LFC 34 - Jon vs Blood PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frenk Karleon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Penn (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!

Karleon
vs
Penn

173 cm
26
152 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

173 cm
26
152 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frenk Karleon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Casey Penn!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karleon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Penn.
Penn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Karleon eats them both and turns towards Penn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A right-left combo lands from Karleon.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Penn does no damage.
Penn slips under a jab from Karleon.
Penn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Penn throws a series of punches but Karleon moves out of range.
Frenk Karleon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karleon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Penn.
Karleon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karleon misses with the combination.
Penn throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karleon swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn staying out of range there.
Karleon throws a shot to the body.
Penn throws out a loose jab but Karleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn looks to land a combination but Karleon avoids it well.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karleon throws a shot to the body.
Karleon throws a series of punches but Penn moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karleon swinging wildly here.
Karleon misses with a wild body shot.
Karleon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Karleon throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Frenk Karleon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karleon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Karleon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Karleon. Those never looked like landing.
A nice combination there by Karleon.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Karleon connects with a crisp jab.
Penn throws a low kick but Karleon moves out of range easily.
Karleon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Penn's head.
Karleon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penn on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karleon throws a sloppy body shot

and Penn counters with a takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Karleon prevents Penn from moving into mount.

Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Karleon, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn prevents Karleon from escaping the position.
Karleon is looking to regain half guard here but Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
Karleon tries to escape but Penn is in control.
Karleon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Karleon tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn trying to control the action but Karleon is working from the bottom.
Karleon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Penn's best efforts.
Penn prevents Karleon from standing back up.
Penn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Karleon!
Penn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Penn fails to take his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to control but Karleon wriggling away.
Penn controlling the pace for now.
Penn fails to move to back control.
Karleon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karleon tries to control the position but Penn now has his back.
Karleon looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Penn looking for the RNC.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karleon is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Karleon is trying to defend against the choke here but Penn has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Penn Tightens the hold and Karleon taps out furiously! Penn displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Casey Penn!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masutatsu Oyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oyama's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, World Order - Permanent Revolution. Askren has chosen Kanye West-Stronger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Oyama
vs
Askren

185 cm
26
182 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
178 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Masutatsu Oyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Askren!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oyama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Askren somewhat.
Askren drops his hands for a split second and Oyama immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Askren face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Oyama follows up with a right hand that knocks Askren into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Masutatsu Oyama!
After winning the bout, Masutatsu Oyama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
18%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Cochrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rekis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rekis has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Cochrane
vs
Rekis

188 cm
25
218 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Guy Cochrane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Rekis!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekis with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Cochrane counter with a right hand.
Cochrane jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cochrane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cochrane cracks Rekis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cochrane misses with a two punch combination.
Cochrane lands with a straight right. Rekis didn't see that one coming.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rekis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cochrane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rekis.
Cochrane lands with a good body shot.

Rekis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cochrane on his heels. He'll look to pass Cochrane's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rekis lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cochrane looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rekis passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cochrane is looking for a sweep. Rekis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rekis lands a nice short elbow.
Cochrane is staying active underneath Rekis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Rekis there.
Cochrane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rekis.
Rekis is thwarting Cochrane's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rekis in particular looking to stall.
Cochrane wants to control but Rekis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rekis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rekis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cochrane defends it well.
Rekis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rekis throwing shots but Cochrane is blocking nicely.
Rekis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cochrane keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rekis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cochrane lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cochrane throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Rekis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rekis throws a big elbow that misses.
Cochrane on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cochrane tries to get out of the position.
Cochrane keeping moving, preventing Rekis from controlling successfully.
Rekis slips nicely into half guard.
Rekis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rekis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cochrane defending well though.
Rekis working over Cochrane with some ground and pound. Cochrane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cochrane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rekis on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cochrane is trying to control but Rekis manages to pass to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rekis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rekis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cochrane is breathing heavily.
Rekis lands a big shot there that rocks Cochrane but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rekis pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rekis unloading with bombs!
Rekis with good strikes from the mount here!
Rekis landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cochrane in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rekis with a couple of short strikes.
Rekis controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rekis shoots in but Cochrane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rekis with a poor takedown
and Cochrane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cochrane throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Cochrane misses.
Cochrane cracks Rekis with a good jab.
Cochrane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rekis has time to react.
Guy Cochrane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cochrane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rekis.
Guy Cochrane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rekis.

