ICC 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Kidd (ranked 5077 p4p, 161 weight class) and Jerrod Tubbs (ranked 7027 p4p, 189 weight class). Kidd comes to the ring accompanied by Texas Hippie Coalition - Pissed Off and Mad About It. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Kidd
vs
Tubbs

203 cm
18
287 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

201 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blake Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jerrod Tubbs!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tubbs darts in looking for a takedown but Kidd gets double underhooks and turns Tubbs into the ropes.
Tubbs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kidd closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tubbs quickly recovers to half guard.

Kidd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tubbs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kidd.

Kidd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tubbs is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kidd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tubbs defends it well.
Tubbs is looking for a sweep. Kidd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kidd is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kidd drops an elbow to the side of Tubbs's head.

Kidd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tubbs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kidd is keen to just control but Tubbs is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kidd tries to control but Tubbs wriggling away.

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

Tubbs defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kidd.
Tubbs is bucking up trying to escape but Kidd cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

It looks like Jerrod Tubbs has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidd lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tubbs hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tubbs is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Kidd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerrod Tubbs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tubbs is defended easily by Kidd.
Tubbs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kidd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tubbs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kidd swivels and escapes.
Tubbs tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kidd defends well and Tubbs ends up having to push Kidd into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blake Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerrod Tubbs.
Tubbs shoots for a takedown but Kidd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Kidd instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kidd has clasped his hands together around Tubbs's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Kidd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tubbs wants to control but Kidd postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kidd is trying to get an arm triangle but Tubbs is defending well.
Kidd wants to control but Tubbs is keeping him busy.

Kidd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tubbs tries to improve position but can't.

Kidd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tubbs, who protects the arm well.
Tubbs should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

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.

Kidd is trying to get an arm triangle but Tubbs is defending well.

Kidd thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tubbs is looking to regain half guard here but Kidd keeps moving and retains side control.

Kidd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kidd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kidd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Kidd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jerrod Tubbs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tubbs throws a right and a left that Kidd avoids nicely.
Tubbs tries for a takedown but Kidd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kidd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kidd wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tubbs is looking to clinch but Kidd is avoiding it.
Tubbs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tubbs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tubbs has his takedown stuffed

and Kidd counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kidd has Tubbs pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kidd pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Tubbs tumbling to the mat - Kidd dives into Tubbs's guard.
Kidd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tubbs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tubbs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kidd.
Kidd advances to half guard.

Kidd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Kidd is working for a kimura but Tubbs is defending it quite comfortably.
Kidd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tubbs defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kidd is trying to control the action in half guard but Tubbs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kidd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tubbs can do to turn this around?

Kidd looking for a submission but Tubbs manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Blake Kidd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kidd passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tubbs tries to improve position but can't.
Tubbs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kidd is controlling him well.

Kidd thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tubbs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jerrod Tubbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidd scoring with punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blake Kidd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kidd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Blake Kidd!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Blake Kidd!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Blake Kidd!

Blake Kidd wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Blake Kidd gave a big smile as he said 'I wanna thank to my family, to my friends and to my fans. Sounds awesome listening my name as a winner.'.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon LaFlamme (ranked 2154 p4p, 226 weight class) and Titus Leinz (ranked 4814 p4p, 390 weight class). Titus Leinz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jon LaFlamme's chin.

LaFlamme
vs
Leinz

200 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
242 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon LaFlamme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Titus Leinz!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaFlamme lands with a cross.
LaFlamme scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leinz doesn't seem bothered though.
LaFlamme stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
LaFlamme misses with a body shot.
Leinz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jon LaFlamme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaFlamme works the jab nicely.
Leinz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leinz counters with a nice body shot.
LaFlamme loads up on a big right hand but Leinz slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leinz.

It looks like Jon LaFlamme has been cut.
LaFlamme throws a good cross that connects.
Leinz connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leinz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
LaFlamme punishes Leinz's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leinz throws a hook but LaFlamme blocks it.
Leinz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from LaFlamme finds it's way round the side to connect with Leinz's head.
Leinz is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
LaFlamme lands with a right hand.
LaFlamme with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leinz to score with a decent uppercut.
LaFlamme definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

