IVT Friday 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Legs (ranked 3704 p4p, 414 weight class) and Tommy Junior (ranked 3553 p4p, 403 weight class). Tommy Junior has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Legs
vs
Junior

178 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Crazy Legs!
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, Tommy Junior!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legs fails with the takedown.

Junior scores with a takedown into Legs's guard.
Legs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Legs advances to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Junior can do anything to dispel that myth.
Legs wants to stand up but Junior has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Legs wants to work for an arm triangle but Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Junior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Legs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Junior controlling the position for now.
Legs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Junior wants to get back to his feet.

Legs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Junior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legs stops Junior from standing up.
Legs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Legs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Legs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Legs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Junior wants to sweep but no luck.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Junior is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Legs is controlling him.
Legs trying to control but Junior is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Junior bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Junior works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Junior working the body and head with strikes.
Junior working the head and body with strikes.
Junior connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Legs some visible discomfort.
Junior scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Legs to see if he's OK.
Legs on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Legs is rocked!
Legs is breathing heavily.
Check out the look on Junior's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oh Legs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Junior cracks Legs with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Junior immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Legs is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Junior!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Junior!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafik Arfah (ranked 6681 p4p, 568 weight class) and Ido Ori (ranked 3874 p4p, 457 weight class). Ido Ori has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rafik Arfah's chin.

Arfah
vs
Ori

150 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

181 cm
25
202 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rafik Arfah!
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, Ido Ori!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arfah misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Ori to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Rafik Arfah has been cut.
Ori lands with a nice body punch.
Arfah swings for the body but Ori moves out of range.
Arfah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ido Ori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ori connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Arfah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arfah tries a low kick but Ori avoids it.
Arfah could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ori lands a nice shot to the body.
Ori scores with a shot to the body.
Arfah takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Arfah is breathing heavily.
Ori thuds a left hand into Arfah's body.
Ori is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arfah rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ori lands with a good body shot.
Ori lands a body shot.
Ori paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arfah takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ori walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Arfah drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ori swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Arfah's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ido Ori!
Ido Ori 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
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fester Addams (ranked 2567 p4p, 112 weight class) and Leonardo Saggioro (ranked 4138 p4p, 97 weight class). Addams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Family Vales. Leonardo Saggioro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Addams
vs
Saggioro

180 cm
19
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
26
240 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Woodhouse's

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fester Addams!
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, Leonardo Saggioro!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saggioro darts in looking for a takedown but Addams gets double underhooks and turns Saggioro into the cage.
Addams tries to counter by clinching up but Saggioro breaks away and moves out of range.
Saggioro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Addams circles away.
Addams is looking to counter the offense by Saggioro and move into the clinch.
Addams leaves Saggioro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fester Addams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Saggioro.
Saggioro shoots in for a takedown but Addams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Addams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Addams 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.
Saggioro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Addams defends well and Saggioro ends up having to push Addams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saggioro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Addams counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Addams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saggioro takes an elbow to the forehead.
Addams lands an elbow inside that Saggioro shrugs off.

It looks like Leonardo Saggioro has been cut.

Saggioro successfully pulls guard.
Addams trying to control but Saggioro is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Saggioro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saggioro is looking for a triangle but Addams pushes his legs off easily.

Saggioro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Addams is aware though and is defending well.

Saggioro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Addams defends it easily.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Addams wants to control from the top but Saggioro keeps moving.

Saggioro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Addams defends well.
Addams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saggioro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Addams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Saggioro working for a triangle but Addams defends it easily.

Saggioro working for a triangle but Addams defends it easily.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Addams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Leonardo Saggioro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saggioro fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saggioro dives in and grabs Addams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Addams pushes down on Saggioro's head and hops out.
Saggioro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Addams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saggioro.
Saggioro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Addams counters with a straight right hand.
Saggioro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saggioro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Addams defends well and Saggioro ends up having to push Addams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Addams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saggioro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saggioro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saggioro fails to land the takedown.
Addams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saggioro manages to circle out of the way.
Saggioro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been informed that Saggioro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Addams slaps away a takedown attempt from Saggioro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saggioro misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Addams to counter with a crisp jab.

