RRFC Challengers 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Lee (ranked 4436 p4p, 244 weight class) and Jax Shaw (ranked 6930 p4p, 296 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!

Lee
vs
Shaw

160 cm
19
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

160 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Shaw!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw darts in trying to clinch

and Lee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shaw!
Lee working the ground and pound.
Shaw wants to control but Lee postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Lee looks up at the clock and then as Shaw takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lee smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shaw is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy.
Lee cracks Shaw with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lee cracks Shaw with a big right hand but Shaw just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee lands an elbow.

Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lee advances nicely into full mount.
BOOM! Lee connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shaw can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lee dominating with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Shaw defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lee.
Shaw in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lee has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shaw's face.

Lee is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Shaw is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Shaw flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Lee anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Shaw and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Lee slips an arm under Shaw chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Lee has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Lee is squeezing on Shaw like an anaconda would it's prey. Shaw fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Lee!
John Lee decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Haraldur Harfagri (ranked 4399 p4p, 335 weight class) and Charles Farias (ranked 7028 p4p, 409 weight class). Farias is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Notorious B.I.G - Juicy. Charles Farias struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Haraldur Harfagri could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charles Farias's chin.

Harfagri
vs
Farias

170 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
158 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Haraldur Harfagri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Farias!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harfagri drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Harfagri gets to his feet - Farias follows without any prompting.

Farias instigates a clinch.
Farias scores with a knee to the head.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farias unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harfagri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Farias tries a knee to the head but Harfagri blocks it.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harfagri is trying to push Farias away but Farias has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harfagri blocks it with crossed arms.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farias tries a knee to the head but Harfagri blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harfagri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harfagri is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harfagri misses with a punch to the body.
Harfagri tries to land a knee to the head but Farias blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Farias.
Farias looks winded!
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harfagri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harfagri's face.
Harfagri tries to pull guard but Farias holds him up against the cage and eventually Harfagri drops back down to his feet.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Harfagri is trying to break the clinch but Farias is controlling him.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
Harfagri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harfagri has a couple of punches blocked by Farias.
Harfagri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Farias pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haraldur Harfagri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farias scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Haraldur Harfagri has been cut.
Farias tries to land knees in the clinch but Harfagri avoids the damage to the body.

Harfagri successfully pulls guard.
Harfagri pulls Farias in close to his closed guard and prevents Farias from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farias stopping the sweep attempt from Harfagri.
Harfagri has Farias pulled in close to control his posture.

Harfagri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Farias is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harfagri trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harfagri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harfagri is pulling down on Farias's head to control his posture.
Farias wants to stand but Harfagri has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Farias postures up.
Harfagri seems keen to control Farias's posture.

Harfagri looking for a guillotine here but Farias defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harfagri is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harfagri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harfagri is on top in guard.

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

Charles Farias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haraldur Harfagri's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Farias stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Farias lets loose with a powerful body kick. Harfagri will feel that in the morning.
Farias throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Farias leaves Harfagri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Donk. Farias catches Harfagri right on the button with a cross.
Farias lands with a kick to the temple. Harfagri shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Farias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farias lands a head kick. Harfagri smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Farias throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harfagri's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harfagri shoots in but no luck this time.
Harfagri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harfagri looks to land a combination but Farias avoids it well.
Haraldur Harfagri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harfagri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harfagri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Farias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harfagri.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haraldur Harfagri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farias connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harfagri's hands.
Charles Farias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farias tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harfagri fails in his attempt to clinch.

Farias moves into the clinch.
Harfagri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Harfagri takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farias working Harfagri over with knees to the body.
Farias scores with a knee to the head.
Farias connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harfagri takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farias lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harfagri's face.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harfagri's face.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harfagri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farias smiles and moves away.
Farias throws a wild body kick that Harfagri sees coming a mile off.
Harfagri throws a head kick but Farias moves out of range.
Harfagri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Farias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farias with a jab.
Harfagri dives in for a single leg takedown but Farias sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Farias clinches up against the cage.
Harfagri is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Farias pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harfagri takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farias with a knee to the head.
Farias unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Farias gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harfagri.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Farias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farias landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Farias with a knee to the head.
Harfagri takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farias gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harfagri.

