AWC Fighter Trials VII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sono Tiger (ranked 4285 p4p, 5831 weight class) and Teddy Johnson (ranked 429 p4p, 525 weight class). Sono Tiger has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Tiger
vs
Johnson

204 cm
18
275
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
265
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Core Combat

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 Montreal, Sono Tiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Teddy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Tiger misses.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson 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.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tiger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiger lands a head shot.
Tiger sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Johnson's defenses. It connects perfectly with Johnson's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sono Tiger!
In his post fight interview, Sono Tiger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Bodom (ranked 4392 p4p, 4388 weight class) and Isak Hardrada (ranked 459 p4p, 455 weight class). Isak Hardrada is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Bodom
vs
Hardrada

173 cm
18
135
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
158
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksi Bodom!
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, Isak Hardrada!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hardrada tries to keep at a distance but Bodom has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hardrada lands a hook that snaps the head of Bodom backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardrada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Bodom jumps guard and drags Hardrada to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Hardrada is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bodom has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hardrada is looking to defend but Bodom has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hardrada! Bodom pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hardrada taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksi Bodom!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aung Siang (ranked 4334 p4p, 4241 weight class) and Rudolf Meine (ranked 448 p4p, 443 weight class). Rudolf Meine will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Siang
vs
Meine

174 cm
18
156
0 - 0 - 0

163 cm
18
155
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aung Siang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudolf Meine!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

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.
Siang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Siang throwing a counter right hand but Meine manages to avoid it.
Meine misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meine throws the left hand but Siang avoids the punch easily.
Siang misses with a left hand
and Meine counters with a nice uppercut.
Meine scores with a nice right hand.
Meine throws a jab when Siang was well out of range.
Siang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Siang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Siang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meine.
Siang throwing a counter right hand but Meine manages to avoid it.
Siang throws a right hand that misses
and Meine counters with a straight right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siang moves out of range as Meine strikes.
It looked like Siang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudolf Meine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meine 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 9:10
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 9:10
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudolf Meine!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
14%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shredder Slash (ranked 4379 p4p, 4544 weight class) and Slash Shredder (ranked 457 p4p, 470 weight class). Slash Shredder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Slash
vs
Shredder

180 cm
18
160
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
160
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shredder Slash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slash Shredder!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Shredder.
Slash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shredder swats away the attempt to clinch by Slash.
Slash looks to throw the jab but Shredder is out of range.
A slow jab from Slash misses its intended target.
Shredder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slash throws a right hand that Shredder ducks under and follows up with a left that Shredder also avoids with ease.
Shredder fails to land with a series of punches.
Slash slips a straight right by Shredder.
Slash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shredder.
Shredder blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Slash.
It seemed like Shredder was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slash misses with a hook.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
Slash blocks a jab.
Shredder lands with a straight right. Slash didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Slash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slash loads up on a big right hand but Shredder slips the punch.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shredder blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shredder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slash misses with a straight left.
Slash misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Slash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Slash checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slash misses with a looping left.
A combination from Slash does no damage.
Shredder throws a jab but it's blocked by Slash.
Shredder looks to land a combination but Slash avoids it well.
Slash wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big left from Shredder misses.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder throws a right and a left that Slash avoids nicely.
Shredder blocks a jab.
Slash is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shredder.
Slash throws a hook to the side of Shredder's head but Shredder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slash checks a low kick from Shredder.

Slash clinches up with Shredder and pushes him back against the cage.
Slash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shredder has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shredder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slash throws a jab when Shredder was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Shredder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shredder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slash.
Shredder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shredder throws a leg kick but Slash checks it.
Slash is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Slash misses with an uppercut. Shredder saw that one coming.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Shredder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shredder misses with a straight left.
Slash throws a big shot that misses.
Shredder ducks under a wild hook from Slash.
Shredder takes a swing at Slash's ribcage but misses.
Slash slips under a jab from Shredder.
A low kick lands for Shredder.
A big left from Slash misses.
Slash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slash looks to land a combination but Shredder avoids it well.

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 Shredder Slash.
Well Slash has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 10:9
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shredder Slash!
Shredder Slash seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between NC Number Fifteen (ranked 4384 p4p, 4386 weight class) and Sokol Ismailgeci (ranked 435 p4p, 434 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.

