ICC 11: Baba v Boaler PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Davis (ranked 2328 p4p, 298 weight class) and Ronny Limmerick (ranked 2122 p4p, 273 weight class). Davis's entrance music is Sound of Silence. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Davis
vs
Limmerick

183 cm
26
216 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

187 cm
26
217 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sean Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronny Limmerick!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Limmerick.
Davis darts in looking for a takedown but Limmerick gets double underhooks and turns Davis into the cage.
Limmerick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Davis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Davis clinches up with Limmerick and pushes him back against the cage.
Davis is trying to pull guard but Limmerick has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to pull guard but Limmerick holds him up against the cage and eventually Davis drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis is trying to pull guard but Limmerick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Limmerick breaks from the clinch.
Davis shoots in but Limmerick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Limmerick wants to counter the offense by Davis and move into the clinch position.

Davis instigates a clinch.
Davis is trying to pull guard but Limmerick turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Davis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Limmerick smiles and moves away.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis doesn't manage to clinch there - Limmerick circles away.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Davis is looking to clinch.
And Limmerick tries to counter it with a takedown but Davis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Limmerick throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Davis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis slips under a jab.

Davis clinches with his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronny Limmerick dominated that round.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Davis tries to clinch but Limmerick is having none of it.
Limmerick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Limmerick connects with the punch.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Limmerick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Limmerick.
Limmerick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Limmerick counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis tries to clinch but Limmerick is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Limmerick misses the target.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davis wants to clinch.
Davis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Limmerick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to clinch
and Limmerick counters with a stiff right hand.
Limmerick throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Limmerick might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Limmerick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronny Limmerick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Davis slips a jab from Limmerick.

Davis instigates a clinch.
Limmerick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.

Davis pulls Limmerick into guard.

Davis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Limmerick is aware though and is defending well.
Limmerick wanted to stand there but Davis had control of the position.

Davis pushes a forearm under Limmerick's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Limmerick is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Davis!
Sean Davis managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, $20!!! Paradigm *SALE*, into his post fight interview.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yogi Bear (ranked 4128 p4p, 459 weight class) and Ovidio Kiran (ranked 2479 p4p, 313 weight class). Ovidio Kiran has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Bear
vs
Kiran

190 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yogi Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ovidio Kiran!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kiran paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kiran wants to counter the offense by Bear and move into the clinch position.
Kiran digs a good body shot into Bear's ribs.

Kiran drives through and clinches with Bear against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kiran.
Kiran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bear misses with some punches.
Kiran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiran blocking some punches.
Kiran pushes Bear back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bear tries to work over Kiran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bear blocks an uppercut.
Kiran lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bear.
Bear 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.

Kiran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bear takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bear is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Bear gets tackled into the cage by Kiran. Kiran maintains the clinch.
Bear fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiran lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kiran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bear or not.
Kiran tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bear scores with a shot to the side of Kiran's head.
Kiran blocks a body shot from Bear.
Bear tries to throw a body punch but Kiran avoids it by throwing Bear back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bear fails to land.
Kiran misses with a body punch.
Kiran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bear misses with the head strike.
Kiran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiran tries a body shot but Bear blocks it.
Bear tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiran's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiran misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Kiran.
Bear tries a body shot but Kiran blocks it.
Kiran scores with a shot to the side of Bear's head.
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!
Bear looking to slow down the pace here.
Kiran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kiran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kiran scores with a shoulder strike.
Kiran blocks an uppercut.
Bear swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiran looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kiran cracks Bear with a nice body shot.
Bear is breathing heavily.
Bear working aggressively here.

Kiran gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bear tries to kick Kiran off in order to stand up. Kiran Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ovidio Kiran 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.

Kiran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bear.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kiran paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kiran lands a really nice looking cross but Bear seems unphased.

Bear is rocked!

Kiran sends Bear crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kiran is motioning to the referee to let Bear up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kiran moves into the clinch.
Kiran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bear.

Kiran drops Bear onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bear is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kiran pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Bear out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ovidio Kiran!
During a confident post fight interview, Ovidio Kiran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Porter (ranked 3100 p4p, 381 weight class) and Milo Oliveira (ranked 3331 p4p, 402 weight class). Jamie Porter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Milo Oliveira's chin.

Porter
vs
Oliveira

189 cm
23
217 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jamie Porter!
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, Milo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Oliveira misses

and Porter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oliveira is pulling down on Porter's head to control his posture.

