WCF Wednesday Night Fights 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chino Machida (ranked 20494 p4p, 295 weight class) and Viktor Petrov (ranked 5988 p4p, 254 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Petrov's choice of entrance music: They want too see me fall. Chino Machida has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Machida
vs
Petrov

166 cm
25
139 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

187 cm
26
145 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Knockout power

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chino Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Petrov shoots in and gets a takedown into Machida's guard.
Petrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Machida has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Petrov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.

Machida has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Petrov uses from the top position.
Machida trying to control the position here.
Petrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Machida has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrov with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Machida controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.
Machida is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Petrov trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Machida controls Petrov momentarily but Petrov frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Machida.
Petrov throws a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machida sprawls well. Machida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida misses with a takedown
and Petrov counters with a nice body shot.

Petrov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Petrov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Machida's legs.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
Machida pushes Petrov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Petrov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to control Petrov's posture but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov throws an elbow but Machida slips to the side and avoids it well.
Machida being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida prevents Petrov from improving position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You can see the frustration on Machida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Machida manages to get back to half guard.

Machida looking for submissions off his back.
Petrov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machida is looking to control Petrov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machida avoid being mounted?
Machida is looking to escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Machida instigates a clinch.

Machida manages to pull guard.
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 Chino Machida will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Machida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Petrov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Viktor Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Petrov 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.
Machida looking to control.

Machida is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Petrov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machida dives on top into guard.

Petrov can't keep his opponent in guard - Machida advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov pushes Machida off looking to stand but Machida dives back in and keeps control.
Machida wants to take a breather but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov is trying to control but Machida passes into side control!

Machida stands up.

Petrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machida's half guard.
Petrov stalling away here and it's allowed Machida to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Machida working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Machida.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Machida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petrov looking to sit in guard and control but Machida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Machida preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machida drops back looking for a leg! Petrov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petrov manages to kick Machida off! Machida jumps back into Petrov's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov striking off his back but it's not causing Machida any problems.

Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Machida wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Machida stopping the sweep attempt from Petrov.
Petrov looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Petrov with that takedown attempt.
Machida is looking for a counter combo.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Machida shoots in but Petrov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chino Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machida thows a body kick. Petrov tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Petrov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petrov lands in his opponent's guard.
Petrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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 Chino Machida will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Petrov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Machida did well to prevent Petrov getting side control.
Machida regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petrov trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Petrov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Petrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petrov avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPetrov.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machida is defended easily by Petrov.
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Petrov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Machida is proving hard to escape from.
Petrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Petrov preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petrov won't allow Machida to sweep him here.
Machida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Machida has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrov 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.
Petrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Petrov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Petrov has Machida in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Petrov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Machida has picked Petrov up and slammed him! Petrov can't keep hold of the triangle and Machida manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petrov struggling a bit here.
Petrov is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
The strikes coming from Machida are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

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.
Machida working away.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Machida crashes against the mat.
Machida throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Machida has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Petrov!

Machida is working for a guillotine from mount but Petrov frees his head quite easily.
Petrov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chino Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machida, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chino Machida!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Mochocki (ranked 5818 p4p, 472 weight class) and Islam Makhacevov (ranked 24451 p4p, 545 weight class). Mochocki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kękę - Presja. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mochocki
vs
Makhacevov

180 cm
23
197 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
186 lbs
3 - 9 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piotr Mochocki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Islam Makhacevov!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Makhacevov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Makhacevov showed some decent athleticism there.
Mochocki is looking to escape.
Makhacevov trying to control the pace.
Makhacevov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mochocki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makhacevov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Makhacevov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mochocki's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mochocki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makhacevov wants to pass to mount but Mochocki is defending the position.
Makhacevov trying to control from half guard but Mochocki is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mochocki has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Makhacevov is on him like a limpet, forcing Mochocki back against the ropes.
Makhacevov is looking for a takedown.
Makhacevov tries to score a body lock takedown but Mochocki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mochocki prevents the takedown attempt.
Piotr Mochocki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
Mochocki slows down the pace here.
Makhacevov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mochocki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Mochocki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mochocki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Piotr Mochocki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makhacevov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mochocki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makhacevov somewhat.

Mochocki has closed the distance and engaged Makhacevov in a clinch.
Mochocki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

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

Mochocki closes the distance and clinches.

Mochocki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makhacevov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mochocki wriggles free and stands up.

Mochocki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Mochocki manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Mochocki takes the fight into the clinch.
Mochocki looking to slow down the pace here.
Makhacevov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mochocki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mochocki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mochocki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mochocki moves into the clinch.
Makhacevov wants to take the fight to the mat but Mochocki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Mochocki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Mochocki closes the distance and pushes Makhacevov back into the ropes.
Makhacevov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mochocki gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Mochocki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makhacevov shoots for a takedown but Mochocki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Mochocki moves into range and clinches up with Makhacevov.
Mochocki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Makhacevov up against the ropes.
The referee calls for Mochocki to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Mochocki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Mochocki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makhacevov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mochocki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Makhacevov wants a takedown.
Makhacevov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mochocki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Piotr Mochocki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Makhacevov.
Makhacevov is looking for a takedown.

