HFC 51 - Hopkins vs Blake PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Hanak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hanak might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hanak
vs
Scott

172 cm
20
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 Tokyo, Lukas Hanak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Scott!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanak cracks a nice hook into Scott's ribs.
Scott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hanak dips to his left and cracks Scott with an uppercut!
Scott ducks right into an uppercut from Hanak.

It looks like Roger Scott has been cut.
Hanak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanak lands with an overhand left.
Hanak jabs Scott right on the nose. Scott blinks but takes it well.

Scott is rocked!
Scott loses concentration momentarily and Hanak pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Scott crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Hanak finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lukas Hanak!
Lukas Hanak thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yolanda Kulot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Young Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young Gun is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kulot
vs
Gun

180 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yolanda Kulot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Young Gun!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gun dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short left from Kulot.
Kulot is working Gun over against the cage.
Gun is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kulot is defending well.
Yolanda Kulot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Gun.
Kulot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gun or not.
Gun looks winded!

Kulot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kulot 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulot lands a nice hook to Gun's body. Gun takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Kulot does it's job there.
Kulot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gun's head backwards.

Kulot feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gun sprawling to the canvas! Gun rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kulot finish him?!

Gun is rocked!
Kulot closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Gun out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yolanda Kulot!

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nedo Novkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arab Nation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nedo Novkovic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arab Nation's chin.

Novkovic
vs
Nation

176 cm
21
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

171 cm
27
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nedo Novkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arab Nation!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nation ducks under a wild hook from Novkovic.
Novkovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Novkovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Novkovic ducks under a wild hook from Nation.
Nation misses with a straight right.
Nation avoids a kick to the body.
Nation looks to land a body kick but Novkovic moved away.
Novkovic slips under a jab.
Nation pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nation smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nation scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Novkovic misses with a low kick.
Nation scores with a nice right hand.
Novkovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Novkovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novkovic defending well as Nation loads up on a big left hand.
Nation steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Novkovic. That one must have hurt.
Nation looks winded!
A nice leg kick lands there from Novkovic.

Novkovic lands a big right hand that sends Nation crashing to the mat! Novkovic stays standing though and waves Nation back to his feet!

It looks like Arab Nation has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novkovic drops Nation with a huge uppercut! Nation drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Novkovic is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nedo Novkovic!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tagushi Yotsuba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Kill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Andy Kill was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Yotsuba
vs
Kill

176 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

180 cm
20
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tagushi Yotsuba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andy Kill!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kill misses with a wild combination.
Yotsuba throws a looping overhand right but Kill ducks down to avoid it.
Yotsuba loads up on a big right hand but Kill slips the punch.
Yotsuba looks to score with a jab to the body but Kill is just out of range.
Kill lands with a cross.
Kill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Oooooh!!! Kill has knocked Yotsuba down with a huge combo! Kill steps away and waves a wobbly Yotsuba back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Yotsuba is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yotsuba is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Kill doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Yotsuba crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Yotsuba's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andy Kill!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merle Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Berzins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Merle Walker's chin.

Berzins
vs
Walker

163 cm
27
170 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

180 cm
24
175 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Berzins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Merle Walker!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Walker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Berzins is trying to defend but Walker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Berzins wants to improve his position but Walker is controlling well.
Berzins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Walker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Walker's back!
Berzins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Berzins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Walker is defending well though. Berzins let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Walker right now.

Berzins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Walker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Berzins's guard. Nice work there by Walker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Walker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Walker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Walker is looking to pass into half guard but Berzins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Berzins is in guard.
Berzins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Berzins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Berzins wants to pass the guard but Walker is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Walker has an active guard here but Berzins has managed to pass into half guard.
Berzins is keen to just control but Walker is a slippery customer.
Walker is in trouble now - Berzins has advanced to mount!

Walker tries to improve his position but Berzins has taken his back! Berzins has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Walker tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Berzins pushes Walker away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josh Berzins!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Josh Berzins made sure he mentioned Alpha Male, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gene B Hatterway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Percy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

B Hatterway
vs
Percy

175 cm
22
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

185 cm
20
176 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gene B Hatterway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Henry Percy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatterway shoots in for a takedown but Percy shows good takedown defense.
Hatterway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Percy.
Hatterway shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Percy but Percy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hatterway throws a looping overhand right but Percy ducks down to avoid it.
Percy misses the shot to the body.

Hatterway gets a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Hatterway is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Percy is just riding it out for now. Hatterway eventually gives up the hold.
Percy is staying active underneath Hatterway, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hatterway is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Percy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hatterway missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hatterway trying to pass the guard but Percy defending well.
Percy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hatterway is working away from the top position though.
Hatterway is looking to stall here but Percy recovers full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Percy keeping moving, preventing Hatterway from controlling successfully.
Hatterway trying to move into half guard but instead Percy has managed to sweep!
Hatterway wants to sweep but no luck.