Oliveira pushes Porter off and scrambles back to his feet.
Porter 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.
Oliveira dodges the punch combination from Porter.
Oliveira tries a quick counter leg kick but Porter is wise to it.
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Porter.
Oliveira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Milo Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Porter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oliveira can pounce on him.
Porter checks a leg kick.
Porter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Oliveira is looking to land body kicks.
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!
That kick from Oliveira tenderised Porter's leg. Porter is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Porter checks a leg kick.
Porter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oliveira.
A head kick by Porter misses
and Oliveira counters with a slapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a leg kick that knocks Porter off balance momentarily.
Oliveira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Porter. That did some damage!
Oliveira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oliveira connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Oliveira tenderised Porter's leg. Porter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Porter lands a jab-cross combination.
Oliveira lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porter shoots in looking for a takedown but Oliveira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Porter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oliveira appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oliveira tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Porter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oliveira lets loose with a powerful body kick. Porter will feel that in the morning.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Porter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Porter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oliveira, right into the meat.
Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Oliveira dominated that round.
That's time! Porter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Oliveira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Oliveira misses

and Porter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Porter.
Porter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Porter drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Porter off! Porter jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
Porter is in close to Oliveira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oliveira seems keen to control Porter's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.

Oliveira is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've been informed that Oliveira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Oliveira breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Porter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oliveira can pounce on him.
Porter throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliveira appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oliveira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Porter blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Porter attempts a counter takedown but Oliveira avoids it well and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Oliveira.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliveira throws a leg kick which misses Porter's front leg but catches the back leg as Porter tries to avoid it.
Oliveira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Porter looks for a takedown but Oliveira sprawls well.
Oliveira lands a nice leg kick that just misses Porter's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Oliveira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oliveira motions for Porter to come forward. Oliveira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Porter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira throws a leg kick that misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Oliveira lands a nice looking body kick.
Oliveira throws a lazy head kick
and Porter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oliveira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but Porter checks it.
Porter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Porter shoots in looking for a takedown but Oliveira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Porter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A low kick from Oliveira misses

and Porter counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oliveira has his hands on Porter's head, controlling the position.
Porter won't allow Oliveira to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well,Porter is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Porter trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira controlling Porter's posture.
Oliveira is looking to stand up but Porter isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jamie Porter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira lands a leg kick that knocks Porter off balance momentarily.
Milo Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Porter misses with a double jab
and Oliveira counters with a nice leg kick.
Oliveira lands a leg kick that knocks Porter off balance momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oliveira.

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

Porter is rocked!

It looks like Jamie Porter has been cut.
Oliveira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Porter's calf.
Oliveira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Porter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oliveira circles away.
Milo Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Porter is able to avoid easily.
Milo Oliveira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Porter misses with a hook to the body
and Oliveira counters with a slapping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oliveira 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Milo Oliveira!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Milo Oliveira!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Milo Oliveira!

Milo Oliveira wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Jamie Porter had this to say: 'This won't be the end of me, I'll be back better.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ambe (ranked 1683 p4p, 219 weight class) and Ivan Lyubenov (ranked 1822 p4p, 241 weight class). Ivan Lyubenov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ambe
vs
Lyubenov

188 cm
25
184 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

182 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Ambe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Lyubenov!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ambe misses with a hook. Lyubenov ducked under it nicely.
Lyubenov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ambe with a poor takedown
and Lyubenov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ambe has been working on his balance at Island Sparring, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lyubenov.
Lyubenov lunges at Ambe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ambe's hand.

Ambe is rocked!
Lyubenov lands an uppercut, right on the button! Ambe tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Lyubenov!
A very excited looking Ivan Lyubenov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Lopez (ranked 2782 p4p, 270 weight class) and Hamlet Loveridge (ranked 3502 p4p, 324 weight class). Lopez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pump it up. Javier Lopez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hamlet Loveridge's chin.

Lopez
vs
Loveridge

194 cm
26
278 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

195 cm
26
250 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Javier Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hamlet Loveridge!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It appears Lopez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Loveridge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Loveridge connects with a jab.
Loveridge scores with a hook.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez tries to move into range but Loveridge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveridge tests Lopez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Loveridge with a jab.
Hamlet Loveridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveridge scores with a sloppy right hand. Lopez should have avoided that one.

