SPARTA 25 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Adams (ranked 5400 p4p, 70 weight class) and Takeru Kazehaya (ranked 5555 p4p, 75 weight class). Adams comes into the arena with stiff upper lip blaring out of the sound system. Takeru Kazehaya acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Adams
vs
Kazehaya

180 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

173 cm
25
263 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, George Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Takeru Kazehaya!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Adams gets a double leg takedown into Kazehaya's guard.
Kazehaya has control of Adams's left arm, preventing Adams from doing any damage.
Kazehaya trying to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takeru Kazehaya!
In defeat, George Adams stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry my peeps'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Denzel Knives (ranked 4482 p4p, 439 weight class) and Billy Gravano (ranked 6909 p4p, 517 weight class). Knives comes into the arena with Remember The Name blaring out of the sound system. Gravano has chosen long way to the top as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Knives
vs
Gravano

180 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Denzel Knives!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Gravano!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravano moves away from the strike by Knives.
Gravano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Knives makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gravano shoots in for a takedown but Knives shows good takedown defense.
Knives has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gravano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Knives. That snapped Gravano's head back.

Gravano is rocked!
Gravano misses with a takedown
and Knives counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Denzel Knives!
A victorious Denzel Knives thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Billy Gravano spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry to my fans i'll train my ass off for the next one.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Samart Payakaroon (ranked 3883 p4p, 330 weight class) and Abel Hershon (ranked 5462 p4p, 390 weight class). Samart Payakaroon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Payakaroon
vs
Hershon

170 cm
25
146 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samart Payakaroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abel Hershon!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hershon.
Hershon tried to score with a low kick but Payakaroon checks it.
Hershon misses with a right hand
enabling Payakaroon to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Payakaroon as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Hershon misses
letting Payakaroon counter with a right hand.
Hershon scores with a push kick.
Hershon misses with the body kick
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Abel Hershon has been cut.
Payakaroon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hershon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hershon cracks the inside of Payakaroon's front leg.
Payakaroon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hershon.
Payakaroon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hershon moves away.
Hershon throws out a counter right but Payakaroon avoids it with no problem.
Hershon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab lands there for Payakaroon.
Payakaroon swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon throws a hook but Hershon blocks it.
Payakaroon throws a hook but Hershon blocks it.
Hershon looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Payakaroon closes the distance and pushes Hershon back into the cage.
Payakaroon lands a nice shot to the body.
Payakaroon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Payakaroon lands a right hand.
Hershon blocking some punches.
Payakaroon digs a right hand underneath Hershon's ribcage. Hershon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hershon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hershon tries a body shot but Payakaroon blocks it.
Payakaroon prevents a body shot from Hershon.
Hershon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Payakaroon or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakaroon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakaroon prevents Hershon from breaking the clinch.

Hershon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Payakaroon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Payakaroon blocks a body shot from Hershon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon scores with a hook to the body.
Payakaroon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Payakaroon scores with a shoulder strike.
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!

Payakaroon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon throws a body punch but Hershon moves out of range.

Payakaroon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hershon, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hershon fails to land.
Payakaroon misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hershon fails to land.
Payakaroon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hershon's elbow.
A short right from Payakaroon on the inside.
Payakaroon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Hershon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Payakaroon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hershon misses with a body kick.
Hershon lands a jab to the nose.
Payakaroon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hershon misses with a shot to the body
and Payakaroon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hershon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Payakaroon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Payakaroon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hershon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hershon.
Payakaroon cracks Hershon with an open hand slap.
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!
Payakaroon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Payakaroon closes the distance and pushes Hershon back into the cage.
Hershon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakaroon throws a punch but it's blocked by Hershon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hershon.
Hershon tries a body shot but Payakaroon blocks it.
Payakaroon tries to throw a body punch but Hershon avoids it by throwing Payakaroon back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Payakaroon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hershon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payakaroon lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Payakaroon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abel Hershon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Payakaroon scores with a jab to the body.
Hershon is looking to land body kicks.
Hershon throws a sloppy head kick
and Hershon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hershon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payakaroon throws a series of punches but Hershon moves out of range.
Payakaroon moves out of range as Hershon throws a body kick.
Payakaroon thuds a left hand into Hershon's body.
Hershon thumps Payakaroon with a low kick.
Payakaroon fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Hershon is predictable there
and Payakaroon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hershon thuds his right hand into Payakaroon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hershon takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Hershon is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hershon.
Hershon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon moves out of range of the body kick.
Payakaroon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up but Hershon circles away and keeps his distance.
Hershon lands a front kick.
Samart Payakaroon is winning the standup battle so far.
Payakaroon thuds a left hand into Hershon's body.

