythree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yataro manages to avoid it.
Yataro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yataro throws a hook but Fortythree blocks it.
Fortythree looks to land a left hand but Yataro moved out of range nicely.
Fortythree lands a nice hook to Yataro's body. Yataro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fortythree lunges at Yataro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yataro's hand.
Yataro defending well as Fortythree loads up on a big left hand.
Yataro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fortythree throws a lazy right hand but Yataro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
One Fortythree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Yataro gets the takedown into side control.
Yataro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Yataro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Yataro throws an elbow but Fortythree slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Yataro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fortythree on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fortythree tries to get out of the position.
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!
Yataro misses with the ground and pound.
Yataro lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yataro working away.

Yataro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fortythree, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yataro throws a strike aimed at the side of Fortythree's head but Fortythree avoids it well.
Yataro sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fortythree is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fortythree is trying to control Yataro's posture but Yataro avoids it.
Yataro wants to control but Fortythree is keeping him busy.
Yataro throwing strikes but Fortythree manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fortythree tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Fortythree trying to control the action but Yataro is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Yataro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yataro is looking for a sweep.
Fortythree trying to control the position but Yataro is working away.
Yataro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fortythree wants to free his trapped foot but Yataro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yataro trying to control but Fortythree postures up.
Yataro wants to improve his position but Fortythree is controlling well.
Yataro has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Yataro actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree wants to control but Yataro is keeping him busy.
Yataro wants to improve his position but Fortythree is controlling well.
Fortythree trying to control the action but Yataro is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fortythree misses with a straight left.
Fortythree lands a right hook to the body.

Yataro gets a takedown into half guard.
Yataro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yataro not doing much here.
Fortythree is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fortythree trying to hold on to Yataro's head to control him but Yataro postures up.
Fortythree blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yataro.
Fortythree avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yataro.
Yataro wants to take a breather but Fortythree is having none of it.
Yataro wants to free his trapped foot but Fortythree is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yataro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yataro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yataro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yataro with the ground and pound but Fortythree uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Yataro stopping the sweep attempt from Fortythree.
Yataro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fortythree's head.
Yataro trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortythree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortythree is trying to keep Yataro in close.
Yataro won't allow Fortythree to get back to his feet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree is trying to keep Yataro in close.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fortythree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortythree moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fortythree looks to throw the jab but Yataro is out of range.
Yataro looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortythree is just out of range.

Yataro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fortythree manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yataro is looking to work some ground and pound but Fortythree has wrist control.
Yataro slips nicely into half guard.
Fortythree is looking to improve his position.
Yataro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fortythree wants to improve his position but Yataro is controlling well.
Yataro lands with a punch from half guard.
Yataro working over Fortythree with some ground and pound. Fortythree looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fortythree is looking to escape.
Fortythree wants to improve his position but Yataro is controlling well.
Yataro is controlling the pace.
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. Yataro connects with a nice short shot to Fortythree's temple.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fortythree blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yataro.
Yataro throwing shots but Fortythree is blocking nicely.
Yataro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fortythree works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yataro postures up.
Yataro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yataro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fortythree keeping full guard, as Yataro tries to pass.
Yataro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yataro is looking to work some ground and pound but Fortythree has wrist control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yataro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortythree.
Yataro misses the shot to the body.

Yataro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fortythree was covering up waiting for the punch and Yataro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yataro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortythree keeping moving, preventing Yataro from controlling successfully.
Fortythree looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takayama Yataro 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. This is the final round!

