IVT Friday 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thing Thing (ranked 4011 p4p, 343 weight class) and Tesha Teshanovich (ranked 24919 p4p, 457 weight class). Thing comes to the cage accompanied by Thing. Teshanovich is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Influenser. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Thing
vs
Teshanovich

150 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Woodhouse's

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thing Thing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tesha Teshanovich!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thing fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Teshanovich sprawls well initially but Thing persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Thing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Teshanovich is not content to let Thing control the position.
Teshanovich wants to get back to his feet.

Thing is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teshanovich defends it well.

Thing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thing seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teshanovich scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Thing manages to mount him!
Teshanovich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thing controlling from mount.
Teshanovich is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Thing mounts Teshanovich! Really nice guard pass there!
Teshanovich tries to hold on but Thing postures up.

Thing is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Teshanovich is surviving well by controlling Thing's body position as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thing goes for an armbar but Teshanovich turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Teshanovich.
Thing keeping moving, preventing Teshanovich from controlling successfully.
Thing is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teshanovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thing keeping moving, preventing Teshanovich from controlling successfully.
Thing seems keen to control Teshanovich's posture.

Thing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Teshanovich is aware though and is defending well.

Thing has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Teshanovich should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Thing has tightened it up now! Teshanovich should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thing Thing!
A victorious Thing Thing thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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A

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Willis (ranked 6099 p4p, 421 weight class) and Raymond Miller (ranked 4201 p4p, 358 weight class). Raymond Miller has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tim Willis's chin.

Willis
vs
Miller

178 cm
26
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
26
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tim Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raymond Miller!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws out a loose jab but Willis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Willis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
Miller misses with a body shot
and Willis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Willis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Willis slips the punch.
Willis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Willis is rocked!
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Willis blocks a head kick by Miller.

Willis moves into range and clinches up with Miller.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Willis backwards.
Oh Willis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Willis.
Willis seems to have got his legs back now.
Miller gets through Willis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Willis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Willis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Willis.
Willis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Miller tries to work over Willis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Willis is trying to pull guard but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller pushes Willis against the cage. Miller is working some dirty boxing. Miller pushes off with a quick right hook! Willis goes down! Willis tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Miller moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raymond Miller!
During a confident post fight interview, Raymond Miller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Punchy McPunch (ranked 4035 p4p, 346 weight class) and Test Build (ranked 24484 p4p, 475 weight class). Test Build has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McPunch
vs
Build

