CW MMA: Tourney Test Event 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Project FWFive (ranked 4339 p4p, 4330 weight class) and Project LHWEight (ranked 167 p4p, 166 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

FWFive
vs
LHWEight

150 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

203 cm
18
210
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Project FWFive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Project LHWEight!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LHWEight has his takedown stuffed

and FWFive counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by FWFive.
FWFive dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
LHWEight struggles to land a body shot inside as FWFive controls his hands.

FWFive turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
LHWEight tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
FWFive controlling the pace for now.
LHWEight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with FWFive. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LHWEight tries to hold on but FWFive pushes him away.

FWFive looking to isolate an arm here. LHWEight doesn't see it coming and as FWFive extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by FWFive!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Project FWFive!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Project HWEight (ranked 4340 p4p, 4334 weight class) and Project HWSix (ranked 442 p4p, 441 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

HWEight
vs
HWSix

213 cm
18
265
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Project HWEight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Project HWSix!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.

HWSix closes the distance and clinches.
HWSix stalling against the cage.
HWEight leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HWEight stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HWSix stalling.
HWSix stalls.
Stalling in the clinch from HWSix.
HWSix controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Project HWSix.

HWSix closes the distance and clinches.

That's two 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.
HWEight avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of stalling here from HWSix.

And that's the end of the fight!
Project HWSix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well HWSix has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 9:10
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 9:10
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Project HWSix!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
9%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Askren (ranked 4659 p4p, 4482 weight class) and Jerome Doblas (ranked 378 p4p, 372 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Askren
vs
Doblas

170 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

162 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerome Doblas!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doblas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Askren tries to counter with a takedown but Doblas is quick to defend against it.

Doblas rushes Askren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Askren has Doblas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doblas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Doblas lands a shot to the body.
Doblas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Doblas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Askren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doblas is defending well.
Doblas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Doblas.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Askren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doblas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Askren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doblas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Askren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doblas.
Doblas crunches a lovely knee into Askren's ribcage.
Doblas lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Doblas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Askren prevents a body shot from Doblas.
Askren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Doblas.
Still in the clinch, Doblas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doblas can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doblas.
Askren slows down the pace here.
Doblas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Doblas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doblas lands a shoulder strike.
Askren misses with a body punch.
Doblas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Doblas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Doblas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Askren's defenses.
Askren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Doblas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doblas struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
Askren is looking to control Doblas's arms but Doblas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Askren has his back to the cage.
Doblas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doblas stops a takedown attempt from Askren.
Doblas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Askren takes a knee to the side of the body.
Doblas misses with the head strike.
Doblas landing knees to the head.
Doblas lands a nice knee to the body.
Doblas lands an elbow that stopped Askren in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Askren looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doblas.
Doblas lands an elbow just above Askren 's eye.
Askren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Askren blocking some punches.
Askren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doblas's elbow.
Doblas tries to work over Askren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Askren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Doblas landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren is looking to control Doblas's arms but Doblas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Askren has his back to the cage.
Doblas misses with a body punch.
Askren takes an elbow to the temple.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Askren.
Doblas has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Doblas being controlled against the cage.
Doblas lands an elbow inside that Askren shrugs off.
Askren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askren stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Doblas.
Askren can't get the takedown.
Doblas struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
Doblas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Askren blocks a body shot from Doblas.
Doblas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Askren avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doblas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askren looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Doblas as Askren tries to tie him up.
Askren misses with a body punch.
Askren tries to stall but Doblas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jake Askren.
Doblas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Askren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doblas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doblas tries to clinch up.

Askren darts in and clinches Doblas up against the cage.
Askren avoiding damage.
Askren stalling in the clinch but Doblas improves position.
Askren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doblas prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Doblas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Doblas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 9:10
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 8:10
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Doblas!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Moyna (ranked 4776 p4p, 5270 weight class) and Garpur Gvendsson (ranked 383 p4p, 403 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Moyna
vs
Gvendsson

174 cm
18
144
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
140
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Moyna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Garpur Gvendsson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Moyna.
Moyna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gvendsson tries to clinch but Moyna moves out of range.
Moyna looks to throw the jab but Gvendsson is out of range.
Gvendsson fails with the takedown
and Gvendsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Gvendsson is rocked!
Jeremy Moyna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gvendsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gvendsson closes the distance and clinches up with Moyna, looking for a takedown. Gvendsson pushes Moyna against the cage but Moyna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gvendsson shoots in for a takedown but Moyna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jeremy Moyna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garpur Gvendsson.

