XF 40 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reinhard Heydrich (ranked 1655 p4p, 217 weight class) and Artur Syrowatka (ranked 17166 p4p, 636 weight class). Heydrich comes to the cage accompanied by The Blonde Beast. Syrowatka has chosen Slash - Nothing to Say as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Heydrich
vs
Syrowatka

205 cm
25
220 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

186 cm
41
216 lbs
16 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Conviction

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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reinhard Heydrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Syrowatka!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Syrowatka misses.
Syrowatka avoids the body shot from Heydrich.
Syrowatka now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Heydrich lands with a right hand.
Syrowatka feints a jab promting Heydrich to slip. Syrowatka then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Heydrich slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Heydrich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heydrich misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Syrowatka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Syrowatka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Heydrich throws a series of punches but Syrowatka avoids them all with ease.
Heydrich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heydrich looks to throw the jab but Syrowatka is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heydrich misses with a looping left.
Syrowatka unleashes a big counter combination but Heydrich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Heydrich lands with an uppercut that bounces Syrowatka off the cage and back into range.
Heydrich misses with an uppercut.
Reinhard Heydrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syrowatka throws a hook but Heydrich blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Syrowatka. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Syrowatka.
Syrowatka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrowatka slips a straight right by Heydrich.
A little jabbing left from Syrowatka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heydrich has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Heydrich throws a lazy right hand but Syrowatka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Syrowatka looks to score with a jab to the body but Heydrich is just out of range.
Syrowatka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heydrich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Syrowatka.
A left lands for Heydrich.
Heydrich thuds a left hand into Syrowatka's body.
Jab, jab by Heydrich - just one landing.
Syrowatka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heydrich circles away quickly and effectively.
Syrowatka swinging wildly here.
It looked like Heydrich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syrowatka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Heydrich throws a hook but Syrowatka blocks it.
Syrowatka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Syrowatka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heydrich.
A left and a right from Heydrich both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Artur Syrowatka has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syrowatka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Heydrich lands a jab.

Syrowatka is rocked!
Heydrich lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Syrowatka - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Heydrich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reinhard Heydrich!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aguta Grizzly (ranked 3142 p4p, 375 weight class) and Anthony Castillo (ranked 3736 p4p, 430 weight class). Castillo has chosen Mafia Rap! as his entrance music. Anthony Castillo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Grizzly
vs
Castillo

192 cm
26
212 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

188 cm
33
210 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aguta Grizzly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Grizzly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castillo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Castillo throws a body kick that misses
and Grizzly counters with a straight right hand.
Grizzly scores with a push kick.
Grizzly scores with a punch to the head.

Castillo is rocked!
Grizzly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Castillo is still on wobbly legs! Can Grizzly finish him?
Castillo throws a leg kick
and Grizzly counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aguta Grizzly!

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 16582 p4p, 566 weight class) and Severo Del Bosque (ranked 1395 p4p, 162 weight class). Del Bosque is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mimosa - Drippin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dos Santos
vs
Del Bosque

196 cm
33
157 lbs
19 - 27 - 0

175 cm
35
165 lbs
23 - 26 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 19 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Severo Del Bosque!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos closes the distance but Del Bosque moves to the side
and Del Bosque counters with a nice body kick.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Del Bosque but Del Bosque pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Del Bosque pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dos Santos back to the cage. Del Bosque follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A good leg kick by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque scores with a spinning back kick!
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Del Bosque manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dos Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Del Bosque tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Del Bosque manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Del Bosque sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dos Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Del Bosque defends it nicely.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque digs a good hook to Dos Santos's body.
Severo Del Bosque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Del Bosque to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt

and Del Bosque moves into the clinch.
Del Bosque is pressed up against the cage. Dos Santos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Del Bosque down to the mat. Del Bosque avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Del Bosque counters with a three punch combo that has Dos Santos backing up. Dos Santos nods at Del Bosque to acknowledge the strikes.
Del Bosque lands with a slapping head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dos Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Del Bosque, which made it look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dos Santos's head.

It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Del Bosque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Del Bosque.

Dos Santos has gone for a leg lock! Del Bosque slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dos Santos's guard.

Del Bosque trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Bosque postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
Dos Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Del Bosque is looking to work some ground and pound but Dos Santos has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Del Bosque accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Dos Santos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Del Bosque defends it easily.
Del Bosque lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Del Bosque working some strikes from top position.
Del Bosque sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been informed that Del Bosque has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dos Santos has momentary wrist control but Del Bosque slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Bosque postures up in Dos Santos's guard and throws a big left but Dos Santos blocks it.
Del Bosque controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Del Bosque connects with a couple of short punches.
Del Bosque loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Del Bosque trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque throwing strikes but missing.
Del Bosque wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dos Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Del Bosque is aware though and is defending well.
Del Bosque stands up over Dos Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Del Bosque has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Del Bosque pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
Del Bosque controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Del Bosque is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Del Bosque lands a couple of elbows.