LaFlamme gets tackled into the ropes by Leinz. Leinz maintains the clinch.
Leinz swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Leinz manages to break the clinch.
LaFlamme slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leinz misses with an uppercut
and LaFlamme counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leinz thinking.
LaFlamme lands a nice hook to Leinz's body. Leinz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaFlamme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFlamme uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leinz has time to react.
LaFlamme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As LaFlamme backs off Leinz throws a huge counter combo but LaFlamme manages to avoid it all.
LaFlamme throws a shot to the body.
LaFlamme punishes Leinz's body with a nice straight punch.
LaFlamme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leinz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
LaFlamme connects with a body shot that sends Leinz's belly button to the back.
Leinz misses with a hook.
Leinz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
LaFlamme drops his hands momentarily and Leinz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaFlamme throws a body shot but no joy.
LaFlamme is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

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

Jon LaFlamme dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon LaFlamme's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Leinz tries to close the distance and clinch up but LaFlamme swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leinz tests LaFlamme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leinz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leinz cracks LaFlamme with a right hand to the side of the head.

Jon LaFlamme's cut is getting worse.
LaFlamme lands a nice shot to the body.
LaFlamme looks to throw the jab but Leinz is out of range.
LaFlamme ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LaFlamme misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Leinz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leinz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LaFlamme.
LaFlamme is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
LaFlamme takes a swing at Leinz's ribcage but misses.
Leinz misses with a hook
and LaFlamme connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leinz avoids the body shot from LaFlamme.
Leinz throws out a counter right but LaFlamme avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leinz lands a jab to the nose.
Leinz throws the left hand but LaFlamme avoids the punch easily.
LaFlamme throwing a counter right hand but Leinz manages to avoid it.
LaFlamme walks into a jab.
LaFlamme is looking to clinch but Leinz is avoiding it.
Leinz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Titus Leinz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaFlamme paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
LaFlamme feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leinzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
LaFlamme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LaFlamme lunges at Leinz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leinz's hand.
Leinz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaFlamme.
Leinz takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaFlamme with a jab.
LaFlamme ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leinz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leinz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Leinz.
Leinz avoids the body shot from LaFlamme.
Leinz throws a counter combo.
LaFlamme ducks under a wild hook from Leinz.
Nice cross by LaFlamme.
LaFlamme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leinz.
A punch combination from Leinz misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon LaFlamme dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon LaFlamme's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

LaFlamme with a jab.
Titus Leinz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaFlamme throws a shot to the body.
Leinz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LaFlamme.
LaFlamme takes a swing at Leinz's ribcage but misses.
LaFlamme cracks Leinz with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by Leinz.
Leinz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leinz misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by LaFlamme.
It looked like LaFlamme wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFlamme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from LaFlamme.
Leinz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab lands there for LaFlamme.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFlamme slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leinz takes one on the button.
LaFlamme throws a lazy right hand but Leinz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Leinz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leinz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaFlamme.
Leinz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
LaFlamme tries to clinch but Leinz moves out of range.
Leinz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leinz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
LaFlamme lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leinz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
LaFlamme lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leinz at a distance.
LaFlamme jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leinz misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFlamme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LaFlamme misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaFlamme throws a hook but Leinz avoids it easily.
Leinz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leinz swings widly with a right hand
and LaFlamme counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leinz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaFlamme connects with a crisp jab.
LaFlamme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leinz.
Leinz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LaFlamme moves away.
LaFlamme scores with a shot to the body.
Leinz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leinz connects with the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon LaFlamme showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LaFlamme, 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Jon LaFlamme!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Jon LaFlamme!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Jon LaFlamme!

Jon LaFlamme wins by unanimous decision!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Almeida (ranked 3124 p4p, 355 weight class) and Vin Sentiments (ranked 5774 p4p, 522 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Almeida
vs
Sentiments

185 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
207 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antonio Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vin Sentiments!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sentiments cracks Almeida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Almeida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Vin Sentiments has been cut.
Almeida defending well as Sentiments loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Almeida.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Almeida! Sentiments is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Almeida!
Antonio Almeida tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Ali (ranked 5205 p4p, 398 weight class) and Timo Juti (ranked 5052 p4p, 394 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ali
vs
Juti

204 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Enzo Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timo Juti!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali slips under a jab from Juti.
Ali tries to counter with a takedown but Juti is quick to defend against it.