Rekis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cochrane is trying to control the position but Rekis postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rekis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rekis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rekis stands up over Cochrane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rekis passes into half guard.

Rekis is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rekis in particular looking to stall.
Rekis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rekis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cochrane keeps working.
Rekis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cochrane is trying to stand up here but Rekis is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cochrane tries to roll over but Rekis keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Rekis there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cochrane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cochrane taking some punishment here, with Rekis in his half guard.
Rekis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rekis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rekis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cochrane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rekis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rekis trying to control the action but Cochrane is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rekis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cochrane hang on?
Cochrane is bucking up trying to escape but Rekis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rekis content just to control the position here.
Rekis working Cochrane over with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rekis looking to control but Cochrane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rekis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cochrane hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Rekis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Cochrane gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rekis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rekis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rekis trying to control but Cochrane is working from the bottom.
Rekis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cochrane is looking to stand up but Rekis isn't so interested in that idea.
Rekis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rekis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cochrane defending well though.
Rekis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
John Rekis has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cochrane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rekis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rekis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rekis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cochrane can't escape the position.
Rekis wants to control the pace but Cochrane is squirming around nicely.
Rekis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cochrane can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rekis controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekis lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rekis landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Rekis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rekis landing strikes, looking to finish!

Cochrane is rocked!

Rekis throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Cochrane has his hands clasped together but Rekis breaks the hold and Cochrane is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Rekis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Rekis!
After winning the bout, John Rekis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benoit Bizimana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matsui Takamatsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bizimana's entrance music is Fela Soul. A fine choice. Takamatsu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dogs of War kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Matsui Takamatsu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bizimana
vs
Takamatsu

164 cm
26
146 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

165 cm
18
135 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benoit Bizimana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Matsui Takamatsu!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takamatsu throws a head kick that misses.
Takamatsu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bizimana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bizimana seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Takamatsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bizimana moves out of range of the leg kick from Takamatsu.
Bizimana throws a low kick but Takamatsu moves out of range easily.
Bizimana digs a good hook to Takamatsu's body.
Takamatsu throws a low kick, looking for Bizimana's leg but Bizimana calmly moves out of range.
Bizimana checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bizimana cracks a nice hook into Takamatsu's ribs.
Takamatsu wants to land a leg kick but Bizimana is out of range.
Bizimana avoids the head kick by Takamatsu.
Takamatsu tries to land a leg kick but Bizimana saw it coming and moves away.
Bizimana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamatsu throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizimana.
Takamatsu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bizimana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bizimana throws a shot from downtown. Takamatsu moves away and avoids it.
Takamatsu throws a push kick but Bizimana slaps the foot to one side.
Takamatsu's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Takamatsu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Takamatsu tries to land a front kick but Bizimana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takamatsu thows a body kick. Bizimana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bizimana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bizimana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takamatsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bizimana looks to land a combination but Takamatsu avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizimana closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Takamatsu is rocked!
Takamatsu misses with a low kick as Bizimana jumps back.
Takamatsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Bizimana finish him?
Crack! Bizimana connects with the perfect overhand right and Takamatsu falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Bizimana!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benoit Bizimana!
After winning the bout, Benoit Bizimana thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Milpid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KJ Noons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milpid comes to the cage accompanied by Stupify. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Milpid
vs
Noons

179 cm
26
150 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
152 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Milpid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, KJ Noons!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milpid throws a right hand that Noons ducks under and follows up with a left that Noons also avoids with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Noons.
Noons throws a nice outside leg kick.
Milpid tries to clinch but Noons is having none of it.
Milpid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Milpid shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Noons pinned against the cage. Noons gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Milpid fails with a takedown attempt.
Noons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noons throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Milpid.

It looks like Jack Milpid has been cut.
Milpid fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Milpid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milpid tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Milpid somewhat.
Jack Milpid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Milpid.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milpid changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Noons tries to avoid it but Milpid manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Noons to the ground. Noons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Noons tries to work over Milpid's front leg with a kick but Milpid checks it.
Noons misses with a low kick.

Milpid gets a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Milpid is working for a kimura but Noons is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milpid controlling the action here.
Noons has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clean and Green. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Milpid stops Noons from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Milpid seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Noons is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Milpid!
After winning the bout, Jack Milpid thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raju Armo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Raju Armo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Raju Armo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Armo
vs
Cameron

195 cm
26
245 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

179 cm
18
235 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raju Armo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shane Cameron!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armo tries a head kick but it misses.
Armo throws a head kick but Cameron moves out of range.

