RRFC 5 Kano vs MacLaren PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Engelmann (ranked 22746 p4p, 305 weight class) and Richard Lespoi (ranked 23305 p4p, 299 weight class). Lespoi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ready steady go, Paul Oakenfold.. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Engelmann
vs
Lespoi

165 cm
19
130 lbs
2 - 5 - 1

178 cm
28
137 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Engelmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Lespoi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engelmann misses with a combination
and Lespoi counters with a series of strikes. Engelmann will be more careful next time no doubt.
Engelmann darts in trying to clinch
and Lespoi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Engelmann walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Engelmann lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Engelmann dodges the punch combination from Lespoi.
Engelmann misses with a head kick.
Engelmann is looking to clinch.
Engelmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lespoi throws a nice looking combination but Engelmann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lespoi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Engelmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Max Engelmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engelmann throws a right hand that Lespoi ducks under and follows up with a left that Lespoi also avoids with ease.

Engelmann gets tackled into the cage by Lespoi. Lespoi maintains the clinch.
Lespoi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lespoi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lespoi has had enough of the clinch but Engelmann keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lespoi wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Lespoi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Engelmann wants to get back to striking at distance but Lespoi won't allow it.
Engelmann tries to break free but Lespoi pushes him back against the cage.

Lespoi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Lespoi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Engelmann is trying to push Lespoi away but Lespoi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Engelmann tries to break the clinch but Lespoi is controlling the position.
Engelmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lespoi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lespoi is leaning against Engelmann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Engelmann keeps control of Lespoi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lespoi leaning against his opponent.

Lespoi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Engelmann does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engelmann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Engelmann tries to clinch but Lespoi moves out of range.
Engelmann moves to clinch but Lespoi breaks away
and Lespoi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Engelmann thinking.
Engelmann throws a lazy head kick
and Lespoi counters with a one-two to the body.
Engelmann wants to clinch but Lespoi slips to the side
and Lespoi counters with a straight right hand.

Engelmann is rocked!
Engelmann tries to clinch
and Lespoi scores with a counter punch that sends Engelmann to the canvas! Lespoi smells blood - he's punishing Engelmann with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Engelmann has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Lespoi!
A relieved looking Richard Lespoi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Goodridge (ranked 6499 p4p, 511 weight class) and Abdulmuslim Malikov (ranked 5536 p4p, 469 weight class). Abdulmuslim Malikov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Goodridge
vs
Malikov

175 cm
24
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Goodridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdulmuslim Malikov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malikov fails to land the takedown.
Malikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Malikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodridge can pounce on him.
Malikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Goodridge sprawls well. He's pushed Malikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goodridge tries to counter with a takedown but Malikov is quick to defend against it.

Malikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goodridge's guard.
Malikov is in close to Goodridge's body, working some short punches and elbows.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bob Goodridge!
Bob Goodridge was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Sanchez (ranked 5124 p4p, 255 weight class) and Dave Dobbs (ranked 2780 p4p, 173 weight class). Dobbs comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dont fear the reaper, Blue oyster cult. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!

Sanchez
vs
Dobbs

179 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Dobbs!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Dobbs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dobbs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sanchez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dobbs prevents it.

Sanchez successfully pulls guard.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dobbs's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sanchez decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Dobbs misses.
Sanchez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Dobbs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Sanchez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dobbs as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Dobbs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Dobbs pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Sanchez being controlled against the cage.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dobbs has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobbs gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dobbs is working Sanchez over against the cage.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez keeps control of Dobbs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Sanchez fails to land.
Dobbs has had enough of the clinch but Sanchez keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dobbs as Sanchez tries to tie him up.

Dobbs is trying to trip Sanchez. He has hold of a leg but Sanchez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dobbs persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Sanchez wriggles free and stands up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez gets underhooks to prevent Dobbs's takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Dobbs manages to get underhooks.
Sanchez jumps guard but Dobbs stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Sanchez decides to pull guard.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dobbs won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Dobbs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dobbs trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobbs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dobbs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Dobbs is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dobbs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dave Dobbs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dobbs is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Dobbs circles away and we're back to standing.

Dobbs moves into the clinch.
Dobbs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dobbs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Dobbs turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dobbs manages to end up in side control.

Sanchez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Dobbs has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez trying to stall but Dobbs improves his position.
Sanchez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dobbs after a bit of a struggle.
Dobbs tries to throw a body punch but Sanchez avoids it by throwing Dobbs back against the cage.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dobbs uses from the top position.
Dobbs is working Sanchez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dobbs throws a strike but Sanchez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Dobbs is pulling down on Sanchez's head. It's preventing any offense from Sanchez, at least for the moment.
Dobbs trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been informed that Dobbs has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez stops Dobbs from standing up.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Dobbs won't let him.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobbs is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sanchez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dobbs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dobbs swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Dobbs forces Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Sanchez jumps guard but Dobbs stands there with Sanchez around his waist. Sanchez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez is trying to push Dobbs away but Dobbs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Dobbs is pressed up against the cage. Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dobbs down to the mat. Dobbs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sanchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dobbs defends well and Sanchez ends up having to push Dobbs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanchez tries to sprawl but Dobbs drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Sanchez pushes Dobbs off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dobbs has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Dobbs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sanchez walks away with a smile on his face. Dobbs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dobbs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dobbs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Trevor Sanchez has been cut.