Ali clinches with his opponent.
Juti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Juti dodges an elbow strike from Ali.
Ali blocks the elbow strike.
Juti lands an elbow that stopped Ali in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Enzo Ali has been cut.
Ali tries for a takedown but Juti manages to get underhooks.
Ali takes a knee right on the jaw!
Juti lands an elbow inside that Ali shrugs off.
Juti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Juti scores with a knee to the head.
Juti lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Juti lands an elbow inside that Ali shrugs off.
Juti lands an elbow inside that Ali shrugs off.

Enzo Ali's cut is getting worse.
Ali jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Juti walks away with a smile on his face. Ali gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Juti avoids the head kick by Ali.
Juti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Timo Juti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juti throws a right hand that Ali ducks under and follows up with a left that Ali also avoids with ease.
Ali fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ali clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ali pushes Juti back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Juti pushes off an throws an elbow but Ali leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ali is looking to control Juti's arms but Juti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ali has his back to the ropes.
Juti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Juti lands an elbow inside.
Juti lands a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Juti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Juti throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on Ali's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juti leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Ali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Juti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Juti fails to land.
Ali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Juti.
Juti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Juti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Juti is pressed up against the ropes. Ali has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Juti down to the mat. Juti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Ali lands a nice shot that snaps Juti's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ali takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Juti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Juti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enzo Ali's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Juti clobbers Ali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Juti leaves Ali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ali throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Juti. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Juti tries to keep at a distance but Ali has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ali takes an elbow to the temple.
Juti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Juti landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juti.
Juti lands an elbow that stopped Ali in his tracks for a moment.
Juti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali takes an elbow to the forehead.
Juti presses Ali against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ali looking to slow down the pace here.
Ali wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juti lands an elbow inside.
Ali avoids the elbow strike from Juti, against the ropes.
Juti leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Juti.

Enzo Ali's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Juti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Juti slowing the pace effectively.
A short left from Juti.
Juti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Juti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Juti lands a nice elbow.
Juti has Ali pressed against the ropes.
Juti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juti working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juti lands an elbow that stopped Ali in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juti pushes Ali back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Juti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ali's defenses.
Juti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Ali has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Juti lands an elbow just above Ali 's eye.
Juti looking to throw knees to the head but Ali is blocking nicely.
Ali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ali with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Juti lands an elbow just above Ali 's eye.

Jeez, Enzo Ali's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Juti pushes off an throws an elbow but Ali leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Juti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Juti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enzo Ali'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!

Juti instigates a clinch.
Juti connects with a knee to the head.
Ali drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ali is trying to break free.
Juti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ali takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Juti obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juti displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ali up against the ropes.
Juti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Timo Juti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Juti lands a damaging elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Enzo Ali's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Timo Juti!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rackham (ranked 3434 p4p, 391 weight class) and Kamaru Usman (ranked 4169 p4p, 456 weight class). Rackham's entrance music is Promises- The Cranberries . A fine choice. Jack Rackham has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rackham
vs
Usman

183 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Paradigm

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Rackham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kamaru Usman!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rackham digs a good body shot into Usman's ribs.
Rackham lunges at Usman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Usman's hand.
Usman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rackham enables Usman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rackham manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Usman wants to control from the top but Rackham keeps moving.
Usman content to stall in guard here.
Rackham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rackham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Usman told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Usman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Usman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman postures up in Rackham's guard and throws a big left but Rackham blocks it.
Usman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rackham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Usman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Usman with that takedown attempt.
Usman is looking to chop away at Rackham's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Rackham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rackham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Usman misses.
Usman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rackham swivels and escapes.
Rackham thows a left - swing and a miss!

Usman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rackham looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Usman working the ground and pound but Rackham is defending the strikes.
Rackham is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Usman has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Usman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rackham, who protects the arm well.
Usman advances nicely into full mount.
Usman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rackham is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Usman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Usman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rackham is looking to escape.
Usman dominating with strikes here.
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!
Usman looking to control but Rackham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rackham takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Usman lands a big shot there that rocks Rackham but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rackham wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Usman.
Usman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Usman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rackham quickly recovers to half guard.
Usman throwing shots but Rackham is blocking nicely.
Usman not doing much here.
Rackham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Usman.
Rackham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Usman on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Usman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Usman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Usman controlling the action here.
Usman is looking to take a break and control but Rackham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham is in trouble now - Usman has advanced to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman lands a big shot there that rocks Rackham but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Usman looking to finish with strikes here!
Usman has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rackham's face.
Usman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rackham hang on?
Usman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rackham hang on?
Usman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Usman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rackham holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Usman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Usman trying to control but Rackham is having none of it.
Usman lands a couple of good shots and Rackham has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usman struggling to land strikes to the head as Rackham covers up.