Yataro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fortythree did well to prevent Yataro getting side control.
Fortythree controlling the position well.
Yataro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fortythree has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yataro is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fortythree with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fortythree is looking for a sweep. Yataro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yataro trying to pass the guard but Fortythree defending well.
Yataro is nestled in close to Fortythree, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Takayama Yataro has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yataro.
Fortythree is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yataro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yataro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fortythree's head.
Yataro content to control rather than advance.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yataro lands a nice short elbow.
Yataro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fortythree is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Yataro there.
Yataro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yataro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fortythree is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yataro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yataro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fortythree defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yataro in particular looking to stall.
Yataro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yataro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Fortythree is rocked!
Yataro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Fortythree is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yataro lands strikes from half guard.
Yataro is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Fortythree is hurt! He's hurt bad - Yataro fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Fortythree from any more punishment! Congratulations to Yataro! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takayama Yataro!
A very excited looking Takayama Yataro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
One Fortythree was interviewed post fight and said 'Come on, did you really think Larry Hawk could place first in anything?'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rascals Alfalfa (ranked 5557 p4p, 235 weight class) and Duke Nukem (ranked 5812 p4p, 247 weight class). Duke Nukem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alfalfa
vs
Nukem

160 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rascals Alfalfa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke Nukem!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Alfalfa.
Nukem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nukem clobbers Alfalfa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nukem cracks Alfalfa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Nukem lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alfalfa doesn't seem phased though.
Alfalfa tries to clinch up but Nukem circles away and keeps his distance.
Alfalfa darts in trying to clinch
and Nukem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nukem keeps the fight on the outside.
Alfalfa looks to clinch
and Nukem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alfalfa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nukem listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nukem throws a shot from downtown. Alfalfa moves away and avoids it.
Alfalfa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nukem.
Alfalfa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nukem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alfalfa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nukem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nukem throws a big shot that misses.
Nukem circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nukem counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfalfa slips under a jab.
Nukem throws a lazy right hand but Alfalfa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alfalfa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nukem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alfalfa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alfalfa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nukem paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nukem has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alfalfa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nukem throws a lazy right hand but Alfalfa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alfalfa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nukem.
Alfalfa tries to clinch but Nukem moves away
and Nukem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Alfalfa is rocked!
Nukem looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nukem drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Alfalfa's head, knocking him out cold! Nukem is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duke Nukem!
A very excited looking Duke Nukem rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gichin Funakoshi (ranked 5471 p4p, 232 weight class) and Gruff Dragon (ranked 5991 p4p, 248 weight class). Gichin Funakoshi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Funakoshi
vs
Dragon

169 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gichin Funakoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gruff Dragon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Funakoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funakoshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dragon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Funakoshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Dragon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Funakoshi wants to sweep here but Dragon controlling him for the moment.
Funakoshi wants to stand but Dragon is controlling the position.
Funakoshi managing to control the position.
Dragon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funakoshi is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gichin Funakoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragon slips a jab from Funakoshi.
Dragon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funakoshi.
Dragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funakoshi.
Dragon moves out of range of the strikes.
Funakoshi looks to land a right hand but Dragon moved out of range.

Dragon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dragon lands in his opponent's guard.
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.
Funakoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dragon is one step ahead there.
Funakoshi looking to control.
Dragon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Funakoshi working a defensive guard here.
Funakoshi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dragon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dragon moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here as Dragon stalls from top position.

Dragon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Funakoshi, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi is looking for a sweep.
Funakoshi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Funakoshi tries to get out of the position.
Funakoshi struggling a bit here.
Dragon trying to control the position but Funakoshi is working away.
Dragon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Dragon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dragon working away.
Funakoshi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dragon on the ground.
Dragon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Funakoshi gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi tries to roll over but Dragon keeps him under control.
Dragon stalling.
Funakoshi wants to improve his position but Dragon is controlling well.
Dragon controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Dragon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dragon is thwarting Funakoshi's attempts to control the position.
Dragon trying to control the pace.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Dragon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Funakoshi looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A jab lands there for Funakoshi.
Funakoshi connects with a looping right hand.
Funakoshi slips under a jab from Dragon.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dragon moves away from the strike by Funakoshi.
Gichin Funakoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funakoshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Funakoshi avoids the head kick by Dragon.
Dragon staying out of range there.
Funakoshi checks a leg kick nicely.
Funakoshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Funakoshi scores with a shot to the body.
Funakoshi scores with a jab to the head.
Funakoshi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dragon on the side 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!
Funakoshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragon manages to avoid it.