Armo looking to score a takedown here. Cameron is defending well but Armo drives through and ends up in Cameron's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Cameron working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Armo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Armo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cameron controls Armo momentarily but Armo frees himself.

Armo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Armo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cameron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Armo wants to pass the guard but Cameron is keeping the position.
Cameron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cameron pulls Armo in to control the position.

Cameron working for a triangle but Armo defends it easily.
Cameron trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Cameron is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cameron trying to keep a closed guard but Armo is proving a slippery customer.

Cameron working for a triangle but Armo defends it easily.
Armo wants to control from the top but Cameron keeps moving.
Cameron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cameron isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Armo stacks Cameron on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Armo!
Cameron prevents Armo from improving position.
Armo is looking to take a break and control but Cameron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cameron wants to control but Armo postures up.
Armo wants to control but Cameron is keeping him busy.

Armo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cameron knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cameron is trying to control Armo's posture but Armo avoids it.
Cameron tries to bench press Armo off him but Armo keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Armo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cameron is looking to regain half guard here but Armo keeps moving and retains side control.
Cameron regains half guard.
Cameron tries to get to full guard but Armo has control of the leg.

Cameron looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Armo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cameron keeps working.
We've been informed that Cameron has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cameron is in trouble now - Armo has advanced to mount!
Armo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Armo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cameron tries to lock up and control but Armo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Armo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cameron, who protects the arm well.
Cameron manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cameron moves nicely into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armo is trying to control Cameron's posture but Cameron avoids it.
Cameron trying to control the position but Armo is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cameron is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Armo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Armo is not content to let Cameron control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Armo tries a head kick but it misses.
Armo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cameron swats away the attempt to clinch by Armo.
Armo tries to land a front kick but Cameron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cameron sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cameron moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Armo.
Armo tries a head kick but it misses.
Armo tries to clinch but Cameron moves away

so Cameron counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Cameron drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Armo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cameron has Armo in his guard.
Shane Cameron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cameron tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Cameron looking for a guillotine here but Armo defends easily.
Armo trying to control but Cameron is working from the bottom.
Cameron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Armo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cameron on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron keeping moving, preventing Armo from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Cameron looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Armo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cameron is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armo controlling from the top position.

Cameron has his foot on Armo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armo works his way back into a safe position though.
Cameron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Armo manages to get himself to full guard.
Armo 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.

Armo looking for a guillotine here but Cameron defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Armo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cameron doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cameron manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cameron is pushing down on Armo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Armo is fighting to maintain full guard but Cameron has managed to sneak the leg through.

Armo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Armo won't allow Cameron to pass to mount.
Cameron is trying to control. Armo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Cameron seems to be working for a kimura but Armo defends the submission attempt.
Armo tries to roll over but Cameron keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cameron is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Armo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cameron.
Armo is refusing to be controlled, as Cameron sits in half guard.
Cameron might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Armo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armo wants to improve his position but Cameron is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shane Cameron will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Armo is looking to clinch but Cameron is avoiding it.
Armo throws a head kick that misses.
Armo throws a head kick that misses.
Armo throws a head kick that misses.
Armo lands with a kick to the temple. Cameron shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Armo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Armo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armo misses with a kick to the body.
Raju Armo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Armo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cameron trying to control from the bottom.
Cameron tries to roll over but Armo keeps him under control.
Cameron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Armo is working away from the top position though.
Cameron manages to get to full guard.

Cameron looking for a guillotine here but Armo defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cameron can't keep his opponent in guard - Armo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raju Armo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cameron tries to get to full guard but Armo has control of the leg.
Armo wants to control but Cameron is keeping him busy.

Armo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cameron has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Armo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cameron sees it coming and defends easily.
Cameron tries to roll over but Armo keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cameron wants to control but Armo is keeping busy.
Cameron wants to improve his position but Armo is controlling well.

Armo seems to be looking for submissions.
Armo is controlling the pace.
Cameron regains full guard. Nicely done.