Hatterway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Percy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Percy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Percy preventing the sweep.
Percy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatterway looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hatterway has a closed guard, preventing Percy from standing up.

Hatterway throws his legs up looking for a submission but Percy uses it to pass to side control.
Hatterway is looking for a sweep.
Hatterway struggling a bit here.
Percy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatterway gets back to half guard.

Hatterway actively working from the bottom here.
Hatterway gets back to full guard.
Hatterway trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gene B Hatterway dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Percy throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot lands for Percy.
Hatterway is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Percy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hatterway being controlled against the cage.
Hatterway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Percy tries to throw a body punch but Hatterway avoids it by throwing Percy back against the cage.
Percy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Percy lands a shoulder strike.
Hatterway is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Percy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hatterway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Percy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hatterway backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Percy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hatterways head.
Hatterway looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Percy.
Percy is pressed up against the cage. Hatterway has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Percy down to the mat. Percy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Percy as Hatterway shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene B Hatterway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Percy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Percy wants it to stay on the feet.
Hatterway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Percy as Hatterway shoots in.
Percy lands with a hook. Hatterway tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Percy misses.
Hatterway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hatterway shoots in looking for a takedown. Percy tries to sprawl out of it but Hatterway keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Percy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hatterway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Percy paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Percy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hatterway scores with a leg kick.
Hatterway tries for a takedown but Percy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Percy - just one landing.
Hatterway shoots in for a takedown but Percy shows good takedown defense.
Percy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No joy there for Percy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hatterway with a nice cross.

Hatterway shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Percy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've been hearing that Hatterway has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Percy is holding Hatterway down, trying to stall.
Hatterway working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hatterway thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Hatterway is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Percy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Hatterway is trying to get an arm triangle but Percy is defending well.

Hatterway goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Percy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hatterway's guard! Nice work there by Percy!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Percy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hatterway is proving hard to escape from.
Hatterway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hatterway looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Percy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hatterway is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Percy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Percy stuns Hatterway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hatterway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Percy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Percy thuds a left hand into Hatterway's body.
Hatterway looks for a takedown but Percy sprawls well.

Hatterway shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hatterway was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hatterway trying to control the action but Percy is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Percy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatterway in side control, throwing shots but Percy defends.
Percy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Percy wants to control but Hatterway postures up.
Hatterway misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatterway trying to control the action but Percy is working from the bottom.
Percy is trying to control Hatterway's posture but Hatterway avoids it.
Hatterway cracks Percy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Percy can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Percy struggling a bit here.
Percy parries the strikes from Hatterway easily there. Hatterway is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Percy to escape.
You can see the frustration on Percy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hatterway wants to control but Percy is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Percy wants to control but Hatterway postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hatterway postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Percy is not content to let Hatterway control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hatterway wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Percy, who protects the arm well.
Percy struggling a bit here.
Hatterway working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Percy is looking to reverse the position.

Hatterway thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gene B Hatterway showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hatterway 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gene B Hatterway!
An out of breath Gene B Hatterway thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taj Yaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Yaya
vs
Davies

187 cm
29
178 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
168 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Taj Yaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Davies!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies closes the distance and clinches up with Yaya, looking for a takedown. Davies pushes Yaya against the cage but Yaya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Davies tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yaya sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davies somewhat.
Yaya seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Davies shoots in but no luck this time.
Taj Yaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Davies.
Davies throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yaya's waist but Yaya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Davies off to one side.
Yaya throws a leg kick which misses Davies's front leg but catches the back leg as Davies tries to avoid it.

Davies gets a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yaya obliges.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yaya throws an elbow but misses.
Yaya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies jumps guard but Yaya stands there with Davies around his waist. Davies gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yaya lands a nice elbow.
Yaya lands an elbow inside that Davies shrugs off.
Yaya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yaya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davies blocks it with crossed arms.
Davies blocks the elbow strike.
Yaya stalling against the cage.
Yaya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Davies's defenses.
Davies blocks an elbow strike from Yaya.
Yaya crunches a lovely knee into Davies's ribcage.
Yaya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Davies ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Davies no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Yaya gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Davies closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Davies is trying to pull guard but Yaya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yaya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Davies looks winded!
Yaya lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yaya lands a damaging elbow.
Yaya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davies lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yaya lands a knee to the body.
Yaya lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Harry Davies has been cut.
Yaya scores a nice knee to the body.
Yaya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Yaya.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaya with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yaya.
Yaya landing knees to the head.
Yaya scores with a knee to the head.
Yaya lands a damaging elbow.
Yaya pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yaya crunches a lovely knee into Davies's ribcage.
Yaya scores a nice knee to the body.
Yaya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yaya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaya lands an elbow just above Davies 's eye.
Yaya lands a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Yaya.
Yaya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yaya lands an elbow inside.
Yaya lands an elbow that stopped Davies in his tracks for a moment.