Dragon moves into range and clinches up with Funakoshi.
Dragon jumps guard but Funakoshi stands there with Dragon around his waist. Dragon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dragon tries to pull guard but Funakoshi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

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

Dragon closes the distance and clinches.
Dragon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funakoshi lands a right hand.

Funakoshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Funakoshi misses with a straight left.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Funakoshi lands with a cross.

Dragon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Funakoshi is trying to defend but Dragon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Funakoshi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dragon.
Well, if Dragon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dragon works his way into full mount!
Dragon prevents Funakoshi from getting the reversal.
Dragon controlling his opponent.
Funakoshi tries to reverse the position but Dragon maintains control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi wants to hold on but Dragon pushes him away.
Dragon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Funakoshi can't escape the position.
Funakoshi is working hard here to advance position.
Dragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Funakoshi is looking to improve his position but Dragon isn't that keen on the idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funakoshi has given up his back here. Will Dragon look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Funakoshi fending off the submission attempt from Dragon.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dragon controlling the positon.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Dragon is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Funakoshi with him. Funakoshi is trying to defend but Dragon has an arm under the chin now! Funakoshi grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gruff Dragon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Chaitle (ranked 5751 p4p, 244 weight class) and Joe Slasher (ranked 7144 p4p, 266 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Chaitle
vs
Slasher

170 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

162 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Chaitle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Slasher!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaitle throws a leg kick
and Chaitle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slasher lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Chaitle is rocked!

Chaitle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Oh Chaitle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in half guard, Chaitle seems content to control.
Chaitle seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slasher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaitle wants to free his trapped foot but Slasher is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Slasher keeps the fight on the outside.
Chaitle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chaitle shoots in and drives through. Slasher sprawls well.
Slasher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chaitle wants to clinch.
Slasher fails to land with a series of punches.
Joe Slasher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaitle is looking to clinch.
Chaitle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Slasher defends well and Chaitle ends up having to push Slasher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chaitle takes a jab right on the kisser.

Chaitle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chaitle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chaitle won't allow Slasher to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slasher wants to sweep here but Chaitle controlling him for the moment.
Chaitle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaitle looking to pass the guard.
Chaitle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chaitle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Slasher connects with a body shot that sends Chaitle's belly button to the back.
Slasher's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chaitle under the eye.
Chaitle slips a jab and a cross from Slasher.
Slasher misses with a hook. Chaitle ducked under it nicely.
Chaitle takes one on the button.
Slasher jabs at Chaitle's body.
A combination from Slasher does no damage.
Chaitle shoots in but Slasher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Chaitle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slasher moves out of range of the body kick from Chaitle.
Chaitle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slasher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chaitle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Slasher throws an overhand right that lands on Chaitle's shoulder, as Chaitle tries to avoid the shot.
Slasher throws a hook but Chaitle blocks it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Slasher stuns Chaitle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chaitle tries to clinch but Slasher is having none of it.
Slasher wants to counter with a clinch but Chaitle pushes him away.
Slasher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chaitle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slasher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chaitle shoots in and drives through. Slasher sprawls well.
Slasher wants to counter with a clinch but Chaitle pushes him away.
Chaitle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slasher scores with a body shot.
Chaitle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Slasher is fending him off so far but Chaitle persists. Nope, Slasher circles away and we're back to standing.

Slasher sends Chaitle crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Slasher is motioning to the referee to let Chaitle up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaitle leaves his chin hanging out and Slasher seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Chaitle crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Slasher!
An out of breath Joe Slasher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pete Peterson (ranked 6973 p4p, 259 weight class) and Nance Gibbord (ranked 7080 p4p, 264 weight class). Pete Peterson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Peterson
vs
Gibbord

173 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nance Gibbord!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson throws an overhand right that lands on Gibbord's shoulder, as Gibbord tries to avoid the shot.
Gibbord misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gibbord closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peterson circles away.
Peterson is looking for a counter combo.