Lopez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Loveridge misses with the head strike.
Loveridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loveridge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez scores a nice knee to the body.
Loveridge looks winded!
Lopez lands a nice knee to the body.
Lopez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Loveridge lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lopez lands a nice knee to the body.
Lopez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lopez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lopez landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez landing knees to the head.

It looks like Hamlet Loveridge has been cut.
Lopez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lopez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez crunches a lovely knee into Loveridge's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lopez obliges.
Lopez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lopez lands a nice knee to the body.
Lopez crunches a lovely knee into Loveridge's ribcage.
Lopez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lopez scores a nice knee to the body.
Lopez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lopez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lopez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lopez lands a knee to the body.
Lopez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lopez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lopez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lopez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Loveridge's face.
Lopez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Loveridge's face.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamlet Loveridge's cut.
That's time! Lopez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lopez throws a leg kick which misses Loveridge's front leg but catches the back leg as Loveridge tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Loveridge is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Loveridge tries to keep at a distance but Lopez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lopez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lopez.
Lopez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Loveridge lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lopez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveridge takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lopez scores a nice knee to the body.
Lopez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Loveridge lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lopez lands a good knee to the midsection. Loveridge won't want to take too many of those.
Loveridge is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lopez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lopez scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lopez obliges.
Loveridge takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lopez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lopez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lopez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lopez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lopez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lopez crunches a lovely knee into Loveridge's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Loveridge in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lopez.
Lopez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lopez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lopez working Loveridge over with knees to the body.
Lopez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Loveridge takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveridge takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lopez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Loveridge lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lopez obliges.
Lopez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lopez.
Lopez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lopez landing knees to the body.
Lopez lands a knee to the body.
Lopez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lopez.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loveridge can do to turn this around?
Lopez scores with a knee to the head.
Lopez working Loveridge over with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez connects with a knee to the head.
Lopez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Loveridge in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lopez landing knees to the body.
Lopez connects with a knee to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Lopez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hamlet Loveridge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lopez clinches up with Loveridge and pushes him back against the cage.
Javier Lopez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Loveridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loveridge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loveridge managing to block the knees to the body from Lopez.
Lopez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loveridge.
Loveridge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lopez is defending well.
Lopez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lopez with a knee to the head.
Lopez scores with a knee to the head.

Loveridge is rocked!
Lopez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Loveridge in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Loveridge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez crunches a lovely knee into Loveridge's ribcage.
Lopez crunches a lovely knee into Loveridge's ribcage.
Lopez lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez lands a nice knee to the body.
Loveridge is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Lopez lands a nice knee to the body.
Lopez unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lopez.
Lopez scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lopez obliges.
Lopez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lopez with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Lopez.
Lopez scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lopez.
Lopez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lopez lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lopez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lopez crunches a lovely knee into Loveridge's ribcage.
Lopez landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Lopez.
Loveridge can't break the clinch.
Lopez lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lopez crunches a lovely knee into Loveridge's ribcage.
Lopez trying to land knees to the body.
Loveridge on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Loveridge tries to break the clinch but Lopez is controlling the position.
Loveridge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lopez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lopez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Loveridge lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hamlet Loveridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot in the inside from Loveridge.
Lopez lands a nice knee to the body.
Lopez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lopez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lopez lands a good knee to the midsection. Loveridge won't want to take too many of those.
Lopez lands a good knee to the midsection. Loveridge won't want to take too many of those.
Lopez landing some nice looking knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lopez, 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Javier Lopez!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Javier Lopez!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Javier Lopez!

Javier Lopez wins by unanimous decision!
Javier Lopez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Chaize (ranked 2443 p4p, 269 weight class) and Ambe Ambe (ranked 2040 p4p, 234 weight class). Ambe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jacquees - At The Club ft. Dej Loaf. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chaize
vs
Ambe

