NAFC: The Island 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Big Puncher (ranked 5184 p4p, 394 weight class) and Richard Richards (ranked 6149 p4p, 430 weight class). The key to victory for Big Puncher has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Puncher
vs
Richards

178 cm
25
152 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Woodhouse's

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Puncher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Richards!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puncher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puncher lands a body shot.
Puncher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Richards has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puncher finds it's way round the side to connect with Richards's head.
Puncher throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
Puncher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puncher scores with a nice right hand.
Puncher slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puncher dips to his left and cracks Richards with an uppercut!
Puncher misses with a series of wild punches.
Richards drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puncher lunges at Richards with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Richards's hand.
Puncher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Richards looks to land a left hand but Puncher moved out of range nicely.
Richards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Richards tries to counter by closing the distance.
Puncher misses with a body shot

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

Puncher working for submissions but it's allowed Richards to get to half guard.
Richards lands strikes from half guard.
Puncher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Richards on the ground.
Richards lands strikes from half guard.
Puncher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Puncher tries to get out of the position.
Richards drops an elbow to the side of Puncher's head.
Puncher wants to sweep but Richards has passed to side control!
Richards scoring with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puncher taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here as Richards stalls from top position.
Richards grinds an elbow into Puncher's temple.
Puncher is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Puncher is looking for a sweep.
Richards is working Puncher over with some ground and pound from side control.
Richards lands some shots froms side control.
Richards looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Puncher on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Puncher is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puncher taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Puncher is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richards lands a strong strike to the head of Puncher. That's dazed him! Richards looking to finish here. Puncher is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Richards lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Richards!

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaspars Kambala (ranked 24668 p4p, 522 weight class) and Nick Wright (ranked 6068 p4p, 429 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kambala
vs
Wright

215 cm
19
267 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

184 cm
25
232 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaspars Kambala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Wright!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wright shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kambala wants to improve his position but Wright is controlling well.

Kambala is defending against the submission attempts here by Wright.
Wright winds up and cracks Kambala with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kambala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wright scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kambala is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright controlling the action here.

Wright is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kambala has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wright is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Wright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Wright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kambala defends it well.

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.

Wright wants to work for an arm triangle but Kambala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kambala definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kambala wants to get back to full guard.
Kambala gets full guard.
Wright seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kambala is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kambala wants to stand and escape but Wright is having none of it.
Kambala is trying to control the position but Wright postures up.

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

Wright is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kambala's half guard.
Kambala is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kambala is holding on to half guard well.
Wright trying to control from half guard but Kambala is working away.
Kambala is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kambala is trying to maintain the position but Wright is very close to passing his half guard.
Wright is keen to just control but Kambala is a slippery customer.
Kambala tries to roll over but Wright keeps him under control.
Kambala is looking to control Wright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kambala avoid being mounted?

Wright is looking for a kimura but Kambala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wright to get the leverage.
Kambala is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Wright is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Wright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kambala is just riding it out for now. Wright eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Wright dominated that 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.

Wright fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kambala sprawls well initially but Wright persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wright prevents Kambala from improving his position.
Nick Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright stalling.
Wright wants to control but Kambala is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wright is looking for a kimura here.
Kambala trying to control but Wright postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wright is working for a kimura but Kambala is defending it quite comfortably.
Kambala gets full guard.
Kambala wants to sweep here but Wright controlling him for the moment.
Wright looking to sit in guard and control but Kambala gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kambala throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Kambala from controlling successfully.
Wright managing to control the position.
Kambala wants to stand but Wright has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wright is adopting a defensive guard.
Wright's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kambala postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wright is controlling Kambala's posture.
Kambala trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wright shoots for a double leg takedown but Kambala sprawls well. He's pushed Wright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kambala tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Wright counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wright.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright won't allow Kambala to sweep him here.

Wright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kambala is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wright is controlling him.
Wright slips nicely into half guard.