Gibbord has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Gibbord avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gibbord's elbow.
Peterson cracks Gibbord with a nice body shot.
Gibbord fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pete Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nance Gibbord.
Gibbord is trying to pull guard but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Gibbord is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gibbord misses with the head strike.
Gibbord taking a breather.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Gibbord avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson pushes Gibbord back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gibbord trying to control the position but instead, Peterson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gibbord into the cage.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gibbord trying to stall but Peterson improves his position.
Peterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gibbord tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gibbord drops down looking for an ankle pick but Peterson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Peterson swings for the body but Gibbord moves out of range.
Peterson misses the jab.
Gibbord is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gibbord moves out of range as Peterson strikes.
A low kick from Gibbord misses
and Peterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gibbord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peterson throws a big counter combination but Gibbord scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbord tries to clinch but Peterson is having none of it.
Gibbord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Gibbord shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gibbord tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peterson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gibbord somewhat.
Pete Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson looks to land a left hand but Gibbord moved out of range nicely.
Peterson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gibbord.
Peterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Peterson misses.
Peterson throws a body punch but Gibbord moves out of range.
A big right from Peterson misses.
Peterson throws an overhand right that lands on Gibbord's shoulder, as Gibbord tries to avoid the shot.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibbord dodges the punch combination from Peterson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gibbord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Peterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gibbord sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gibbord throws a combination. Peterson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Peterson lands an overhand right.
Gibbord misses with a takedown attempt - Peterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peterson looks to land a combination but Gibbord avoids it well.
Peterson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gibbord's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gibbord shoots in and drives through. Peterson sprawls well.

Peterson clinches up with Gibbord and pushes him back against the cage.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gibbord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Gibbord.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbord blocks an uppercut.

Gibbord has hold of one of Peterson's legs. Peterson is fighting the takedown attempt but Gibbord gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson is trying to keep Gibbord in close.
Peterson is pulling down on Gibbord's head to control his posture.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Gibbord from controlling successfully.

Peterson has his foot on Gibbord's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibbord works his way back into a safe position though.
Peterson pulls Gibbord in close to prevent any damage.
Peterson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Peterson tries to get out of the position.
Gibbord is looking to work some ground and pound but Peterson has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Peterson controlling the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gibbord misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gibbord.
Peterson throws a hook but Gibbord avoids it easily.
Peterson misses with a hook. Gibbord ducked under it nicely.
Pete Peterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gibbord shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Gibbord moves out of range.
Gibbord takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck for Gibbord with that takedown attempt.
Gibbord shoots in looking for a takedown. Peterson tries to sprawl out of it but Gibbord keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Peterson connects with a crisp jab.
Peterson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Gibbord counters with a three punch combo that has Peterson backing up. Peterson nods at Gibbord to acknowledge the strikes.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gibbord has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peterson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibbord looking to stall.
Gibbord is trying to break the clinch but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson lands a body punch.
Peterson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gibbord tries to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling the position.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Gibbord.
Gibbord jumps guard but Peterson stands there with Gibbord around his waist. Gibbord gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gibbord wants to break free but Peterson has control.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibbord controls his hands.
Gibbord jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peterson walks away with a smile on his face. Gibbord gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gibbord fails with the takedown
and Peterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gibbord fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Peterson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throws a body punch but Gibbord moves out of range.
Gibbord tries for a takedown but Peterson circles away easily
and Peterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gibbord keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Peterson missing with a left hand there. Gibbord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gibbord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Gibbord misses with a takedown attempt

