ICC 22: Jiro v Baba PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Heyyyyyy (ranked 2612 p4p, 284 weight class) and Malakei Martin (ranked 2465 p4p, 270 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Heyyyyyy
vs
Martin

171 cm
26
159 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

180 cm
26
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 2

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Sparky Heyyyyyy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 2, fighting out of The Island, Malakei Martin!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Heyyyyyy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Martin is trying to defend but Heyyyyyy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin wants to control but Heyyyyyy is keeping busy.
Martin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Martin working a defensive guard here.

Heyyyyyy drops back looking for a leg! Martin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Martin manages to kick Heyyyyyy off! Heyyyyyy jumps back into Martin's guard.
Martin has Heyyyyyy pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heyyyyyy postures up.
Heyyyyyy wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heyyyyyy won't allow Martin to sweep him here.

Martin has his foot on Heyyyyyy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heyyyyyy works his way back into a safe position though.
Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Heyyyyyy from controlling successfully.
Heyyyyyy won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
Heyyyyyy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Martin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martin is trying to control the position but Heyyyyyy postures up.

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

Heyyyyyy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Heyyyyyy lands in his opponent's guard.
Martin wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heyyyyyy trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Heyyyyyy stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
Heyyyyyy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Heyyyyyy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martin has escaped and now he's on top!

Heyyyyyy pulls Martin in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Heyyyyyy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Heyyyyyy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Heyyyyyy fails with the takedown.

Heyyyyyy shoots in and gets a takedown into Martin's guard.

Heyyyyyy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martin wants to sweep here but Heyyyyyy controlling him for the moment.
Martin is trying to keep Heyyyyyy in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Heyyyyyy from controlling successfully.
Heyyyyyy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heyyyyyy trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heyyyyyy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Heyyyyyy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heyyyyyy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Heyyyyyy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heyyyyyy misses with a takedown attempt
and Martin counters with a nice body shot.

Heyyyyyy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Martin is trying to improve his position.
Martin wants to control but Heyyyyyy postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin is looking to regain half guard here but Heyyyyyy keeps moving and retains side control.
Sparky Heyyyyyy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Heyyyyyy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Heyyyyyy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heyyyyyy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Heyyyyyy trying to control the position but Martin is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martin is looking to reverse the position.
Martin is trying to control Heyyyyyy's posture but Heyyyyyy avoids it.
Martin tries to buck Heyyyyyy off but Heyyyyyy is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Heyyyyyy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Heyyyyyy gets the takedown into side control.
Martin sneaks back into half guard.

Heyyyyyy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martin sees it coming and defends easily.

Martin is defending against the submission attempts here by Heyyyyyy.
Martin tries to get to full guard but Heyyyyyy has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Heyyyyyy is trying to work for a kimura but Martin is defending well.
Martin wants to control but Heyyyyyy is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin wants to get back to full guard but Heyyyyyy has mounted him!
Martin wants to hold on but Heyyyyyy pushes him away.

Martin tries to improve his position but Heyyyyyy has taken his back! Heyyyyyy has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Martin tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Heyyyyyy pushes Martin away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sparky Heyyyyyy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray Reaper (ranked 24447 p4p, 322 weight class) and William Wolfe (ranked 25076 p4p, 304 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.

Reaper
vs
Wolfe

225 cm
26
130 lbs
3 - 5 - 2

177 cm
25
137 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 2, fighting out of The Island, Ray Reaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reaper.
No joy there for Reaper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reaper throws a right and a left that Wolfe avoids nicely.
Reaper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reaper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reaper misses with a series of wild punches.
Reaper throws a right and a left that Wolfe avoids nicely.
Reaper looks to land a combination but Wolfe avoids it well.
Wolfe tries to counter with a clinch but Reaper shakes him off and moves away.
Reaper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wolfe wants to counter with a clinch but Reaper pushes him away.
A combination from Reaper does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reaper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reaper throws a series of punches but Wolfe moves out of range.
Wolfe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch combination from Reaper misses.
Reaper is breathing heavily.
Wolfe shoots in but no luck this time.
Wolfe throws a series of punches but Reaper avoids them all with ease.
Wolfe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolfe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reaper tries to avoid it but Wolfe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reaper to the ground. Reaper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wolfe wants to clinch up but Reaper keeps it at a distance.
Reaper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolfe circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Reaper misses.
Ray Reaper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Wolfe misses.
Reaper tries to bum rush Wolfe with a series of wild strikes but Wolfe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wolfe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reaper throws a right and a left that Wolfe avoids nicely.
Reaper throws a series of punches but Wolfe moves out of range.
Wolfe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reaper is fending him off so far but Wolfe persists. Nope, Reaper circles away and we're back to standing.
Ray Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wolfe.
Wolfe just misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper misses with a double jab.

