RFLFN-1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Rawse (ranked 7999 p4p, 513 weight class) and JuJu Kmeldov (ranked 23278 p4p, 528 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Rawse
vs
Kmeldov

193 cm
21
269 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
21
274 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Rawse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, JuJu Kmeldov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kmeldov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch lands to the side of Kmeldov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kmeldov jabs Rawse to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rawse defending well as Kmeldov loads up on a big left hand.
Rawse tries to move into range but Kmeldov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
JuJu Kmeldov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kmeldov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kmeldov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kmeldov scores with a punch to the head.
Kmeldov throws a lazy uppercut
and Rawse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kmeldov punishes Rawse's body with a nice straight punch.
Rawse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kmeldov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rawse seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kmeldov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rawse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kmeldov scrambles back to his feet.
Rawse misses the shot to the body.
Kmeldov scores with a jab to the body.
Kmeldov with a jab.
Rawse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kmeldov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kmeldov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rawse.
Kmeldov digs a good hook to Rawse's body.
Kmeldov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawse.
Kmeldov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kmeldov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kmeldov misses with a double jab.
Kmeldov misses with a leg kick
and Rawse counters with a stiff right hand.
Kmeldov throws a sloppy body shot
and Rawse counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rawse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rawse takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rawse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rawse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!

Rawse feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kmeldov sprawling to the canvas! Kmeldov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rawse finish him?!

Kmeldov is rocked!
Rawse measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Kmeldov! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ricky Rawse!
An out of breath Ricky Rawse 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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FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Dumas (ranked 8103 p4p, 619 weight class) and Nicky Santoro (ranked 7333 p4p, 600 weight class). Alexander Dumas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dumas
vs
Santoro

185 cm
20
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Dumas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicky Santoro!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santoro blocks a jab.
Dumas misses with a hook.
Dumas lands an overhand right.
Dumas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santoro in his tracks.
Dumas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dumas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santoro avoids it really well and circles away.
Dumas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dumas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santoro defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Dumas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dumas ducks right into an uppercut from Santoro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumas has his takedown stuffed
and Santoro counters with a series of strikes. Dumas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dumas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dumas tries for a takedown but Santoro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dumas fails with the takedown.
Nicky Santoro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dumas shoots in for a takedown but Santoro shows good takedown defense.
Dumas throws a jab when Santoro was well out of range.
Dumas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice cross by Santoro.

It looks like Alexander Dumas has been cut.
Dumas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Santoro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Santoro cracks Dumas with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Santoro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dumas to stand back up!

Dumas is rocked!
Santoro knocks out Dumas with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Santoro before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Santoro picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicky Santoro!
A victorious Nicky Santoro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abelino Correa (ranked 4682 p4p, 213 weight class) and Liam Hoohuli (ranked 24125 p4p, 304 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Correa
vs
Hoohuli

180 cm
25
137 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
21
142 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abelino Correa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Hoohuli!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Correa tenderised Hoohuli's leg. Hoohuli is trying to keep his angry face on.

Hoohuli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Correa is pressing down on Hoohuli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hoohuli throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoohuli throwing strikes but missing.
Hoohuli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Correa has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hoohuli doesn't defend quickly enough and Correa has managed to lock this one up! Can Hoohuli escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Correa on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abelino Correa!
Liam Hoohuli was interviewed post fight and said 'I was robbed. Seriously, I was the better fighter. This judging is a joke!'.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Min Halloway (ranked 4657 p4p, 326 weight class) and Alex Shafer (ranked 22753 p4p, 442 weight class). Min Halloway has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Halloway
vs
Shafer

175 cm
20
153 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
29
155 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Min Halloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Shafer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shafer throws a right hand that Halloway ducks under and follows up with a left that Halloway also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Halloway's head coaches at Fight Farm that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Halloway scores with a three punch combo!

Shafer drives through and clinches with Halloway against the cage.
Halloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Halloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shafers head.

Shafer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Shafer.
Halloway changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shafer has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shafer scores with a jab to the head.
Shafer throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shafer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Shafer shoots in and bounces Halloway off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Halloway controls Shafer momentarily but Shafer frees himself.
Halloway wants to stand and escape but Shafer is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shafer controlling from the top position.
Halloway looking to control.
Shafer wants to pass the guard but Halloway is keeping the position.
Shafer preventing the sweep.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Halloway misses with the combination.
Shafer throws a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Halloway misses the jab.
Shafer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halloway. Shafer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shafer connects with a crisp jab.
Halloway looks to land a combination but Shafer avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Shafer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shafer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shafer throws a nice inside leg kick.

Shafer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Halloway did well to prevent Shafer getting side control.
Shafer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halloway wants to stand back up but Shafer manages to pass into side control.
Halloway wants to control but Shafer postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halloway is trying to get back to half guard.
Halloway is trying to get back to his feet.
Shafer taking a breather here.
Halloway wants to control but Shafer postures up.
Halloway is trying to improve his position.
Halloway seems a little lost for a moment, as Shafer dominates the positioning.