Oooooh!!! Payakaroon has knocked Hershon down with a huge combo! Payakaroon steps away and waves a wobbly Hershon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hershon is still on wobbly legs! Can Payakaroon finish him?

Payakaroon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payakaroon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hershon is trying to break the clinch but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hershon backwards.
A short left from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon throws a big uppercut that drops Hershon! More strikes from Payakaroon and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hershon lies dazed against the cage as Payakaroon celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samart Payakaroon!
Samart Payakaroon 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nevzorov Stepanovich (ranked 3243 p4p, 359 weight class) and Kyo Yodachai (ranked 3778 p4p, 400 weight class). Kyo Yodachai acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Stepanovich
vs
Yodachai

170 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
166 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nevzorov Stepanovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyo Yodachai!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yodachai tries to clinch but Stepanovich moves away

and Stepanovich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stepanovich showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stepanovich passes Yodachai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Stepanovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stepanovich is working for a kimura but Yodachai is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yodachai is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stepanovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yodachai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodachai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanovich has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stepanovich is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Stepanovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yodachai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanovich trying to control but Yodachai is working from the bottom.

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

Stepanovich has an active guard here but Yodachai has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stepanovich keeping moving, preventing Yodachai from controlling successfully.

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

Yodachai drops back looking for a leg! Stepanovich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stepanovich manages to kick Yodachai off! Yodachai jumps back into Stepanovich's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stepanovich working a defensive guard here.
Yodachai looking to sit in guard and control but Stepanovich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Yodachai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stepanovich controlling from the top position.
Stepanovich trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yodachai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

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

Nevzorov Stepanovich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Yodachai moved out of range nicely.
Nevzorov Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich darts in looking for a takedown but Yodachai gets double underhooks and turns Stepanovich into the cage.

Stepanovich feints and as Yodachai raises his hands in defense, Stepanovich changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stepanovich trying to control but Yodachai is working from the bottom.

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

Yodachai trying to control but Stepanovich is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yodachai passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stepanovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Stepanovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yodachai pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stepanovich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stepanovich working a defensive guard here.
Yodachai trying to control but Stepanovich is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Stepanovich has his foot on Yodachai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yodachai works his way back into a safe position though.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stepanovich holds on and takes a little breather.
Yodachai trying to control but Stepanovich is working from the bottom.
Stepanovich can't keep his opponent in guard - Yodachai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stepanovich trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Stepanovich tries to lock up and control but Yodachai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodachai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stepanovich is looking to escape.
Stepanovich tries to hold on but Yodachai pushes him away.
Stepanovich is desperately trying to improve his position but Yodachai has a good base and remains in mount.
Stepanovich holds on, trying desperately to control.
Yodachai looking to control but Stepanovich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stepanovich is desperately trying to improve his position but Yodachai has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stepanovich gets back to half guard.
Yodachai is trying to control the action in half guard but Stepanovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stepanovich is looking to improve his position.

Stepanovich looking for submissions off his back.

Stepanovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yodachai pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yodachai is keen to just control but Stepanovich is a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Stepanovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yodachai pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyo Yodachai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Yodachai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yodachai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Yodachai tries to clinch but Stepanovich moves out of range.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Yodachai enables Stepanovich to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yodachai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yodachai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yodachai wants to improve his position but instead Stepanovich has moved into half guard.
Yodachai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yodachai.
Yodachai has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich wants to pass the guard but Yodachai is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stepanovich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yodachai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yodachai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yodachai!

Stepanovich tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Yodachai presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Stepanovich tries to hold on but Yodachai pushes him away.
Stepanovich is squirming around, avoiding Yodachai's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanovich bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodachai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yodachai being controlled here, momentarily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stepanovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yodachai is aware though and is defending well.

