VFC 50 Tartakov vs Gigolo PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulus Nainggolan (ranked 4732 p4p, 5611 weight class) and Ace Spade (ranked 562 p4p, 639 weight class). Spade comes into a darkened arena with his song building. P-town Ballers by KINGCLICK kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nainggolan
vs
Spade

190 cm
21
250
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
26
280
1 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Hates pizza

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paulus Nainggolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ace Spade!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nainggolan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Spade to counter with a crisp jab.
Spade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spade has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nainggolan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spade circles away.
Nainggolan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulus Nainggolan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Spade lands a big uppercut and Nainggolan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nainggolan looks OK. Spade waves Nainggolan back to his feet!

Nainggolan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spade darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Nainggolan's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Spade before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ace Spade!
Ace Spade 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Seshomaru (ranked 3623 p4p, 6551 weight class) and Dick Trickle (ranked 127 p4p, 198 weight class). Seshomaru comes to the cage accompanied by Slash and dash by- KILLERCROSS. Trickle has chosen Boom boom out goes the lights by TED NUGENT as his entrance music. Dick Trickle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Seshomaru
vs
Trickle

198 cm
25
285
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
290
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lord Seshomaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Trickle!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seshomaru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Seshomaru lands a lovely overhand right.
Trickle throws a sloppy head kick and Seshomaru moves out of range easily.
Seshomaru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Seshomaru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trickle is looking to chop away at Seshomaru's legs.
Seshomaru swings for the body but Trickle moves out of range.
Trickle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seshomaru with a body shot.
Trickle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Seshomaru on the side of the head.
Trickle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trickle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seshomaru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trickle.
Trickle throws a low kick, looking for Seshomaru's leg but Seshomaru calmly moves out of range.
Seshomaru misses with a kick to the body
and Trickle counters with a left and a right that stings Seshomaru.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trickle misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seshomaru fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Trickle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Seshomaru doesn't seem phased though.
Trickle is looking to clinch.
Seshomaru rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trickle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Seshomaru lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trickle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Seshomaru's hands.

Seshomaru is rocked!
Trickle feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Seshomaru collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dick Trickle!
An out of breath Dick Trickle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Lord Seshomaru had this to say: 'Damn you INUYASHA!!!!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Dixon (ranked 6124 p4p, 2236 weight class) and Adam Cole (ranked 188 p4p, 72 weight class). Cole comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bay shit by MAC DRE kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Dixon
vs
Cole

197 cm
25
300
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
26
280
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

UnderGround Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adam Cole!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dixon on the side of the head.

It looks like Richard Dixon has been cut.
Cole lands a glancing blow to the side of Dixon's head.
Cole misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Cole lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dixon doesn't seem phased though.
Cole looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dixon goes for a double leg but Cole avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cole continues to drive forward.
Cole prevents a body shot from Dixon.

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

Dixon clinches up with Cole and pushes him back against the cage.
Dixon is trying to drag Cole to the mat but Cole just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cole misses with a punch on the inside.

Dixon pulls Cole into guard.
Cole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dixon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cole won't allow Dixon to get back to his feet.
Dixon working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dixon looks to clinch
and Cole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cole stuffs the takedown attempt from Dixon. Dixon gets slowly back to his feet.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dixon slips a jab from Cole.
Dixon moves out of range as Cole strikes.
Cole sizes up Dixon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cole lands a body shot.
Adam Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dixon walks into a straight right hand from Cole.

Cole cracks Dixon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cole has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dixon to stand back up!

Dixon is rocked!

Richard Dixon's cut is getting worse.
Dixon walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Cole swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam Cole!
Adam Cole 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cory McCoy (ranked 2451 p4p, 3746 weight class) and Bobby Fish (ranked 79 p4p, 130 weight class). Fish comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Straight Ahead by PENNYWISE kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

McCoy
vs
Fish

194 cm
25
300
3 - 0 - 0

192 cm
26
300
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cory McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Fish!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fish darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCoy misses with a hook. Fish ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Fish. Beautiful body shot.
McCoy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fish to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Cory McCoy has been cut.
Fish digs a good hook to McCoy's body.
McCoy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McCoy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fish finds it's way round the side to connect with McCoy's head.
McCoy shoots for a double leg takedown but Fish sprawls well. He's pushed McCoy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fish looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Fish does it's job there.

Fish drops McCoy with a big left hand and mounts him. McCoy is in big trouble!