Wolfe darts in and clinches Reaper up against the cage.
Wolfe has Reaper pushed against the cage.
Wolfe has Reaper pressed against the cage.

Wolfe manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reaper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reaper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reaper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reaper tries to bum rush Wolfe with a series of wild strikes but Wolfe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reaper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Wolfe.
Wolfe is looking to clinch.
Wolfe fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Wolfe.
Reaper misses with a few strikes there.
Reaper misses with the combination.

Reaper gets tackled into the cage by Wolfe. Wolfe maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reaper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wolfe throws out a leg kick but Reaper moves out of range and Wolfe only half commits.
Reaper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reaper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reaper misses with a double jab.
Reaper misses with a few strikes there.
Reaper stuffs the takedown attempt from Wolfe. Wolfe gets slowly back to his feet.
Reaper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Reaper.
Reaper throws a right and a left that Wolfe avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reaper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wolfe throws a fast counter high kick but Reaper manages to duck under it in time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reaper swinging wildly here.
Reaper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wolfe.
Wolfe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reaper scores with a one two! Wolfe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Reaper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wolfe shoots in but Reaper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Reaper was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ray Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wolfe.
Reaper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wolfe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ray Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reaper stuffs the takedown.
Ray Reaper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reaper as he jumps to the side.
Reaper swinging wildly here.
Wolfe shoots in looking for a takedown. Reaper tries to sprawl out of it but Wolfe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reaper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfe fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolfe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reaper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wolfe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reaper sprawls well. Reaper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wolfe gets slowly back to his feet.
Reaper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reaper swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolfe.
Reaper swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Reaper dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Reaper tries to bum rush Wolfe with a series of wild strikes but Wolfe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reaper misses with the combination.
Wolfe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wolfe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reaper defends it nicely.
Reaper fails to land with a series of punches.
Reaper tries to bum rush Wolfe with a series of wild strikes but Wolfe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reaper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reaper stuffs the takedown.
Wolfe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reaper tries to avoid it but Wolfe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reaper to the ground. Reaper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ray Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Wolfe.
Wolfe slips a jab and a cross from Reaper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reaper tries to avoid it but Wolfe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reaper to the ground. Reaper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reaper throws a right and a left that Wolfe avoids nicely.
Wolfe unleashes a big counter combination but Reaper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reaper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolfe circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Reaper.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper throws a right and a left that Wolfe avoids nicely.
Wolfe moves in looking to clinch but Reaper pushes him off.
Reaper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Reaper misses with a wild combination.
Reaper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Wolfe has closed the distance and engaged Reaper in a clinch.

Wolfe breaks from the clinch.
Reaper fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolfe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some wild striking there from Wolfe.
Reaper looks to land a combination but Wolfe avoids it well.
Wolfe fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reaper throws a right hand that Wolfe ducks under and follows up with a left that Wolfe also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Reaper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot by Wolfe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reaper stuffs the takedown attempt from Wolfe. Wolfe gets slowly back to his feet.
Wolfe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wolfe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reaper's waist but Reaper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wolfe off to one side.
Reaper has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Reaper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reaper!
Wolfe throws a sloppy head kick and Reaper moves out of range easily.
William Wolfe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reaper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Reaper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reaper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Ray Reaper!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Ray Reaper!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Ray Reaper!

Ray Reaper wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, William Wolfe stepped up to the mic, saying 'G'day. Better luck next time.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Money (ranked 1677 p4p, 220 weight class) and Adel Kassib (ranked 4438 p4p, 460 weight class). Money kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eric B. & Rakim - Paid In Full . This should be a great matchup!

Money
vs
Kassib

178 cm
26
170 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

178 cm
21
179 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue 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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Freddie Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adel Kassib!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money avoids a punch combination nicely.