Usman is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Rackham is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamaru Usman!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Gomez (ranked 3152 p4p, 338 weight class) and Ambe Ambe (ranked 3891 p4p, 392 weight class). Ambe has chosen Young Thug - Harambe as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Jose Gomez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jose Gomez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Gomez
vs
Ambe

185 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
167 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ambe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ambe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ambe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gomez tries for a takedown but Ambe circles away easily
and Ambe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gomez fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ambe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomez.
Ambe scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ambe misses.
A jab lands there for Ambe.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ambe leaves Gomez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ambe Ambe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gomez misses with a takedown
and Ambe counters with a nice uppercut.
Ambe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gomez works Ambe's body with a nice hook.
Ambe scores with a hook to the body. Gomez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ambe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ambe lands with a straight right. Gomez didn't see that one coming.
Ambe jabs Gomez right on the nose. Gomez blinks but takes it well.
Ambe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Ambe misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ambe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomez.
Gomez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt
and Ambe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ambe connects with the punch.
Gomez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ambe lands with a good body shot.
Ambe misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Gomez's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ambe lands with a hook. Gomez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ambe lands a body shot.
Ambe digs a good body shot into Gomez's ribs.
Ambe Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Ambe does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters circle momentarily. Ambe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ambe dips to his left and cracks Gomez with an uppercut!
Gomez misses with a right hand
letting Ambe counter with a right hand.
Ambe scores with a punch to the head.
Gomez misses the jab.
Gomez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ambe jabs Gomez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ambe throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot.
Ambe cracks Gomez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Gomez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ambe.
Gomez walks into a straight right hand from Ambe.
Gomez has his takedown stuffed
and Ambe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt
and Ambe counters with a nice uppercut.
Ambe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown but Ambe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gomez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ambe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ambe throws a good cross that connects.
Ambe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ambe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ambe misses with a hook.
Ambe thuds his right hand into Gomez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gomez misses with a takedown attempt
and Ambe counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ambe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gomez scrambles back to his feet.
Ambe scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez takes one to the side of the head.

Ambe tries to sprawl but Gomez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gomez wants to free his trapped foot but Ambe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ambe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Sparring. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ambe trying to hold on to Gomez's head to control him but Gomez postures up.
Gomez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gomez wants to take Ambe's back here but Ambe is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ambe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ambe is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ambe Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ambe lands an overhand right.
Ambe sizes up Gomez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ambe Ambe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ambe lands with a right hand.
Gomez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ambe.
Ambe Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gomez throws a body punch but Ambe moves out of range.
Ambe stuffs the takedown attempt from Gomez. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet.
Ambe cracks Gomez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez throws a poor cross that misses
and Ambe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ambe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ambe throws a jab when Gomez was well out of range.
Ambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomez.
An attempted straight right counter from Gomez misses the target.
Donk. Ambe catches Gomez right on the button with a cross.
Ambe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Ambe coming out on top.
A jab from Ambe finds it's way through Gomez's defenses.
Ambe connects with a nice looking jab.
Ambe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ambe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gomez slips under a jab from Ambe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gomez or perhaps it was just good defense by Ambe, which made it look bad.
Ambe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe misses with a looping right.
Jose Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ambe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ambe lands a jab.
Gomez darts in looking for a takedown but Ambe gets double underhooks and turns Gomez into the ropes.
Ambe throws out a counter right but Gomez avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ambe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomez's head.
Ambe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ambe scores with a jab to the head.
Ambe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gomez has time to react.
Ambe throws a good cross that connects.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ambe Ambe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ambe 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!

Ambe Ambe wins by unanimous decision!
Ambe Ambe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jas Drop (ranked 3976 p4p, 137 weight class) and Lao Mung (ranked 3226 p4p, 120 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Jas Drop has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jas Drop seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Drop
vs
Mung

200 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
24
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jas Drop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lao Mung!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mung throws a head kick that Drop semi-blocks.
Mung throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Drop takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mung looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mung connects with a high kick.
Mung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drop misses with an uppercut. Mung saw that one coming.
Lao Mung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drop throws a lazy right hand but Mung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mung takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Lao Mung has been cut.
Drop walks into a stiff left hand from Mung.
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mung.
Mung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drop.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mung darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mung scores with a head kick. Drop tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Jas Drop has been cut.
Mung with a hook.
Drop swings widly with a right hand
and Mung finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Whack! Mung lands a heavy head kick that drops Drop. The ref tackles Mung to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Drop was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Lao Mung!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Limmerick (ranked 3256 p4p, 368 weight class) and Yuri Maltsev (ranked 1689 p4p, 227 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Limmerick
vs
Maltsev