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.
An elbow from Shafer crashes against the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Shafer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice shot lands for Halloway.
Halloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shafer was well out of range. Poor timing from Halloway.

Shafer forces Halloway back against the cage and clinches.

Shafer drags the fight down to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shafer can do anything to dispel that myth.

Shafer pushes Halloway off and scrambles back to his feet.
Halloway scores with a shot to the body.
Halloway throws a hook to the side of Shafer's head but Shafer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shafer takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Shafer 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.

Shafer lands a nice looking body kick.
Shafer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halloway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shafer.
Halloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halloway lands with a hook. Shafer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shafer throws a body punch but Halloway moves out of range.
Halloway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Halloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shafer manages to avoid it.
Shafer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halloway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shafer moves in looking to clinch but Halloway pushes him off.
Halloway drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shafer sprawls and moves away.
Shafer wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shafer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shafer throws a head kick but Halloway moves out of range.
Min Halloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Shafer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shafer tries to clinch but Halloway moves out of range.
Halloway feinted with a counter takedown.
Shafer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shafer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Shafer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Halloway appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shafer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Halloway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shafer throws a head kick that Halloway semi-blocks.
Jab by Halloway.

Shafer is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Halloway! Shafer is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Min Halloway!
A victorious Min Halloway thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Glenn (ranked 24055 p4p, 437 weight class) and Cato Skywalker (ranked 4177 p4p, 311 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Glenn
vs
Skywalker

195 cm
20
151 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

174 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeremy Glenn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cato Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glenn takes a jab right on the kisser.

Skywalker has closed the distance and engaged Glenn in a clinch.
Skywalker digs a right hand underneath Glenn's ribcage. Glenn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skywalker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Glenn or not.
Skywalker lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Glenn is breathing heavily.
Skywalker is leaning against Glenn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skywalker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Skywalker is leaning against Glenn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skywalker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skywalker lands a shoulder strike.
Skywalker lands a body punch.
Skywalker's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Skywalker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Skywalker.
Skywalker scores with a nice hook to the head.

Glenn is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Skywalker.
Oh Glenn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skywalker gets through Glenn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker dips a shoulder and cracks Glenn with a mighty uppercut! Glenn falls back against the cage and Skywalker unloads with a barrage of strikes! Glenn 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 - Skywalker screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cato Skywalker!
Cato Skywalker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shannon White (ranked 2570 p4p, 302 weight class) and Paolo Santos (ranked 4603 p4p, 457 weight class). Paolo Santos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

White
vs
Santos

186 cm
20
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

161 cm
27
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shannon White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paolo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Santos dodges the punch combination from White.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.

Santos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
White slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

White working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Santos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.

White tries for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
The referee asks White politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. White prefers to stall for the moment though.

White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
White takes a little break here. Santos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

White working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

White decides to stand up, so the ref orders Santos to his feet.
White darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns White into the cage.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
White looks for a takedown but Santos sprawls well.
Santos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santos slips a straight right by White.
White misses with a looping right.
White misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shannon White. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White throws a low kick, looking for Santos's leg but Santos calmly moves out of range.
White tries a head kick but it misses.

White drives through with a takedown into guard.
White wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.

White gets to his feet. Santos looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
White misses with a head kick.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

White closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Santos quickly recovers to half guard.
Santos looks winded!
White keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
White wants to free his trapped foot but Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.

White is trying to work for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
White works his way into side control.
White taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

White looking to score a takedown here. Santos is defending well but White drives through and ends up in Santos's guard.
White controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
White trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
White passes Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
White frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

White has control of Santos's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Santos regains control of the situation pretty easily.
White with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is desperately trying to improve his position but White has a good base and remains in mount.

White has isolated one of Santos's arms. Santos looking to fight him off but White twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shannon White!
An out of breath Shannon White 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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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christian Baier (ranked 2543 p4p, 124 weight class) and Rodrigo Gracie (ranked 2195 p4p, 109 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Christian Baier has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Christian Baier seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Baier
vs
Gracie

167 cm
22
138 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

170 cm
21
144 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Baier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodrigo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Baier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baier.
Baier throws a lazy uppercut

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baier tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baier keeps working.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is pressing down on Baier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baier is holding on for now.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Baier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Baier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Baier is not content to let Gracie control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Baier not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baier wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Baier.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Baier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Baier dives on top into guard.

Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Baier looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Gracie trying to pass the guard but Baier defending well.
Baier wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baier works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Gracie 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.

Baier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Baier pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Baier misses the jab.
Baier takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Baier is trying to control but can't.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baier wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looks to land a strike but Baier avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Baier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baier looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baier is one step ahead there.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Baier from standing up.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Baier manages to pass into side control anyway.