180 cm
26
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

166 cm
26
135 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Punchy McPunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Test Build!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Build chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McPunch misses with an uppercut.
Build walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McPunch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Build lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Build lands with a nice combination. McPunch backs away looking to recover.
McPunch misses with a wild body shot.
Build let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McPunch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Build is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McPunch with a body shot.
Build scores with a leg kick.
Build ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from McPunch misses its intended target.
Build buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Build 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.
Build throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Build tries to work over McPunch's front leg with a kick but McPunch checks it.
Build throws a body punch but McPunch moves out of range.
McPunch misses with an uppercut.
Build scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Build defending well as McPunch loads up on a big left hand.
McPunch ducks under a wild hook from Build.
McPunch throwing a counter right hand but Build manages to avoid it.
Build bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPunch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McPunch looks to throw the jab but Build is out of range.
Build lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McPunch throws a lazy right hand but Build sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McPunch avoids the body shot from Build.
Build is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McPunch rather than just go for the knockout.
Build slips a straight right by McPunch.
Build tries a quick counter leg kick but McPunch is wise to it.
McPunch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Build motions for McPunch to come forward. Build throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Build with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Build throws a leg kick but McPunch sees it coming and moves out of range.
McPunch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Build looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Build wants to slow McPunch down by chopping away at his legs.
McPunch moves out of range of the leg kick from Build.
McPunch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Build tries to land a front kick but McPunch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Build bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McPunch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Buoy Training in the buildup to the fight.
McPunch misses with a hook. Build ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Build ducks under a wild hook from McPunch.
McPunch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Build.
McPunch throws a big shot that misses.
Build blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Build scores with a body shot.
Build is looking to slow McPunch down with leg kicks.
Build throws a body shot but no joy.
McPunch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Build misses the shot to the body.
Jab from McPunch.
Build throws a body shot but no joy.
McPunch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Build doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McPunch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Build throws a leg kick but McPunch moved away.
McPunch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McPunch throws a hook to the side of Build's head but Build sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Build swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from McPunch misses its intended target.
McPunch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Build lands with a shot to the body.
Build throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Build. McPunch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Build fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McPunch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Build is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McPunch with a body shot.
McPunch looks to score with a jab to the body but Build is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from McPunch.
Build uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McPunch.
Build lands with a nice body punch.
McPunch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McPunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Build manages to avoid it.
McPunch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Build takes a swing at McPunch's ribcage but misses.
Build throws an overhand right that lands on McPunch's shoulder, as McPunch tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Build is looking to score with low kicks.
Build fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McPunch.
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!
McPunch throws a poor cross that misses
and Build counters with an outside leg kick.
McPunch misses with a left hand
and Build counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Build will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from McPunch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Build.
McPunch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Build misses with an uppercut. McPunch saw that one coming.
Build wants to slow McPunch down by chopping away at his legs.
Build tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McPunch was well out of range. Poor timing from Build.
McPunch misses with a hook. Build ducked under it nicely.
Build misses with a right hand
and Build takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McPunch misses with an uppercut.
Build fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Build pivots, looking for a leg kick but McPunch is out of range and Build settles back down.
McPunch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Test Build dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McPunch throws out a leg kick but Build moves out of range and McPunch only half commits.
McPunch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Build.
Build now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McPunch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McPunch blocks the body kick.
Build bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Build looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Build throws a leg kick but McPunch moved away.
Build throws a quick inside leg kick.
McPunch throws a sloppy body shot
and Build counters with a body kick.
Build delivers a nice body kick.
Build fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McPunch.
McPunch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Build takes one on the button.
McPunch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Build manages to avoid it.
Build tries to work over McPunch's front leg with a kick but McPunch checks it.
Build uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McPunch.
A jab from Build misses.
McPunch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Build misses with a body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Build. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McPunch scores with a shot to the body.
Build lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Build.
McPunch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Test Build seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Build.
McPunch takes a swing at Build's ribcage but misses.
Build lands with a kick to the ribs.
Build punishes McPunch's body with a nice straight punch.
McPunch throws a jab but it's blocked by Build.
Build throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Build takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circle momentarily. McPunch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Build attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Build finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Build cracks a nice hook into McPunch's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Build.
McPunch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Build.