Davies wants the takedown. Yaya is fighting it off but Davies persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yaya's guard against the cage.

Davies thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davies trying to control but Yaya is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yaya is pulling down on Davies's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taj Yaya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Davies's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Yaya stuffs the takedown.
Davies looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yaya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davies.
Taj Yaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Davies.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies shoots for a takedown but Yaya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Davies clinches with his opponent.

Davies pulls guard successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Davies escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yaya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Davies throws his legs up looking for a submission but Yaya uses it to pass to side control.
Davies is breathing heavily.
Davies wants to get back to his feet but Yaya is dominant here and he's now got Davies's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davies trying to control the action but Yaya just sinks the hooks in.
I would not like to be Davies right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Yaya avoids the attempt from Davies to control.
Davies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davies gets back to half guard.
Davies trying to control but Yaya postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yaya haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Davies is looking to improve his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Davies takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
An inside leg kick lands from Yaya.
Davies shoots in for a double leg but Yaya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Yaya has closed the distance and engaged Davies in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaya lands a damaging elbow.
Yaya with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yaya.
Yaya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Davies in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yaya.
Davies takes an elbow to the temple.
Yaya lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yaya working Davies over with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yaya.
Yaya lands a nice elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yaya.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taj Yaya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry Davies's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Yaya scores with a nice strike.
Davies avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Davies moves into the clinch.
Yaya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davies blocks it with crossed arms.
Yaya misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Yaya.
Davies is trying to pull guard but Yaya has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yaya throws an elbow but misses.
Davies is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yaya to keep the fight standing.
Yaya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Davies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davies takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yaya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Davies lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Yaya lands an elbow that stopped Davies in his tracks for a moment.
Yaya lands a nice elbow.
Yaya lands a nice elbow.
Yaya lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yaya.
Yaya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yaya jerks Davies's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Davies drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Yaya goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Yaya because Davies was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Taj Yaya!
An out of breath and clearly excited Taj Yaya thanked Zipp Zapp for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Chester Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Ferrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chester Man could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bill Ferrell's chin.

Man
vs
Ferrell

186 cm
23
181 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

172 cm
22
181 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Sex Panther! 160q recovery $149

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chester Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bill Ferrell!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Man lands a jab to Ferrell's midsection.
Ferrell with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ferrell's coach down at Team Hopkins was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ferrell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ferrell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferrell avoids the body shot from Man.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferrell. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chester Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Man moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Ferrell is looking for a takedown.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferrell dives in and grabs Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. Man pushes down on Ferrell's head and hops out.
Chester Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Ferrell.
Jab from Man.
We've been told by Man's head coaches at Warrior Dogs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferrell misses the target.
A shot to the body from Ferrell misses
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.

Ferrell is rocked!

Man gets a clinch.
Man gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferrell.
Man is stalling here.
Ferrell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ferrell being controlled against the cage.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man cracks Ferrell with a nice body shot.
Ferrell swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Ferrell prevents a body shot from Man.
Man blocking some punches.
Man leaning against his opponent.
Ferrell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Man is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrell tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Ferrell back against the cage.
Man prevents a takedown attempt there.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferrell.
Man stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Man.
Ferrell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ferrell is working for takedown but Man is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Man on the inside.

Ferrell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ferrell manages to end up in side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Man tries to buck Ferrell off but Ferrell is having none of it.
Ferrell working the ground and pound from side control.
Ferrell throws an elbow but Man slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ferrell in side control, throwing shots but Man defends.
Ferrell looks up at the clock and then as Man takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ferrell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferrell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrell working the strikes but Man uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Man has hold of Ferrell's hands but Ferrell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ferrell wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Man wants to control but Ferrell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Man is staying active underneath Ferrell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Man tries to get out of the position.
Ferrell working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man is not content to let Ferrell control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chester Man will probably get the nod.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A big left from Ferrell misses.
A cross from Man lands.
Ferrell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Man thuds his right hand into Ferrell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Bill Ferrell has been cut.
Ferrell misses the shot to the body.
Ferrell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Man connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferrell scrambles back to his feet.
Ferrell is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Man! Ferrell is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chester Man!
After the big win, Chester Man made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hopkins
vs
Blake

180 cm
21
175 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
180 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinny Hopkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Blake!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Michael Blake has been cut.
Blake doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hopkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blake shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown by Blake or perhaps it was just good defense by Hopkins which made him look bad.
Vinny Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Blake.
Blake slips under a jab.
Hopkins misses with the combination.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Blake.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt
and Blake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hopkins as he avoids it easily.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Blake is out of range.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hopkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hopkins looks to land a combination but Blake avoids it well.
Hopkins lands a jab to the head.
Blake dives in for a single leg takedown but Hopkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Blake blocks it.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike.
Hopkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands with a short shot to the head.
Hopkins is working Blake over against the cage.
Hopkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Blake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake looking for a takedown.
Blake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hopkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Blake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins is leaning against Blake and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blake is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hopkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big left from Hopkins misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Blake avoids the punch easily.
Nice takedown defense from Hopkins. No joy for Blake on that attempt.
Blake walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.