Harfagri jumps into guard, dragging Farias to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Farias is fighting to break Harfagri's control of his arms but Harfagri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Harfagri working for a triangle but Farias defends it easily.

Harfagri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Farias is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Farias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Haraldur Harfagri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Harfagri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Farias makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harfagri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Farias lands a head kick. Harfagri smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Farias lands with a kick to the ribs.
Farias throws a head kick that half lands.

Haraldur Harfagri's cut is getting worse.
Charles Farias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Farias scores with a four punch combination!
A head kick from Farias lands but Harfagri takes it in his stride.

Harfagri is rocked!
Harfagri shoots in looking for a takedown. Farias tries to sprawl out of it but Harfagri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Farias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Harfagri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haraldur Harfagri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farias scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Farias lands a brutal head kick. Harfagri looks out on his feet and Farias throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Charles Farias!
After winning the bout, Charles Farias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Wood (ranked 6145 p4p, 386 weight class) and Mohammed Al Haddad (ranked 3976 p4p, 312 weight class). Wood comes to the cage accompanied by Notorious B.I.G - Hypnotyze. Mohammed Al Haddad struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Wood
vs
Al Haddad

173 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mohammed Al Haddad!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood avoids the head kick by Al Haddad.
Wood seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Al Haddad fails to land the takedown.
Al Haddad moves to clinch but Wood breaks away

and Wood counters with a left and a right that hurts Al Haddad! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Wood jumps into full mount!

Al Haddad is rocked!
Al Haddad wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood wants to stand but Al Haddad is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Al Haddad really wants to buck Wood off and get back to his feet.
Al Haddad is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wood wants to stand but Al Haddad is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Haddad wants to get back to his feet.
Wood controlling the pace for now.
Al Haddad's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Al Haddad on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Haddad is squirming around, avoiding Wood's attempts to control the action.
Al Haddad wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Al Haddad misses with a takedown
and Wood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wood scores with a one two! Al Haddad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Al Haddad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Wood counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Al Haddad!
Al Haddad is still in real trouble! Can Wood finish him?
Al Haddad is trying to escape back to his feet but Wood uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Al Haddad bucks up and tries to throw Wood off but instead Wood has got his back!
Danny Wood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Haddad is trying to stand back up.
Al Haddad seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.
Wood is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Haddad wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Wood dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Al Haddad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wood tries to avoid it but Al Haddad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wood to the ground. Wood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Al Haddad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Haddad moves in looking to clinch but Wood pushes him off.
Wood seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Al Haddad throws a right hand that misses
and Wood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wood throws a series of punches but Al Haddad moves out of range.

Wood lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Al Haddad sprawling to the canvas. Wood follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Al Haddad hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Haddad tries to kick Wood off but Wood keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wood tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Haddad wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danny Wood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Al Haddad tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wood counters with a three punch combo that has Al Haddad backing up. Al Haddad nods at Wood to acknowledge the strikes.
Al Haddad shoots for a double leg takedown but Wood sprawls well. He's pushed Al Haddad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mohammed Al Haddad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Haddad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Haddad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Haddad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danny Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Al Haddad.
A jab lands there for Wood.
Wood paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wood connects with a superb combination that knocks Al Haddad out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Wood before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Al Haddad!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Wood!
A less than humble Danny Wood misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamoru Isigava (ranked 4083 p4p, 396 weight class) and John Hardin (ranked 23091 p4p, 533 weight class). Isigava comes to the cage accompanied by Short But Seems Long, Time of Our Life. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Isigava
vs
Hardin