Money moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Money.
Kassib is trying to push Money away but Money has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kassib tries to circle away but Money has him pinned against the cage.
Money makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

It looks like Adel Kassib has been cut.

Money manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Money lands a hook that snaps the head of Kassib backwards.
Kassib is trying to force a seperation but Money has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Kassib's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

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

Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kassib looks to land a body kick but Money moved away.
Kassib goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Freddie Money has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kassib breaks the clinch.

Money pushes Kassib up against the cage in a clinch.
Kassib is trying to break free.
Money lands a shot to the body.

Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kassib's coach down at BAK training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kassib's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kassib lands an overhand right.
Kassib looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Money closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Money.
Money scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kassib tries to break free but Money pushes him back against the cage.
Money scores with a shot to the side of Kassib's head.
Money prevents Kassib from breaking the clinch.

Kassib pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Kassib.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Money closes the distance and clinches.

Money breaks the clinch.
Kassib misses with an attempted mid kick.
Money moves out of range as Kassib throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Money moves into the clinch.

Money manages to break the clinch.

Kassib gets tackled into the cage by Money. Money maintains the clinch.
Money avoiding damage.

Money breaks from the clinch.
Kassib swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Money counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Money does no damage.
As Money backs off Kassib throws a huge counter combo but Money manages to avoid it all.

Money clinches up against the cage.

Money breaks the clinch.
Money with a hook.
Kassib on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Money lands a left and a right that send Kassib crashing to the mat, dazed. Money thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Kassib is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Money lands a big right hand that sends Kassib crashing to the mat! Money stays standing though and waves Kassib back to his feet!
Kassib is still on wobbly legs! Can Money finish him?
Money is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Money shuts the power down on Kassib. Lights out, game over! Money is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Freddie Money!
A victorious Freddie Money 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
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Chaize (ranked 1355 p4p, 169 weight class) and Jose Carvaleho (ranked 2631 p4p, 288 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Chaize
vs
Carvaleho

170 cm
27
160 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

183 cm
19
159 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jacques Chaize!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Carvaleho!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaize misses with a hook. Carvaleho ducked under it nicely.
Chaize circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chaize counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Chaize finds it's target.
Carvaleho takes one on the button.
Chaize moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Jose Carvaleho has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Chaize does it's job there.
Chaize jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carvaleho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chaize defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvaleho misses with a takedown attempt
and Chaize counters with a nice uppercut.
Carvaleho throws a right hand that misses
and Chaize cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carvaleho misses with a left hand
and Chaize counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carvaleho misses with a left hand
enabling Chaize to counter with a crisp jab.
Carvaleho throws a lazy uppercut
and Chaize counters with a nice uppercut.
Carvaleho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Carvaleho throws a right hand that misses
and Chaize counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Carvaleho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carvaleho wants to control from the top but Chaize keeps moving.
My spies in Buoy Training inform me that Carvaleho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Carvaleho stands and throws Chaize's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Carvaleho has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Chaize is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Carvaleho yanks on the arm and Chaize is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Carvaleho.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jose Carvaleho!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Badiss Kassib (ranked 2541 p4p, 243 weight class) and Thimothy Weenus (ranked 1780 p4p, 196 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.

Kassib
vs
Weenus

172 cm
21
154 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

176 cm
22
155 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Badiss Kassib!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thimothy Weenus!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Kassib misses
and Weenus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kassib throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Weenus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Kassib misses
letting Weenus counter with a right hand.
Kassib misses with a series of wild punches.
Weenus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weenus throws out a counter right but Kassib avoids it with no problem.
Weenus lands a really nice looking cross but Kassib seems unphased.
Kassib missing with a left hand there. Weenus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassib goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kassib misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kassib throws a combination that misses
and Weenus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kassib thinking.
Kassib takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassib lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kassib misses with a left hand
and Weenus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kassib works over Weenus's head and body with a nice combination.
Kassib is looking to clinch.