Mochocki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mochocki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mochocki is looking to control Makhacevov's arms but Makhacevov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mochocki has his back to the ropes.

Mochocki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Mochocki has Makhacevov up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhacevov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mochocki is defending well.
Mochocki prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mochocki lands with a light punch inside.

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

Mochocki gets a clinch.
Makhacevov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mochocki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Mochocki takes the fight into the clinch.

Mochocki breaks from the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Makhacevov.
Piotr Mochocki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mochocki is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Makhacevov trying to control the position but Mochocki is working away.
Mochocki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Makhacevov trying to control the position but Mochocki is working away.
Mochocki is pushing Makhacevov's head away, looking to escape. Makhacevov manages to hold on to the position though.
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!
Makhacevov wants to control but Mochocki is keeping him busy.
Mochocki is trying to buck Makhacevov off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mochocki is not content to let Makhacevov control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mochocki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mochocki wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Mochocki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Mochocki darts in and clinches Makhacevov up against the ropes.
Makhacevov is trying to drag Mochocki to the mat but Mochocki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Mochocki lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Mochocki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Mochocki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makhacevov shoots in for a takedown but Mochocki shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Makhacevov with that takedown attempt.
Mochocki throws a big counter combination but Makhacevov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Makhacevov is breathing heavily.

Makhacevov gets a takedown into half guard.
Mochocki wants to get back to his feet.
Mochocki trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhacevov throwing shots but Mochocki is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Makhacevov there.
Mochocki tries to kick Makhacevov off but Makhacevov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Mochocki dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mochocki clinches.

Mochocki breaks from the clinch.

Mochocki takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mochocki.
Mochocki is pressed up against the ropes. Makhacevov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mochocki down to the mat. Mochocki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Makhacevov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Makhacevov prevents Mochocki from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhacevov trying to control but Mochocki is working from the bottom.
Makhacevov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhacevov stops Mochocki from standing up.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Mochocki keeps moving.
Makhacevov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mochocki keeping moving, preventing Makhacevov from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Mochocki clinches up against the ropes.
Mochocki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

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

Mochocki breaks the clinch.
Mochocki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makhacevov can do to turn this around?

Mochocki tries to sprawl but Makhacevov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Makhacevov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mochocki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mochocki tries to kick Makhacevov off but Makhacevov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Makhacevov wants to control but Mochocki is keeping him busy.
Makhacevov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Makhacevov there.
Makhacevov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Makhacevov prevents Mochocki from standing back up.

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

Mochocki instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhacevov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mochocki pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mochocki wants to stall.

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

Makhacevov looking to score a takedown here. Mochocki is defending well but Makhacevov drives through and ends up in Mochocki's guard.
Makhacevov won't allow Mochocki to get back to his feet.
Makhacevov wants to pass the guard but Mochocki is keeping the position.
Makhacevov wants to control from the top but Mochocki keeps moving.
Mochocki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makhacevov is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mochocki keeping moving, preventing Makhacevov from controlling successfully.
Makhacevov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makhacevov throws a strike but Mochocki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Mochocki won't allow Makhacevov to sweep him here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Makhacevov has a closed guard, preventing Mochocki from standing up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makhacevov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Piotr Mochocki.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mochocki, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Mochocki!
During a confident post fight interview, Piotr Mochocki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jett Denovan (ranked 6142 p4p, 433 weight class) and Pimpis Tramps (ranked 25023 p4p, 487 weight class). Pimpis Tramps is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Denovan
vs
Tramps

195 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jett Denovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pimpis Tramps!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Denovan gets a clinch.
Denovan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tramps backwards.
Denovan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tramps is keeping busy.
Tramps is trying to drag Denovan to the mat but Denovan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Tramps fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denovan lands with a left to the head.
Tramps is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tramps is trying to pull guard but Denovan has him pressed against the ropes.
Jett Denovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pimpis Tramps.
Tramps drops down looking for an ankle pick but Denovan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Whack! Denovan lands a heavy head kick that drops Tramps. The ref tackles Denovan to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Tramps was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jett Denovan!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cezary Kesik (ranked 6381 p4p, 499 weight class) and Ricard Villante (ranked 5234 p4p, 455 weight class). Kesik comes to the ring accompanied by Kękę - Presja. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kesik
vs
Villante

183 cm
18
211 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

190 cm
19
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cezary Kesik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricard Villante!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kesik throws a left and a right that both miss

and Villante counters with a nice right hand that sends Kesik toppling to the canvas! Kesik scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Villante finish him?!