183 cm
25
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
189 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Kimura Klothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mamoru Isigava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Hardin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Isigava shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Isigava throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardin is trying to control the position but Isigava postures up.
Isigava makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Isigava pushes down on Hardin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Isigava trying to control the action but Hardin is working from the bottom.
Isigava lands strikes from half guard.
Hardin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Isigava connects with a nice short shot to Hardin's temple.
Isigava wants to control but Hardin is keeping him busy.
Isigava is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Isigava working over Hardin with some ground and pound. Hardin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Isigava connects with a nice short shot to Hardin's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Isigava connects with a nice short shot to Hardin's temple.
Isigava is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Isigava is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hardin tries to roll over but Isigava keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Isigava connects with a nice short shot to Hardin's temple.
Hardin taking some punishment here, with Isigava in his half guard.
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.
Isigava has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Isigava lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Isigava cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Isigava with a couple of short strikes.
Isigava lands a nice shot to the head.

Hardin is rocked!
Isigava punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hardin is still in real trouble! Can Isigava finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Isigava with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Isigava postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Hardin out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Isigava goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mamoru Isigava!
An intense looking Mamoru Isigava took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I come to show everyone what it means to be a Ultimate Fighter!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Gipson (ranked 4872 p4p, 432 weight class) and Albert Wasilkowsky (ranked 7062 p4p, 524 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gipson
vs
Wasilkowsky

180 cm
25
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyler Gipson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Wasilkowsky!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gipson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wasilkowsky.
Gipson checks a leg kick.
Gipson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

It looks like Tyler Gipson has been cut.

Wasilkowsky bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Gipson! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Gipson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Gipson is working an open guard so Wasilkowsky takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oh Gipson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wasilkowsky ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Gipson's jaw. Gipson's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Wasilkowsky does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Wasilkowsky!
After winning the bout, Albert Wasilkowsky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lang (ranked 3734 p4p, 351 weight class) and Jake Two (ranked 6591 p4p, 457 weight class). Lang's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eye of the tiger, Survivor.. Jake Two will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Lang
vs
Two

180 cm
25
227 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
259 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Likes musicals

Hot Spunk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Two!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang throws a combination. Two tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Jake Two has been cut.
Two takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lang lands with an overhand left.
Two looks winded!
Lang lands a big right hook! Two looks hurt but is still standing! Lang lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Two falls down and Lang dives in with a huge hammer fist! Two's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Lang runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clubber Lang!
Post fight, Clubber Lang took to the microphone: 'I pity the fool!!'.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Clay (ranked 24683 p4p, 517 weight class) and Jeronimo Seagal (ranked 24158 p4p, 523 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Clay
vs
Seagal

195 cm
20
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

222 cm
19
244 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassius Clay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeronimo Seagal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagal scores with a three punch combo!

Clay takes the fight into the clinch.
Clay looking to throw knees to the head but Seagal is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clay obliges.
Clay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seagal blocks it with crossed arms.
Seagal has had enough of the clinch but Clay keeps him there for the moment.
Clay tries a knee to the head but Seagal blocks it.
Seagal tries a knee to the head but Clay blocks it.
Seagal working hard to break the clinch.
Clay lands an elbow inside that Seagal shrugs off.
Clay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seagal's efforts to push away.
Clay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Jeronimo Seagal has been cut.
Seagal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clay landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay landing knees to the head.
Seagal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clay obliges.
Seagal looks winded!
Clay lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Seagal takes a knee right on the jaw!

Seagal is rocked!
Clay lands an elbow that stopped Seagal in his tracks for a moment.
Seagal is still on wobbly legs! Can Clay finish him?
Clay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Seagal seems to have recovered his senses.
Clay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Seagal wants to break free but Clay has control.
Clay lands a good knee to the midsection. Seagal won't want to take too many of those.
Seagal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
Clay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seagal's defenses.
Clay lands a good knee to the midsection. Seagal won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay lands a good knee to the midsection. Seagal won't want to take too many of those.
Seagal takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clay crunches a lovely knee into Seagal's ribcage.
Seagal has had enough of the clinch but Clay keeps him there for the moment.
Clay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Clay.
A frustrated look appears on Seagal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clay missing with knees to the body.
Seagal avoiding damage as Clay throws knees to the body.
Seagal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Seagal is looking to break free of the clinch but Clay has double underhooks.
Seagal dodges an elbow strike from Clay.
Clay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seagal is defending well for now.
Seagal working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Seagal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Seagal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clay misses with an elbow over the top.
Clay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seagal avoids it.
Clay looking to throw knees to the head but Seagal is blocking nicely.
Seagal is trying to force a seperation but Clay has the dominant position.
Seagal is trying to break the clinch but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
Seagal is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagal can't break the clinch.
Seagal tries to circle away but Clay has him pinned against the cage.
Seagal blocks an elbow strike.
Clay looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Clay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Seagal working hard to break the clinch.

