PSE 13 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Gronkowski (ranked 23034 p4p, 577 weight class) and Rocky Lemmons (ranked 8125 p4p, 550 weight class). Rocky Lemmons will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gronkowski
vs
Lemmons

173 cm
19
174 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
147 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

JagWars & BadBoys Inc.
King Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rob Gronkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rocky Lemmons!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Lemmons forces Gronkowski back against the cage and clinches.
Lemmons goes for a takedown attempt but Gronkowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gronkowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lemmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gronkowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lemmons.
Lemmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gronkowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Lemmons clinches up with Gronkowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Lemmons drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gronkowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gronkowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Lemmons clinches.
Lemmons 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.
Gronkowski tries to circle away but Lemmons has him pinned against the cage.

Gronkowski drags the fight down to the ground.
Lemmons wants to control from the top but Gronkowski keeps moving.

Lemmons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lemmons trying to control but Gronkowski is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lemmons drops back looking for a leg! Gronkowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gronkowski manages to kick Lemmons off! Lemmons jumps back into Gronkowski's guard.
Gronkowski striking off his back but it's not causing Lemmons any problems.
Lemmons wants to control from the top but Gronkowski keeps moving.
Gronkowski trying to strike off his back.
Lemmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemmons wants to control from the top but Gronkowski keeps moving.
Gronkowski pulls Lemmons in close to his closed guard and prevents Lemmons from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lemmons prevents Gronkowski from getting back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Lemmons clinches up with Gronkowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Lemmons changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gronkowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rob Gronkowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Lemmons.

Lemmons fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gronkowski, pushing him back against the cage.

Gronkowski drags the fight down to the ground.

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

Gronkowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lemmons defends well.
Gronkowski keeping moving, preventing Lemmons from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lemmons thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Lemmons postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gronkowski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lemmons, into his guard.

Lemmons throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lemmons keeping moving, preventing Gronkowski from controlling successfully.
Gronkowski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lemmons is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gronkowski trying to control but Lemmons is working from the bottom.
Lemmons trying to keep a closed guard but Gronkowski is proving a slippery customer.
Gronkowski sitting in guard here, content to control.

Gronkowski is posturing up here but Lemmons has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gronkowski tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gronkowski has to tap! Slick submission there by Lemmons!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rocky Lemmons!
Rocky Lemmons tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy The Show (ranked 6532 p4p, 572 weight class) and Action Jaxon (ranked 8066 p4p, 605 weight class). The Show comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tktV-Q52CO4. Action Jaxon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Randy The Show's chin.

The Show
vs
Jaxon

183 cm
18
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
26
188 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy The Show!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Action Jaxon!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaxon moves forwards but The Show connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circling - The Show throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaxon throws a hook to the side of The Show's head but The Show sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Show is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaxon.
Jaxon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaxon throws a jab but it's blocked by The Show.
An attempted straight right counter from The Show misses the target.
Jaxon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Show gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jaxon.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Show darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jaxon scores with a jab.

The Show catches Jaxon napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Jaxon to the canvas!

Jaxon is rocked!
Jaxon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Show gets to his feet and stands over Jaxon, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Jaxon felt that one! The Show unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Jaxon from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy The Show!
Our winner, Randy The Show, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Pew (ranked 4724 p4p, 429 weight class) and Anselm Plantinga (ranked 24632 p4p, 573 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pew
vs
Plantinga

170 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Pew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anselm Plantinga!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pew doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Plantinga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pew fails with the takedown.
Pew misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Plantinga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pew with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Pew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pew doesn't manage to clinch there - Plantinga circles away.

Pew shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Plantinga keeping full guard, as Pew tries to pass.
Pew controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pew trying to control the position from guard on top but Plantinga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pew is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.

