ICC CN 6: Battle By The Beach PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mai Pipi Jr (ranked 24957 p4p, 615 weight class) and Nicolas Madsen (ranked 24986 p4p, 576 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Pipi Jr
vs
Madsen

186 cm
25
173 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

187 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mai Pipi Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicolas Madsen!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pipi Jr lands a lovely overhand right.

Madsen pushes Pipi Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Pipi Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madsen is defending well for now.

Madsen manages to pull guard.

Pipi Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Madsen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pipi Jr, into his guard.

Pipi Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pipi Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Madsen controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pipi Jr is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Madsen has his hands clasped together but Pipi Jr extends and breaks Madsen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pipi Jr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mai Pipi Jr!
Mai Pipi Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chandler Nelson (ranked 5850 p4p, 486 weight class) and Badiss Kassib (ranked 6220 p4p, 498 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Nelson
vs
Kassib

179 cm
23
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

172 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chandler Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Badiss Kassib!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kassib shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nelson as he jumps to the side.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Kassib gets caught flat footed, as Nelson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kassib keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.

Kassib is working an open guard so Nelson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kassib has his takedown stuffed

and Nelson counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassib takes a knee right on the jaw!

Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kassib is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nelson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chandler Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badiss Kassib.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassib shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kassib's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Kassib looking to score a takedown here. Nelson is defending well but Kassib drives through and ends up in Nelson's guard.
Kassib landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nelson is working an open guard so Kassib takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nelson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kassib swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kassib unleashes a big counter combination but Nelson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson connects with an inside leg kick.

Kassib gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nelson kicks Kassib off and gets back to his feet.

Nelson has managed to clinch.

Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kassib shoots in but no luck this time.
Nelson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nelson lands a head kick. Kassib smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kassib tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kassib avoids the head kick by Nelson.

Nelson gets a clinch.
Kassib is trying to pull guard but Nelson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've been informed that Kassib has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Nelson pulls guard.

Kassib stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No luck for Kassib with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Kassib moves out of range.
Nelson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kassib.
Chandler Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badiss Kassib.
Nelson throws a head kick but Kassib moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Kassib's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nelson clinches with his opponent.
Nelson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kassib lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Kassib has clasped his hands together around Nelson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here.
Nelson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nelson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kassib off and has taken his back!
I would not like to be Kassib right now.
Nelson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kassib. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Nelson working for a choke but Kassib is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kassib wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nelson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kassib knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kassib for a finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson controlling well, preventing Kassib from escaping the position.

Kassib preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chandler Nelson dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kassib shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nelson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nelson misses with the body kick

and Kassib counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Nelson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kassib throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kassib off to one side.
Kassib tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nelson swivels and escapes.
Chandler Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badiss Kassib.
Nelson throws a body punch but Kassib moves out of range.
Kassib circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson throws a push kick but Kassib slaps the foot to one side.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Kassib wants to counter the offense by Nelson and move into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nelson. That's going to slow Kassib down.

Kassib gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kassib on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kassib tries to pull guard but Nelson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Kassib pulls guard effortlessly.

Nelson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kassib, up you get!
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kassib manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kassib pinned against the cage. Kassib gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kassib is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nelson with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kassib can do to turn this around?
Kassib wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.

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

Nelson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kassib keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kassib can't get the takedown.

Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Badiss Kassib has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Nelson closes the distance and pushes Kassib back into the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Chandler Nelson!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Chandler Nelson!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Chandler Nelson!

Chandler Nelson wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Chandler Nelson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Adel Kassib (ranked 4854 p4p, 446 weight class) and Kevin Knuckles (ranked 2420 p4p, 281 weight class). Kevin Knuckles has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kassib
vs
Knuckles

178 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adel Kassib!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kevin Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles tries to bum rush Kassib with a series of wild strikes but Kassib uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knuckles looks to score with a jab to the body but Kassib is just out of range.
Kassib shoots in and drives through. Knuckles sprawls well.
Nice shot lands for Knuckles.

It looks like Adel Kassib has been cut.