Seagal manages to break the clinch.

Seagal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seagal's efforts to push away.
Seagal takes an elbow to the temple.
Clay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Seagal wants to break free but Clay has control.
Clay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Seagal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seagal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Seagal tries to break free but Clay pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay lands an elbow just above Seagal 's eye.
Clay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seagal blocks it with crossed arms.
Seagal trying to stall but Clay improves his position.
Seagal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clay lands an elbow that stopped Seagal in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay trying to land knees to the body.
Clay could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Seagal managing to block the knees to the body from Clay.
Clay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Seagal lands a hook that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
Seagal is looking to break free of the clinch but Clay has double underhooks.
Seagal wants to break free but Clay has control.
Seagal is trying to break the clinch but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
Seagal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Seagal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seagal blocks it with crossed arms.
Seagal lands an elbow just above Clay 's eye.
Seagal is trying to force a seperation but Clay has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cassius Clay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeronimo Seagal's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Seagal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clay is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cassius Clay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Clay closes the distance and clinches.
Clay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Clay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cassius Clay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Clay scores a nice knee to the body.
Clay misses with a knee to the head.
Seagal tries to break free but Clay pushes him back against the cage.
Clay lands an elbow just above Seagal 's eye.
Clay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Clay lands a knee to the head.
Clay lands a nice knee to the body.
Clay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seagal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seagal can do to turn this around?
Clay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clay.
Seagal is looking to break free of the clinch but Clay has double underhooks.
Seagal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clay obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay lands a knee to the body.
Seagal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clay tries to land a knee to the head but Seagal blocks with his arms.
Clay misses with a knee to the head.
Seagal working hard to break the clinch.
Seagal managing to block the knees to the body from Clay.
Seagal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clay prevents Seagal from breaking the clinch.
Seagal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clay tries a knee to the head but Seagal blocks it.
Seagal wants to get back to striking at distance but Clay won't allow it.
Seagal wants to get back to striking at distance but Clay won't allow it.
Clay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seagal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clay tries a knee to the head but Seagal blocks it.
Seagal can't break the clinch.
Clay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seagal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagal has had enough of the clinch but Clay keeps him there for the moment.
Clay lands an elbow inside that Seagal shrugs off.
Seagal is trying to break free.
Seagal can't break the clinch.
Seagal tries to break free but Clay pushes him back against the cage.
Seagal is trying to break the clinch but Clay is controlling him.
Seagal is trying to break the clinch but Clay is controlling him.
Clay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Seagal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clay trying to land knees to the body.
Seagal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seagal is looking to break free of the clinch but Clay has double underhooks.
Clay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seagal is defending well for now.
Clay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Clay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seagal's defenses.
Clay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Seagal wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Seagal working hard to break the clinch.
Clay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seagal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seagal is trying to push Clay away but Clay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Clay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seagal.
Seagal is looking to break free of the clinch but Clay has double underhooks.
Clay keeps control of Seagal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Seagal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clay misses with a knee to the head.
Seagal tries to circle away but Clay has him pinned against the cage.