Build keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Build.
McPunch moves out of range as Build strikes.
Build tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McPunch was well out of range. Poor timing from Build.
Build moves out of range of the strikes.
Build has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Build.
Build misses with a low kick.
McPunch checks a leg kick nicely.
McPunch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Build wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Build avoids the body shot from McPunch.
Build takes a swing at McPunch's ribcage but misses.
McPunch cracks Build with a good jab.
McPunch will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McPunch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Build.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Build lands a body shot.
McPunch checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from McPunch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McPunch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Build makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Build throws a low kick but McPunch moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from McPunch.
McPunch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McPunch lands with a good body shot.
McPunch feints a jab promting Build to slip. McPunch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Build slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McPunch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Build moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McPunch throws an off balance right hand
and Build counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Build misses with a kick to the body.
Build misses with a low kick as McPunch jumps back.
Build scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Build as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Build is predictable there
and McPunch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPunch misses the shot to the body.
McPunch checks a leg kick.
Build tries a low kick but McPunch avoids it.
Build connects with a body shot.
McPunch checks a low kick from Build.
A counter left hand to the body from McPunch misses its target.
Build is looking to score with low kicks.
McPunch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Build.
McPunch looks to score with a jab to the body but Build is just out of range.
Build checks a leg kick.
Build scores with a body shot.
McPunch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Build takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McPunch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for McPunch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Test Build will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Build wants to land a leg kick but McPunch is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from McPunch misses its target.
McPunch jabs Build to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McPunch misses with an uppercut
and Build counters with an inside leg kick.
Build throws a shot to the body.
McPunch throws a right hand that misses
and Build counters with a stiff right hand.
McPunch takes a swing at Build's ribcage but misses.
Build was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Build fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McPunch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McPunch scores with a punch to the head.
McPunch connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Build scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from McPunch.
McPunch sizes up Build with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Build is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McPunch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Build is still on wobbly legs! Can McPunch finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Build.
Build dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McPunch. That did some damage!
McPunch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McPunch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Build.
Build seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPunch avoids a kick to the body.
Build throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McPunch missing with a left hand there. Build was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McPunch throws a jab but it's blocked by Build.
Build on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McPunch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McPunch lands with a thumping leg kick.
McPunch blocks a leg kick.
Jab by McPunch.
McPunch ducks right into an uppercut from Build.
McPunch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McPunch there as he acknowledges the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Build.
Build tries to land a front kick but McPunch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McPunch tests Build's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Build throws a leg kick but McPunch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from McPunch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Build fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Build slips a straight right by McPunch.
McPunch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Build.
A slow jab from McPunch misses its intended target.
McPunch throws a body punch but Build moves out of range.
Build fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McPunch.
Build moves out of range of the strikes.
McPunch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Build avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Build thows a leg kick but McPunch checks it
and McPunch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Build throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McPunch moves out of range as Build throws a body kick.
Build ducks right into an uppercut from McPunch.
McPunch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Build.
Build scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice straight punches there by McPunch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McPunch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Build throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McPunch is looking to counter punch.
Build tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Build.
Nice shot lands for McPunch.
McPunch looks to land a left hand but Build moved out of range nicely.
A big right from McPunch misses.
Build fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McPunch is out of range.
Punchy McPunch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McPunch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Build.
A solid leg kick lands there for Build.
McPunch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Build thuds a left hand into McPunch's body.
Build stuns McPunch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Build.
Build throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Build has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McPunch misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPunch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from McPunch finds it's way through Build's defenses.
Build swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Build slips a straight right by McPunch.
Build fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Build slips a jab from McPunch.
Build jabs at McPunch's body.
Build misses with a low kick.
Build throws a half hearted mid kick.
McPunch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Build.
Build defending well as McPunch loads up on a big left hand.
McPunch misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Build was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McPunch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from McPunch misses the target.
Build uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McPunch.
Build was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McPunch lands a jab to Build's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Test Build.
Well Build has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Build!
After the fight, Test Build 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.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eric Fil (ranked 6087 p4p, 420 weight class) and Mr Tiny (ranked 3944 p4p, 341 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mr Tiny enters the cage!

