AAFL - 10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yolin Choi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olag Clubber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clubber has chosen Nyan Cat as his entrance music. Yolin Choi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Choi
vs
Clubber

200 cm
19
265 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Dangerous knees
Big heart

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yolin Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olag Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi throws a solid leg kick but Clubber takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Choi.
Choi misses with a jab to the body

and Clubber counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Clubber wants to work for an arm triangle but Choi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Choi wants to get back to full guard.
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clubber seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clubber wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Choi uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Olag Clubber wasn't active enough on the ground.
A low kick from Choi misses

and Clubber counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
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.
Clubber trying to control the pace.

Choi is defending against the submission attempts here by Clubber.
Clubber tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Choi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Clubber jumps into side control!
Choi defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber scoring with punches and elbows.
Clubber tries to move to mount but Choi blocks the move with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Clubber goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Choi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Clubber but great work by Choi.
Clubber is trying to control Choi's posture but Choi avoids it.
Choi tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Who's going to make the next move?
Choi working the ground and pound but Clubber is defending the strikes.
Choi is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clubber is trying to control Choi's posture but Choi avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Clubber drives through with a takedown into Choi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Clubber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Choi.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Choi is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Olag Clubber wasn't active enough on the ground.
Choi thows a leg kick but Clubber checks it

and Clubber counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Clubber content to control rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Olag Clubber.

Clubber closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Choi quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Olag Clubber.

Clubber gets a takedown into half guard.
Choi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clubber stands and steps away. Choi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Choi wants to land a leg kick but Clubber is out of range.

Clubber drops Choi with a beautiful combination! Choi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Clubber is looking for the KO!

Choi is rocked!

It looks like Yolin Choi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Clubber gets a big slam - oh, Choi is out! Choi is out! That's a nasty KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Olag Clubber!
During a confident post fight interview, Olag Clubber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Raines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raines comes to the cage accompanied by All Nightmare Long - Metallica. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Raines
vs
Sanders

197 cm
24
279 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Raines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Sanders!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanders cracks Raines with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Raines looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sanders finish him?

It looks like Xavier Raines has been cut.
Raines looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanders circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Raines tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Sanders wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Sanders!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Hollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hollins's choice of entrance music: Hulk Smash. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Crimson
vs
Hollins

200 cm
20
285 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
27
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

[WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Crimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Hollins!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crimson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hollins's guard.

Crimson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crimson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crimson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crimson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hollins is retaining full guard.
Crimson throws a strike but Hollins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Crimson being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Hollins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Crimson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollins throwing strikes but missing.

Crimson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hollins defends well.

Crimson is looking for a triangle but Hollins pushes his legs off easily.

Crimson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hollins should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Crimson has tightened it up now! Hollins should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Crimson!
Matt Crimson gave a mention to [WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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C
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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Palermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjy Bronk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palermo comes to the cage accompanied by Rock You Like a Hurricane by Scorpion. Bronk is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 10 Years - Shoot it out. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Palermo
vs
Bronk