Moyna lands a big uppercut and Gvendsson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gvendsson looks OK. Moyna waves Gvendsson back to his feet!
Gvendsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Moyna finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gvendsson wants to clinch up but Moyna keeps it at a distance.
Moyna lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Gvendsson up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Moyna from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Gvendsson's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Moyna!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Testy Three (ranked 4834 p4p, 4911 weight class) and Carl Winslow (ranked 389 p4p, 392 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Three
vs
Winslow

170 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
18
144
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Testy Three!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Winslow!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winslow shoots in but no luck this time.
Winslow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Three connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Three lands the left hand.
Testy Three seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Three takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Three scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Winslow takes the fight into the clinch.
Three throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winslow.
Winslow throws an elbow that misses.
Three has had enough of the clinch but Winslow keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Winslow.
A frustrated look appears on Three's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Winslow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Three misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Three throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Three connects with a body shot.
Three stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Winslow.

It looks like Testy Three has been cut.
Winslow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Three tests Winslow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Three comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Three connects with a body shot that sends Winslow's belly button to the back.
Three lands with an overhand left.
Three connects with a right hand. Winslow shakes it off.
Three throws a looping overhand right but Winslow ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Winslow or perhaps it was just good defense by Three, which made it look bad.
Testy Three has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Winslow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Three bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Three connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Winslow has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Three.
Three is trying to break the clinch but Winslow has him pressed against the cage.
Winslow stalling against the cage.
Three misses with a hook from the clinch.
Three's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Three wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Winslow pulls guard successfully.

Three avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Winslow trying to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Testy Three showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Three 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 10:9
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 10:9
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Testy Three!
During a confident post fight interview, Testy Three 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
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobbie Yorke (ranked 4772 p4p, 4982 weight class) and Frankie DeLuna (ranked 384 p4p, 397 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Yorke
vs
DeLuna

170 cm
18
144
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobbie Yorke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frankie DeLuna!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yorke slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DeLuna misses with a double jab.
DeLuna displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yorke.
DeLuna scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Bobbie Yorke has been cut.
DeLuna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

DeLuna closes the distance and pushes Yorke back into the cage.
Yorke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yorke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeLuna's efforts to push away.

Yorke breaks the clinch.
Yorke tries for a takedown but DeLuna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

DeLuna gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yorke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeLuna's efforts to push away.
Yorke struggles to land a body shot inside as DeLuna controls his hands.

DeLuna pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yorke dips to his left and cracks DeLuna with an uppercut!
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!
DeLuna scores with a body shot.

Yorke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
DeLuna is looking to get back to is feet but Yorke passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuna is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Yorke is trying to get an arm triangle but DeLuna is defending well.
Yorke is looking to take a break and control but DeLuna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

DeLuna explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

DeLuna moves into the clinch.
DeLuna is struggling to control the position.
Yorke lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeLuna backwards.
Yorke looking to slow down the pace here.

DeLuna manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLuna just misses with a punch to the body.
DeLuna leaves Yorke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobbie Yorke. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yorke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yorke looking to stall.
Yorke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yorke trying to control the position but instead, DeLuna has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yorke into the cage.
Yorke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yorke looking to slow down the pace here.
DeLuna has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yorke after a bit of a struggle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie DeLuna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeLuna has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 9:10
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 9:10
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie DeLuna!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tourney FWThree (ranked 4546 p4p, 4833 weight class) and Morris McNooner (ranked 376 p4p, 387 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

FWThree
vs
McNooner

150 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tourney FWThree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Morris McNooner!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
FWThree shoots in looking for a takedown. McNooner tries to sprawl out of it but FWThree keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McNooner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McNooner feints the counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by FWThree or perhaps it was just good defense by McNooner, which made it look bad.
FWThree shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McNooner as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tourney FWThree. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McNooner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McNooner content to stall in guard here.