Fil
vs
Tiny

160 cm
25
134 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
26
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Fil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mr Tiny!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fil looks for a takedown but Tiny sprawls well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tiny crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fil - the referee stops the clock and Tiny gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fil. Tiny manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fil shoots and misses

and Tiny counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tiny content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fil tries to roll over but Tiny keeps him under control.
Fil on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fil tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Tiny is trying for a kimura here. Fil looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tiny wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mr Tiny!
Mr Tiny was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Felder (ranked 6032 p4p, 555 weight class) and Joe Hogan (ranked 5718 p4p, 542 weight class). Joe Hogan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Felder
vs
Hogan

177 cm
26
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
164 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carl Felder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan closes the distance looking to clinch

and Felder counters with a single leg into guard. Hogan didn't expect that.
Felder pushing down on Hogan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Felder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Felder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hogan tries to kick Felder off but Felder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Felder is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan tries to buck Felder off but he can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Felder takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hogan is trying to stand up.
Felder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
You get the feeling that Hogan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Felder controlling from the full mount.
Hogan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Felder controlling his opponent.
Felder lands a couple of good shots and Hogan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Felder has good solid back control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hogan trying to get back to his feet but Felder is in full control for now.
Felder controlling the position well here. Hogan rolled but Felder kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Felder.
Felder scores with punches and elbows.
Felder slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Felder is working for a rear naked choke. Hogan is not defending it well and Felder has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Hogan refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Hogan's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carl Felder!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Mills (ranked 1764 p4p, 218 weight class) and Bob Goblin (ranked 5739 p4p, 543 weight class). Lance Mills had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Mills
vs
Goblin

168 cm
26
162 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

167 cm
25
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Lance Mills!
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, Bob Goblin!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goblin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mills sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Mills feints and as Goblin raises his hands in defense, Mills changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mills looking to pass the guard.
Mills trying to control the position from guard on top but Goblin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goblin looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goblin can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goblin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mills is one step ahead there.
Mills pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goblin is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills is working hard here to advance position.
Goblin is trying to control the position but Mills postures up.
Mills tries to free his leg and advance position but Goblin is retaining full guard.
Goblin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goblin swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Mills scores with a takedown into Goblin's guard.
Mills sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goblin's guard.

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

Mills is looking for a kimura but Goblin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mills to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goblin trying to control here.

Mills is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Mills is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goblin is looking to control Mills's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goblin avoid being mounted?
Mills trying to pass the guard but Goblin defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mills seems to be working for a kimura but Goblin defends the submission attempt.

Mills is working for a kimura but Goblin is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mills is trying to control the action in half guard but Goblin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Mills seems to be looking for submissions.
Goblin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mills. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goblin is trying to get back to full 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.
Mills is pressing down on Goblin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goblin is holding on for now.

Mills is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goblin is just riding it out for now. Mills eventually gives up the hold.
Goblin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goblin wants to improve his position but Mills is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mills shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mills preventing the sweep.
Goblin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mills advances to half guard.
Mills works his foot free and advances to mount.
Goblin tries to hold on but Mills postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills controlling the pace for now.
Mills can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goblin is looking to escape.
Goblin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goblin wants to improve his position but Mills is controlling well.

Mills looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mills is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Mills working for a guillotine from mount but Goblin is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goblin tries to hold on but Mills pushes him away.
Mills controlling the pace for now.
Goblin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Goblin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You can see the frustration on Goblin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Goblin trying to control but not successfully.

Mills looking to break Goblin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Goblin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mills will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Goblin just trying to survive but Mills is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Mills working for a choke but Goblin is defending well.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mills's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mills looking for the choke from the back.
Goblin just trying to survive but Mills is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mills looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mills trying to control momentarily.
Lance Mills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Goblin is in a bad position with Mills working for a choke. Goblin manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goblin throws a big elbow that misses.
Mills preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goblin throws a big elbow that misses.
Goblin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Mills looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goblin trying to control but Mills is working from the bottom.

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

Mills is looking to cinch up a triangle. Goblin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mills's body to avoid the submission. Mills has instead reached around Goblin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mills arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lance Mills!
During a confident post fight interview, Lance Mills thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Saggioro (ranked 3777 p4p, 80 weight class) and Tohit Tohurt (ranked 1554 p4p, 58 weight class). Tohit Tohurt will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Saggioro
vs
Tohurt

188 cm
26
240 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Woodhouse's
VENUM MMA WEAR

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leonardo Saggioro!
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, Tohit Tohurt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Tohurt.
Tohurt lands a jab to the nose.
Tohurt keeps Saggioro at a distance using the push kick.
Saggioro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tohurt swivels and escapes.
Tohurt pounces like a tiger and cracks Saggioro with a vicious hook! Saggioro is down but not out! Tohurt follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tohit Tohurt!
Tohit Tohurt got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'