Seagal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seagal lands with an overhand left.
Clay walks into a jab.
Jeronimo Seagal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Clay gets a clinch.
Clay lands a damaging elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clay obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagal is trying to force a seperation but Clay has the dominant position.
Seagal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clay keeps control of Seagal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Seagal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Seagal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Seagal has had enough of the clinch but Clay keeps him there for the moment.
Seagal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seagal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
Seagal is trying to break free.
Clay lands a nice elbow.
Clay lands an elbow just above Seagal 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clay obliges.
Nice elbow from Clay.
Clay misses with a knee to the head.
Clay has Seagal pressed against the cage, preventing Seagal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clay has Seagal pressed against the cage, preventing Seagal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seagal blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cassius Clay dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeronimo Seagal'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!

Seagal misses the jab.
Seagal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Clay moves into the clinch.
Seagal is trying to force a seperation but Clay has the dominant position.
Clay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Seagal blocks it with crossed arms.
Clay lands an elbow inside that Seagal shrugs off.
Clay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seagal.
Clay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seagal is defending well for now.
Seagal has had enough of the clinch but Clay keeps him there for the moment.
Clay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Clay.
Clay scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay with a knee to the head.
Seagal takes an elbow to the temple.
Clay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Seagal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seagal tries to circle away but Clay has him pinned against the cage.
Clay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clay missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clay tries to land a knee to the head but Seagal blocks with his arms.
Clay prevents Seagal from breaking the clinch.

Seagal breaks the clinch.
Seagal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Clay.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clay looking to throw knees to the head but Seagal is blocking nicely.
Seagal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seagal is trying to break the clinch but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
Seagal tries to break the clinch but Clay is controlling the position.
Seagal is trying to force a seperation but Clay has the dominant position.
Seagal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Seagal avoids it.
Seagal is trying to break the clinch but Clay is controlling him.
Seagal tries to circle away but Clay has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Seagal is trying to break free.
Clay misses with a knee to the head.
Clay keeps control of Seagal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clay missing with knees to the body.
Clay takes a knee to the side of the body.
Clay working Seagal over with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Seagal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clay has Seagal pressed against the cage, preventing Seagal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Seagal working hard to break the clinch.
Clay misses with a knee strike.
Clay keeps control of Seagal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Seagal with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Seagal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Seagal takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seagal misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seagal is trying to break the clinch but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
Seagal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clay.
Seagal takes an elbow to the temple.
Clay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Seagal can't break the clinch.
Seagal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Seagal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Clay looking to throw knees to the head but Seagal is blocking nicely.
Seagal is trying to force a seperation but Clay has the dominant position.
Seagal working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Clay.
Seagal can't break the clinch.
Seagal has had enough of the clinch but Clay keeps him there for the moment.
Seagal is trying to force a seperation but Clay has the dominant position.
Clay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clay unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seagal lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seagal can't break the clinch.
Clay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Clay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seagal's efforts to push away.
Seagal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seagal has had enough of the clinch but Clay keeps him there for the moment.
Clay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seagal's defenses.
Clay missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seagal is trying to break the clinch but Clay is controlling him.
Clay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seagal's efforts to push away.
Seagal has had enough of the clinch but Clay keeps him there for the moment.
Clay keeps control of Seagal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clay working Seagal over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Clay obliges.
Clay with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jeronimo Seagal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clay tries a knee to the head but Seagal blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cassius Clay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clay, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassius Clay!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georgi Konds (ranked 4140 p4p, 443 weight class) and Hax Molloway (ranked 6278 p4p, 553 weight class). Hax Molloway struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Konds
vs
Molloway