170 cm
26
160 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
167 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jacques Chaize!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ambe Ambe!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaize looks to throw the jab but Ambe is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Chaize as Ambe shoots in.
Ambe throws a jab but it's blocked by Chaize.
Ambe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ambe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chaize counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ambe scores with a punch to the head.
Chaize moves out of range of the strikes.
Chaize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ambe.
Ambe's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ambe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chaize on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chaize throws a hook to the side of Ambe's head but Ambe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chaize dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ambe scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ambe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chaize counters with a right hand to the body.
Chaize moves away from the strike by Ambe.
Ambe scores with a body shot.
Chaize moves out of range as Ambe strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chaize to counter with a crisp jab.
Chaize thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ambe misses the shot to the body.
Chaize throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacques Chaize is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaize drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Ambe clinches.
Nice body punch from Chaize - that landed with a thud.
Chaize blocking some punches.
Chaize blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaize throws a head punch that misses.
Chaize is leaning against Ambe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ambe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Ambe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chaize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ambe moves away.
Chaize slips a straight right by Ambe.
Chaize ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ambe ducks under a wild hook from Chaize.
Chaize is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ambe's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chaize blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ambe throws a body punch but Chaize moves out of range.
Ambe Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaize misses with a wild body shot.
Ambe punishes Chaize's body with a nice straight punch.
Ambe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chaize is fending him off so far but Ambe persists. Nope, Chaize circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacques Chaize has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ambe Ambe.
Chaize looks to land a left hand but Ambe moved out of range nicely.
Ambe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ambe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ambe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chaize.
Ambe scores with the left hand. Chaize knows he should have avoided that one.
Chaize definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chaize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ambe.

Ambe pushes Chaize up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ambe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chaize displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ambe throws out the jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Ambe Ambe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ambe avoids the body shot from Chaize.
Chaize fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chaize ducks under a wild hook from Ambe.
Chaize throws a shot to the body.
Chaize misses with an uppercut.
Chaize misses with a body shot.
Chaize uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ambe.
Ambe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chaize takes one to the side of the head.
Chaize with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chaize jabs Ambe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chaize takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chaize throws a body punch but Ambe moves out of range.
Ambe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaize manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe lands a nice shot that snaps Chaize's head back.
Chaize scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ambe doesn't seem bothered though.

Ambe pushes Chaize up against the cage in a clinch.
Chaize misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chaize swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chaize is leaning against Ambe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ambe lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Ambe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chaize lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chaize.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaize. Ambe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chaize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chaize misses with a few strikes there.
Chaize lands with a good body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaize ducks under a wild hook from Ambe.
Ambe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chaize's hands.
Ambe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chaize counters with a nice body shot.
Ambe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chaize.
Chaize swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ambe misses the shot to the body.
Ambe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaize.
Chaize displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ambe throws out the jab.
Chaize wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Ambe takes the fight into the clinch.
Chaize doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chaize is leaning against Ambe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chaize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Chaize.
Chaize can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Chaize tries to throw a body punch but Ambe avoids it by throwing Chaize back against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Chaize dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ambe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chaize takes a swing at Ambe's ribcage but misses.
Ambe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chaize.
Chaize punishes Ambe's body with a nice straight punch.

Ambe gets a clinch.
Ambe Ambe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chaize lands a body punch.

Ambe breaks the clinch.
Chaize throws a lazy uppercut
and Ambe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Ambe moves into the clinch.
Chaize gets through Ambe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chaize trying to control the position but instead, Ambe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chaize into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe is trying to stall.
Chaize misses with a body punch.
Chaize effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaize wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Chaize fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ambe.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Chaize.

Ambe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ambe looks to land a left hand but Chaize moved out of range nicely.
Chaize lands with a cross.
Chaize misses with a two punch combination.
Chaize misses with a wild body shot.
Ambe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ambe looks to throw the jab but Chaize is out of range.

Ambe closes the distance and pushes Chaize back into the cage.
Chaize struggles to land a body shot inside as Ambe controls his hands.
Chaize blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ambe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe blocks a body shot from Chaize.
Ambe taking a breather.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Chaize blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaize is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ambe is keeping busy.
Ambe lands with a short shot to the head.
Chaize lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ambe lands with a light punch inside.
Chaize lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ambe lands a nice uppercut.
Jacques Chaize has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chaize misses with the head strike.
Ambe wants a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ambe Ambe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ambe 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!

Ambe Ambe wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Ambe Ambe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon LaFlamme (ranked 2426 p4p, 249 weight class) and Psycho Crusher (ranked 2857 p4p, 275 weight class). Psycho Crusher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

LaFlamme
vs
Crusher

200 cm
26
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
240 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Psycho Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaFlamme lands with a shot to the body.
Crusher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LaFlamme connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crusher throws an overhand right that lands on LaFlamme's shoulder, as LaFlamme tries to avoid the shot.
LaFlamme swings for the body but Crusher moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LaFlamme, as that shot connected.
Crusher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by LaFlamme. Beautiful body shot.