187 cm
25
217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
211 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

The Glue Factory

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronny Limmerick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuri Maltsev!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maltsev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Limmerick misses the target.
Maltsev connects with a jab.
Limmerick slips under a jab from Maltsev.
Limmerick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Limmerick defending well as Maltsev loads up on a big left hand.
Limmerick swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maltsev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Limmerick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Limmerick. That snapped Maltsev's head back.
Limmerick is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Limmerick throws a lazy uppercut
and Maltsev counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maltsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maltsev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maltsev scores with a body shot.
Maltsev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maltsev, as that shot connected.
Yuri Maltsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maltsev misses with a looping right.
Maltsev throws the left hand but Limmerick avoids the punch easily.
Limmerick swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maltsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maltsev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Limmerick's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maltsev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Limmerick was well out of range. Poor timing from Maltsev.
It looked like Limmerick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Limmerick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Limmerick loads up on a big right hand but Maltsev slips the punch.
Maltsev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Limmerick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maltsev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Limmerick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maltsev misses the shot to the body.
Maltsev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Limmerick.
Maltsev throws the left hand but Limmerick avoids the punch easily.
Maltsev clobbers Limmerick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Maltsev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Limmerick blocks a jab.
Maltsev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maltsev misses the jab.
Limmerick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maltsev moves away.
Maltsev lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Limmerick misses the target.
Limmerick blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltsev throws a hook but Limmerick blocks it.
Limmerick misses with a hook
and Maltsev counters with a straight right hand.
Maltsev missing with a left hand there. Limmerick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maltsev lands a right hook to the body.
Good shot there by Maltsev.
Maltsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Limmerick.
Limmerick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maltsev.
Limmerick appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big left from Maltsev misses.
Maltsev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Maltsev throws a body shot but no joy.
Maltsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Limmerick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Limmerick moves out of range of the strikes.
Limmerick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maltsev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maltsev throws a big shot that misses.
Maltsev lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maltsev swings for the body but Limmerick moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Limmerick misses the target.
Limmerick misses with an uppercut
enabling Maltsev to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuri Maltsev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Maltsev throws a lazy uppercut
and Limmerick counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Yuri Maltsev has been cut.
Nice jab there from Maltsev.
Yuri Maltsev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Limmerick blocks a jab.
Limmerick with a jab.
Limmerick throws an off balance right hand
and Maltsev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Limmerick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limmerick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maltsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Limmerick lands a head shot.
Limmerick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Limmerick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maltsev misses with a left hand
and Maltsev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Limmerick looks to throw the jab but Maltsev is out of range.
Maltsev throws out a loose jab but Limmerick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maltsev lands a right hook to the body.
Limmerick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maltsev looks to throw the jab but Limmerick is out of range.
Limmerick tries to counter by clinching up but Maltsev breaks away and moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maltsev throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Limmerick counter with a right hand.
A jab from Maltsev does it's job there.
A shot to the liver by Maltsev. Beautiful body shot.
Ronny Limmerick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Limmerick misses with a lunging right hand
letting Maltsev counter with a right hand.
Maltsev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maltsev stuns Limmerick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Limmerick misses with a right hand
and Maltsev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yuri Maltsev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Limmerick throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Maltsev to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Maltsev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maltsev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Yuri Maltsev!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Yuri Maltsev!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Yuri Maltsev!

Yuri Maltsev wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vince Hollaway (ranked 6556 p4p, 508 weight class) and Daniel Two (ranked 3379 p4p, 359 weight class). Vince Hollaway had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hollaway
vs
Two

180 cm
18
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vince Hollaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Two !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two lands with an uppercut that bounces Hollaway off the ropes and back into range.
Hollaway lands a jab to Two 's midsection.
Hollaway throws a body shot but no joy.
Two looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Hollaway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Two wants to take the fight to the mat but Hollaway manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Two wants to take the fight to the mat but Hollaway manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Two is trying to drag Hollaway to the mat but Hollaway just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Vince Hollaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Two .