Kassib clinches with his opponent.
Kassib throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Weenus blocks it with crossed arms.
Kassib using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weenus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kassib pushes off an throws an elbow but Weenus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kassib with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Weenus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Badiss Kassib seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weenus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kassib swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Weenus connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kassib throws a left and a right that both miss
and Weenus counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kassib tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Kassib misses
and Weenus counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Kassib is rocked!
Kassib throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weenus counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Kassib has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thimothy Weenus!
A very excited looking Thimothy Weenus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ambe Ambe (ranked 1382 p4p, 179 weight class) and Superfluous Superior (ranked 1942 p4p, 255 weight class). Ambe comes to the cage accompanied by Jacquees - At The Club ft. Dej Loaf. Superfluous Superior has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Ambe
vs
Superior

182 cm
26
167 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ambe Ambe!
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, Superfluous Superior!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ambe circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Ambe. Beautiful body shot.
Superior has his takedown stuffed
and Ambe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Ambe.
Ambe lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Ambe misses the target.
Ambe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Ambe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ambe slips a straight right by Superior.
Superior throws an off balance right hand
and Ambe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ambe moves away from the strike by Superior.
Superior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ambe.
Superior changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Superior's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Superior's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Superior's head backwards.
Ambe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Superior has a takedown stuffed.
Ambe cracks Superior with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ambe loads up on a big right hand but Superior slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Superior 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ambe throws a hook but Superior blocks it.
Ambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Superior moves away.
Ambe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Superior slips a jab from Ambe.
Ambe misses with a hook.
Superior on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ambe throws a looping overhand right but Superior ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Superior walks into a straight right hand from Ambe.
Ambe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Superior on the side of the head.
Ambe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Superior slips a jab from Ambe.
Superior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ambe takes a swing at Superior's ribcage but misses.
Ambe jabs Superior right on the nose. Superior blinks but takes it well.
Ambe throws a poor cross that misses

and Superior counters with a shoot takedown. Ambe fights it but they end up in guard.
Ambe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ambe tries to get out of the position.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Superior from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Superior pushing down on Ambe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Superior is looking for a kimura but Ambe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Superior to get the leverage.
Superior trying to pass the guard but Ambe defending well.
Ambe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ambe wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ambe Ambe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Ambe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Superior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ambe misses with a hook.
Superior avoids the body shot from Ambe.
Superior looks to land a right hand but Ambe moved out of range.
Superior moves out of range as Ambe strikes.
Ambe lands with a good body shot.
Ambe lands a really nice looking cross but Superior seems unphased.
Superior throws a lazy uppercut
and Ambe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ambe throws an ugly left hook that misses

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

Ambe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Superior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ambe.
Ambe lands with a good body shot.
Ambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Superior moves away.
Superior wants to counter with a clinch but Ambe pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Superior ducks under a wild hook from Ambe.
Ambe Ambe is winning the standup battle so far.
Superior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ambe. Superior does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Superior tries to counter it with a takedown but Ambe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Superior blocks a jab.
Superior tries to counter by closing the distance.
Superior defending well as Ambe loads up on a big left hand.
Superior takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ambe throws a body shot but no joy.
Ambe lands a nice hook to Superior's body. Superior takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Superior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ambe.
Superior throws a hook to the side of Ambe's head but Ambe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ambe swinging wildly here.
Ambe throws a body punch but Superior moves out of range.
Ambe Ambe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ambe cracks Superior with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Superior can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Superior staying out of range there.
Ambe digs a good hook to Superior's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ambe. Superior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Superior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ambe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Superior misses the shot to the body.
Superior drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ambe connects with the punch.
Ambe works Superior's body with a nice hook.
Superior takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ambe lands a really nice looking cross but Superior seems unphased.
Ambe slips under a jab.
Ambe cracks Superior with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ambe Ambe dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Superior gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ambe.
Ambe stuffs the takedown attempt from Superior. Superior gets slowly back to his feet.
Ambe lands a jab.
Ambe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Superior.
Ambe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Superior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Superior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ambe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Superior.
Superior wants to counter the offense by Ambe and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior slips under a jab from Ambe.
Ambe tests Superior's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ambe lands a right hook to the body.
Ambe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Superior.
Superior wants to counter with a clinch but Ambe pushes him away.
Superior closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Ambe counter with a right hand.
Ambe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Superior.
Ambe catches Superior with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Superior drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Superior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ambe tries to bench press Superior off him but Superior keeps the position.
Superior is looking to take a break and control but Ambe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ambe is looking for a sweep.
Superfluous Superior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Superior passes the guard and advances to mount!
Superior scoring with strikes but Ambe is staying in there.
Ambe Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ambe tries to reverse the position but Superior maintains control.