Yodachai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stepanovich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yodachai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Stepanovich looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yodachai passes into half guard.
Nevzorov Stepanovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stepanovich has his hands clasped together around Yodachai's back. He's all about the action.
Yodachai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Stepanovich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yodachai pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Stepanovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nevzorov Stepanovich.
Well Stepanovich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nevzorov Stepanovich!
In his post fight interview, Nevzorov Stepanovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 2827 p4p, 322 weight class) and Kenshi Kimura (ranked 2628 p4p, 299 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mayweather
vs
Kimura

173 cm
26
159 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

165 cm
25
162 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Floyd Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenshi Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Kimura misses the target.
Kimura throws a body shot but no joy.
Kimura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayweather.
Kimura has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kimura avoids the body shot from Mayweather.
Kimura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mayweather makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kimura misses with a right hand
and Mayweather makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mayweather scores with a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Mayweather.
Mayweather comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kimura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mayweather scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Kimura misses.
Mayweather has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kimura staying out of range there.
Kimura misses with a straight right.
Kimura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kimura misses the target.
Floyd Mayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayweather dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Kimura misses.
Mayweather appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice shot lands for Mayweather.
Mayweather with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Kimura fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mayweather to the ground. Kimura is now in Mayweather's guard.
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mayweather wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Kimura slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mayweather is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
Mayweather is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kimura prevents Mayweather from improving his position.
Mayweather has his hands clasped together around Kimura's back. He's all about the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mayweather's head.
Mayweather wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Mayweather is defending well.

Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayweather makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mayweather.
Kimura sitting in guard here, content to control.

Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kimura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Kimura might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mayweather is adopting a defensive guard.

Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kimura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mayweather is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kimura won't allow Mayweather to get back to his feet.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Mayweather keeps moving.
Mayweather wants to sweep but no luck.
Mayweather keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Kimura pushing down on Mayweather's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kimura works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Kimura jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mayweather manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura prevents Mayweather from escaping the position.

Kimura tries for a kimura but Mayweather is defending well.

Kimura has hold of Mayweather's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mayweather seems comfortable defending it but Kimura has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mayweather is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mayweather is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kimura couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenshi Kimura!
A victorious Kenshi Kimura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bekithemba Seme (ranked 2523 p4p, 123 weight class) and Vash Stampede (ranked 3017 p4p, 139 weight class). Stampede is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Remember The Name. Vash Stampede has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Seme
vs
Stampede

174 cm
25
141 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bekithemba Seme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vash Stampede!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seme throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stampede makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Seme misses with the body kick
and Stampede counters with a straight right hand.
Stampede takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stampede takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stampede takes a swing at Seme's ribcage but misses.
Seme lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Seme throws a sloppy head kick and Stampede moves out of range easily.
Stampede misses with a right hand
and Seme makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stampede really felt that one!
A jab lands there for Stampede.
Stampede throws the left hand but Seme avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stampede lands with a cross.
Stampede lands a jab.

Seme is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Seme there.
Stampede lands the left hand.
Oh Seme is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stampede looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Seme seems to have got his legs back now.
Stampede throws an overhand right that lands on Seme's shoulder, as Seme tries to avoid the shot.
Seme connects with a solid leg kick.
Seme dips to his left and cracks Stampede with an uppercut!
Seme throws a head kick but Stampede moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Stampede misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stampede. Seme does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Seme was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stampede.
Stampede throws a body punch but Seme moves out of range.
Seme jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Donk. Stampede catches Seme right on the button with a cross.
Seme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stampede manages to avoid it.
Stampede looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Seme thuds a left hand into Stampede's body.
Stampede jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seme with a nice cross.
Seme looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Seme with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seme on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stampede lands a glancing blow to the side of Seme's head.
No joy there for Stampede, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Stampede looks to move away, Seme throws a big counter combo but Stampede just gets out of the way.
A big right from Stampede misses.
Seme misses with a body punch
enabling Stampede to counter with a crisp jab.
Seme definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seme misses with a wild body shot.
Stampede scores with a nice head shot.
Seme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seme blocks a jab.
Stampede feints a jab promting Seme to slip. Stampede then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Seme slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stampede throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seme sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stampede throws out the jab.
Seme's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stampede connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seme scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stampede throws a body punch but Seme moves out of range.
Stampede checks a low kick from Seme.
Seme misses with a body kick.
Seme takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Seme slips under a jab from Stampede.
Seme avoids the body shot from Stampede.
Stampede misses with a wild body shot.
Stampede pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stampede just misses with a punch to the body.
Seme throws a leg kick
and Stampede connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stampede throws a poor cross that misses
and Seme counters with an inside leg kick.
Stampede checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Seme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seme uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stampede.
Seme just misses with a punch to the body.
Stampede misses with a right hand
and Seme counters with a three punch combo that has Stampede backing up. Stampede nods at Seme to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seme throws a right hand that misses
enabling Stampede to counter with a crisp jab.
Seme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stampede cracks Seme with an open hand slap.
Seme throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stampede throws a right hand that Seme ducks under and follows up with a left that Seme also avoids with ease.
Stampede throws a series of punches but Seme moves out of range.
Stampede misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stampede throws a right and a left that Seme avoids nicely.
Seme appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stampede cracks Seme with a good jab.
Seme throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vash Stampede 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.