Addams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Addams lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Saggioro goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Addams in side control.
Saggioro looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saggioro is looking for a sweep.
Addams tries to advance to mount but Saggioro denies him.

Addams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Addams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saggioro keeps working.

Addams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fester Addams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Saggioro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Saggioro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Addams as he avoids it easily.
Addams tries to counter by clinching up but Saggioro breaks away and moves out of range.

Addams rushes Saggioro and presses him up against the cage.
Addams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Addams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Addams has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Saggioro goes down! Addams dives on top of him - Saggioro manages to get guard.

Saggioro looking for a guillotine here but Addams defends easily.
Addams preventing the sweep.
Addams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saggioro is breathing heavily.
Addams wants to control from the top but Saggioro keeps moving.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Addams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saggioro on the ground.

Saggioro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams looking to sit in guard and control but Saggioro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Addams looking for a guillotine here but Saggioro defends easily.
Leonardo Saggioro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saggioro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Addams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Addams is adopting a defensive guard.

Saggioro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Addams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saggioro has managed to get both his arms back between Addams's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saggioro stands and throws Addams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Addams is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

Saggioro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Addams wants to control but Saggioro postures up.
Addams tries to buck Saggioro off but Saggioro is having none of it.

Saggioro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saggioro wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy.
Saggioro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Addams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Addams is looking to reverse the position.

Saggioro is trying to get an arm triangle but Addams is defending well.
Addams is trying to control Saggioro's posture but Saggioro avoids it.

Saggioro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Addams, who protects the arm well.
Saggioro tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Saggioro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Addams rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Saggioro's guard! Nice work there by Addams!
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Saggioro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Addams is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fester Addams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Saggioro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Saggioro keeps the fight on the outside.
Addams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab by Addams.
Addams wants to clinch up but Saggioro keeps it at a distance.
Saggioro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Addams is fending him off so far but Saggioro persists. Nope, Addams circles away and we're back to standing.
Saggioro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Addams wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saggioro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saggioro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saggioro.
Fester Addams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Saggioro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams stuffs the takedown.
Saggioro misses with a takedown attempt

and Addams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Saggioro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Saggioro is trying to trip Addams. He has hold of a leg but Addams is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Saggioro persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Addams holds on and takes a little breather.
Addams is trying to control the position but Saggioro postures up.

Addams working for submissions but it's allowed Saggioro to get to half guard.
Addams is trying to maintain the position but Saggioro is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Saggioro 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saggioro is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saggioro is looking for a kimura here.

Addams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saggioro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Saggioro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Addams sees it coming and defends easily.
Addams is trying to control but Saggioro passes into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Addams wants to control but Saggioro postures up.

Saggioro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Addams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Addams is not content to let Saggioro control the position.

Saggioro in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Addams is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonardo Saggioro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kylo Jahr (ranked 4131 p4p, 184 weight class) and Ezekiel Oleynik (ranked 3881 p4p, 90 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Jahr
vs
Oleynik

189 cm
26
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
26
260 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kylo Jahr!
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, Ezekiel Oleynik!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jahr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jahr is looking to advance position but Oleynik won't allow it.

Oleynik looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oleynik trying to control from the bottom.

Oleynik actively working from the bottom here.
Oleynik gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Oleynik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jahr 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Oleynik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jahr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jahr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahr advances to mount.
Jahr trying to control but Oleynik is having none of it.
Oleynik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Jahr looking to secure an arm triangle but Oleynik defends it well.
Oleynik is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jahr tries to control but Oleynik wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oleynik is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jahr controlling his opponent.
Oleynik tries to hold on but Jahr pushes him away.

Jahr working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oleynik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oleynik keeps trying to improve his position.
Jahr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oleynik is looking to escape.
Oleynik wants to hold on but Jahr pushes him away.
Jahr pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Oleynik is desperately trying to improve his position but Jahr has a good base and remains in mount.

Jahr has hold of Oleynik's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Oleynik manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oleynik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oleynik slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Oleynik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jahr pulls his head out easily.
Oleynik is looking to improve his position.
Oleynik trying to hold on to Jahr's head to control him but Jahr postures up.
Jahr is looking to advance position but Oleynik won't allow it.
Jahr moves into full mount! Oleynik won't be happy about that!
Oleynik is desperately trying to improve his position but Jahr has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jahr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oleynik 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.
Jahr uses his free foot to push down on Oleynik's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Oleynik.
Oleynik tries to hold on but Jahr postures up.
Oleynik regains half guard.