188 cm
27
191 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

185 cm
28
185 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinny Palermo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjy Bronk!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bronk.
Bronk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Palermo defends it nicely.
Palermo throws a right and a left that Bronk avoids nicely.
Palermo throws a nice looking combination but Bronk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Palermo thows a body shot but no joy.
Bronk dodges the punch combination from Palermo.
Palermo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bronk.
Vinny Palermo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjy Bronk.
Bronk moves in looking to clinch but Palermo pushes him off.
Bronk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Palermo but Palermo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bronk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Palermo as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Palermo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Palermo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Palermo as Bronk shoots in.
Bronk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benjy Bronk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palermo tries to bum rush Bronk with a series of wild strikes but Bronk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bronk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bronk tries for a takedown but Palermo circles away easily
letting Palermo counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palermo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palermo misses with a combination
and Bronk counters with a one-two to the body.
Palermo avoids the head kick by Bronk.
Bronk throws a head kick that misses.
Bronk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Palermo on the side of the head.
Bronk shoots in for a double leg but Palermo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Palermo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bronk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bronk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Palermo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bronk.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palermo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Palermo tries to bum rush Bronk with a series of wild strikes but Bronk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palermo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bronk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Palermo avoids it really well and circles away.
Palermo misses with a double jab.
Palermo looks to land a combination but Bronk avoids it well.
Bronk tries to clinch but Palermo is having none of it.
Bronk fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palermo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Palermo duly obliges.
Bronk tries to clinch
and Palermo counters with a one-two 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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Palermo looks to land a combination but Bronk avoids it well.
Vinny Palermo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronk throws a leg kick but Palermo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bronk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palermo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Palermo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bronk backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bronk tries for a takedown but Palermo circles away easily
and Palermo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vinny Palermo is winning the standup battle so far.
Palermo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bronk doesn't manage to clinch there - Palermo circles away.
Palermo throws a right hand that Bronk ducks under and follows up with a left that Bronk also avoids with ease.
Palermo looks to land a combination. Bronk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Palermo looks to land a combination. Bronk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bronk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Palermo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palermo misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bronk.
Palermo throws a series of punches but Bronk avoids them all with ease.
Bronk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Palermo lands a glancing blow to the side of Bronk's head.
Bronk shoots in for a double leg but Palermo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vinny Palermo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjy Bronk.
Palermo lands with a nice body punch.
Palermo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bronk might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Palermo has got the better of the exchanges.
Palermo misses with a combination
and Bronk counters with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronk scores with a hook to the body. Palermo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronk is trying desperately to land a takedown but Palermo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bronk.
Bronk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Palermo swivels and escapes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Palermo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bronk is breathing heavily.
Palermo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bronk wants to clinch up but Palermo keeps it at a distance.
Bronk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bronk blocks a low kick nicely.
Bronk shoots in but Palermo avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Palermo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Palermo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Palermo throws a series of punches but Bronk moves out of range.
Palermo cracks a nice hook into Bronk's ribs.
Bronk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Palermo.
Palermo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bronk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Palermo swivels and escapes.
Bronk shoots in but Palermo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bronk tries to bum rush Palermo with a series of wild strikes but Palermo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palermo lands a jab to the nose.
Palermo throws a right and a left that Bronk avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palermo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bronk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palermo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palermo throws a right hand that Bronk ducks under and follows up with a left that Bronk also avoids with ease.
Bronk tries to close the distance and clinch but Palermo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Palermo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bronk shoots in looking for a takedown. Palermo tries to sprawl out of it but Bronk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Palermo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Palermo looks to land a combination but Bronk avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Palermo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Palermo swinging wildly here.
Palermo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Bronk.
Bronk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palermo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palermo fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palermo dips to his left and cracks Bronk with an uppercut!
Palermo looks to land a combination but Bronk avoids it well.
Bronk shoots in and drives through. Palermo sprawls well.
Palermo misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palermo.
Bronk fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bronk.
Vinny Palermo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjy Bronk.
Bronk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palermo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palermo tries to bum rush Bronk with a series of wild strikes but Bronk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bronk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Palermo defends it nicely.
Bronk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Palermo throws a right hand that Bronk ducks under and follows up with a left that Bronk also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronk throws a series of punches but Palermo avoids them all with ease.
Bronk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Palermo is fending him off so far but Bronk persists. Nope, Palermo circles away and we're back to standing.
Palermo scores with a nice head shot.
Bronk throws a sloppy head kick and Palermo moves out of range easily.
Bronk takes one on the button.
Bronk is looking to clinch.
Palermo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronk can do to turn this around?
Bronk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Palermo counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palermo lands a jab-cross combination.
Palermo throws a right and a left that Bronk avoids nicely.
Bronk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palermo.
Vinny Palermo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bronk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bronk wants to clinch but Palermo slips to the side
and Palermo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Palermo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palermo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bronk misses with a head kick.
Palermo misses with the combination.
Benjy Bronk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronk throws a head kick that misses.
Palermo scores with a jab.
Palermo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Palermo slips a jab and a cross from Bronk.
Horrible takedown by Bronk or perhaps it was just good defense by Palermo which made him look bad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palermo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palermo misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Palermo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Palermo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Palermo!
A pretty intense looking Vinny Palermo took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Suneet Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Fuentes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chandler comes to the cage accompanied by Trendy. Fuentes has chosen Big Willy Style - Will Smith as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chandler
vs
Fuentes

170 cm
26
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

[WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suneet Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willy Fuentes!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuentes just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuentes tries to clinch up.
Fuentes misses with a wild combination.
Fuentes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chandler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fuentes circles away.
Fuentes doesn't manage to clinch there - Chandler circles away.
Fuentes tries to clinch but Chandler is having none of it.
Fuentes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chandler.
Fuentes tries to clinch but Chandler moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Fuentes.
Chandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fuentes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler lands with a straight right. Fuentes didn't see that one coming.
Fuentes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chandler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fuentes swinging wildly here.
Fuentes checks a leg kick.
Fuentes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chandler.