Seme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Stampede throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Seme ducks under a wild hook from Stampede.
Seme throws a push kick but Stampede slaps the foot to one side.
A little jabbing left from Stampede on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stampede takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Seme scores with a kick to the body.
Seme moves forwards but Stampede connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seme takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Seme throws a body shot but no joy.
Seme shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seme fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stampede is out of range.
Stampede misses with a hook
and Seme counters with a three punch combo that has Stampede backing up. Stampede nods at Seme to acknowledge the strikes.
Seme scores with a head kick.
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!
Seme needs to keep his hands up - Stampede had a free shot at his head there.
Vash Stampede seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seme throws a push kick but Stampede slaps the foot to one side.
Stampede connects with a looping right hand.
A combination from Seme does no damage.
Seme lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stampede backs up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Stampede.
Seme throws a low kick, looking for Stampede's leg but Stampede calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Stampede misses.
Seme misses with a double jab
and Stampede counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Seme pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stampede scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seme throws a chopping leg kick but Stampede manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stampede scores with a body shot.

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!
Seme motions for Stampede to come forward. Seme throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Stampede catches Seme right on the button with a cross.
Seme throws a sloppy head kick
and Stampede counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stampede misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Seme tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seme throws a body shot but no joy.
Stampede throws the left hand but Seme avoids the punch easily.
Seme is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Stampede.
Stampede walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Seme drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Stampede swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Seme's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vash Stampede!
Vash Stampede seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apolinario Mabini (ranked 2602 p4p, 357 weight class) and Krzistov Wojcik (ranked 1720 p4p, 255 weight class). Mabini comes to the cage accompanied by Noypi by Bamboo. Krzistov Wojcik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mabini
vs
Wojcik

185 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Apolinario Mabini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Krzistov Wojcik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mabini clinches up with Wojcik and pushes him back against the cage.
Mabini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mabini.
Mabini swings wildly with an uppercut but Wojcik uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mabini.
Mabini lands a hook that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards.
Mabini digs a right hand underneath Wojcik's ribcage. Wojcik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Mabini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wojcik tries to score a body lock takedown but Mabini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wojcik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wojcik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mabini pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wojcik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Apolinario Mabini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzistov Wojcik.
Mabini lands with a light punch inside.
Mabini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wojcik fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wojcik is working for takedown but Mabini is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wojcik looks winded!
Mabini lands a hook that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards.
A short right from Mabini on the inside.
Mabini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards.
Mabini cracks Wojcik with a nice body shot.

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

Wojcik is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mabini creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Wojcik's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Wojcik drops to his knees and Mabini pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apolinario Mabini!
A relieved looking Apolinario Mabini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Show (ranked 1464 p4p, 156 weight class) and Aaron Casaus (ranked 2824 p4p, 263 weight class). Show comes to the cage accompanied by My Time Is Now. Aaron Casaus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Show
vs
Casaus

162 cm
25
153 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

172 cm
25
147 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Small Show!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Casaus!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Show looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Show is trying to control the action in half guard but Casaus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Show sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Casaus defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Show throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Casaus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Show. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Show not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Show has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Casaus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Show.
Casaus is trying to get back to full guard.
Casaus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Show.
Casaus trying to control but Show postures up.
Show has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Show missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casaus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Casaus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Show.
Show is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Show missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Show missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Show sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Casaus defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casaus is trying to control but can't.
Casaus wants to improve his position but Show is controlling well.
Show is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Casaus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Show throwing shots but Casaus is blocking nicely.
Casaus has hold of Show's hands but Show slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Casaus is trying to control but can't.
Show throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Show is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Casaus is rocked!