Pew is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Plantinga keeping moving, preventing Pew from controlling successfully.
Pew looking to pass the guard.
Pew scoring with punches to the head and body.
Plantinga being controlled here, momentarily.
Pew looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Plantinga keeping full guard, as Pew tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pew passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Plantinga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pew content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pew trying to control the position but Plantinga is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

Pew swings around for an armbar but Plantinga sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pew's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pew is trying to control the position but Plantinga postures up.
Plantinga 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.
Plantinga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pew is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Plantinga won't allow Pew to sweep him here.
Pew is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Plantinga preventing the sweep.
Plantinga stops Pew from standing up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pew has a takedown stuffed.
Plantinga misses with a straight left.
As Plantinga tries to get set, Pew tries to push him back and clinch up but Plantinga manages to avoid the attempt.
Plantinga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pew doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Plantinga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Pew throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Plantinga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pew is in Plantinga's guard.
Plantinga is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pew looking to sit in guard and control but Plantinga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anselm Plantinga will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pew shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Plantinga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pew with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Plantinga counter with a right hand.
Pew shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Plantinga counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Pew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pew closes the distance and clinches up with Plantinga, looking for a takedown. Pew pushes Plantinga against the cage but Plantinga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Plantinga is fending him off so far but Pew persists. Nope, Plantinga circles away and we're back to standing.
Pew takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Plantinga.

Pew is rocked!
Pew bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Plantinga comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Pew falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Pew was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anselm Plantinga!
Anselm Plantinga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Smith (ranked 4970 p4p, 448 weight class) and John De Hahler (ranked 6452 p4p, 504 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Smith
vs
De Hahler

176 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

174 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John De Hahler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Hahler tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Hahler just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from De Hahler misses.
De Hahler misses with a straight right.
De Hahler misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as De Hahler blocks the low kick.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Hahler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Hahler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Hahler was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but De Hahler is retaining full guard.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but De Hahler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! De Hahler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.

Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Hahler wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
De Hahler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Hahler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Hahler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith working a defensive guard here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Austin Smith!
A very excited looking Austin Smith 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.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cristian Borhes (ranked 5688 p4p, 547 weight class) and Educator In Training (ranked 7898 p4p, 599 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Borhes
vs
In Training