and Peterson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Peterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Gibbord avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Gibbord jumps guard but Peterson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson lands a body shot.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Gibbord's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gibbord is looking for a takedown.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Gibbord controls the action.
Gibbord is trying to stall.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peterson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gibbord's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Gibbord is looking to break free of the clinch but Peterson has double underhooks.
Gibbord blocks a body shot from Peterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Peterson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Gibbord fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gibbord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Gibbord moved out of range.
Gibbord shoots in for a takedown but Peterson shows good takedown defense.
Pete Peterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Peterson. No joy for Gibbord on that attempt.
Pete Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nance Gibbord.
Peterson lands a jab to the nose.
Peterson throws a shot from downtown. Gibbord moves away and avoids it.
Gibbord tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot by Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gibbord shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peterson sprawls well. Peterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gibbord gets slowly back to his feet.
Peterson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Peterson throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Gibbord to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a double jab.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Gibbord counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gibbord blocks a jab.
Gibbord darts in looking for a takedown but Peterson gets double underhooks and turns Gibbord into the cage.
Gibbord is breathing heavily.
Gibbord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Peterson lands a nice hook to Gibbord's body. Gibbord takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gibbord tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peterson swivels and escapes.
Peterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Peterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gibbord.
Nance Gibbord is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Peterson closes the distance and pushes Gibbord back into the cage.
Gibbord tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gibbord tries to pull guard but Peterson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pete Peterson has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbord wants to break free but Peterson has control.
Gibbord is trying to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling him.
Gibbord goes for a takedown attempt but Peterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gibbord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gibbord takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibbord shoots in looking for a takedown but Peterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gibbord's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Peterson closes the distance and clinches.
Gibbord is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Peterson.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gibbord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbord.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Peterson.
Peterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gibbord wants a takedown but no success here.
Peterson lands an uppercut.
Peterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbord.
Gibbord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gibbord throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gibbord's elbow.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.

Gibbord manages to break the clinch.
Gibbord takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gibbord can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbord goes for a double leg but Peterson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peterson continues to drive forward.
Gibbord shoots in but no luck this time.
Peterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gibbord.
Gibbord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Gibbord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gibbord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbord shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Gibbord avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gibbord looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gibbord has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gibbord fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gibbord tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Peterson swivels and escapes.
Peterson catches Gibbord with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gibbord blocks a jab.
Peterson looks to land a combination but Gibbord avoids it well.
Gibbord shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peterson but Peterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peterson lands with a hook. Gibbord tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Peterson swings for the body but Gibbord moves out of range.
Gibbord moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gibbord moves out of range as Peterson strikes.

Gibbord fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Peterson to the ground. Gibbord is now in Peterson's guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson managing to control the position.
Peterson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Peterson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gibbord gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Peterson looking for a guillotine here but Gibbord defends easily.
Peterson trying to keep a closed guard but Gibbord is proving a slippery customer.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gibbord trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Peterson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gibbord uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Gibbord wants to clinch.
Peterson misses with a double jab
enabling Gibbord to counter with a crisp jab.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Peterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gibbord darts in looking for a takedown but Peterson gets double underhooks and turns Gibbord into the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gibbord or perhaps it was just good defense by Peterson, which made it look bad.
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gibbord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Peterson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peterson misses with a few strikes there.
Gibbord darts in looking for a takedown but Peterson gets double underhooks and turns Gibbord into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Peterson misses the target.
Gibbord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Gibbord's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gibbord has his takedown stuffed
and Peterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson scores with the left hand. Gibbord knows he should have avoided that one.
Gibbord shoots in for a double leg but Peterson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Peterson has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.
Gibbord tries to pull guard but Peterson holds him up against the cage and eventually Gibbord drops back down to his feet.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gibbords head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gibbord.
Gibbord is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Peterson.
Nance Gibbord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gibbord missing with knees to the body.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gibbord backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peterson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Pete Peterson!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Pete Peterson!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Pete Peterson!

Pete Peterson wins by unanimous decision!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nilton Guimaraes (ranked 5559 p4p, 236 weight class) and Able Archer (ranked 5578 p4p, 237 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guimaraes
vs
Archer

168 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nilton Guimaraes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer connects with a body shot that sends Guimaraes's belly button to the back.
Archer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Guimaraes on the side of the head.