Baier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie regains half guard.

That's two 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.

Baier 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.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Baier postures up.
Baier won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Baier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.

Gracie has his foot on Baier's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baier works his way back into a safe position though.

Baier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baier has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie has control of Baier's left arm, preventing Baier from doing any damage.
Baier advances to half guard.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baier passes to side control.
Gracie tries to bench press Baier off him but Baier keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie struggling a bit here.

Baier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Baier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Baier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Christian Baier will probably get the nod.
That's time! Baier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Gracie 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.

Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Rodrigo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.

Baier has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracie trying to control the action but Baier just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Baier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.

Baier seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.

Baier wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baier prevents Gracie from improving his position.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baier pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to hold on to Baier's head to control him but Baier postures up.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Baier from controlling successfully.
Baier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Gracie is looking for a triangle but Baier pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie controlling Baier's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baier throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baier defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baier throws a poor cross that misses

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baier won't be happy with that.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Baier taking punishment in the form of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Gracie!
Rodrigo Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pension Buckets (ranked 1972 p4p, 215 weight class) and Musa Kendali (ranked 2931 p4p, 286 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Buckets might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Candyman - Knockin' Boots. Kendali has chosen Senegal National Anthem as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Buckets
vs
Kendali

200 cm
28
265 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

196 cm
22
284 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Voodoo Nutrition

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Pension Buckets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Musa Kendali!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckets is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kendali looks to land a right hand but Buckets moved out of range.

Buckets moves into the clinch.
Buckets throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Buckets misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Buckets.
Kendali is working for takedown but Buckets is calmly controlling the position for now.
Buckets lands with a short shot to the head.
Buckets misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Kendali 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.
A knee to the head by Buckets.

It looks like Musa Kendali has been cut.
Buckets lands an elbow that stopped Kendali in his tracks for a moment.
Buckets creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kendali is trying to drag Buckets to the mat but Buckets just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kendali takes a knee right on the jaw!
Buckets keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kendali's efforts to push away.
Buckets trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buckets stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kendali looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckets lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buckets working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buckets lands a knee to the head.
Buckets softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buckets working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kendali has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Buckets is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pension Buckets has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musa Kendali.
Kendali takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buckets.

Kendali is rocked!
Buckets lands an elbow inside.
Kendali is still on wobbly legs! Can Buckets finish him?
Buckets lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckets creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Kendali! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Buckets.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pension Buckets!
Pension Buckets decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lighty LightHeavyweight (ranked 498 p4p, 76 weight class) and Chief Wolf (ranked 4594 p4p, 513 weight class). Chief Wolf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

LightHeavyweight
vs
Wolf

175 cm
28
220 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

190 cm
28
199 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lighty LightHeavyweight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LightHeavyweight as he avoids it easily.
Wolf has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

LightHeavyweight clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from LightHeavyweight.
Nice body punch from LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight pushes Wolf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wolf looks winded!
A short uppercut from LightHeavyweight.
I was talking to LightHeavyweight's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
LightHeavyweight scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LightHeavyweight lands a nice uppercut.
LightHeavyweight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wolf or not.
LightHeavyweight digs a right hand into Wolf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wolf's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for LightHeavyweight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight cracks Wolf with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for LightHeavyweight.
LightHeavyweight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
LightHeavyweight cracks Wolf with a nice body shot.
LightHeavyweight digs a right hand into Wolf's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wolf's gas tank.
LightHeavyweight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LightHeavyweight.

Wolf is rocked!
LightHeavyweight lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wolf to his knees! LightHeavyweight keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lighty LightHeavyweight!
Lighty LightHeavyweight thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Lobo (ranked 4462 p4p, 399 weight class) and Heavy HeavyWeight (ranked 118 p4p, 13 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lobo
vs
HeavyWeight

197 cm
27
250 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

185 cm
28
280 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Crazy Lobo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Heavy HeavyWeight!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

HeavyWeight has Lobo up against the cage in a clinch.
HeavyWeight lands with a left to the head.
HeavyWeight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lobo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lobo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as HeavyWeight walks away with a smile on his face. Lobo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
HeavyWeight takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lobo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lobo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some wild striking there from Lobo.

HeavyWeight closes the distance and clinches.
Lobo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as HeavyWeight walks away with a smile on his face. Lobo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crazy Lobo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lobo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lobo throws an ugly left hook that misses

and HeavyWeight moves into the clinch.
HeavyWeight lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Lobo is rocked!

It looks like Crazy Lobo has been cut.
HeavyWeight pushes Lobo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oh Lobo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lobo is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for HeavyWeight.
Nice body punch from HeavyWeight - that landed with a thud.
HeavyWeight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
HeavyWeight creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Lobo out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heavy HeavyWeight!
A very excited looking Heavy HeavyWeight 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.