Number Fifteen
vs
Ismailgeci

183 cm
18
190
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
275
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 New York, NC Number Fifteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sokol Ismailgeci!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Number Fifteen keeps the fight on the outside.
Number Fifteen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ismailgeci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Number Fifteen defending well as Ismailgeci loads up on a big left hand.
Ismailgeci looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Number Fifteen is fending him off so far but Ismailgeci persists. Nope, Number Fifteen circles away and we're back to standing.
Ismailgeci shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Number Fifteen defends it nicely.
It looked like Number Fifteen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ismailgeci looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Number Fifteen is looking to counter punch.
Ismailgeci throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ismailgeci closes the distance and clinches up with Number Fifteen, looking for a takedown. Ismailgeci pushes Number Fifteen against the cage but Number Fifteen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Number Fifteen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
NC Number Fifteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sokol Ismailgeci.
Ismailgeci fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Number Fifteen misses the target.
Ismailgeci misses with a takedown attempt - Number Fifteen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Number Fifteen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Number Fifteen stuffs the takedown attempt from Ismailgeci. Ismailgeci gets slowly back to his feet.
Ismailgeci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Number Fifteen is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Number Fifteen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ismailgeci doesn't manage to clinch there - Number Fifteen circles away.
Number Fifteen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Number Fifteen misses with a hook. Ismailgeci ducked under it nicely.
Ismailgeci dives in for a single leg takedown but Number Fifteen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Number Fifteen misses the target.
Ismailgeci tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Number Fifteen defends well and Ismailgeci ends up having to push Number Fifteen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ismailgeci uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Number Fifteen.
Ismailgeci wants to clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 10:9
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... NC Number Fifteen!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between NC Number Thirteen (ranked 4382 p4p, 4383 weight class) and NC Number Fourteen (ranked 525 p4p, 527 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.

Number Thirteen
vs
Number Fourteen

183 cm
18
190
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, NC Number Thirteen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, NC Number Fourteen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

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.
Number Thirteen misses with a hook
and Number Fourteen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Number Thirteen.
Number Thirteen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Number Thirteen tests Number Fourteen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Number Thirteen drops his hands momentarily and Number Fourteen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Number Fourteen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Number Thirteen throws a poor cross that misses
and Number Fourteen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Number Thirteen throws a jab when Number Fourteen was well out of range.
Number Fourteen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Number Thirteen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Number Fourteen counters with a nice uppercut.
Number Thirteen thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Number Fourteen lands with a straight right. Number Thirteen didn't see that one coming.
Number Fourteen cracks Number Thirteen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Number Thirteen ducks right into an uppercut from Number Fourteen.
Number Fourteen ducks right into an uppercut from Number Thirteen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Number Fourteen staying out of range there.
Number Fourteen tests Number Thirteen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Number Fourteen scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

NC Number Fourteen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Number Fourteen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Number Thirteen.
A little jabbing left from Number Fourteen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Number Fourteen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Number Thirteen on the side of the head.
Number Fourteen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Number Fourteen walks into a stiff left hand from Number Thirteen.
Number Thirteen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Number Fourteen to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Number Thirteen scores with a nice right hand.
Number Thirteen staying out of range there.
It looked like Number Thirteen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Number Fourteen misses with a looping left.
Number Fourteen throws a hook but Number Thirteen avoids it easily.

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.
Number Thirteen misses with a hook.
Number Thirteen throws a jab when Number Fourteen was well out of range.
Number Thirteen throws a looping overhand right but Number Fourteen ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Number Fourteen coming out on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Number Fourteen walks into a straight right hand from Number Thirteen.
Number Fourteen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Number Thirteen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Number Fourteen.
An attempted straight right counter from Number Thirteen misses the target.
NC Number Fourteen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Number Fourteen connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Number Thirteen throws a lazy uppercut
and Number Thirteen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Number Fourteen lands an overhand right.
Number Thirteen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Number Fourteen momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Number Thirteen connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

NC Number Fourteen 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. This is the final round!

Number Fourteen ducks under a wild hook from Number Thirteen.
Number Thirteen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Number Fourteen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Number Thirteen throws a shot from downtown. Number Fourteen moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Number Thirteen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Number Fourteen catches Number Thirteen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Number Fourteen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Number Thirteen misses.
Number Fourteen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Number Thirteen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Number Fourteen counters with a straight right hand.
Number Thirteen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Number Fourteen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Number Thirteen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Number Thirteen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Number Fourteen throws out the jab.
Number Fourteen swings widly with a right hand
and Number Thirteen counters with a stiff right hand.
Number Thirteen throws a big shot that misses.
Number Fourteen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Number Fourteen scores with a jab. Number Thirteen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Number Thirteen throws a poor cross that misses
and Number Fourteen counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Number Thirteen.
Number Fourteen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Number Thirteen loads up on a big right hand but Number Fourteen slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Number Fourteen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Number Fourteen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Number Fourteen.
Number Fourteen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Number Thirteen throws a lazy right hand but Number Fourteen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
NC Number Fourteen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Number Fourteen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... NC Number Fourteen!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between NC Number Eleven (ranked 4381 p4p, 4367 weight class) and NC Number Twelve (ranked 530 p4p, 528 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.