Guimaraes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Guimaraes jumps guard but Archer stands there with Guimaraes around his waist. Guimaraes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Archer presses Guimaraes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Archer.
Archer scores with a shoulder strike.
Guimaraes tries to break free but Archer pushes him back against the cage.
Archer is working Guimaraes over against the cage.
Guimaraes is breathing heavily.
Archer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guimaraes or not.
Archer scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer scores with a hook to the body.
Archer pushes Guimaraes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

It looks like Nilton Guimaraes has been cut.
Archer slowing the pace effectively.
Good body shot from Archer.
Archer lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Archer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer pushes Guimaraes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Guimaraes is rocked!
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Guimaraes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Guimaraes seems to have got his legs back now.
Archer digs a right hand underneath Guimaraes's ribcage. Guimaraes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Archer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Guimaraes up against the cage.
Archer creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Guimaraes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Guimaraes drops to his knees and Archer pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Able Archer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Darwin (ranked 1557 p4p, 181 weight class) and Johnny Walker (ranked 1696 p4p, 196 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Charlie Darwin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Charlie Darwin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Darwin
vs
Walker

190 cm
23
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
170 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charlie Darwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Walker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darwin avoids the head kick by Walker.
Darwin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Walker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Walker lands a high kick!
Walker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Darwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darwin throws a sloppy body shot

and Walker counters by clinching up.
A nice left hand lands by Darwin.
Darwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker.

Walker breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Walker.
A big right from Darwin misses.
Darwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Walker misses with a double jab
and Darwin counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker lands with an overhand left.
Walker misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker cracks Darwin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Darwin tests Walker's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Walker is rocked!
Walker swinging wildly here.
Walker lands a lovely overhand right.
Walker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Darwin finish him?
Walker throws a sloppy head kick
and Darwin scores with a counter punch that sends Walker to the canvas! Darwin smells blood - he's punishing Walker with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Walker has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Darwin!
Charlie Darwin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Top Heavy (ranked 2257 p4p, 322 weight class) and Ture Torped (ranked 2107 p4p, 305 weight class). Torped is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Das boot - Movie soundtrack. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Heavy
vs
Torped

190 cm
30
212 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Top Heavy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ture Torped!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Torped.

It looks like Top Heavy has been cut.

Heavy feints and as Torped raises his hands in defense, Heavy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Heavy wants to pass the guard but Torped is keeping the position.
Torped wants to stand and escape but Heavy is having none of it.
Heavy wants to pass the guard but Torped is keeping the position.
Heavy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at RWB GYM that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Heavy drops back looking for a leg! Torped is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Torped manages to kick Heavy off! Heavy jumps back into Torped's guard.
Torped wants to stand up but Heavy is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Torped wants to stand and escape but Heavy is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Torped takes one to the side of the head.
Heavy shoots in but no luck this time.
Torped displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heavy.
Heavy shoots in and drives through. Torped sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Top Heavy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Torped throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Torped to counter with a crisp jab.
Torped displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heavy.
Top Heavy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Heavy.
Torped looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Torped throws a big shot that misses.
Heavy walks into a jab.
Heavy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Torped avoids it really well and circles away.
Heavy has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torped! But no joy.
Ture Torped is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heavy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Torped sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Torped on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Torped throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heavy shoots in but Torped avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Torped keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Torped dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Torped there.
Torped misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Torped, as that shot connected.

Top Heavy's cut is getting worse.
Heavy misses with a takedown

and Torped counters with a nice right hand that sends Heavy toppling to the canvas! Heavy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Torped finish him?!

Heavy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heavy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Heavy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heavy is breathing heavily.
Torped shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Heavy takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Torped sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Heavy bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ture Torped!
A relieved looking Ture Torped thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

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