Kassib rushes Knuckles and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Knuckles takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kassib is trying to pull guard but Knuckles has him pressed against the cage.
Kassib is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knuckles to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adel Kassib. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kassib ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kassib no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Kassib throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kassib has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Knuckles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Knuckles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Kassib is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knuckles defends well.
Knuckles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kassib throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Kassib is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knuckles defends well.
Knuckles tries to free his leg and advance position but Kassib is retaining full guard.
Knuckles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Knuckles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kassib. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kassib looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Adel Kassib will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adel Kassib's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Knuckles throws a right hand that Kassib ducks under and follows up with a left that Kassib also avoids with ease.

Kassib has managed to clinch.
Knuckles throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kassibs head.
Kassib jumps guard but Knuckles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kassib tries to pull guard but Knuckles won't allow it.
Knuckles is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knuckles's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knuckles's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Knuckles is struggling to control the position.
Kassib jumps guard but Knuckles stands there with Kassib around his waist. Kassib gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adel Kassib. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kassib is trying to pull guard but Knuckles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles pushes Kassib back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kassib tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knuckles smiles and moves away.
Kassib tries for a takedown but Knuckles circles away easily

and Knuckles counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kassib! Knuckles lets Kassib back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Kassib is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knuckles catches Kassib with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Kassib forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Knuckles!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Gede (ranked 5225 p4p, 518 weight class) and Kirill Semenov (ranked 3308 p4p, 400 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gede
vs
Semenov

188 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Victor Gede!
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, Kirill Semenov!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gede lands with a hook. Semenov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Gede rushes Semenov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Gede escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Semenov lands with a straight right. Gede didn't see that one coming.

Gede moves into the clinch successfully.
Semenov scores with a shot to the side of Gede's head.

Gede's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kirill Semenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semenov looks to land a right hand but Gede moved out of range.

Gede moves into the clinch.

Gede's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Semenov digs a good hook to Gede's body.
Gede looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gede.
It looked like Gede wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Gede moves into the clinch.

Gede breaks from the clinch.
Gede throws out a loose jab but Semenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gede throws a right hand that misses
enabling Semenov to counter with a crisp jab.
Semenov scores with a nice head shot.
Gede drops his hands momentarily and Semenov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gede swings widly with a right hand
and Semenov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gede tries to clinch but Semenov moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gede throws a hook but Semenov avoids it easily.

Gede moves into the clinch.
Gede takes a shot to the head.
Semenov tries to throw a body punch but Gede avoids it by throwing Semenov back against the cage.
Semenov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Semenov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Semenov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gede on the side of the head.
Semenov misses with a right hand
and Gede counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gede looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Gede misses.
Gede missing with a left hand there. Semenov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Semenov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Semenov duly obliges.
Semenov's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Semenov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Gede clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gede pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Semenov scores with a shot to the body.
Semenov sizes up Gede with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Semenov lunges at Gede with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gede's hand.
Semenov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gede.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenov cracks Gede with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Semenov.
Semenov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gede throws a body punch but Semenov moves out of range.
Semenov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gede has time to react.
Semenov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gede had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Semenov scores with a punch to the head.
Gede slips a straight right by Semenov.
Gede is looking to counter punch.

Gede clinches.
Semenov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gede misses with some punches.

Gede manages to break the clinch.
Semenov lands with a shot to the body.
Gede tries to clinch but Semenov moves out of range.
Semenov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gede in his tracks.
Semenov throws a combination. Gede tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semenov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gede uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Semenov.
A big right from Gede misses.
Gede connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirill Semenov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Semenov lands with a right hand.
Semenov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Gede is rocked!
Gede tries to clinch
and Semenov counters with a huge left! Gede is in big trouble! He's backing up but Semenov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gede from any more damage. A dominating finish by Semenov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirill Semenov!
A victorious Kirill Semenov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mai Pipi (ranked 3775 p4p, 326 weight class) and Thimothy Weenus (ranked 7049 p4p, 456 weight class). Thimothy Weenus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Pipi
vs
Weenus

174 cm
25
153 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

176 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

The Glue Factory

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mai Pipi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thimothy Weenus!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pipi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Weenus tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pipi manages to move to mount!
Weenus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Pipi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Weenus has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Pipi is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Weenus has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Weenus!
Weenus throws a big elbow that misses.
Weenus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Weenus wants to stand but Pipi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

Pipi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weenus defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pipi keeping full guard, as Weenus tries to pass.