Oleynik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jahr is pressing down on Oleynik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oleynik is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jahr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oleynik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oleynik trying to control but Jahr postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylo Jahr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jahr feints and as Oleynik raises his hands in defense, Jahr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jahr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oleynik can do to turn this around?

Oleynik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jahr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Oleynik is tightening it up a little... Jahr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jahr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jahr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Oleynik!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ezekiel Oleynik!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amiko Bono (ranked 4857 p4p, 506 weight class) and Gomez Addams (ranked 3218 p4p, 394 weight class). Addams comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Family Vales kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Amiko Bono has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bono
vs
Addams

185 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Woodhouse's

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amiko Bono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gomez Addams!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Addams blocks a head kick by Bono.
Bono tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bono swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Addams is looking to land body kicks.
Bono misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bono definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Bono rushes Addams and presses him up against the cage.
Addams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bono misses with a punch to the body.
Addams lands a damaging elbow.
Addams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bono blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bono.
Bono looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bono avoiding damage as Addams throws knees to the body.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Addams tries to land knees in the clinch but Bono avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Addams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bono.
Addams tries a knee to the head but Bono blocks it.
Addams is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Addams lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Amiko Bono has been cut.
Bono blocks the elbow strike.
Addams misses with an elbow strike.
Addams lands a knee to the body.

Bono manages to break the clinch.
Bono doesn't manage to clinch there - Addams circles away.
Bono tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Addams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bono throws a head kick that misses.
Bono fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Addams checks it well.
Bono is looking to clinch but Addams is avoiding it.
Addams raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bono throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Addams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Addams being controlled against the cage.
Addams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bono lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bono is breathing heavily.
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bono is trying to maintain a safe position but Addams gets an underhook and turns Bono into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Addams obliges.
Addams trying to land knees to the body.

Addams breaks from the clinch.
Bono throws a right hand that Addams ducks under and follows up with a left that Addams also avoids with ease.
Bono tries to clinch there but Addams circles away.
Bono just misses with a punch to the body.
Addams scoring well with a low kick there.
Bono throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Addams feints a counter leg kick.
Bono tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Addams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bono, pushing him back against the cage.
Addams avoiding damage.
Bono wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bono is trying to force a seperation but Addams has the dominant position.
Addams misses with a knee to the head.

Addams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bono misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bono throws a body shot but no joy.
Bono swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Addams moves into the clinch.
Bono takes an elbow to the forehead.
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bono is trying to force a seperation but Addams has the dominant position.
Addams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Addams stalls.
Addams's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Addams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Addams breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Addams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bono backing away here, and Addams unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bono throws a series of punches but Addams avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Addams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Addams steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bono.

Addams takes the fight into the clinch.
Addams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Addams misses with a knee to the head.

Addams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Addams keeps Bono at a distance using the push kick.
Bono on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Addams. Addams obviously looking to wear him down.
Bono tries to clinch there but Addams circles away.
A low kick from Bono misses
and Addams makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A swing and a miss from Bono.
Addams steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gomez Addams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amiko Bono's cut.
That's time! Bono's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Addams has closed the distance and engaged Bono in a clinch.
Bono dodges an elbow strike from Addams.
Addams has Bono pressed against the cage, preventing Bono from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Addams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Addams prevents Bono from breaking the clinch.
Bono is trying to force a seperation but Addams has the dominant position.
Bono tries a body shot but Addams blocks it.
Bono tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Bono breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bono clobbers Addams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bono is looking to clinch but Addams is avoiding it.
Addams flicks out a counter leg kick but Bono steps away.
Bono takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bono is looking to clinch.
Addams appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

Addams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bono.
Bono looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bono tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bono's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bono wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

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

Addams clinches up with Bono and pushes him back against the cage.
Bono avoiding damage as Addams throws knees to the body.

Bono breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bono throws a predictable looking body shot
and Addams counters with a good low kick that Bono was not able to check.