FWThree is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNooner controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNooner lands a couple of elbows.
McNooner lands a couple of digs.

McNooner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
FWThree really is a fat lump.
McNooner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McNooner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McNooner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNooner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McNooner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
FWThree might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McNooner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of FWThree's head.
McNooner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McNooner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

FWThree has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McNooner doesn't defend quickly enough and FWThree has managed to lock this one up! Can McNooner escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to FWThree on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tourney FWThree!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Richardson (ranked 4767 p4p, 4656 weight class) and Dante Solomon (ranked 385 p4p, 379 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Richardson
vs
Solomon

175 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dante Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Richardson, as that shot connected.
Richardson misses with a low kick.
Solomon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Richardson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Solomon. Solomon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Richardson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Richardson motions for Solomon to come forward. Richardson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Richardson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Solomon.
Richardson lands a jab to Solomon's midsection.
Richardson swats away the attempt to clinch by Solomon.
An attempted straight right counter from Richardson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Richardson duly obliges.
Solomon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson connects with a single shot there.
Richardson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Solomon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Richardson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Solomon dodges the punch combination from Richardson.
Solomon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Richardson.
Richardson misses with a looping left.
Solomon ducks under a wild hook from Richardson.
Richardson lands with a straight right. Solomon didn't see that one coming.
Richardson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Solomon tries to close the distance and clinch but Richardson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richardson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Richardson throws a looping overhand right but Solomon ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richardson scores with a nice right hand.
Richardson lands a jab to the head.
Richardson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solomon.
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solomon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richardson blocks the body kick.
Richardson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Solomon staying out of range there.
Solomon tries to close the distance and clinch but Richardson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richardson thuds his right hand into Solomon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Richardson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Solomon checks it well.
Solomon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Richardson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Richardson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Solomon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richardson.

Solomon has closed the distance and engaged Richardson in a clinch.

Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Solomon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richardson.
Solomon tries to counter with a clinch but Richardson shakes him off and moves away.
Solomon misses with a low kick.
Solomon staying out of range there.
Solomon wants to counter the offense by Richardson and move into the clinch position.
Richardson thuds a left hand into Solomon's body.
Rick Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson tries to bum rush Solomon with a series of wild strikes but Solomon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Solomon tries to counter with a clinch but Richardson shakes him off and moves away.
Solomon tries to clinch but Richardson is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Richardson. Beautiful body shot.
Richardson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Richardson misses the jab.
Solomon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Richardson.
Richardson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Solomon checks a low kick from Richardson.

Solomon forces Richardson back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Solomon.
Solomon slips a jab from Richardson.
Solomon throws the kick towards the body but Richardson avoids it.
It looked like Richardson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Richardson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Richardson 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 10:9
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 10:8
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Richardson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Rick Richardson made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Winters (ranked 5142 p4p, 4543 weight class) and Tetsu Kotaro (ranked 402 p4p, 374 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Winters
vs
Kotaro

169 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tetsu Kotaro!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Winters closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kotaro's guard.

Kotaro looking for a guillotine here but Winters defends easily.
Winters wants to control from the top but Kotaro keeps moving.
Winters working some strikes from top position.
Winters wants to control from the top but Kotaro keeps moving.
Winters postures up and lands a big shot to Kotaro's brow.
Winters makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winters wants to control from the top but Kotaro keeps moving.

Kotaro is looking to cinch up a triangle. Winters throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kotaro's body to avoid the submission. Kotaro has instead reached around Winters's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kotaro arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tetsu Kotaro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Childers (ranked 4950 p4p, 5080 weight class) and Rocky Drago (ranked 395 p4p, 400 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Childers
vs
Drago

169 cm
18
144
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Childers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Drago!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Childers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Drago looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Childers tries to stand but Drago is controlling his head.
Drago can't do much from the bottom here.
Childers cracks Drago with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Childers controls the position.
Drago tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Drago tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Childers has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Drago is defending well but eventually Childers manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Drago has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Karl Childers!