McCoy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oooh a big shot lands for Fish! McCoy is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Fish!
Our winner, Bobby Fish, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Rhodes (ranked 1648 p4p, 3920 weight class) and Jonathan Horn (ranked 54 p4p, 138 weight class). Horn has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Robert Rhodes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Rhodes
vs
Horn

225 cm
25
300
3 - 0 - 0

205 cm
25
300
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonathan Horn!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rhodes clinches.
Horn looks winded!
Rhodes lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhodes scores with a shoulder strike.
Rhodes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Rhodes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Horn takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Jonathan Horn has been cut.
Rhodes lands a nice knee to the body.
Rhodes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Horn avoids the elbow strike from Rhodes, against the cage.
Rhodes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rhodes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rhodes.
Rhodes landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Rhodes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rhodes.
Rhodes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Rhodes.
Rhodes lands a nice uppercut.
Rhodes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhodes is leaning against Horn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rhodes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rhodes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Rhodes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Horn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rhodes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horn backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Rhodes.
Rhodes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Rhodes.
Rhodes scores with a shoulder strike.
Rhodes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rhodes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Rhodes.
Rhodes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
A short body shot lands from Rhodes as the two fighters clinch.
Rhodes lands with a short shot to the head.
Rhodes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Rhodes.
Rhodes lands an elbow inside that Horn shrugs off.

Horn is rocked!
Rhodes lands a shoulder strike.
Horn is still on wobbly legs! Can Rhodes finish him?
Horn blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Rhodes - that landed with a thud.
Rhodes with a knee to the head.
Rhodes lands a big right hand that drops Horn! The killer instinct kicks in and Rhodes finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rhodes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Rhodes!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akil Paschal (ranked 2097 p4p, 2429 weight class) and Inuyasha Fujita (ranked 68 p4p, 78 weight class). Fujita has chosen Heavens path leads through hell by - DRAGONFORCE as his entrance music. Akil Paschal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Paschal
vs
Fujita

187 cm
26
300
4 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
280
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Akil Paschal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Inuyasha Fujita!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paschal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fujita tries to avoid it but Paschal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fujita to the ground. Fujita escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fujita jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Fujita drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fujita wants to control from the top but Paschal keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fujita drops back looking for a leg! Paschal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paschal manages to kick Fujita off! Fujita jumps back into Paschal's guard.
Paschal seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akil Paschal!

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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Nasty (ranked 1822 p4p, 2669 weight class) and Roger Penrose (ranked 63 p4p, 88 weight class). Nasty comes to the cage accompanied by Nasty boyz entrance song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nasty
vs
Penrose

198 cm
26
280
4 - 2 - 0

194 cm
26
300
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

UnderGround Threads
Underpant Gnomes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Nasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Penrose!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Nasty - just one landing.
Nasty throws a lazy uppercut
and Penrose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Penrose looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Penrose slips a straight right by Nasty.
Penrose ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Nasty misses.
Nasty drops his hands momentarily and Penrose takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Big Nasty has been cut.
Nasty steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Penrose. That one must have hurt.
Nasty throws a hook but Penrose avoids it easily.

Penrose lands a left and a right that send Nasty crashing to the mat, dazed. Penrose thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penrose misses with a hook. Nasty ducked under it nicely.
Penrose moves out of range as Nasty strikes.
Penrose fakes the body blow, causing Nasty to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Nasty goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Penrose!
During a confident post fight interview, Roger Penrose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Silva (ranked 1452 p4p, 2374 weight class) and Jota Be (ranked 221 p4p, 331 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
Be

188 cm
26
250
5 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
270
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jota Be!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva 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.
Be working a defensive guard but Silva manages to pass into side control anyway.

Be is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silva's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Silva! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Be has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jackson Silva!

C
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C
B

energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Blancho (ranked 2136 p4p, 2179 weight class) and Serge Savard (ranked 303 p4p, 309 weight class). Serge Savard will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Blancho
vs
Savard

200 cm
25
287
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
225
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Igor Blancho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Serge Savard!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savard stuffs the takedown attempt from Blancho. Blancho gets slowly back to his feet.
Savard jabs Blancho right on the nose. Blancho blinks but takes it well.
Savard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blancho goes for a double leg but Savard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Savard continues to drive forward.
Blancho has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Savard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blancho backwards.
Savard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Blancho wants the takedown. Savard is fighting it off but Blancho persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Savard's guard against the cage.
Savard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Savard is looking for a triangle but Blancho pushes his legs off easily.
Blancho tries to free his leg and advance position but Savard is retaining full guard.
Blancho is fighting to break Savard's control of his arms but Savard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Savard looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blancho preventing the sweep.
Blancho trying to control the position from guard on top but Savard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blancho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blancho trying to control but Savard is working from the bottom.
Blancho 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.
Savard is trying to keep Blancho in close.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Savard doesn't manage to clinch there - Blancho circles away.
Blancho gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Blancho feints and as Savard raises his hands in defense, Blancho changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savard wants to sweep but no luck.
Savard keeping moving, preventing Blancho from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blancho is one step ahead there.
Blancho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blancho looking to pass the guard.
Savard trying to keep a closed guard but Blancho is proving a slippery customer.
Savard keeping moving, preventing Blancho from controlling successfully.
Blancho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savard keeping moving, preventing Blancho from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Savard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blancho at a distance.
We've been informed that Savard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Blancho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Blancho lands an elbow.
Blancho landing a few strikes.
Savard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Savard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blancho off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blancho is trying to stand back up.
Will Savard go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blancho trying to control the position but Savard manages to sink in the hooks.
Blancho trying to get back to his feet but Savard is in full control for now.
Savard gets his hands free as Blancho looks to control.
Blancho is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
I really don't envy Blancho right now.
Blancho trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Savard wants to control but Blancho is keeping busy.
Blancho tries to break free.
Blancho wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Serge Savard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Blancho takes one to the side of the head.
Blancho tries for a takedown but Savard circles away easily
and Savard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Savard scores with a jab. Blancho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Savard connects with a single shot there.