Hollaway manages to break the clinch.
Two needs to keep his hands up - Hollaway had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollaway.
Nice defenses there by Hollaway.
Hollaway lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hollaway digs a good hook to Two 's body.

Hollaway has closed the distance and engaged Two in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hollaway prevents it.
Two wants to take the fight to the mat but Hollaway manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hollaway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Two .

Two turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Two manages to end up in side control.
Hollaway tries to escape but Two is in control.
Hollaway definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Two throwing strikes but Hollaway manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Two is looking to regain half guard here but Hollaway keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Two can do anything to dispel that myth.
Two can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollaway has control of an arm but Two manages to advance to Hollaway's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Two throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hollaway is in bad spot here.
Will Two go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Two punches Hollaway on the ear.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Two throwing damaging strikes from the back! Hollaway could be in trouble here!
Two punches Hollaway on the ear.
Hollaway staying busy and making it hard for Two to control.
Hollaway covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hollaway throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Two to counter with a crisp jab.
Two catches Hollaway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Two misses.

Two 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.
Hollaway wants to get back to his feet but Two is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Two postures up and lands a big shot to Hollaway's brow.
Hollaway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two works over Hollaway with some ground and pound from guard.
Hollaway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Two trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Two lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two throwing strikes from guard but Hollaway blocks nicely.
We've been informed that Two has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Two throwing strikes from guard but Hollaway blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Two throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Two slips under a jab from Hollaway.
Two looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Two lands with an uppercut that bounces Hollaway off the ropes and back into range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Two .
Hollaway lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Hollaway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vince Hollaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollaway keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Hollaway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hollaway connects with a nice looking jab.
Hollaway looks to land a left hand but Two moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hollaway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hollaway moves in looking to clinch but Two pushes him off.
A nice side step and Two releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Two avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hollaway moves into range and clinches up with Two .
Two wants a takedown.
Vince Hollaway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Two .

Hollaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Two showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Two sizes up Hollaway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Two misses with a left hand
and Hollaway counters with a one-two to the body.
Two lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Two scores with a shot to the body.

Hollaway drops Two with a beautiful combination! Two stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hollaway is looking for the KO!

Two is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Two takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hollaway throws a head kick but Two moves out of range.
Two throws out a counter right but Hollaway avoids it with no problem.
Hollaway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Two .

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hollaway enables Two to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hollaway manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Two throws a big elbow that misses.
Hollaway is looking to stand up but Two isn't so interested in that idea.
Two postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hollaway tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Two throws an elbow that misses. Hollaway uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Two 's guard. Nice move by Hollaway!

Hollaway preventing the sweep.
Two wants to improve his position but instead Hollaway has moved into half guard.
Vince Hollaway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Hollaway postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Two to stand up.

Two feints and as Hollaway raises his hands in defense, Two changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Two lands a couple of elbows.
Two connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hollaway works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hollaway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Two stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hollaway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daniel Two has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Two stops Hollaway from standing up.
Two with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Two lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Two scoring with punches to the head and body.
Two throws a strike but Hollaway rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hollaway throwing strikes from guard but Two blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Hollaway showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hollaway has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 for Vince Hollaway!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight as a draw!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Vince Hollaway!

Vince Hollaway wins by majority decision!
Daniel Two spoke after the fight, saying 'you a punk see you next time '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Mikhailov (ranked 2192 p4p, 88 weight class) and Michae Balle (ranked 3163 p4p, 115 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Mikhailov
vs
Balle

195 cm
25
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

The Glue Factory

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Mikhailov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michae Balle!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Balle to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Ivan Mikhailov has been cut.
Balle lands with an uppercut that bounces Mikhailov off the ropes and back into range.
Mikhailov with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Balle to counter with a crisp jab.
Balle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mikhailov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Balle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Balle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Balle scores with a body shot.
Balle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mikhailov. Balle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balle lands a jab to Mikhailov's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhailov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Balle counter with a right hand.
Balle moves out of range of the strikes.
Mikhailov misses with an uppercut
and Balle counters with a right hand to the body.
Balle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mikhailov moves to clinch but Balle breaks away
and Balle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mikhailov thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Balle counters with a two punch combo.
Balle lands a jab to Mikhailov's midsection.
Mikhailov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Mikhailov is rocked!
Mikhailov is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Balle doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Mikhailov crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Mikhailov's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michae Balle!
Michae Balle is the new super heavyweight champion!