186 cm
21
186 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georgi Konds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hax Molloway!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molloway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Konds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Molloway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Konds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Molloway tries to counter with a clinch but Konds shakes him off and moves away.
Molloway is looking to clinch but Konds is avoiding it.
Molloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Konds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Molloway has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Konds is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Molloway moves to clinch but Konds breaks away
and Konds counters with a straight right hand.
Molloway misses with a left hand
and Molloway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Molloway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molloway wants to clinch.
Konds seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Molloway tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Konds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Molloway is looking to clinch but Konds is avoiding it.
Konds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Molloway.
Molloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Molloway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konds. Molloway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Molloway is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Konds throws a series of punches but Molloway avoids them all with ease.
Molloway missing with a left hand there. Konds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Molloway. Those never looked like landing.
Molloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Konds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Molloway.
Konds seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Georgi Konds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Konds connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Molloway takes one to the side of the head.
Konds looks to land a right hand but Molloway moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konds lands with a nice combination. Molloway backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molloway just misses with a punch to the body.
Konds avoids a kick to the body.
Konds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Molloway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Molloway shoots in but no luck this time.
Konds is looking for a counter combo.
Konds throws a nice looking combination but Molloway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Konds throws an overhand right that lands on Molloway's shoulder, as Molloway tries to avoid the shot.
Konds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Molloway.
Konds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Molloway wants to clinch up but Konds keeps it at a distance.
Konds swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Molloway throws a wild body kick that Konds sees coming a mile off.
Molloway seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Konds shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Molloway is backing up but Konds catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Molloway covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Konds Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georgi Konds!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Haskins (ranked 3710 p4p, 407 weight class) and Josuke Nakamura (ranked 4319 p4p, 457 weight class). Dwayne Haskins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Haskins
vs
Nakamura

191 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwayne Haskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josuke Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haskins scores with a shot to the body.
Haskins lands a nice hook to Nakamura's body. Nakamura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Haskins cracks Nakamura with a big right hand and Nakamura goes down!

Nakamura is rocked!
Nakamura looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haskins postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nakamura covers up, he's hurt! Haskins keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Haskins and the ref steps in to end the fight! Haskins can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Haskins!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Sir (ranked 3161 p4p, 372 weight class) and Miguel Dela Vega (ranked 3936 p4p, 428 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sir
vs
Dela Vega

180 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Sir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Dela Vega!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dela Vega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Miguel Dela Vega has been cut.
Sir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Dela Vega feints and as Sir raises his hands in defense, Dela Vega changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

Sir has an active guard here but Dela Vega has managed to pass into half guard.

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

Sir looking for subs from the bottom but Dela Vega mounts him!
Sir is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dela Vega controlling the pace for now.
Sir tries to reverse the position but Dela Vega maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sir is working hard here to advance position.
Dela Vega throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sir is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dela Vega misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sir manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Sir with the active half guard here but Dela Vega passes nicely into side control.
Sir tries to buck Dela Vega off but Dela Vega is having none of it.
Dela Vega tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sir's legs.

Dela Vega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sir, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Vega trying to control the position but Sir is working away.
Sir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Sir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Sir looking for submissions off his back.
Sir is not content to let Dela Vega control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sir actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Dela Vega is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Sir actively working from the bottom here.
Dela Vega not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Sir actively working from the bottom here.
Dela Vega looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dela Vega sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Dela Vega might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

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

Sir is defending against the submission attempts here by Dela Vega.

Sir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dela Vega pulls his head out easily.
Sir works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dela Vega wants to pass the guard but Sir is keeping the position.

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

Sir working for a triangle but Dela Vega defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Dela Vega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Dela Vega's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dela Vega closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sir did well to prevent Dela Vega getting side control.

Sir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Sir actively working from the bottom here.
Sir is trying to get back to full guard.
Dela Vega is trying to control the action in half guard but Sir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sir looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dela Vega passes into side control!
Dela Vega takes a little break here. Sir wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sir regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dela Vega moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sir.
Sir is looking to regain half guard here but Dela Vega keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dela Vega is looking to take a break and control but Sir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sir is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dela Vega off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Vega tries to escape but Sir has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dela Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Sir patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Sir seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Sir looking for the choke from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dela Vega defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sir controlling well, preventing Dela Vega from escaping the position.

Sir is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dela Vega is defending well though. Sir let's go of the attempt for now.

Sir patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Sir is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dela Vega knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dela Vega for a finish.
Dela Vega is really stuck here.

Dela Vega showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Vega trying to control the action but Sir just sinks the hooks in.

Sir looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Dela Vega taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pablo Sir!