Cameron has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Armo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cameron has tightened it up now! Armo 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 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shane Cameron!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Benedict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Havoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Havoc has chosen Ready Steady Go as his entrance music. Joe Benedict had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Benedict
vs
Havoc

184 cm
26
210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

188 cm
26
216 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Benedict!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mikey Havoc!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havoc throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Havoc as Benedict shoots in.
Havoc connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Joe Benedict has been cut.
Havoc lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Havoc.

Benedict gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Havoc is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Havoc dodges the ground and pound from Benedict.
Benedict lands a nice forearm strike.
Havoc wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Benedict throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Benedict are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedict working the head with strikes.
Benedict 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.
Havoc sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Havoc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Benedict.
Havoc pushes Benedict off looking to stand but Benedict dives back in and keeps control.
Benedict missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Havoc regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Benedict.
Havoc is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benedict is controlling him.
Havoc has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clean and Green. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Benedict wants to control from the top but Havoc keeps moving.
Havoc wants to stand but Benedict is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedict throws an elbow that misses. Havoc uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Benedict's guard. Nice move by Havoc!
Havoc is looking to work some ground and pound but Benedict has wrist control.
Benedict preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Benedict is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Havoc loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Havoc is looking to work some ground and pound but Benedict has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benedict utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havoc slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Havoc throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Havoc fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Benedict is looking to reverse the position.
Benedict on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benedict tries to get out of the position.
Havoc trying to control the position but Benedict is working away.
Benedict keeping his opponent close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Havoc tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedict is trying to improve his position.
Havoc throws an elbow but Benedict slips to the side and avoids it well.
Havoc misses with the ground and pound.
Havoc throws a strike aimed at the side of Benedict's head but Benedict avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benedict wants to control but Havoc postures up.
Havoc working the ground and pound but Benedict is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikey Havoc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Benedict's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Havoc drives through and clinches with Benedict against the cage.
Benedict tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Benedict is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Havoc gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Benedict jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Havoc walks away with a smile on his face. Benedict gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Benedict. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benedict blocks a jab.
Benedict tries to clinch there but Havoc circles away.
Havoc tries to clinch there but Benedict circles away.
Benedict is looking to clinch.
Benedict tries to clinch but Havoc moves away
and Havoc counters with a straight that turns Benedict's legs to rubber! Havoc pushes forward with more strikes and Benedict goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikey Havoc!
During a confident post fight interview, Mikey Havoc thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chocolate Al (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hermes Lykourgos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al comes to the cage accompanied by The Most Interesting Man in The World. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Al
vs
Lykourgos

188 cm
26
216 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
213 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chocolate Al!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hermes Lykourgos!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al throws a body punch but Lykourgos moves out of range.
Al's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lykourgos under the eye.

It looks like Hermes Lykourgos has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Al misses the target.
Al misses with a left hand
and Lykourgos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chocolate Al seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lykourgos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Al throws a looping overhand right but Lykourgos ducks down to avoid it.
Al throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lykourgos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lykourgos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Al throws an off balance right hand
and Lykourgos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lykourgos takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Lykourgos misses its intended target.
Lykourgos thuds a left hand into Al's body.
A swing and a miss from Al.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Al.
Lykourgos misses the jab.
Al looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lykourgos with a hook.
A punch combination from Lykourgos misses.
Lykourgos swings for the body but Al moves out of range.
Al slips under a jab from Lykourgos.
Al with a jab.
Al throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lykourgos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al throws a jab when Lykourgos was well out of range.
Lykourgos staying out of range there.
Lykourgos lands a jab to Al's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Al - just one landing.
Lykourgos misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from Al both land. Nice combination.
Lykourgos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lykourgos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lykourgos swings for the body but Al moves out of range.
Lykourgos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Al misses its intended target.
Jab from Al.
Sloppy strikes from Lykourgos. Those never looked like landing.
Al misses with a left hand
and Lykourgos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Al does no damage.
Al misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Al.
Lykourgos has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lykourgos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lykourgos moves out of range as Al strikes.
Some wild striking there from Lykourgos.
Lykourgos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lykourgos misses with the combination.
Lykourgos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al.
Al catches Lykourgos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lykourgos moves away from the strike by Al.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lykourgos misses with a hook.
Lykourgos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lykourgos throws a looping overhand right but Al ducks down to avoid it.
Lykourgos takes a swing at Al's ribcage but misses.
Lykourgos throws a right and a left that Al avoids nicely.
Al is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lykourgos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lykourgos slips a jab from Al.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lykourgos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lykourgos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Al cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lykourgos moves out of range as Al strikes.
Lykourgos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Chocolate Al will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hermes Lykourgos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lykourgos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lykourgos throws a hook but Al avoids it easily.
Al takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Lykourgos.
Lykourgos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lykourgos jabs Al to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lykourgos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Al counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Al misses with an uppercut
and Lykourgos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al looks to land a left hand but Lykourgos moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lykourgos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lykourgos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Al moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Al swinging wildly here.
Al moves out of range of the strikes.
Al misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hermes Lykourgos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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

Al is rocked!