Wright is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kambala still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kambala has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kambala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
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 Kaspars Kambala will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Wright has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kambala clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kambala tries to escape but Wright has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Wright is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kambala knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kambala for a finish.

Kambala fending off the submission attempt from Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can Kambala hold on?! Wright is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wright is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wright. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kambala is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kambala is trying to stand back up.
Kambala trying to control the position but Wright manages to sink in the hooks.
Wright is looking to control Kambala but Kambala is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Wright working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kambala tries to escape but Wright has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Wright working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Kambala right now.
Wright is not going to allow Kambala to sit and survive in this position.

Kambala is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Wright gets his way!
Kambala breaks Wright's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kambala is looking to stand up but Wright won't let him.
Kambala looking to sit in guard and control but Wright gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Kambala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kambala haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kambala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wright slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wright works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Wright is looking for a kimura here.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kambala is trying to get back to full guard.

Kambala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright prevents Kambala from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wright has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Wright!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Atacko (ranked 5450 p4p, 407 weight class) and Royce Peyton (ranked 6709 p4p, 446 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Royce Peyton was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Atacko
vs
Peyton

191 cm
21
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lamar Atacko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royce Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peyton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Atacko as he avoids it easily.
Atacko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Atacko clinches up with Peyton and pushes him back against the cage.
Atacko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Atacko is stalling here.

Peyton jumps into guard, dragging Atacko to the mat.
Peyton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Atacko'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.

Peyton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Peyton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Peyton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Atacko controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atacko landing some decent shots from guard.
Peyton being controlled here, momentarily.
Atacko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Atacko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Atacko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peyton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Atacko somewhat.
Peyton fails with an attempt to clinch.

Atacko drives through and clinches with Peyton against the cage.
Peyton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Atacko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peyton's efforts to push away.
Peyton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atacko just stands there and leans against the cage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peyton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lamar Atacko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Peyton.

Peyton looking to score a takedown here. Atacko is defending well but Peyton drives through and ends up in Atacko's guard.
Atacko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Atacko has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Atacko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peyton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Atacko is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Atacko is on top in guard.

Peyton keeping moving, preventing Atacko from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atacko passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Peyton gets full guard.
Atacko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Atacko passes Peyton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Atacko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Atacko winds up and cracks Peyton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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 Lamar Atacko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Atacko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Peyton dives in and grabs Atacko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Atacko pushes down on Peyton's head and hops out.
Lamar Atacko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peyton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Atacko tries to clinch but Peyton is having none of it.
Atacko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peyton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Atacko leaves Peyton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Atacko enables Peyton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Atacko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Atacko controls Peyton momentarily but Peyton frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atacko keeping moving, preventing Peyton from controlling successfully.
Atacko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peyton wants to get back to his feet but Atacko passes into half guard.
Peyton wants to control but Atacko is keeping busy.
Peyton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Atacko tries to stand but can't do so whilst Peyton controls his leg.
Atacko passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Peyton is looking to get to half guard.
Atacko punishing his opponent with strikes.
Atacko controlling from the full mount.
Atacko is landing with some decent strikes but Peyton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Peyton wants to hold on but Atacko pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peyton is desperately trying to improve his position but Atacko has a good base and remains in mount.
Atacko controlling from the full mount.
Atacko lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Atacko trying to control but Peyton is having none of it.
Atacko dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atacko controlling the pace for now.
Peyton reaches up to try and control the position but Atacko seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Peyton rolls and tries to escape and now Atacko has his back!
Atacko is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Peyton. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Peyton showing good submission defense here.
Atacko keeps control of the position as Peyton tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Atacko dominated that second 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Peyton with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Atacko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Peyton trying to hold on to Atacko's head to control him but Atacko postures up.
Peyton tries to roll over but Atacko keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atacko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atacko is thwarting Peyton's attempts to control the position.
Atacko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atacko controlling the action here.
Atacko tries to stand and escape but Peyton is controlling the position.