Blancho tries to keep at a distance but Savard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blancho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Savard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savard tries a body shot but Blancho blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Savard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savard presses Blancho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Savard prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Blancho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savard lands an uppercut.
Savard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blancho backwards.
Savard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blancho's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blancho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Savard working aggressively here.

Savard wants the takedown. Blancho is fighting it off but Savard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blancho's guard against the cage.
Savard landing with the ground and pound.
Blancho striking off his back but it's not causing Savard any problems.
Blancho is trying to control the position but Savard postures up.

Savard drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blancho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blancho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blancho!

The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Savard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Savard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Savard is trying to get back to half guard.
Blancho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savard keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Savard can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Savard but he's now mounted!
Savard is desperately trying to improve his position but Blancho has a good base and remains in mount.
Blancho scoring with strikes but Savard is staying in there.

It looks like Serge Savard has been cut.
Savard regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savard wants to control but Blancho is keeping busy.
Savard is breathing heavily.
Blancho trying to mount his opponent but Savard defends it.
Savard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Savard actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blancho working over Savard with some ground and pound. Savard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Savard is rocked!
Blancho lands a big elbow - Savard is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Blancho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Blancho!

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FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Old Leg Tartakov (ranked 536 p4p, 1127 weight class) and Bam Bam Gigolo (ranked 87 p4p, 178 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The key to victory for Old Leg Tartakov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Tartakov
vs
Gigolo

200 cm
26
266
6 - 0 - 0

202 cm
26
275
5 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Underpant Gnomes
UnderGround Threads

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Old Leg Tartakov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bam Bam Gigolo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tartakov closes the distance and pushes Gigolo back into the cage.

Tartakov breaks from the clinch.

Gigolo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tartakov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gigolo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gigolo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tartakov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gigolo wants to take a breather but Tartakov is having none of it.

Tartakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gigolo pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartakov regains full guard. Nicely done.

Tartakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gigolo controlling from the top position.
Tartakov wants to sweep but no luck.

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

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.
Tartakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gigolo is one step ahead there.
Tartakov working a defensive guard but Gigolo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Check out the look on Gigolo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gigolo wants to stand but Tartakov has his arm trapped.
Tartakov is looking to reverse the position.
Gigolo wants to stand but Tartakov is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gigolo trying to control the position but Tartakov is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gigolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gigolo wants to counter with a clinch but Tartakov pushes him away.
Tartakov misses with a series of wild punches.
Tartakov looks to land a left hand but Gigolo moved out of range nicely.
Gigolo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Tartakov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tartakov has a couple of punches blocked by Gigolo.
Tartakov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gigolo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Tartakov tightens his grip and picks Gigolo up, before dumping him to the ground. Gigolo manages to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gigolo 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.

Gigolo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tartakov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gigolo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tartakov is one step ahead there.
Gigolo has his hands on Tartakov's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gigolo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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 Old Leg Tartakov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fighters circling - Tartakov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Gigolo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tartakov shoots in looking for a takedown. Gigolo tries to sprawl out of it but Tartakov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gigolo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gigolo misses with a takedown attempt
and Tartakov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tartakov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gigolo.
Tartakov pushes Gigolo away with a front kick.
Tartakov misses with a straight left.
Gigolo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tartakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gigolo can do to turn this around?

Tartakov gets caught flat footed, as Gigolo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gigolo trying to control but Tartakov is working from the bottom.
Gigolo is pushing down on Tartakov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tartakov is fighting to maintain full guard but Gigolo has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartakov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tartakov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Gigolo is not content to let Tartakov control the position.
Tartakov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gigolo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tartakov wants to pass the guard but Gigolo is defending well.
Tartakov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gigolo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Tartakov there.
Tartakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gigolo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gigolo is trying to stand up here but Tartakov is controlling him well.
Gigolo trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gigolo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tartakov.
Gigolo is trying to maintain the position but Tartakov is very close to passing his half guard.

Gigolo is thowing punches from the bottom. Tartakov grabs hold of a loose arm and pivots for an armbar! It's tight and Gigolo has to tap! Superb work there from Tartakov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Old Leg Tartakov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.