Kesik drives through and clinches with Villante against the ropes.
Kesik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Villante lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Villante lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villante lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Villante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Villante circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kesik to the canvas! Kesik doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Villante keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricard Villante!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Da Santiago (ranked 4396 p4p, 212 weight class) and Leon Scott Jr (ranked 3550 p4p, 178 weight class). Scott Jr has chosen 0 to 100 as his entrance music. Alessio Da Santiago has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Da Santiago
vs
Scott Jr

175 cm
23
144 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

184 cm
25
143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

UnderGround Supplements
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessio Da Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leon Scott Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Da Santiago moves into the clinch.
Da Santiago dodges an elbow strike from Scott Jr.
Da Santiago tries to pull guard but Scott Jr forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Scott Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Da Santiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Scott Jr jumps guard and drags Da Santiago to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Da Santiago trying to control but Scott Jr is working from the bottom.
Da Santiago advances position into side control!
Scott Jr is looking for a sweep.
Scott Jr looking for a sweep but Da Santiago has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Da Santiago swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Scott Jr is now in Da Santiago's guard. A big mistake from Da Santiago there, giving up the dominant position!
Scott Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Da Santiago working for a triangle but Scott Jr defends it easily.
Da Santiago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.

Da Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scott Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Da Santiago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Da Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott Jr 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.
Scott Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Scott Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Da Santiago is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rio Fight Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Da Santiago wants to improve his position but Scott Jr is controlling well.
Scott Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Da Santiago!
Scott Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scott Jr looking to finish Da Santiago with some ground and pound. This is bad for Da Santiago!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott Jr connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Scott Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Da Santiago can't escape the position.
Scott Jr controlling from the full mount.
Scott Jr lands a heavy elbow.

Scott Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Da Santiago has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Da Santiago is working to get back to half guard.
Scott Jr avoids the attempt from Da Santiago to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Da Santiago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Da Santiago squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Scott Jr landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Santiago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scott Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Scott Jr dominating with strikes here.
Da Santiago is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Da Santiago taking shots to the head.
Da Santiago regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Scott Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Da Santiago pushes Scott Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.

Scott Jr gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Da Santiago regains guard.

Scott Jr has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Da Santiago to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Scott Jr is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Da Santiago pulls down on the head and he's put Scott Jr to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alessio Da Santiago!
Alessio Da Santiago gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koji Ueno (ranked 24750 p4p, 509 weight class) and Egil Wiik (ranked 5887 p4p, 417 weight class). Koji Ueno has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ueno
vs
Wiik

201 cm
26
280 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

182 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Kore Fight Nutrition

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koji Ueno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Egil Wiik!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ueno punishes Wiik's body with a nice straight punch.
Koji Ueno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Ueno. No joy for Wiik on that attempt.
Ueno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Ueno gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wiik to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wiik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Wiik thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wiik in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wiik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ueno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wiik on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wiik looks winded!
Ueno keeping moving, preventing Wiik from controlling successfully.
Wiik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wiik is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wiik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wiik preventing the sweep.
Wiik looking to pass the guard.

Wiik drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wiik jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Wiik has gone for a leg lock! Ueno slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wiik's guard.

Wiik has momentary wrist control but Ueno slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ueno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ueno trying to control but Wiik is working from the bottom.
Wiik should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ueno tries to stand but Wiik is controlling from the bottom.
Wiik throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ueno trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ueno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Egil Wiik has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ueno moves into range and clinches up with Wiik.
Ueno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wiik in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ueno lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ueno lands a knee to the body.
Ueno utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ueno landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Ueno.
Ueno lands a nice knee to the body.
Ueno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ueno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A hook to the body from Ueno.

Ueno drops Wiik with a big knee straight up the middle! Wiik is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Wiik is rocked!

That has opened up Egil Wiik's cut even more.
We've been informed that Wiik has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ueno drops Wiik with a naaaaasty hook - Wiik is in real trouble here! Ueno dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koji Ueno!
Koji Ueno took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Covington (ranked 4298 p4p, 426 weight class) and Spencer Blakemond (ranked 6110 p4p, 509 weight class). Spencer Blakemond will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Covington
vs
Blakemond

183 cm
26
177 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kobe Covington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spencer Blakemond!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Covington clinches with his opponent.
Blakemond working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Covington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blakemond throws a shot to the body.
Blakemond throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Covington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Covington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Covington is looking for a kimura here.
Blakemond looks like he's trying to stand up.
Covington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington wants to pass the guard but Blakemond is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Covington in particular looking to stall.
Covington throws a strike but Blakemond avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Covington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blakemond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Covington wants to get up but he can't break Blakemond's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blakemond keeping moving, preventing Covington from controlling successfully.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blakemond tries to clinch up but Covington circles away and keeps his distance.
Covington shoots and misses
and Blakemond counters with a three punch combo that has Covington backing up. Covington nods at Blakemond to acknowledge the strikes.
Covington takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Covington clinches up with Blakemond and pushes him back against the ropes.

Covington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blakemond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blakemond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Covington moves into range and clinches up with Blakemond.
Covington leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Covington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blakemond walks away with a smile on his face. Covington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blakemond lands a lovely overhand right.
Blakemond scores with a crisp jab that stopped Covington in his tracks.

Covington is rocked!
Blakemond lands a big right hook! Covington looks hurt but is still standing! Blakemond lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Covington falls down and Blakemond dives in with a huge hammer fist! Covington's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Blakemond runs up the ropes to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Spencer Blakemond!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

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