Weenus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Weenus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Weenus trying to control the position from guard on top but Pipi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pipi working for a triangle but Weenus defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Weenus wants to control from the top but Pipi keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Pipi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weenus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Weenus wanted to stand there but Pipi had control of the position.
Weenus trying to control but Pipi is working from the bottom.

Pipi working for submissions but it's allowed Weenus to get to half guard.
Pipi is breathing heavily.

Pipi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pipi wants to improve his position but Weenus is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mai Pipi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pipi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pipi.

Pipi tries for a kimura but Weenus is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Weenus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Pipi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pipi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weenus tries to bench press Pipi off him but Pipi keeps the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weenus keeping his opponent close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weenus can't do much from the bottom here.
Weenus is trying to get back to half guard.
Weenus struggling a bit here.
Weenus is looking to regain half guard here but Pipi keeps moving and retains side control.
Weenus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Pipi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pipi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Weenus is trying to control Pipi's posture but Pipi avoids it.

Pipi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weenus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Weenus regains half guard.

Weenus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pipi pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Weenus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pipi pulls his head out easily.

Pipi is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mai Pipi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pipi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Weenus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Mai Pipi has been cut.
Pipi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pipi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Pipi gets the takedown into side control.

Weenus bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Weenus scores with a jab. Pipi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weenus throws a monster overhand right that drops Pipi! Weenus follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thimothy Weenus!
A victorious Thimothy Weenus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Mai Pipi spoke after the fight, saying 'I no hard'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kamaru Usman (ranked 3234 p4p, 383 weight class) and Island Bennett (ranked 3469 p4p, 401 weight class). Kamaru Usman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Usman
vs
Bennett

182 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kamaru Usman!
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, Island Bennett!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Bennett.
Usman with a poor takedown
and Usman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Usman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Usman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Usman working some strikes from top position.
Usman with a nice head shot there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bennett can do anything to dispel that myth.
Usman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Usman distracts Bennett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Usman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Usman postures up.
Usman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bennett's head.
Bennett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Usman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usman connects with a couple of short punches.
Usman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bennett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bennett looking to control.
Usman lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Usman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Usman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett keeping full guard, as Usman tries to pass.
Usman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bennett's head.
Bennett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Usman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Usman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bennett has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Buoy Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bennett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Usman is pushing down on Bennett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bennett is fighting to maintain full guard but Usman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bennett looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bennett on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Usman.
Usman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett taking some punishment here, with Usman in his half guard.
Usman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Usman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bennett tries to roll over but Usman keeps him under control.
Usman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Usman drops an elbow to the side of Bennett's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Usman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bennett defend it? Usman steps over the head and cranks it - Bennett is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Usman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kamaru Usman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Hippobody (ranked 2714 p4p, 106 weight class) and Jimmy Garth (ranked 3501 p4p, 125 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Hippobody
vs
Garth

193 cm
25
304 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

199 cm
24
300 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin

The Glue Factory

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Augustus Hippobody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Garth!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hippobody lands a lovely overhand right.

It looks like Jimmy Garth has been cut.
Hippobody swats away the attempt to clinch by Garth.

Garth has Hippobody up against the cage in a clinch.
Hippobody stops a takedown attempt from Garth.
Garth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hippobody prevents it.
Garth has Hippobody pressed against the cage, preventing Hippobody from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hippobody wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hippobody wants to get back to striking at distance but Garth won't allow it.
Hippobody blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hippobody tries to break the clinch but Garth is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garth can't get the takedown.
Augustus Hippobody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Garth.
Hippobody is trying to break the clinch but Garth has him pressed against the cage.
Hippobody is trying to push Garth away but Garth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hippobody definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garth looking for a takedown.
Garth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hippobody has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Garth is trying to trip Hippobody. He has hold of a leg but Hippobody is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Garth persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Garth trying to control the position from guard on top but Hippobody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hippobody working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garth.
Garth wants to pass the guard but Hippobody is keeping the position.
Hippobody keeping moving, preventing Garth from controlling successfully.
Hippobody knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garth on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garth throwing strikes from guard but Hippobody blocks nicely.
Garth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hippobody keeping moving, preventing Garth from controlling successfully.
Garth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hippobody's waist but Hippobody gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garth off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Hippobody as Garth shoots in.
Nice defenses there by Garth.
Garth doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Hippobody to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Augustus Hippobody will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Garth's cut.
That's time! Hippobody's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hippobody sends Garth crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hippobody is motioning to the referee to let Garth up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Garth shoots in for a takedown but Hippobody shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Hippobody on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hippobody throws the left hand but Garth avoids the punch easily.
Garth misses with a takedown
and Hippobody cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Augustus Hippobody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Garth.
Garth moves to clinch but Hippobody breaks away
and Hippobody connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Augustus Hippobody is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Hippobody wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garth tries to clinch but Hippobody is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hippobody misses with a looping left.
Garth throws a hook but Hippobody blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Hippobody on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garth slips a jab from Hippobody.