179 cm
26
179 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
26
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cristian Borhes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Educator In Training!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Borhes moves into the clinch.
Borhes looking to slow down the pace here.
Borhes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
In Training blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Borhes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Borhes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by In Training.
Borhes lands a left hand that snaps the head of In Training backwards.
In Training stalling in the clinch.
Borhes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
In Training managing to block the knees to the body from Borhes.
Borhes tries to land knees in the clinch but In Training avoids the damage to the body.
In Training lands a right hand.
Borhes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borhes lands a good knee to the midsection. In Training won't want to take too many of those.
In Training throws a head punch that misses.
In Training blocking some punches.
In Training lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borhes backwards.
Borhes lands a right hand that snaps the head of In Training backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
In Training gets through Borhes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Borhes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Borhes lands a damaging elbow.
Borhes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from In Training.
In Training lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
In Training blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borhes misses with a knee strike.
In Training scores with a nice hook to the head.
Borhes lands a good knee to the midsection. In Training won't want to take too many of those.
Borhes throws an elbow but it misses.
Borhes tries to land knees in the clinch but In Training avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borhes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
In Training can't find room to land a body shot as Borhes controls the action.
Borhes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Borhes taking a breather.
In Training swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borhes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and In Training avoids it.
In Training avoids a wild elbow strike from Borhes.
In Training blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borhes trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borhes stalls.
Borhes stalling in the clinch but In Training improves position.
In Training prevents a body shot from Borhes.
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!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Borhes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
In Training has a couple of punches blocked by Borhes.
Borhes lands with a light punch inside.
Borhes taking a breather.
In Training fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Borhes trying to stall but In Training improves his position.
Borhes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borhes lands a right hand.
In Training blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borhes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Borhes lands an elbow just above In Training 's eye.
In Training avoiding damage.
Borhes blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
In Training misses with a hook from the clinch.
Borhes misses with an elbow strike.
Borhes tries to land knees in the clinch but In Training avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from In Training.
Borhes misses with an elbow strike.
Borhes is pushing In Training up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Borhes scores a nice knee to the body.
In Training misses with the head strike.
In Training working aggressively here.
Borhes trying to land knees to the body.
Borhes swings wildly with an uppercut but In Training uses good head movement to avoid it.
In Training scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Borhes blocking some punches.
In Training leaning against his opponent.
Borhes lands a shoulder strike.
In Training managing to block the knees to the body from Borhes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
In Training misses with some punches.
Borhes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borhes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
In Training slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from In Training fails to land.
In Training lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from In Training fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from In Training fails to land.
Borhes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for In Training.
In Training throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from In Training fails to land.
Borhes throws a knee to the head but misses.
In Training is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
In Training swings wildly with an uppercut but Borhes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Borhes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cristian Borhes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Borhes moves into the clinch successfully.
Borhes throws an elbow that misses.
In Training misses with a hook from the clinch.
Borhes misses with a body punch.
In Training stalling.
Borhes is looking to control In Training's arms but In Training gets an underhook and turns him. Now Borhes has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from In Training fails to land.
Borhes unloads a knee to the mid-section. In Training lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Borhes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Borhes throws a head punch that misses.
In Training scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Borhes wants to stall.
Borhes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borhes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through In Training's defenses.
Borhes missing with knees to the body.
Borhes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from In Training.
In Training swings wildly with an uppercut but Borhes uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Borhes just misses with a elbow thrown towards In Training's brow.
In Training working aggressively here.
Borhes lands a right hand that snaps the head of In Training backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Borhes trying to land knees to the body.
Borhes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Borhes blocking some punches.
Borhes is looking to control In Training's arms but In Training gets an underhook and turns him. Now Borhes has his back to the cage.
Borhes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borhes is trying to stall.
In Training misses with the head strike.
Borhes looking to throw knees to the head but In Training is blocking nicely.
Borhes misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Borhes.
Borhes managing to block the knees to the body from In Training.
In Training misses with some punches.
In Training pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Borhes.
In Training blocks the elbow strike.
Borhes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that In Training can do to turn this around?
Borhes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Borhes tries to work over In Training's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by In Training.
In Training taking a breather.
In Training has a couple of punches blocked by Borhes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
In Training on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The referee calls for Borhes to work.
In Training swings away with an uppercut that misses.
In Training misses with a punch on the inside.
Borhes lands a left hand.
The referee calls for In Training to work.
Borhes tries to stall but In Training uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borhes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. In Training is defending well for now.
Borhes missing with knees to the body.
In Training avoiding damage as Borhes throws knees to the body.
Borhes unloads a knee to the mid-section. In Training lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Borhes trying to land knees to the body.
In Training throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borhess head.
Borhes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
In Training working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from In Training fails to land.
In Training lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borhes backwards.
In Training working aggressively here.
Borhes misses with a punch on the inside.
In Training blocking some punches.
In Training throws a head punch that misses.
Borhes misses with a body punch.
In Training misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borhes.
Borhes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borhes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Borhes throws an elbow but it misses.
In Training throws a punch but it's blocked by Borhes.
Borhes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borhes throws a head punch that misses.
Borhes trying to land knees to the body.
Borhes lands a nice knee to the body.
Borhes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Borhes misses with the head strike.
Borhes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of In Training backwards.
Borhes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
In Training tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borhes has a couple of punches blocked by In Training.
Cristian Borhes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Borhes scores with a shot to the side of In Training's head.
Borhes throws a punch but it's blocked by In Training.
Borhes throws an elbow but it misses.
In Training's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cristian Borhes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Borhes drives through and clinches with In Training against the cage.
Borhes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
In Training blocks an uppercut.
In Training blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Borhes.
In Training is stalling here.
Borhes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borhes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
In Training throws a punch but it's blocked by Borhes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Borhes just misses with a elbow thrown towards In Training's brow.
Borhes lands with a left to the head.
Borhes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borhes missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by In Training.
Borhes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borhes misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Borhes on the inside.
In Training has a couple of punches blocked by Borhes.
Borhes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borhes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from In Training.
In Training misses with a punch on the inside.
Borhes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Borhes looking to slow down the pace here.
Borhes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borhes is working In Training over against the cage.
In Training avoiding damage as Borhes throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Borhes looking to slow down the pace here.
Borhes is pushing In Training up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borhes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from In Training.