It looks like Aaron Casaus has been cut.
Casaus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Show.
Casaus is still in real trouble! Can Show finish him?
Show throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Casaus seems to have recovered his senses.
Show missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Show not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Casaus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Show thows a huge punch but Casaus dodges it nicely.
Show not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Show landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Show thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Show working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Show lands a big elbow - Casaus is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Show!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Show!
Small Show 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
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nqobile Ndlandla (ranked 2621 p4p, 359 weight class) and Kaensak Sor Ploenchit (ranked 2555 p4p, 349 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nqobile Ndlandla has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nqobile Ndlandla seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Ndlandla
vs
Sor Ploenchit

195 cm
25
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
214 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nqobile Ndlandla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaensak Sor Ploenchit!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sor Ploenchit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ndlandla.
Sor Ploenchit tries to close the distance and clinch but Ndlandla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sor Ploenchit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ndlandla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sor Ploenchit's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sor Ploenchit duly obliges.
Ndlandla throws a sloppy head kick and Sor Ploenchit moves out of range easily.
Sor Ploenchit throws a jab when Ndlandla was well out of range.
A slow jab from Ndlandla misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Sor Ploenchit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ndlandla moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sor Ploenchit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sor Ploenchit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Ndlandla takes a swing at Sor Ploenchit's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Sor Ploenchit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sor Ploenchit swings for the body but Ndlandla moves out of range.
Ndlandla feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ndlandla throws a push kick but Sor Ploenchit slaps the foot to one side.
Sor Ploenchit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ndlandla dodges the punch combination from Sor Ploenchit.
It looked like Ndlandla was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ndlandla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Ndlandla misses
and Sor Ploenchit counters with a left to the body.
Ndlandla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ndlandla lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ndlandla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ndlandla staying out of range there.
Ndlandla lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ndlandla slips a straight right by Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit misses with a hook.
Sor Ploenchit misses the shot to the body.
Ndlandla misses with a wild body shot.
Sor Ploenchit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ndlandla throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ndlandla walks into a left hand.

It looks like Nqobile Ndlandla has been cut.
Ndlandla throws a body shot but no joy.
Sor Ploenchit avoids the head kick by Ndlandla.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sor Ploenchit instigates a clinch.
We've been informed that Sor Ploenchit 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.
Ndlandla blocks a body shot from Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit keeps control of Ndlandla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sor Ploenchit swings wildly with an uppercut but Ndlandla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sor Ploenchit working aggressively here.
Ndlandla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Ndlandla.
Sor Ploenchit swings wildly with an uppercut but Ndlandla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sor Ploenchit misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sor Ploenchit throws a punch but it's blocked by Ndlandla.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sor Ploenchit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ndlandla fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ndlandla.
Sor Ploenchit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Ndlandla.
Ndlandla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sor Ploenchit's elbow.
Sor Ploenchit is working Ndlandla over against the cage.
Ndlandla tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sor Ploenchit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sor Ploenchit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ndlandla's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ndlandla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sor Ploenchit blocks a body shot from Ndlandla.
Sor Ploenchit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ndlandla's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ndlandla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sor Ploenchit blocking some punches.
Sor Ploenchit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ndlandla has a couple of punches blocked by Sor Ploenchit.
Sor Ploenchit misses with a punch on the inside.
Ndlandla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sor Ploenchit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ndlandla working aggressively here.
Sor Ploenchit has a couple of punches blocked by Ndlandla.
Sor Ploenchit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ndlandla's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ndlandla tries to throw a body punch but Sor Ploenchit avoids it by throwing Ndlandla back against the cage.

Ndlandla breaks the clinch.

Sor Ploenchit has managed to clinch.
Ndlandla takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kaensak Sor Ploenchit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nqobile Ndlandla's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ndlandla misses with a wild combination.
Sor Ploenchit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ndlandla lands a leg kick that knocks Sor Ploenchit off balance momentarily.
A lazy body kick from Ndlandla
and Sor Ploenchit counters with a stiff right hand.

Ndlandla is rocked!
Ndlandla ducks into an uppercut from Sor Ploenchit and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaensak Sor Ploenchit!
After the fight, Kaensak Sor Ploenchit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
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FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samson Wills (ranked 745 p4p, 95 weight class) and Norifumi Yamamoto (ranked 1639 p4p, 197 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.

Wills
vs
Yamamoto

164 cm
25
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

168 cm
26
161 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

BEAST

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samson Wills!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Norifumi Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Wills sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wills tries to counter with a takedown but Yamamoto is quick to defend against it.

Wills darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yamamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yamamoto works his way to full guard. Good work.

Yamamoto working for a triangle but Wills defends it easily.

Yamamoto is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wills has his hands clasped together but Yamamoto extends and breaks Wills's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Yamamoto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Norifumi Yamamoto!
Norifumi Yamamoto is the new lightweight champion!
Norifumi Yamamoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.