Superior with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Superior working for a guillotine from mount but Ambe is in no mood to give up.
Ambe gets back to half guard.
Superior is thwarting Ambe's attempts to control the position.
Ambe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Superior.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Superfluous Superior.
I think Ambe 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 for Ambe Ambe!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!

Ambe Ambe wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Ambe Ambe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Texas (ranked 1638 p4p, 203 weight class) and Leon Hooker (ranked 4345 p4p, 416 weight class). Ryan Texas has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Texas
vs
Hooker

179 cm
26
156 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

163 cm
24
163 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Texas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leon Hooker!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hooker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Texas at a distance.
Hooker moves out of range as Texas strikes.
Hooker scores with a nice right hand.
Texas closes the distance and clinches up with Hooker, looking for a takedown. Texas pushes Hooker against the cage but Hooker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Texas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Texas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BAK training in the buildup to the fight.
Texas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Texas on the wrong end of a nice hook.

It looks like Ryan Texas has been cut.

Hooker moves into the clinch successfully.
Hooker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Texas backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hooker lands with a left to the head.

Texas is rocked!
Hooker misses with the head strike.
Oh Texas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hooker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Texas seems to have got his legs back now.
Hooker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hooker lands a body punch.
Texas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hooker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hooker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hooker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Texas backwards.
Hooker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Texas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hooker smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Texas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Texas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Texas is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Texas circles away quickly and effectively.
Leon Hooker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hooker instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hooker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooker.
Hooker lands a body punch.
Hooker creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Texas with a big uppercut! Texas tries to clinch up but Hooker pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Texas to the mat! Texas covers up and Hooker unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leon Hooker!
Leon Hooker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Axel Harris (ranked 700 p4p, 99 weight class) and Vince Hollaway (ranked 24409 p4p, 537 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Harris
vs
Hollaway

185 cm
27
197 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Axel Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vince Hollaway!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harris shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Harris decides to stand and escape the position.
Hollaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hollaway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Hollaway misses with a body kick.
Hollaway misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Hollaway manages to avoid it.
Hollaway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harris.
Hollaway throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hollaway is fending him off so far but Harris persists. Nope, Hollaway circles away and we're back to standing.
Hollaway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris dives in for a single leg takedown but Hollaway sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris dives in and grabs Hollaway's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hollaway pushes down on Harris's head and hops out.
No luck for Harris with that takedown attempt.
Hollaway tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Hollaway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Hollaway shows good takedown defense.
As Harris backs off Hollaway throws a huge counter combo but Harris manages to avoid it all.
Harris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hollaway wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Harris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hollaway is fending him off so far but Harris persists. Nope, Hollaway circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Hollaway.
Hollaway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Harris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hollaway avoids it really well and circles away.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hollaway as he jumps to the side.
Hollaway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hollaway misses with a body shot.
Hollaway misses with a head kick.
Hollaway looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harris lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vince Hollaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollaway stuffs the takedown.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollaway throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely.
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown but Hollaway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Hollaway. No joy for Harris on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollaway is looking to clinch.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hollaway.
Hollaway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Harris was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Harris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Harris stands and steps away. Hollaway gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Harris shoots in but Hollaway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris tries for a takedown but Hollaway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Hollaway.
Hollaway takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Harris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hollaway avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vince Hollaway dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hollaway throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Harris darts in looking for a takedown but Hollaway gets double underhooks and turns Harris into the cage.
Harris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hollaway circles away.
Harris darts in looking for a takedown but Hollaway gets double underhooks and turns Harris into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Harris with that takedown attempt.
Hollaway pushes Harris away with a front kick.
Hollaway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Hollaway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollaway tries to clinch up.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris fails with the takedown
and Hollaway counters with a right hand to the body.
Hollaway tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hollaway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vince Hollaway seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hollaway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hollaway bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harris's head.
Hollaway throws a wild body kick that Harris sees coming a mile off.
Hollaway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hollaway wants it to stay on the feet.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hollaway sprawls well. Hollaway wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
Hollaway throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Hollaway as Harris shoots in.
Hollaway swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris shoots in for a double leg but Hollaway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hollaway avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hollaway has Harris up against the cage in a clinch.

Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hollaway defends it nicely.
Hollaway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown. Hollaway tries to sprawl out of it but Harris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hollaway manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollaway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris has been working on his balance at Island Sparring, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hollaway.
Hollaway throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hollaway circles away.
Hollaway misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vince Hollaway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Harris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hollaway but Hollaway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Axel Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Left hook, right uppercut from Hollaway.
Hollaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Harris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hollaway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hollaway slaps away a takedown attempt from Harris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hollaway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hollaway avoids the body shot from Harris.
Axel Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Hollaway shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollaway misses with a wild combination.
Harris has his takedown stuffed
and Hollaway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hollaway lands with a nice body punch.
Hollaway digs a good hook to Harris's body.
Hollaway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollaway throws a big shot that misses.
Hollaway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hollaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hollaway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harris is out of range and Hollaway settles back down.
Harris fails with the takedown
and Hollaway counters with a straight right hand.
Hollaway throws an overhand right that drops Harris like a sack of potatoes! Hollaway dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vince Hollaway!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Kozlov (ranked 1999 p4p, 250 weight class) and Herlock Von Ryan (ranked 1429 p4p, 190 weight class). Von Ryan has chosen The Crystal Method - Play For Real (Dirtyphonics Remix) as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Kozlov
vs
Von Ryan

189 cm
27
190 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

185 cm
27
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Evgeni Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Herlock Von Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlov lands a jab to the nose.
Kozlov lands with a good body shot.
Von Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kozlov lands with a cross.

A jab-cross combination lands for Von Ryan and sends Kozlov crashing to the mat! Von Ryan follows him down to the mat - Kozlov regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

Kozlov is rocked!

It looks like Evgeni Kozlov has been cut.
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!
Von Ryan lands a big elbow - Kozlov is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Von Ryan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herlock Von Ryan!
Herlock Von Ryan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Jiro (ranked 371 p4p, 51 weight class) and Thomas Baba (ranked 670 p4p, 88 weight class). Jiro comes to the cage accompanied by Game of Death. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jiro
vs
Baba

188 cm
26
269 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

195 cm
27
258 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Jiro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Baba!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baba.
Jiro throws the left hand but Baba avoids the punch easily.

Baba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jiro, pushing him back against the cage.
Baba misses with a punch to the body.
Jiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiro.
Jiro misses with a body punch.
Baba lands a left hand.
Baba lands with a light punch inside.
Baba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Baba.
Baba takes a shot to the head.
Jiro lands a hook that snaps the head of Baba backwards.
Jiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Baba.
Jiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baba working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baba's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba working aggressively here.
Baba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Baba - that landed with a thud.
Baba's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Baba's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Baba cracks Jiro with a nice body shot.
Jiro is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baba.
A nice left hand lands by Baba.
Baba scores with a shoulder strike.
Baba lands with a short shot to the head.
Baba working aggressively here.
Baba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baba throws a head punch that misses.
Jiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baba works on Jiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Baba - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baba throws a head punch that misses.
Jiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Baba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiro can't find room to land a body shot as Baba controls the action.
Jiro takes a shot to the head.
Baba prevents a body shot from Jiro.
Baba works on Jiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Baba cracks Jiro with a nice body shot.
Baba misses with the head strike.
Baba throws a punch but it's blocked by Jiro.
Baba lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Jiro as the two fighters clinch.
Jiro tries to throw a body punch but Baba avoids it by throwing Jiro back against the cage.
Baba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baba tries to throw a body punch but Jiro avoids it by throwing Baba back against the cage.
Baba lands a hook that snaps the head of Jiro backwards.
Baba gets through Jiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baba.
A short body shot lands from Jiro as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jiro throws a hook to the side of Baba's head but Baba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baba throws a right hand that misses
and Jiro counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Baba blocks the leg kick.
Baba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Baba.
Baba throws a poor cross that misses
and Jiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jiro cracks Baba on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Baba falls backwards against the cage. Jiro follows up with more strikes that drop Baba to his knees. Jiro keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Baba! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Jiro!
Ken Jiro retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Ken Jiro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.