Garth moves into range and clinches up with Hippobody.
Garth wants to take the fight to the mat but Hippobody manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hippobody is trying to push Garth away but Garth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hippobody lands with a right to the head.
Garth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Garth trying to land knees to the body.
Hippobody tries to break free but Garth pushes him back against the cage.
Hippobody is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garth can do to turn this around?
Hippobody has had enough of the clinch but Garth keeps him there for the moment.
Hippobody lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That has opened up Jimmy Garth's cut even more.
Hippobody has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hippobody's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hippobody tries to circle away but Garth has him pinned against the cage.
Hippobody tries to break the clinch but Garth is controlling the position.
Hippobody is pressed up against the cage. Garth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hippobody down to the mat. Hippobody avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garth or perhaps it was just good defense by Hippobody, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Hippobody misses the target.
Garth fails with a takedown attempt.
Hippobody displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garth.
Garth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hippobody.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Hippobody dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Garth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Garth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hippobody defends well and Garth ends up having to push Hippobody into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Garth or perhaps it was just good defense by Hippobody, which made it look bad.
Garth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hippobody sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Augustus Hippobody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Garth.
Garth misses with a takedown
and Hippobody counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garth gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Hippobody counters with a crisp right hand that drops Garth! Hippobody lets Garth back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Garth is aggressively charging in as Hippobody backs up avoiding any damage. Hippobody tosses out a jab and Garth runs right into it face first! Garth is out cold! Hippobody dropped down on all fours and is barking in Garth's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Augustus Hippobody!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markus Raffo (ranked 1369 p4p, 185 weight class) and Island King (ranked 3046 p4p, 375 weight class). Island King will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Raffo
vs
King

171 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

179 cm
26
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Markus Raffo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island King!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Raffo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming King to the mat! King manages to get full guard.

King has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Raffo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Raffo dives in and scores a takedown into King's guard.
Raffo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raffo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Raffo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raffo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Raffo throws a big right hand that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Raffo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raffo connects with a couple of short punches.
Raffo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Raffo tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Raffo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Raffo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Raffo is controlling the pace.
Raffo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raffo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Raffo.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Raffo seems content to control.
Raffo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
King wants to control but Raffo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raffo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raffo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Raffo moves nicely into side control.
Check out the look on Raffo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've been hearing good reports from Raffo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Raffo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
King is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Raffo's head.
King blocks the body kick.
Raffo shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raffo throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Raffo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raffo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raffo darts in looking for a takedown but King gets double underhooks and turns Raffo into the cage.
King scores with a punch to the head.

Raffo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Raffo is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King tries to buck Raffo off but Raffo is having none of it.
Raffo working the ground and pound from side control.
King is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Raffo off and has taken his back!
King throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
King trying to control.

King is persistently looking for the submission but Raffo is defending it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Raffo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
You can see the frustration on Raffo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Raffo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Raffo breaks King's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King looking to control.

King working for a triangle but Raffo defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raffo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Raffo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Raffo defends it easily.
Raffo is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
Raffo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Island King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raffo.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raffo throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Raffo throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Raffo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
King wants to control but Raffo is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Raffo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Raffo controlling the action here.
Raffo tries to pass to full mount but King defends it.
Well, if Raffo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Raffo.
Raffo is taking a breather. King says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Raffo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Raffo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
King tries to roll over but Raffo keeps him under control.
Raffo trying to control the pace.