Number Eleven
vs
Number Twelve

183 cm
18
190
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, NC Number Eleven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, NC Number Twelve!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

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.
Number Twelve slips under a jab from Number Eleven.
It seemed like Number Twelve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Number Twelve does it's job there.
Number Eleven throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Number Twelve.
Number Eleven loads up on a big right hand but Number Twelve slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Number Twelve! But no joy.
Number Eleven gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Number Twelve walks into a stiff left hand from Number Eleven.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Number Twelve lands with a cross.
Number Eleven bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Number Twelve's head.
Number Twelve jabs Number Eleven right on the nose. Number Eleven blinks but takes it well.
Number Eleven cracks Number Twelve with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Number Eleven misses.
Number Twelve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Number Eleven walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Number Twelve takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Number Eleven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Number Eleven lands with an overhand left.
Number Eleven walks into a stiff left hand from Number Twelve.
Number Twelve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Number Twelve! But no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Number Eleven misses with an uppercut. Number Twelve saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that NC Number Eleven will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice defenses there by Number Eleven.
Number Eleven ducks under a wild hook from Number Twelve.
Number Eleven is looking to counter punch.
Number Twelve swings widly with a right hand
and Number Eleven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Number Eleven ducks right into an uppercut from Number Twelve.
Number Twelve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Number Twelve takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Number Eleven misses the target.
Number Twelve connects with a looping right hand.
NC Number Eleven is winning the standup battle so far.
Number Twelve moves forwards but Number Eleven connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Number Eleven coming out on top.
Number Twelve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Number Eleven.
Number Eleven scores with a nice head shot.
Number Eleven is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Number Eleven throws a shot from downtown. Number Twelve moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Number Eleven shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Number Eleven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Number Eleven scores with a hook.
Number Twelve slips a jab from Number Eleven.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Number Twelve slips under a jab from Number Eleven.
Number Twelve lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Number Twelve misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Number Eleven misses the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Number Eleven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Number Twelve.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Number Twelve connects with a crisp jab.
Number Eleven connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Number Eleven misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Number Eleven misses with a right hand
and Number Twelve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Number Twelve lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Number Twelve misses with an uppercut. Number Eleven saw that one coming.
Number Eleven misses the jab.
Number Eleven throws a poor cross that misses
and Number Twelve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Number Eleven takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Number Eleven missing with a left hand there. Number Twelve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Number Twelve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Number Twelve.
Number Twelve moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Number Eleven misses with a lunging right hand
and Number Twelve counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Number Eleven throws a hook to the side of Number Twelve's head but Number Twelve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Number Twelve! But no joy.
Number Twelve scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Number Twelve misses with a looping left.
Number Eleven was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Number Twelve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

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.
Number Twelve jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Number Twelve misses with a right hand
letting Number Eleven counter with a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Number Twelve cracks Number Eleven with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
NC Number Twelve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Number Eleven 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... NC Number Eleven!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jin Tau (ranked 4312 p4p, 4311 weight class) and Jared Larabba (ranked 201 p4p, 198 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.

Tau
vs
Larabba

165 cm
18
135
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
136
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Jin Tau!
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, Jared Larabba!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tau shoots in but Larabba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tau shoots in and drives through. Larabba sprawls well.
Larabba throws a body shot but no joy.

Tau looking to score a takedown here. Larabba is defending well but Tau drives through and ends up in Larabba's guard.
Larabba wants to sweep but no luck.
Larabba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Tau holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Larabba seems content to control.
Tau controlling the position well.
Tau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tau tries to get out of the position.
Larabba controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tau is controlling Larabba's trapped leg to prevent Larabba from advancing to side control.
Larabba prevents Tau from improving his position.
Larabba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tau is trying to maintain the position but Larabba is very close to passing his half guard.
Larabba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tau keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two 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.
Tau wants to get back to full guard.
Larabba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Larabba is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Larabba goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tau is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Larabba tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jared Larabba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larabba 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 9:10
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jared Larabba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Reepo (ranked 4313 p4p, 4321 weight class) and Juan Desado (ranked 197 p4p, 199 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.

Reepo
vs
Desado

165 cm
18
135
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
18
135
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Jay Reepo!
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, Juan Desado!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desado misses with a few strikes there.
Desado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reepo.
Reepo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Reepo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reepo lands in his opponent's guard.
Reepo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Desado is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desado pulls Reepo in close to prevent any damage.
Reepo trying to control but Desado is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reepo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Desado is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reepo is controlling him.
Reepo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Desado controls Reepo momentarily but Reepo frees himself.

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

Desado throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reepo was covering up waiting for the punch and Desado finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Desado stays in close to Reepo's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desado is fighting to break Reepo's control of his arms but Reepo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reepo looking for a sweep. Not yet Reepo, not yet.
Reepo looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reepo has a closed guard, preventing Desado from standing up.
Reepo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Desado.
I think Desado has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 9:10
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Desado!