Fuentes darts in and clinches Chandler up against the cage.
Fuentes is looking to break free of the clinch but Chandler has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Fuentes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chandler stalling the fight.
Fuentes lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Fuentes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Fuentes misses.
Fuentes has a takedown stuffed.

Fuentes dives in and scores a takedown into Chandler's guard.

Chandler is looking for a triangle but Fuentes pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is trying to control the position but Fuentes postures up.

Chandler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Fuentes from controlling successfully.
Fuentes looking to sit in guard and control but Chandler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fuentes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes keeping full guard, as Chandler tries to pass.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuentes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuentes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chandler.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuentes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fuentes wants to stand and escape but Chandler is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Willy Fuentes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fuentes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fuentes throws a leg kick which misses Chandler's front leg but catches the back leg as Chandler tries to avoid it.
Chandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Fuentes.
Chandler throws a hook but Fuentes blocks it.
Chandler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Chandler.
Fuentes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fuentes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
A nice combination there by Fuentes.
Chandler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fuentes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fuentes tries to clinch up.
Fuentes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chandler misses with a two punch combination.
Fuentes misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Fuentes lands a really nice looking cross but Chandler seems unphased.
Fuentes tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chandler misses with the combination.
Fuentes tries to clinch but Chandler moves away
and Chandler counters with a thumping low kick.
Chandler misses with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes doesn't manage to clinch there - Chandler circles away.
Chandler throws a head kick that misses.
Willy Fuentes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuentes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fuentes moves in looking to clinch but Chandler pushes him off.
Fuentes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chandler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Fuentes clinches up with Chandler and pushes him back against the cage.
Fuentes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chandler after a bit of a struggle.
Chandler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Fuentes.

Fuentes manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes tries to clinch there but Chandler circles away.

Fuentes has managed to clinch.
Fuentes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chandler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Suneet Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Fuentes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Fuentes looking for a takedown.
Fuentes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chandler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chandler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chandler throws a knee to the head but misses.

Fuentes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fuentes tries to clinch but Chandler moves out of range.

Fuentes clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Fuentes.
Fuentes is pushing Chandler up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Fuentes on the inside.
Fuentes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fuentes lands a body shot.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chandler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Fuentes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Chandler shoots in for a takedown but Fuentes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fuentes is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Fuentes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chandler on the side of the head.
Fuentes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Fuentes moved away.
Chandler misses with a series of wild punches.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown but Fuentes shows good takedown defense.
Chandler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fuentes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fuentes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Suneet Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fuentes moves in looking to clinch but Chandler pushes him off.
Fuentes misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Chandler does no damage.
Chandler dodges the punch combination from Fuentes.
Chandler throws a chopping leg kick but Fuentes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fuentes.
Fuentes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fuentes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fuentes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fuentes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chandler.
Fuentes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler misses with a low kick.
Fuentes connects with a body shot.
Fuentes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fuentes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Fuentes closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fuentes tries to work over Chandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler just leaning against Fuentes, taking a breather.
Fuentes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Willy Fuentes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler missing with knees to the body.
Fuentes can't break the clinch.
Fuentes blocks an uppercut.
Chandler is looking to control Fuentes's arms but Fuentes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chandler has his back to the cage.
Fuentes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chandler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fuentes pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suneet Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fuentes.
Suneet Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuentes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Fuentes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fuentes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Fuentes!
An intense looking Willy Fuentes took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks to my sponsor GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150! I'd also like to thank the Sardonic Gym for helping me to prepare for this fight. We did it!'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ad Santel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obidiah Fitzroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santel comes into the arena with Friday blaring out of the sound system. Obidiah Fitzroy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ad Santel's chin.

Santel
vs
Fitzroy

180 cm
28
265 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

190 cm
27
270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ad Santel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Obidiah Fitzroy!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzroy just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzroy keeps Santel at a distance using the push kick.
Fitzroy shoots in but no luck this time.
Santel closes the distance and clinches up with Fitzroy, looking for a takedown. Santel pushes Fitzroy against the cage but Fitzroy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fitzroy just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzroy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Ad Santel has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Oooh a lovely combination from Fitzroy sends Santel down but not out. Fitzroy dives into side control looking to finish.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fitzroy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santel keeps working.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fitzroy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Santel is trying to control Fitzroy's posture but Fitzroy avoids it.
Santel looking for a sweep but Fitzroy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Fitzroy controlling his opponent.
Fitzroy moves to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fitzroy has got one arm under Santel's chin. This could be trouble... Santel trying to control the other hand but Fitzroy gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Santel has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Obidiah Fitzroy!