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

Borhes clinches up with In Training and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from In Training.
A head punch blocked on the inside by In Training.
In Training misses with some punches.
Borhes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Borhes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borhes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
In Training trying to control the position but instead, Borhes has worked for underhooks and has pushed In Training into the cage.
In Training misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
In Training lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Borhes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of In Trainings head.
In Training looking to slow down the pace here.
Borhes pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from In Training.
In Training blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
In Training avoiding damage as Borhes throws knees to the body.
Borhes stalling in the clinch but In Training improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for In Training.
In Training blocks an uppercut.
In Training lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from In Training.
In Training on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from In Training fails to land.
Borhes is trying to maintain a safe position but In Training gets an underhook and turns Borhes into the cage.
In Training managing to block the knees to the body from Borhes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borhes throws a punch but it's blocked by In Training.
In Training missing with knees to the body.
Borhes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of In Training backwards.
In Training scores with a shot to the side of Borhes's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
In Training throws a head punch that misses.
In Training misses with a punch on the inside.
In Training working aggressively here.
Borhes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
In Training makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
In Training misses with a hook from the clinch.
Borhes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Borhes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cristian Borhes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Borhes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Borhes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borhes blocks an uppercut.
Educator In Training has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
In Training swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Educator In Training.
I think Borhes 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristian Borhes!
A relieved looking Cristian Borhes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Roma (ranked 4920 p4p, 444 weight class) and Peter Zonta (ranked 4075 p4p, 382 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Roma
vs
Zonta

180 cm
18
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

King Nutrition
Bee Krazy

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Roma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Zonta!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zonta fails to land the takedown.

Zonta takes the fight into the clinch.
Roma is trying to force a seperation but Zonta has the dominant position.
Roma tries to break free but Zonta pushes him back against the cage.

Zonta wants the takedown. Roma is fighting it off but Zonta persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Roma's guard against the cage.
Zonta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zonta distracts Roma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zonta.
Zonta throws a big right hand that misses.
Zonta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zonta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zonta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roma can't keep his opponent in guard - Zonta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zonta in particular looking to stall.
Roma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zonta.
Roma is breathing heavily.
Zonta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Zonta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zonta winds up and cracks Roma with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zonta lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zonta is taking a breather. Roma says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zonta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zonta.
Roma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zonta passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zonta dominating with strikes here.
Zonta lands with some strikes.
A big strike lands for Zonta! That's really hurt Roma and he's turned his back - Zonta keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Zonta jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Zonta!
Travis Roma spoke after the fight, saying 'I can't believe I just lost, this is honestly so hard on me. This might just be my last fight'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Aziz (ranked 1947 p4p, 257 weight class) and JaVon Vasquez (ranked 2340 p4p, 305 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Aziz
vs
Vasquez

186 cm
26
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

192 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hannibal Aziz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JaVon Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Vasquez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Vasquez breaks from the clinch.
Aziz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vasquez throws a lazy uppercut
letting Aziz counter with a right hand.
Vasquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aziz counters with a nice uppercut.
Vasquez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aziz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vasquez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vasquez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aziz counters with a straight right hand.
JaVon Vasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasquez moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aziz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vasquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like JaVon Vasquez has been cut.
Aziz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vasquez misses with a shot to the body
and Aziz counters with a stiff right hand.
Aziz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vasquez looks to land a left hand but Aziz moved out of range nicely.
Aziz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasquez.
Aziz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vasquez ducks under a wild hook from Aziz.
Vasquez slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez throws a right and a left that Aziz avoids nicely.
Vasquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aziz.
Vasquez throws a right hand that misses
and Aziz counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aziz checks a leg kick.
Vasquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aziz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aziz misses with an uppercut
and Vasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasquez throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Aziz to counter with a crisp jab.
Aziz misses with a hook.
Vasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aziz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vasquez tries to clinch but Aziz moves away
letting Aziz counter with a right hand.
Vasquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aziz.