Crusher tries to keep at a distance but LaFlamme has taken the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from LaFlamme.
LaFlamme lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crusher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crusher wants to get back to striking at distance but LaFlamme won't allow it.

LaFlamme breaks from the clinch.
Crusher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from LaFlamme finds it's way round the side to connect with Crusher's head.
LaFlamme paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaFlamme wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crusher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
LaFlamme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for LaFlamme.
A left lands for LaFlamme.
Crusher throws a shot from downtown. LaFlamme moves away and avoids it.
Crusher on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Psycho Crusher has been cut.
Crusher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LaFlamme manages to avoid it.
LaFlamme fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
LaFlamme throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crusher looks winded!
LaFlamme slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crusher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
LaFlamme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Crusher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crusher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaFlamme cracks Crusher with a good jab.
Crusher takes a jab right on the kisser.
LaFlamme scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LaFlamme is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
LaFlamme bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crusher's head backwards.
LaFlamme works Crusher's body with a nice hook.
A slow jab from Crusher misses its intended target.
LaFlamme jabs at Crusher's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaFlamme darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
LaFlamme lands a jab to the nose.
LaFlamme feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crushers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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 Psycho Crusher'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.

LaFlamme slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crusher throws a looping overhand right but LaFlamme ducks down to avoid it.
LaFlamme throws a right hand that Crusher ducks under and follows up with a left that Crusher also avoids with ease.
Crusher throws out a counter right but LaFlamme avoids it with no problem.
LaFlamme fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crusher on the side of the head.
Crusher jabs at LaFlamme's body.
Nice cross by LaFlamme.
LaFlamme lands a head shot.

That has opened up Psycho Crusher's cut even more.
LaFlamme connects with a looping right hand.
Crusher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jon LaFlamme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for LaFlamme.
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!
Crusher falls off balance throwing a combination
and LaFlamme counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LaFlamme is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFlamme ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LaFlamme lands a right hook to the body.
Crusher is breathing heavily.
LaFlamme showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crusher.
LaFlamme jabs at Crusher's body.
LaFlamme thuds a left hand into Crusher's body.
LaFlamme connects with a jab.
LaFlamme comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left lands for LaFlamme.
LaFlamme lands a nice shot to the body.
Crusher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jon LaFlamme is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by LaFlamme - just one landing.

The cut above Psycho Crusher's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A punch lands to the side of Crusher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Psycho Crusher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaFlamme ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crusher takes one to the chin there.
Crusher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
LaFlamme scores with a jab to the jaw.
LaFlamme catches Crusher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Psycho Crusher's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice straight punches there by LaFlamme. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LaFlamme.

LaFlamme moves into the clinch successfully.
Crusher tries to score a body lock takedown but LaFlamme shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from LaFlamme on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jon LaFlamme!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Jiro (ranked 1283 p4p, 152 weight class) and Timo Juti (ranked 1512 p4p, 168 weight class). Timo Juti told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Jiro
vs
Juti

188 cm
26
269 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

192 cm
26
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Jiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timo Juti!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jiro instigates a clinch.
Juti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Juti lands a good knee to the midsection. Jiro won't want to take too many of those.
Jiro tries a knee to the head but Juti blocks it.
Juti crunches a lovely knee into Jiro's ribcage.
Jiro is breathing heavily.
Juti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Juti trying to stall but Jiro improves his position.
Juti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Ken Jiro has been cut.
Jiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Juti or not.
Juti lands a body shot in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Jiro.
Juti tries to stall but Jiro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jiro lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Juti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jiro misses with the head strike.
Jiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juti wants to stall.
Juti blocks a body shot from Jiro.
Juti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jiro misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Juti fails to land.
Juti stalling in the clinch.
Jiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Juti controls his hands.
Juti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Juti lands an elbow just above Jiro 's eye.
Juti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jiro can't find room to land a body shot as Juti controls the action.
Juti lands a nice knee to the body.
Juti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jiro takes an elbow to the temple.
Juti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Juti.
Juti lands a body punch.
Juti lands a shot to the body.
Juti wants to stall.
Juti landing knees to the body.
Jiro takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juti lands a good knee to the midsection. Jiro won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Juti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Juti misses with the head strike.
Jiro takes an elbow to the temple.
Juti lands a nice knee to the body.
Jiro takes an elbow to the temple.
A short uppercut from Juti.
Jiro working aggressively here.
Juti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jiro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Juti lands an elbow just above Jiro 's eye.
Juti working Jiro over with knees to the body.
Juti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Juti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jiro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Juti lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juti.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juti landing knees to the body.
Juti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jiro's defenses.
Juti crunches a lovely knee into Jiro's ribcage.
Juti misses with a body punch.
Juti stalling against the cage.
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 Ken Jiro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Juti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Juti misses its intended target.
Juti throws a body shot but no joy.
Juti misses the jab.
Juti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juti looks to land a right hand but Jiro moved out of range.
Juti doesn't manage to clinch there - Jiro circles away.
Jiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiro slips a straight right by Juti.
Jiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juti.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Juti. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Juti misses the body punch
and Jiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juti misses with a hook. Jiro ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Juti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jiro, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Juti.
Juti gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Juti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jiro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Juti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jiro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Juti backwards.
Juti leaning against his opponent.
Jiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Juti controls his hands.
Juti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Juti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juti leaning against his opponent.
Juti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Juti looking to slow down the pace here.
Jiro misses with a punch to the body.
Juti lands a nice elbow.