Dobbs pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Dobbs'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.
Dobbs wants to break free but Sanchez has control.
Sanchez is trying to maintain a safe position but Dobbs gets an underhook and turns Sanchez into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dave Dobbs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Trevor Sanchez'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dobbs rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Dobbs pushes Sanchez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dobbs is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Dobbs.
Dobbs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dobbs content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Dobbs jumps guard and drags Sanchez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbs is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dobbs wants to get back to full guard.
Dobbs trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dobbs defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Sanchez stands up out of the half guard.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Dobbs keeps it at a distance.
Dobbs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Sanchez moves into the clinch successfully.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Dobbs won't allow it.
Dave Dobbs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Dobbs misses with the head strike.
Dobbs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dobbs taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dobbs as Sanchez tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Dobbs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dobbs up against the cage.
Dobbs tries a body shot but Sanchez blocks it.
Dave Dobbs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dobbs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sanchez looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dobbs lands a nice uppercut.
Sanchez looking for a takedown.
Dobbs scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dobbs.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dobbs pulls guard effortlessly.
Dobbs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Dobbs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanchez is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez throwing strikes from guard but Dobbs blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Dobbs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dobbs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Dobbs!
Post fight, Dave Dobbs stared into the camera and said 'I take peoples souls.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Basil Borcea (ranked 23175 p4p, 598 weight class) and Nick Reny (ranked 4049 p4p, 432 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Borcea
vs
Reny

185 cm
19
202 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

One stop shop

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 Los Angeles, Basil Borcea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Reny!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reny misses with a combination
and Borcea counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Nick Reny has been cut.

Oooooh!!! Borcea has knocked Reny down with a huge combo! Borcea steps away and waves a wobbly Reny back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Reny is rocked!
Reny circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Borcea. Reny falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Borcea!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Basil Borcea!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Mokete (ranked 5161 p4p, 457 weight class) and Lokee Hyde (ranked 6254 p4p, 501 weight class). Alexander Mokete has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mokete
vs
Hyde

178 cm
25
156 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

166 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Mokete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lokee Hyde!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyde throws a body punch but Mokete moves out of range.

Hyde closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mokete's guard.
Mokete is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hyde must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hyde is looking to work some ground and pound but Mokete has wrist control.
Hyde's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hyde trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mokete keeping moving, preventing Hyde from controlling successfully.
Hyde seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Mokete has his feet on Hyde's thighs here. He's pushed Hyde off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hyde screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Mokete!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Jones (ranked 3845 p4p, 383 weight class) and Shawn Jr Cupido (ranked 4559 p4p, 413 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Number 1. 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.

Jones
vs
Jr Cupido

183 cm
24
185 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

200 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Jr Cupido!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones dives in and grabs Cupido's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cupido pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.

Jones forces Cupido back against the cage and clinches.
Cupido tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.

Jones manages to break the clinch.

Cupido gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Cupido tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cupido throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Cupido misses
and Jones counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Cupido! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Jones!
Daniel Jones opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

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 Ronn Gracie (ranked 4059 p4p, 312 weight class) and Michael Taylor (ranked 4035 p4p, 310 weight class). Ronn Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Gracie
vs
Taylor

180 cm
27
145 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronn Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A nice inside leg kick there by Taylor. That's going to slow Gracie down.
That kick from Taylor tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Gracie's head coaches at Brotherhood MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Taylor is predictable there

so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Taylor is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gracie jumps guard but Taylor stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Taylor breaks the clinch.
That kick from Taylor tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Michael Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor misses with the body kick

and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Taylor didn't expect that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to stand back up but Gracie counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Taylor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie stops Taylor from getting back to his feet.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taylor tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gracie manages to move to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Taylor has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Taylor is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Taylor wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gracie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Taylor hang on?
Taylor is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie raining down hammerfists from mount.
Taylor is trying to stand.

Taylor tries to buck Gracie off so he can stand up but Gracie has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Taylor falls backwards, slamming Gracie to the mat but Gracie holds on tight! Taylor is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ronn Gracie!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Lowry (ranked 3024 p4p, 347 weight class) and Lyndon Kennedy (ranked 3992 p4p, 423 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Lowry
vs
Kennedy

185 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Lowry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyndon Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowry wants to clinch.
Kennedy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Lowry drops Kennedy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kennedy looks back up at him and smiles so Lowry waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

It looks like Lyndon Kennedy has been cut.
Lowry closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kennedy! Lowry dives in looking to finish! Kennedy is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Lowry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad Williams (ranked 2814 p4p, 298 weight class) and Motu Te Tai (ranked 6487 p4p, 510 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Williams
vs
Te Tai

175 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Motu Te Tai!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Te Tai throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Te Tai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Williams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

A head kick lands from Te Tai that sends Williams to the canvas. Williams tries to scramble back to his feet but Te Tai brings him back down into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Te Tai has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Williams scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Motu Te Tai has been cut.
Te Tai doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Te Tai feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Williams collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Motu Te Tai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Goji Kano (ranked 2929 p4p, 248 weight class) and James MacLaren (ranked 2996 p4p, 249 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kano
vs
MacLaren

177 cm
25
157 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

177 cm
21
158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Goji Kano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James MacLaren!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kano goes for a double leg but MacLaren avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacLaren continues to drive forward.
MacLaren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacLaren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacLaren is defended easily by Kano.
MacLaren has a takedown stuffed.
MacLaren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kano shoots in for a takedown but MacLaren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goji Kano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacLaren closes the distance and clinches up with Kano, looking for a takedown. MacLaren pushes Kano against the cage but Kano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

MacLaren drives through and clinches with Kano against the cage.

MacLaren lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacLaren is aware though and is defending well.

Kano is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but MacLaren frees his head nicely. Oh but Kano has switched to an armbar! MacLaren is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Goji Kano!