Vasquez moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been informed that Vasquez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Vasquez manages to break the clinch.
Vasquez swings widly with a right hand
and Vasquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasquez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aziz back to the cage. Vasquez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Aziz ducks under a wild hook from Vasquez.
Aziz throws a body punch but Vasquez moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez ducks under a wild hook from Aziz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasquez throws a shot from downtown. Aziz moves away and avoids it.
Aziz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aziz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aziz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasquez.
Vasquez is looking to clinch.
Vasquez misses with a combination
and Aziz counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Aziz.
Aziz avoids the body shot from Vasquez.
Vasquez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azizs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Aziz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JaVon Vasquez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Aziz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasquez punishes Aziz's body with a nice straight punch.
Vasquez misses the body punch
and Aziz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vasquez throws a poor cross that misses
and Vasquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasquez misses with a hook to the body
letting Aziz counter with a right hand.
Vasquez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez connects with a crisp jab.
Aziz swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Vasquez counter with a right hand.
Aziz lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aziz with a nice cross.
Vasquez throws a lazy uppercut
and Aziz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aziz catches Vasquez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aziz looks to land a right hand but Vasquez moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Vasquez. Those never looked like landing.
Vasquez scores with a nice head shot.
Vasquez misses the jab.
It looked like Aziz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aziz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasquez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vasquez looks to land a right hand but Aziz moved out of range.
Vasquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aziz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aziz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aziz throws a big shot that misses.
Vasquez throws an overhand right that lands on Aziz's shoulder, as Aziz tries to avoid the shot.
Vasquez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasquez dips to his left and cracks Aziz with an uppercut!
Vasquez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez misses with a hook.
Aziz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vasquez throws out the jab.
Vasquez throws a hook to the side of Aziz's head but Aziz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aziz lands with an uppercut that bounces Vasquez off the cage and back into range.
Hannibal Aziz is winning the standup battle so far.
Aziz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vasquez moves out of range as Aziz strikes.
Vasquez wants to counter the offense by Aziz and move into the clinch position.
Nice shot by Aziz.
Vasquez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aziz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aziz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Aziz lands.

Vasquez clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aziz throws a head punch that misses.

Aziz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasquez throws an off balance right hand
and Aziz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aziz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasquez moves away.
Vasquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aziz.
Aziz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aziz throws a hook but Vasquez avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aziz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vasquez's head.
Vasquez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vasquez is looking to clinch.
It looked like Aziz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vasquez misses with a two punch combination.
Vasquez defending well as Aziz loads up on a big left hand.
Vasquez throws out a counter right but Aziz avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Vasquez misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Aziz misses the target.
Aziz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vasquez can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz needs to keep his hands up - Vasquez had a free shot at his head there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aziz.
Vasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aziz moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Vasquez.
Vasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aziz.
Vasquez throws a poor cross that misses
and Vasquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vasquez misses with a hook.
Aziz throws a big counter combination but Vasquez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aziz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vasquez in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Aziz.
Aziz tries to bum rush Vasquez with a series of wild strikes but Vasquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Vasquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice jab there from Aziz.
Vasquez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aziz counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasquez throws a sloppy body shot
and Vasquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Aziz is just out of range.
Aziz scores with a punch to the head.
Aziz dips to his left and cracks Vasquez with an uppercut!
Aziz missing with a left hand there. Vasquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vasquez swings widly with a right hand
and Aziz counters with a nice uppercut.
Vasquez misses with a hook
and Aziz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aziz looks to throw the jab but Vasquez is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Vasquez there.
Vasquez misses the shot to the body.
Aziz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aziz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasquez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aziz looks to throw the jab but Vasquez is out of range.
Vasquez throws out a counter right but Aziz avoids it with no problem.
Aziz loads up on a big right hand but Vasquez slips the punch.
Vasquez misses with a hook to the body
and Aziz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aziz.
A little feinted left hand from Aziz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aziz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasquez.
Good standup being displayed there by Aziz as he connects with a hook.
Aziz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vasquez.
JaVon Vasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aziz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasquez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vasquez misses with an uppercut.
Aziz throws the left hand but Vasquez avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Aziz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aziz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Aziz!
Hannibal Aziz retains his middleweight title!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seb Sha (ranked 680 p4p, 101 weight class) and John Ruth (ranked 308 p4p, 42 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Sha
vs
Ruth