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

Atacko has managed to clinch.
Atacko wants a takedown but no success here.
Peyton has Atacko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Atacko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Atacko jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Peyton walks away with a smile on his face. Atacko gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Atacko blocks a head kick by Peyton.
Atacko tries to close the distance and clinch but Peyton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atacko tries to land a body kick

and Peyton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Atacko!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peyton trying to control the position but Atacko is working away.
Atacko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Peyton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Atacko wants to control but Peyton postures up.

Peyton tries for a kimura but Atacko is defending well.
Peyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atacko keeps working.
Peyton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peyton stands up and beckons Atacko to his feet.
Peyton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atacko circles away quickly and effectively.
Peyton wants to clinch.
Atacko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Atacko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Atacko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Peyton 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peyton trying to control but Atacko is working from the bottom.
Peyton postures up.
Lamar Atacko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Atacko wants to get back to his feet but Peyton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Atacko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Atacko is keeping the position.
Royce Peyton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamar Atacko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Atacko pulls Peyton in close to prevent any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Peyton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Atacko 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Atacko!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthaus Gold (ranked 1728 p4p, 194 weight class) and Hujapalapa Kultenari (ranked 6023 p4p, 426 weight class). Hujapalapa Kultenari has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gold
vs
Kultenari

182 cm
25
271 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matthaus Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hujapalapa Kultenari!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kultenari walks into a left hand.

It looks like Hujapalapa Kultenari has been cut.
Kultenari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gold scores with a jab to the body.

Gold cracks Kultenari with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kultenari looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Gold finish him?
Gold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kultenari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kultenari slips a jab and a cross from Gold.

Gold sends Kultenari crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gold is motioning to the referee to let Kultenari up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Kultenari is rocked!
Gold fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Kultenari square on the jaw! Damn, Kultenari is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthaus Gold!

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C
B

energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonash Johnson (ranked 5132 p4p, 517 weight class) and Jonathan Boaler (ranked 1550 p4p, 221 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Boaler

195 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
212 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonash Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonathan Boaler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boaler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boaler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.

Boaler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boaler wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boaler pulls his head out easily.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.

Boaler is looking for a kimura here.
Boaler is taking a breather. Johnson 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boaler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boaler's back!
Johnson keeps control of the position as Boaler tries to break free.

Boaler is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boaler wants to control his opponent's hands but Johnson gets his hands free.

Johnson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boaler trying to control the action but Johnson just sinks the hooks in.

Boaler preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Johnson.
Boaler rolls, trying to escape but Johnson keeps control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson looking for the choke from the back.
Boaler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boaler turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boaler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Boaler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Johnson is looking for a triangle but Boaler pushes his legs off easily.
Boaler advances to half guard.
Boaler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Boaler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Boaler is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson tries to roll over but Boaler keeps him under control.

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

Boaler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boaler trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.

Boaler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.

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

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.

Boaler is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.

Boaler is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is pressing down on Boaler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Boaler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Boaler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boaler has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jonathan Boaler will probably get the nod.
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.

Boaler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Boaler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Johnson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Boaler pushes past his half guard into mount!

Boaler looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boaler tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Boaler has a good base and remains in mount.
Boaler is trying to take his opponent's back.

Boaler swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Boaler!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Hairyman (ranked 1235 p4p, 183 weight class) and Jeff Warren (ranked 1176 p4p, 174 weight class). Walter Hairyman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Hairyman
vs
Warren

185 cm
25
210 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
207 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Walter Hairyman!
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, Jeff Warren!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hairyman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Warren eats them both and turns towards Hairyman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Jeff Warren has been cut.
Hairyman misses with a double jab
and Warren counters with a nice uppercut.
Hairyman misses with a two punch combination.

Hairyman has Warren up against the cage in a clinch.
Warren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hairyman tries to work over Warren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warren is trying to pull guard but Hairyman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hairyman blocks an uppercut.
Warren tries to pull guard but Hairyman won't allow it.

Warren pulls guard effortlessly.

Hairyman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Warren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hairyman has managed to get both his arms back between Warren's legs - danger averted.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Warren!
Jeff Warren seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.