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

Raffo seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Raffo seems content to control.
Raffo works his way into full mount!
King tries to lock up and control but Raffo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raffo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
King manages to regain half guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Raffo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raffo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Markus Raffo!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Markus Raffo!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Markus Raffo!

Markus Raffo wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Blanchard (ranked 4285 p4p, 460 weight class) and Ken Robinson (ranked 1847 p4p, 244 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Blanchard
vs
Robinson

177 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
184 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Blanchard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanchard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blanchard throws a one two combo.

Robinson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blanchard to the mat! Blanchard manages to get full guard.
Robinson passes Blanchard's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Blanchard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
Robinson passes to full mount!
Robinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Blanchard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robinson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Blanchard is holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Robinson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Blanchard is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ken Robinson!
Ken Robinson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Jones (ranked 2620 p4p, 139 weight class) and Joe Tidd (ranked 1806 p4p, 101 weight class). Joe Tidd has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jerry Jones's chin.

Jones
vs
Tidd

164 cm
24
139 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

155 cm
26
140 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight 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, Jerry Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Tidd moves away and avoids it.
Tidd feints the counter takedown.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Tidd.
Tidd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones attempts a counter takedown but Tidd avoids it well and moves away.

Jones gets caught napping as Tidd dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Tidd throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Tidd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tidd holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Tidd seems keen to control Jones's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tidd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.

Jones pulls Tidd in close to prevent any damage.
Tidd postures up.
Tidd is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
My spies in Island Sparring inform me that Tidd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tidd advances position into side control!
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tidd lands an elbow.
Jones tries to buck Tidd off but Tidd is having none of it.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones trying to control but Tidd postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tidd is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd working over Jones with some ground and pound. Jones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tidd is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tidd lands strikes from half guard.
Tidd looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tidd lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Tidd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tidd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Tidd is quick to defend against it.

Tidd closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tidd lands in his opponent's guard.
Tidd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tidd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tidd scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tidd is one step ahead there.
Tidd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones pulls Tidd in close to prevent any damage.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Tidd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tidd trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tidd trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to control the position.
Tidd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tidd's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Joe Tidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joe Tidd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tidd tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tidd manages to circle out of the way.
Tidd slips under a jab from Jones.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tidd.
Jerry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Tidd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tidd shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tidd shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tidd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tidd manages to avoid it.

Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tidd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tidd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tidd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Tidd tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Tidd working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tidd is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones is trying to control the position but Tidd postures up.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Tidd landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Tidd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tidd avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tidd.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Tidd off the cage and back into range.

Tidd dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Tidd preventing the sweep.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tidd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones controls Tidd momentarily but Tidd frees himself.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Tidd postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tidd trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Tidd is proving a slippery customer.
Tidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tidd closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Tidd pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Tidd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jerry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Tidd.
Tidd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tidd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Tidd misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Tidd scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Tidd is proving a slippery customer.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Tidd is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Tidd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tidd's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tidd trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Tidd postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Joe Tidd just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tidd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Tidd gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tidd.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones trying to control here.
Tidd scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is not content to let Tidd control the position.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tidd.
Tidd scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tidd lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tidd is doing well to control the position and prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
Tidd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tidd trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jones manages to pass to mount!
You get the feeling that Tidd really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tidd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tidd blocking the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tidd bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Tidd slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tidd is one step ahead there.
Tidd postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Jones lands an upkick as Tidd stands over him.
Jones wants to control the position but Tidd says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tidd works his way into full mount!
Tidd looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Tidd dominated that fourth 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tidd drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Tidd has control of the leg.
Jones keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tidd seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Tidd connects with a couple of short punches.
Tidd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tidd postures up.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tidd postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.

Jones is rocked!
Jones is trying to control the position but Tidd postures up.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tidd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Tidd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Tidd throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones keeping full guard, as Tidd tries to pass.
Tidd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jerry Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tidd landing with the ground and pound.
Jones pulls Tidd in close to his closed guard and prevents Tidd from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tidd arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jones's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joe Tidd!
Joe Tidd is the new bantamweight champion!

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