It looks like Chocolate Al has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lykourgos counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hermes Lykourgos!
Hermes Lykourgos is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Hermes Lykourgos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Dr Dre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blagojevic Batakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Dre
vs
Batakovic

155 cm
26
148 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
153 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dr Dre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blagojevic Batakovic!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Batakovic.

Dre manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Batakovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Batakovic's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Batakovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Batakovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Batakovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dre is posturing up here but Batakovic has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dre tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dre has to tap! Slick submission there by Batakovic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blagojevic Batakovic!
An out of breath Blagojevic Batakovic 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Jon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bloody Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bloody Blood is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jon
vs
Blood

165 cm
26
157 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Duncan Jon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bloody Blood!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jon looks to land a combination but Blood avoids it well.

Jon rushes Blood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Blood's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Jon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jon gets through Blood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jon is pressed up against the cage. Blood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jon down to the mat. Jon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jon tries to clinch but Blood moves out of range.
Jon misses with a two punch combination.
Jon throws a jab when Blood was well out of range.
Jon misses with an uppercut. Blood saw that one coming.
Jon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jon wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blood manages to avoid it.
Jon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jon loads up on a big right hand but Blood slips the punch.
Jon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jon throws a jab when Blood was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jon misses the target.
Blood keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Jon misses.
Jon loads up on a big right hand but Blood slips the punch.
Jon misses with a two punch combination.

Jon has closed the distance and engaged Blood in a clinch.
Jon tries a body shot but Blood blocks it.
Jon lands a nice uppercut.
Blood takes a shot to the head.
Blood blocks an uppercut.
Jon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood is looking for a takedown.
Jon throws a punch but it's blocked by Blood.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jon misses with a body punch.
Jon tries a body shot but Blood blocks it.
Blood drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Duncan Jon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bloody Blood.
Blood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jon.
Blood ducks under a wild hook from Jon.
Jon is looking to clinch but Blood is avoiding it.
Jon tries to clinch but Blood is having none of it.
Jon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jon closes the distance and clinches.
Jon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blood.
Jon can't find room to land a body shot as Blood controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Jon.
Blood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blood is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Jon.
Jon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blood tries for a takedown but Jon manages to get underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood.
A head punch on the inside from Jon fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan Jon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jon tries to clinch but Blood moves out of range.
Jon throws a body punch but Blood moves out of range.
No joy there for Jon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Jon has Blood up against the cage in a clinch.
Blood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bloods head.
Blood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jon misses with a punch on the inside.
Jon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blood backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jon throws a head punch that misses.
Jon struggles to land a body shot inside as Blood controls his hands.
Jon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Jon.
Blood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blood is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Duncan Jon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bloody Blood.
Jon lands with a light punch inside.
Jon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blood prevents a body shot from Jon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon struggles to land a body shot inside as Blood controls his hands.
A short left from Jon.
Blood wants to take the fight to the mat but Jon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blood is trying to drag Jon to the mat but Jon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jon prevents the takedown attempt.
Jon works on Blood's body with a couple of short punches.
Jon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood wants a takedown.
Blood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jon after a bit of a struggle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood.
Jon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Jon fails to land.
Jon swings wildly with an uppercut but Blood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jon lands with a short shot to the head.
Jon prevents the takedown attempt.
Jon throws a head punch that misses.
Jon working aggressively here.
Jon struggles to land a body shot inside as Blood controls his hands.
Jon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Jon as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Bloody Blood has been cut.

Jon darts in and clinches Blood up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jon digs a right hand into Blood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blood's gas tank.
Jon lands a nice uppercut.
Jon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jon prevents the takedown attempt.
Jon gets through Blood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duncan Jon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bloody Blood's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jon drops Blood with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Blood looks back up at him and smiles so Jon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Blood is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jon lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Blood falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Duncan Jon!