187 cm
33
210 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

178 cm
29
195 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

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 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seb Sha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruth circles away.
Ruth misses with a hook.
Sha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sha throws a right hand that misses
and Ruth counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Ruth.
Ruth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ruth shoots in for a double leg but Sha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruth has a takedown stuffed.
As Ruth backs away, Sha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Seb Sha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Ruth scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Sha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Sha as Ruth shoots in.
Sha throwing a counter right hand but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Ruth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ruth just manages to avoid it.
John Ruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Ruth.
Sha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ruth moves out of range as Sha strikes.
Ruth stuns Sha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruth misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Sha misses the target.
Ruth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruth tries to avoid it but Sha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruth to the ground. Ruth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ruth's coach down at Q Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ruth's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ruth misses with a right hand
and Sha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sha as he jumps to the side.
Ruth doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sha counters with a stiff right hand.
Sha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sha walks into a straight right hand from Ruth.
Sha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ruth's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruth throws a poor cross that misses
and Sha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Ruth clinches with his opponent.
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruth throws a head punch that misses.

Ruth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruth shoots and misses
and Sha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sha manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ruth has closed the distance and engaged Sha in a clinch.

Sha breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Ruth misses.
Sha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ruth lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruth misses with a straight left.
A cross from Ruth lands.
Ruth misses with a body shot
and Sha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruth. Ruth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruth misses the jab.
Sha moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ruth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sha has managed to get both his arms back between Ruth's legs - danger averted.
Sha tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruth is retaining full guard.
Sha scoring with some ground and pound.
Sha looking to pass the guard.

Ruth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sha is aware though and is defending well.
Ruth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sha trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
Sha preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Ruth will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ruth misses with a straight left.
Ruth looks to land a left hand but Sha moved out of range nicely.
Sha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Seb Sha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Sha.
Ruth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruth misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sha counter with a right hand.
Sha moves out of range as Ruth strikes.

Ruth shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

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

Sha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sha keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.

Ruth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruth manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ruth is looking for a triangle but Sha pushes his legs off easily.
Ruth keeping full guard, as Sha tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Sha's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruth trying to control the position.
Ruth is pulling down on Sha's head to control his posture.
Sha wants to control from the top but Ruth keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ruth's head.
Ruth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sha trying to control but Ruth is working from the bottom.
Sha working some strikes from top position.
Sha working some strikes from top position.

Ruth working for a triangle but Sha defends it easily.
Sha wants to control from the top but Ruth keeps moving.
Sha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruth swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ruth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sha defends it easily.
Sha postures up in Ruth's guard and throws a big left but Ruth blocks it.
Sha trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth keeping full guard, as Sha tries to pass.
Seb Sha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ruth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Ruth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sha stands and throws Ruth's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sha advances to full mount.
Ruth wants to hold on but Sha pushes him away.
Ruth is desperately trying to improve his position but Sha has a good base and remains in mount.
Sha dominating with strikes here.
Ruth tries to reverse the position but Sha maintains control.
Ruth is bucking up trying to escape but Sha cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ruth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Sha.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruth tries to hold on but Sha postures up.
A nice elbow there by Sha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sha with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seb Sha dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sha clobbers Ruth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ruth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruth.
Ruth scores with a shot to the body.
Ruth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sha manages to avoid it.
Ruth shoots and misses
and Sha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sha keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruth lands with a right hand.
Sha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ruth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sha somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth misses with a right hand
and Sha counters with a right hand to the body.
Sha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth tries to clinch but Sha moves out of range.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Sha counters with a stiff right hand.
Sha scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot by Ruth.
Ruth blocks a jab.
Ruth swings for the body but Sha moves out of range.
Ruth lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sha as he jumps to the side.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sha but Sha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seb Sha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ruth.
Sha throws a nice looking combination but Ruth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth misses with a left hand

and Sha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Sha.
Sha lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sha wants to pass the guard but Ruth is defending well.
Sha drops an elbow to the side of Ruth's head.
Sha prevents Ruth from improving his position.