Dos Santos is looking for a triangle but Del Bosque pushes his legs off easily.
Del Bosque wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Del Bosque is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Severo Del Bosque dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos'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.

A nice combination there by Del Bosque.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Del Bosque scores with a kick to the body.
Dos Santos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Del Bosque tries to avoid it but Dos Santos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Del Bosque to the ground. Del Bosque escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Del Bosque stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Del Bosque wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Del Bosque moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Del Bosque misses with the combination.
Dos Santos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Del Bosque sprawls and moves away.
Dos Santos with a poor takedown
and Del Bosque counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Bosque goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Del Bosque works over Dos Santos's head and body with a nice combination.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt

and Del Bosque counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Del Bosque.

Del Bosque has clasped his hands together around Dos Santos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dos Santos struggling a bit here.
Dos Santos is trying to escape the position but Del Bosque is controlling the position.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Del Bosque.
Del Bosque cracks Dos Santos with a big elbow.
Dos Santos taking a bit of punishment here - Del Bosque scoring with strikes.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Del Bosque are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Del Bosque scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Del Bosque lands a decent elbow from side control.

Dos Santos is rocked!
Del Bosque working away.
Oh Dos Santos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Del Bosque working the head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Del Bosque cracks Dos Santos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Del Bosque scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Dos Santos is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Del Bosque can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Severo Del Bosque!
Severo Del Bosque seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Chandler (ranked 1056 p4p, 136 weight class) and Eddie Miller (ranked 1989 p4p, 220 weight class). Miller has chosen Not Falling as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chandler
vs
Miller

190 cm
27
245 lbs
10 - 6 - 2

194 cm
29
283 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

UnderGround Clothing Co.

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 10 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, William Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Miller!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Chandler catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
Miller throws a series of punches but Chandler avoids them all with ease.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Chandler misses the jab.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chandler misses the body punch
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.

Miller rushes Chandler and presses him up against the cage.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Chandler.
A bit of stalling here from Chandler.
Chandler lands a nice uppercut.
Chandler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Chandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chandler scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Miller jumps guard.
Miller looking to control.
Chandler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miller is trying to keep Chandler in close.
Miller pulls Chandler in close to prevent any damage.
Chandler tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Miller looking for a guillotine here but Chandler defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
William Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Miller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chandler was covering up waiting for the punch and Miller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Miller looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chandler trying to control the position.
Miller trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Miller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Miller closes the distance and pushes Chandler back into the cage.
Chandler misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chandler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chandler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chandler tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chandler seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Miller can turn it around.
A right hook to the body lands for Chandler.
Chandler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miller.
Chandler'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.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chandler connects with an inside leg kick.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
Chandler throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Eddie Miller has been cut.
A cross from Chandler lands.
Miller avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Chandler connects with a body shot that sends Miller's belly button to the back.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Chandler lands a really nice looking cross but Miller seems unphased.
William Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Miller throws a series of punches but Chandler moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Chandler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miller doesn't seem phased though.
Chandler slips under a jab from Miller.
Chandler scores with a one two! Miller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Miller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chandler looks for the body kick but Miller saw that one coming.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller tries to clinch up but Chandler circles away and keeps his distance.
Chandler lands a lovely overhand right.

That has opened up Eddie Miller's cut even more.
Chandler scores with a decent looking hook.
Chandler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miller.
Chandler misses with a straight right.
Chandler missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Miller.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chandler.
Chandler looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Chandler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Chandler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

The cut above Eddie Miller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chandler rather than just go for the knockout.
Miller slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Chandler finds it's target.
Miller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chandler backs up against the cage.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miller's head.

Eddie Miller's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Chandler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miller clobbers Chandler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Miller connects with a single shot there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chandler here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Miller.
Chandler looks for the body kick but Miller saw that one coming.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller wants to counter the offense by Chandler and move into the clinch position.
Chandler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miller. Miller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). William Chandler!
William Chandler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Baldwin (ranked 647 p4p, 100 weight class) and Zed Baby! (ranked 1407 p4p, 195 weight class). Baby! is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rage Against The Machine: Know Your Enemy. 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.

Baldwin
vs
Baby!

185 cm
29
178 lbs
23 - 16 - 1

176 cm
28
181 lbs
18 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brandon Baldwin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zed Baby!!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Baldwin!
Baldwin scores with a leg kick.
Baby! avoids the head kick by Baldwin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baldwin.
Baldwin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Baldwin scores with a hook.
Baldwin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baldwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baldwin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Baby! tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Baldwin counters with a crisp one two that drops Baby!! Baldwin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Baby! to his feet! Baby! is in big trouble!

Baby! is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Baldwin tenderised Baby!'s leg. Baby! is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baby! is still on wobbly legs! Can Baldwin finish him?
Baldwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Baby! seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baldwin.
Baldwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baby! swinging wildly here.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Baldwin! Baby! is out on his feet! Baldwin rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Baby! is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Baby! is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Baldwin!
Brandon Baldwin retains his welterweight title!
Brandon Baldwin made sure to mention his sponsor, Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only in his post fight interview.