Blake gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hopkins wants to control the action here but instead Blake manages to pass to full mount!

Blake jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hopkins is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hopkins and Blake has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hopkins regains half guard.
Hopkins is in trouble now - Blake has advanced to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hopkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Blake jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hopkins manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Blake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hopkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Blake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hopkins, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Blake.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Hopkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Blake's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hopkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blake checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blake.
Vinny Hopkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blake with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hopkins counters with a two punch combo.
Vinny Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Blake.

Blake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hopkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hopkins is pulling down on Blake's head to control his posture.

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

Blake is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake is fighting to break Hopkins's control of his arms but Hopkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Blake forces his way into half guard.
Hopkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blake on the ground.
Blake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hopkins!
Hopkins is trying desperately to improve position.
Blake throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hopkins tries to hold on but Blake postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blake moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hopkins has worked his arm free - good work by Hopkins!

Blake swings around for an armbar but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blake's guard.
Hopkins passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake gets full guard.
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!

Blake has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hopkins should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Blake has tightened it up now! Hopkins 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 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Blake!
Michael Blake is the new welterweight champion!
Vinny Hopkins was interviewed post fight and said 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felipezoom Insano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Box Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Insano's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Insano
vs
Spar

190 cm
35
255 lbs
30 - 11 - 0

192 cm
33
272 lbs
22 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition
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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 30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Felipezoom Insano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Box Spar!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Insano looks to land a left hand but Spar moved out of range nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Insano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spar finds it's way round the side to connect with Insano's head.
Spar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Insano 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.
Spar moves out of range of the strikes.
Insano looks to throw the jab but Spar is out of range.
Spar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Insano on the side of the head.
Spar cracks Insano with a good jab.
Spar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Insano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Felipezoom Insano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spar ducks under a wild hook from Insano.
Insano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Insano lunges at Spar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spar's hand.
Spar is looking to clinch.
Insano misses with a straight left.
A right-left combo lands from Spar.

It looks like Felipezoom Insano has been cut.

Spar lands a left and a right that send Insano crashing to the mat, dazed. Spar thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Insano loads up on a big right hand but Spar slips the punch.
Insano's corner calls for a 1-2. Insano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Insano moves out of range as Spar strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Insano misses the target.
Insano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Insano connects with a solid leg kick.
Insano lands a right hook to the body.
Spar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Insano throws out the jab.
Spar moves out of range as Insano strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Insano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spar moves away.
Insano lands a jab to Spar's midsection.
Insano lands a slapping body shot.
Spar looks winded!
Insano tries to land a front kick but Spar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Insano misses the shot to the body.
Insano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spar sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Spar instigates a clinch.
Insano lands a nice shot to the body.
Spar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Insano backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Insano.
Insano has a couple of punches blocked by Spar.
Spar's coach down at Soul Supremacy - UK was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Insano has a couple of punches blocked by Spar.
Spar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Insano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Insano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Insano misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Insano is trying to force a seperation but Spar has the dominant position.
Insano misses with the head strike.
Insano lands an uppercut.
Spar misses with some punches.
Insano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Insano blocking some punches.
Insano blocks an uppercut.
Insano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Insano lands a left hand.
Insano blocks a body shot from Spar.
Insano lands a body punch.
Spar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Insano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spars head.
Insano lands with a right to the head.
Spar working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Insano.
Insano blocks an uppercut.
Insano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Insano has a couple of punches blocked by Spar.
Spar misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Insano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Insano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A combination from Insano does no damage.
Spar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spar.
Insano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spar moves away.

Insano lands a big head kick that sends Spar tumbling to the mat! Insano takes a step backwards and waves Spar back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Spar is rocked!

It looks like Box Spar has been cut.
Spar misses with a wild body shot.
Insano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spar throws a looping overhand right but Insano ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Insano drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Spar right on the button. Spar goes down! Insano follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Insano gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipezoom Insano!
Post fight, Felipezoom Insano stared into the camera and said 'I am the peoples Champ and who ever is next better be ready to feel the pain. I want to thank God As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. It's been a great fight and when I hit him I found his chin immediately.'.