Ruth actively working from the bottom here.
Ruth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruth won't allow Sha to pass to mount.
Ruth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ruth is refusing to be controlled, as Sha sits in half guard.
Ruth trying to hold on to Sha's head to control him but Sha postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Sha there.
Sha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruth keeps working.
Ruth is trying to maintain the position but Sha is very close to passing his half guard.

Sha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruth defends it well.
Ruth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sha scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ruth manages to get to full guard.
Sha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruth swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sha trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sha is in close to Ruth's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Ruth throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sha uses it to pass to side control.
Ruth wants to control but Sha postures up.
Sha working the ground and pound.
Sha in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ruth sneaks back into half guard.
Sha wants to pass to mount but Ruth is defending the position.
Sha scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seb Sha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sha 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

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

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FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Danger (ranked 491 p4p, 74 weight class) and Dan McClain (ranked 871 p4p, 133 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Danger
vs
McClain

193 cm
25
215 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

194 cm
27
190 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

THE END 32

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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Danger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan McClain!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClain staying out of range there.
Danger misses with a right hand
letting McClain counter with a right hand.
Danger throws a body punch but McClain moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from McClain misses.
Danger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McClain.
McClain steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Danger.
Nice cross by Danger.
Danger cracks McClain with a right hand to the side of the head.
McClain missing with a left hand there. Danger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McClain throws a looping overhand right but Danger ducks down to avoid it.
McClain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McClain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danger.
McClain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McClain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McClain looks to land a combination but Danger avoids it well.
McClain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Danger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danger misses with an uppercut
and McClain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McClain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McClain digs a good body shot into Danger's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McClain just misses with a punch to the body.
Danger throws a leg kick but McClain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Danger avoids the body shot from McClain.
McClain misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Danger misses its intended target.
Danger lunges at McClain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McClain's hand.
Danger throws a low kick but McClain moves out of range easily.
Danger looks to score with a jab to the body but McClain is just out of range.
Danger lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Danger misses.
Danger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danger fires out a quick counter leg kick but McClain just manages to avoid it.
Danger throws a lazy uppercut
and McClain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Danger ducks under a wild hook from McClain.
McClain slips a straight right by Danger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McClain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danger swings widly with a right hand
and McClain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danger throws a low kick but it's checked well by McClain.
McClain throws an overhand right that lands on Danger's shoulder, as Danger tries to avoid the shot.
McClain throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Danger misses the target.
Carlos Danger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McClain misses with the combination.
Danger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McClain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Danger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McClain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Danger thinking.
McClain wants to clinch.
Danger thuds his right hand into McClain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClain throws a right and a left that Danger avoids nicely.
McClain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Danger.
McClain staying out of range there.
Danger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been told by Danger's head coaches at MMA Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Danger thumps McClain with a low kick.
McClain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McClain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danger.
A swing and a miss from Danger.
Danger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Danger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Danger throws a leg kick that is checked
and McClain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McClain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Danger was well out of range. Poor timing from McClain.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danger misses with a wild combination.
McClain lands the left hand.
McClain thuds a left hand into Danger's body.
A slow jab from McClain misses its intended target.
Danger slips a straight right by McClain.
McClain moves out of range as Danger strikes.
Danger throws an off balance right hand

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

Danger is rocked!
Danger throws a combination that misses
and McClain counters with a crisp right that sends Danger to the canvas! McClain follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan McClain!
Dan McClain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

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