Addams has closed the distance and engaged Bono in a clinch.
Addams blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Addams.
Bono blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bono lands with a light punch inside.
Addams lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Addams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bono will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Addams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bono tries to clinch but Addams is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Addams! But no joy.
Bono tries to clinch there but Addams circles away.
Bono is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Addams follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gomez Addams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bono doesn't manage to clinch there - Addams circles away.
Bono tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Addams rushes Bono and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bono wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bono dodges an elbow strike from Addams.
Addams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bono is defending well for now.
Addams lands an elbow just above Bono 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Bono.
Knees in the clinch landing for Addams.
Bono blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Addams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Addams tries to land a knee to the head but Bono blocks with his arms.
Addams trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Bono's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gomez Addams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

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

Addams has closed the distance and engaged Bono in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Addams.
Bono avoids the elbow strike from Addams, against the cage.
Addams stalling the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Addams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bono's brow.
Addams throws an elbow but it misses.
Addams missing with knees to the body.

Addams breaks from the clinch.
Bono fails in his attempt to clinch.
Addams wants to counter the offense by Bono and move into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bono moves in looking to clinch but Addams pushes him off.
Addams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bono fails in his attempt to clinch.

Addams clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the cage, Addams throws an elbow but misses.
Addams taking a breather.

Addams manages to break the clinch.

Addams closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Addams.
Bono is trying to force a seperation but Addams has the dominant position.
Addams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Addams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bono dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Addams. That did some damage!
Bono tries to clinch but Addams is having none of it.

Addams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gomez Addams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amiko Bono's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Addams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Addams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Addams stalling.

Addams manages to break the clinch.
Bono throws a head kick that misses.

Addams closes the distance and clinches.
Bono throws a head punch that misses.
Addams lands an elbow just above Bono 's eye.
Addams connects with a knee to the head.
Addams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Addams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bono is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bono blocks it with crossed arms.
Addams missing with knees to the body.
Addams misses with an elbow over the top.

Addams breaks the clinch.
Addams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Addams rushes Bono and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams blocks an uppercut.
Addams avoids a wild elbow strike from Bono.

Addams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bono tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bono tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Addams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Addams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Addams wants to clinch up but Bono keeps it at a distance.
Bono throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Addams.
Bono is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bono misses with a head kick.
Addams feints a counter leg kick.
Addams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Addams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bono avoids it.
Addams misses with an elbow over the top.
Addams takes a shot to the head.
Addams missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Addams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Addams misses with a knee strike.
Addams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bono.
Bono dodges an elbow strike from Addams.
Addams keeps control of Bono as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bono is trying to break the clinch but Addams is controlling him.
Addams tries to stall but Bono uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Addams trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Addams - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Addams.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bono letting Addams take a breather here.
Addams misses with a knee strike.
Addams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bono tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bono.
Addams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bono.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Addams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bono's brow.
Bono tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Addams avoids it.
Addams missing with knees to the body.
Bono misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bono tries to work over Addams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Addams breaks from the clinch.
Amiko Bono is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bono tries to clinch but Addams is having none of it.
Bono misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bono throws a head kick that misses.
Addams feints and then cracks Bono's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bono down.
Bono wants to clinch up but Addams keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the body from Bono misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bono tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Addams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bono throws a lazy right hand but Addams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Bono has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bono is trying to maintain a safe position but Addams gets an underhook and turns Bono into the cage.

Addams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Bono.
Addams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bono fails with an attempt to clinch.
Addams tries a quick counter leg kick but Bono is wise to it.
Amiko Bono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Bono is predictable there
and Addams counters with a good low kick that Bono was not able to check.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gomez Addams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Addams 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gomez Addams!
An out of breath Gomez Addams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scorpy Scorps (ranked 7338 p4p, 253 weight class) and Agostin Ximenes (ranked 4262 p4p, 101 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Scorps
vs
Ximenes