Ken Jiro's cut is getting worse.
Jiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Juti uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Juti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Juti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jiro.
Juti prevents a body shot from Jiro.
Juti lands a right hand.
Juti tries to stall but Jiro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Juti.
Juti scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juti lands with a right to the head.
Juti lands an elbow just above Jiro 's eye.
Juti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jiro backwards.
Jiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jiro misses with a body punch.
Jiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juti lands a nice knee to the body.
Juti lands a nice knee to the body.
Juti scores with a knee to the head.
Juti lands an elbow that stopped Jiro in his tracks for a moment.
Juti scores with a knee to the head.
Juti with a knee to the head.
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 Ken Jiro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Juti cracks a nice hook into Jiro's ribs.
Juti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jiro.
Jiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Juti throws a series of punches but Jiro avoids them all with ease.
Juti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Juti tries to clinch up.
Juti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Juti has closed the distance and engaged Jiro in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juti tries to work over Jiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jiro throws a head punch that misses.
Juti trying to land knees to the body.
Juti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Juti misses with a punch on the inside.
Jiro has a couple of punches blocked by Juti.
Jiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Jiro.
Ken Jiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Jiro.
Juti blocks a body shot from Jiro.
Jiro misses with the head strike.
Jiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Juti controls his hands.
Jiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Juti controls his hands.
Juti lands a left hand.
Juti prevents a body shot from Jiro.
Jiro misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Jiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jiro lands a shot to the body.
Juti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Timo Juti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juti prevents a body shot from Jiro.
Jiro pushes Juti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Jiro.
Jiro tries a body shot but Juti blocks it.
Juti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Juti controls his hands.
Jiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jiro tries to throw a body punch but Juti avoids it by throwing Jiro back against the cage.
Jiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jiro working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Jiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Juti 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Timo Juti!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Timo Juti!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Timo Juti!

Timo Juti wins by unanimous decision!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ayuh Maju (ranked 2288 p4p, 240 weight class) and Ben Smith (ranked 1231 p4p, 138 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: Bleached - Hard to Kill. Ayuh Maju has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maju
vs
Smith

180 cm
26
150 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ayuh Maju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maju punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith slips a jab from Maju.
Smith throws out a counter right but Maju avoids it with no problem.
Maju throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith staying out of range there.

Smith rushes Maju and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maju is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maju wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from Smith.
Smith avoiding damage.
Maju is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maju tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Maju wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maju backwards.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith pushes Maju back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maju backwards.

Maju is rocked!
Smith dips a shoulder and cracks Maju with a mighty uppercut! Maju falls back against the cage and Smith unloads with a barrage of strikes! Maju is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Smith screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Smith!
Ben Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Baba (ranked 1227 p4p, 147 weight class) and Tom Boaler (ranked 2317 p4p, 239 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Baba
vs
Boaler

195 cm
26
258 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
260 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Baba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Boaler!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaler misses with a shot to the body
enabling Baba to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Tom Boaler has been cut.
Baba fails to land with a series of punches.
Baba 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.

Boaler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boaler wants to control from the top but Baba keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baba is pulling down on Boaler's head. It's preventing any offense from Boaler, at least for the moment.
Boaler won't allow Baba to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaler stands and throws Baba's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Boaler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baba has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boaler is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Baba looks calm but he's in trouble here. Boaler gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Baba is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Boaler lets go of the hold and Baba can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Boaler!
Tom Boaler is the new heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

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