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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Kirkland has chosen DJ Khaled - I'm On One as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rogers
vs
Van Kirkland

194 cm
21
286 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

194 cm
21
285 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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KAISER
Stonewall

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Rogers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikhail Van Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Kirkland slips a straight right by Rogers.

Van Kirkland shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rogers is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Kirkland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Van Kirkland throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Van Kirkland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rogers defending well though.
Van Kirkland is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Van Kirkland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Kirkland.

Van Kirkland seems to be working for a kimura but Rogers defends the submission attempt.
Van Kirkland throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Rogers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rogers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now.
Van Kirkland is looking to advance position but Rogers has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Kirkland can't escape the position.
Van Kirkland is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Kirkland can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Kirkland manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland wants to improve his position but Rogers is controlling well.
Van Kirkland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rogers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rogers's back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Van Kirkland misses with a punch to the head.
Rogers wants to escape the position.

Van Kirkland is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rogers is defending well though. Van Kirkland let's go of the attempt for now.

Van Kirkland looking to break Rogers's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rogers remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Van Kirkland will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland throwing damaging strikes from the back! Rogers could be in trouble here!
Rogers breaks Van Kirkland's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rogers preventing the sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Kirkland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van Kirkland 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.
Van Kirkland doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Van Kirkland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Kirkland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Van Kirkland working Rogers over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Van Kirkland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Van Kirkland throws a poor cross that misses
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mikhail Van Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

It looks like Mikhail Van Kirkland has been cut.
Van Kirkland jabs at Rogers's body.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Van Kirkland swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Van Kirkland throws an overhand right that lands on Rogers's shoulder, as Rogers tries to avoid the shot.
Rogers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers jabs Van Kirkland right on the nose. Van Kirkland blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rogers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rogers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Rogers throws a shot to the body.
Rogers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That has opened up Mikhail Van Kirkland's cut even more.
Van Kirkland thows a body shot but no joy.
Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland misses with a looping left.

Van Kirkland shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Van Kirkland unloads with some shots from mount but Rogers bucks and avoids them well.
Van Kirkland landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Van Kirkland putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Van Kirkland throws some wild stikes that Rogers manages to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Van Kirkland there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rogers is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Kirkland throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rogers is bucking up trying to escape but Van Kirkland cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Van Kirkland misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Van Kirkland wants to control the pace but Rogers is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Kirkland throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland landing strikes, looking to finish!
Van Kirkland throwing strikes here but Rogers is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Van Kirkland unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Rogers wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Van Kirkland celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Van Kirkland!
Mikhail Van Kirkland is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Mikhail Van Kirkland, 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
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Azarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Friedrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azarov comes to the cage accompanied by Tchaikovsky - 1812 Overture (Finale). Friedrich has chosen Go hard or go home as his entrance music. Sergei Azarov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Azarov
vs
Friedrich

200 cm
26
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
28
280 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergei Azarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Friedrich!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azarov is looking to clinch but Friedrich is avoiding it.
Azarov ducks under a wild hook from Friedrich.
Azarov wants to clinch up but Friedrich keeps it at a distance.
Azarov staying out of range there.
Friedrich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Friedrich throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Azarov throws a series of punches but Friedrich avoids them all with ease.
Azarov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Azarov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Friedrich throws a one two combo.

It looks like Sergei Azarov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friedrich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Azarov counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Azarov is looking to take a break and control but Friedrich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Friedrich is trying to control Azarov's posture but Azarov avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azarov wants to take a breather but Friedrich manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Azarov.

Azarov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Friedrich looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Friedrich looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Friedrich!
Friedrich working the ground and pound from side control.
Friedrich working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Azarov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Azarov tries to bench press Friedrich off him but Friedrich keeps the position.
Azarov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Friedrich there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azarov is not content to let Friedrich control the position.

Azarov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Azarov wants to control but Friedrich is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azarov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Friedrich is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Azarov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Friedrich pulls his head out easily.
Azarov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Sergei Azarov's cut is getting worse.
Friedrich lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Sergei Azarov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sergei Azarov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robert Friedrich!
Robert Friedrich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.