196 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

193 cm
18
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scorpy Scorps!
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, Agostin Ximenes!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ximenes connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorps. Ximenes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ximenes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Ximenes - just one landing.
The crowd cheers as Ximenes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scorps doesn't seem phased though.
Scorps swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ximenes scores with a punch to the head.
Ximenes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scorps misses with a hook.
Scorps looks to land a left hand but Ximenes moved out of range nicely.
Scorps misses the shot to the body.
Scorps throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ximenes cracks Scorps with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ximenes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scorps throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ximenes throws out a counter right but Scorps avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorps misses with a straight right.
Ximenes lands with an uppercut that bounces Scorps off the cage and back into range.
Scorpy Scorps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ximenes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Scorps swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scorps takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ximenes lands a jab to Scorps's midsection.
Scorps is breathing heavily.
Scorps throws a right hand that misses
and Ximenes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Scorps takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ximenes scores with a shot to the body.
Ximenes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scorpss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ximenes cracks a nice hook into Scorps's ribs.
Scorps could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

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

Scorps is rocked!
Ximenes cracks Scorps with a hook to the temple - Scorps is on wobbly legs here! Ximenes swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Scorps falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ximenes wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Agostin Ximenes!
Agostin Ximenes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Miller (ranked 3304 p4p, 320 weight class) and Chuck Loop (ranked 24343 p4p, 476 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Miller
vs
Loop

170 cm
26
158 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

171 cm
26
139 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raymond Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chuck Loop!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Miller lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Loop.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Miller. Loop shrugs it off though.
Miller connects with a solid leg kick.
Loop looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Loop takes one to the chin there.
Loop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Decent striking displayed by Miller there.
Miller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller lands a nice looking body shot.
Loop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miller cracks Loop with a good jab.
Loop looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller jabs Loop right on the nose. Loop blinks but takes it well.
Miller scores with a kick to the body.
Loop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab lands there for Miller.

Miller lands a big head kick that sends Loop tumbling to the mat! Miller takes a step backwards and waves Loop back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Loop is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loop misses with a left hand
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Loop is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Loop misses with a leg kick.
Miller throws a quick counter head kick but Loop was just out of range.
Loop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Loop seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller sizes up Loop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miller sizes up Loop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Loop seems unphased.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miller is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheers as Miller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Loop doesn't seem phased though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Loop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Loop looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loop.
Miller lands a nice shot that snaps Loop's head back.
Loop misses the shot to the body.
Loop on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loop was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Miller.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loop.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miller takes a swing at Loop's ribcage but misses.
Miller jabs at Loop's body.
Loop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miller lands with a nice body punch.
Miller slips under a jab.
Loop misses with a left hand
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Miller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loop's sensitive parts.
Miller tests Loop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller connects with a leg kick. Loop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loop.
Miller lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Loop loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raymond Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loop throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Miller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Loop.
Loop misses with a straight left.
Miller scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab lands there for Miller.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Miller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller throws a body punch but Loop moves out of range.
A nice side step and Loop releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Loop misses.
As Loop backs away, Miller returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Miller circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Loop drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Miller follows Loop to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raymond Miller!
Raymond Miller thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Paul Carp (ranked 2731 p4p, 344 weight class) and Jimbo Cricky (ranked 3183 p4p, 392 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Paul Carp
vs
Cricky

185 cm
19
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
217 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Woodhouse's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Paul Carp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimbo Cricky!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cricky slips a jab from Carp.
Carp takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cricky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carp.
Carp appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Carp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cricky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Cricky misses.
Carp lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cricky throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Carp takes a swing at Cricky's ribcage but misses.
Cricky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carp swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cricky counters with a one-two to the body.
Cricky tries to bum rush Carp with a series of wild strikes but Carp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cricky ducks under a wild hook from Carp.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricky throws a looping overhand right but Carp ducks down to avoid it.
Cricky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carp.
Cricky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carp.
Cricky slips under a jab.
A big left from Cricky misses.
Cricky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cricky there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cricky throws a right and a left that Carp avoids nicely.
Cricky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cricky.
Carp drops his hands momentarily and Cricky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cricky has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Some wild striking there from Cricky.
An attempted straight right counter from Carp misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carp throws a jab but it's blocked by Cricky.
Cricky throws a counter combo.
Carp scores with a hook.
Carp misses with a lunging right hand
and Cricky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carp bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cricky's head.
Carp throws a lazy right hand but Cricky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cricky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carp loads up on a big right hand but Cricky slips the punch.
Cricky misses with a few strikes there.
Cricky misses with a combination

and Carp holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carp tries to work over Cricky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carp swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cricky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Cricky manages to break the clinch.
Cricky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carp.
Carp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cricky takes a swing at Carp's ribcage but misses.
Cricky misses with a hook
and Carp counters with a nice uppercut.
Carp is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Cricky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cricky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Carp forces Cricky back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Cricky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cricky misses with some punches.
Cricky tries to break the clinch but Carp is controlling the position.
Carp is struggling to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Carp lands an elbow that stopped Cricky in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Jimbo Cricky has been cut.
Carp lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carp missing with knees to the body.
Cricky wants to break free but Carp has control.
Cricky avoids the elbow strike from Carp, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Cricky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cricky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carp is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cricky misses with a series of wild punches.
Carp swings for the body but Cricky moves out of range.
Cricky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carp moves away.
It looked like Carp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cricky!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimbo Cricky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimbo Cricky's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Carp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cricky.
Carp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cricky.
Carp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cricky is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jimbo Cricky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carp tries to clinch up but Cricky circles away and keeps his distance.
Sloppy strikes from Cricky. Those never looked like landing.
Carp lands a body shot.
Carp throws a shot from downtown. Cricky moves away and avoids it.
Cricky lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carp wants to clinch up but Cricky keeps it at a distance.
Carp throws a hook to the side of Cricky's head but Cricky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cricky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cricky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cricky throws a right and a left that Carp avoids nicely.
Cricky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carp throws a body shot but no joy.
Cricky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carp scores with a punch to the head.
Cricky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carp.
Carp paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cricky digs a good hook to Carp's body.
Carp misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cricky to counter with a crisp jab.
Cricky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carp.
Cricky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carp defending well as Cricky loads up on a big left hand.
Carp throws the left hand but Cricky avoids the punch easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Cricky scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cricky throws a hook to the side of Carp's head but Carp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Cricky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cricky throws a nice looking combination but Carp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Carp misses its target.
Cricky moves out of range of the strikes.

Carp forces Cricky back against the cage and clinches.
Carp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carp lands an elbow inside that Cricky shrugs off.
Carp struggles to land a body shot inside as Cricky controls his hands.
Cricky can't break the clinch.
Carp working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carp.
Carp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cricky's efforts to push away.
Cricky can't break the clinch.
Carp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cricky's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricky takes an elbow to the temple.
Carp lands an elbow inside.
Carp connects with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Jimbo Cricky's cut even more.
Carp misses with a punch on the inside.
Carp has a couple of punches blocked by Cricky.
Carp landing knees to the body.
Cricky is breathing heavily.
Carp lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carp landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cricky as Carp tries to tie him up.
Cricky blocking some punches.
Cricky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carp has him pressed against the cage.
Cricky takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jon Paul Carp has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carp unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cricky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Cricky is rocked!
A short right from Carp on the inside.
Cricky is still on wobbly legs! Can Carp finish him?
Clinched against the cage, Carp lands a big elbow that drops Cricky! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Cricky is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Paul Carp!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Paul Carp thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xun Zemin (ranked 1744 p4p, 226 weight class) and Gregory Motts (ranked 6241 p4p, 527 weight class). Xun Zemin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zemin
vs
Motts

172 cm
26
166 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

168 cm
26
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xun Zemin!
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, Gregory Motts!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zemin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Motts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zemin lands a nice shot to the body.
Zemin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Motts doesn't seem bothered though.
Zemin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A cross from Zemin lands.
Motts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zemin scores with a sloppy right hand. Motts should have avoided that one.
Zemin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Motts tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zemin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zemin lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zemin connects with the punch.

Motts is rocked!
Motts wants to clinch.
Zemin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Motts is still on wobbly legs! Can Zemin finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zemin cracks Motts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Motts seems to have recovered his senses.
Motts tries to clinch but Zemin is having none of it.
Motts is looking to clinch.
Motts darts in trying to clinch
and Zemin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zemin drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Motts right on the button. Motts goes down! Zemin follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Zemin gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xun Zemin!

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