FFC 2: Chasing Dreams PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banjo Sanjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaye Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Sanjo
vs
Wong

200 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
200 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Banjo Sanjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jaye Wong!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanjo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wong avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Wong. No joy for Sanjo on that attempt.
Wong avoids the head kick by Sanjo.
A jab from Wong does it's job there.

Sanjo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanjo tries to advance to mount but Wong denies him.
Sanjo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Sanjo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wong is trying to control Sanjo's posture but Sanjo avoids it.

Sanjo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanjo swings around for an armbar but Wong sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sanjo's guard.
Wong looking to sit in guard and control but Sanjo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sanjo 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.

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

Wong is looking for a triangle but Sanjo pushes his legs off easily.

Sanjo drops back looking for a leg! Wong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wong manages to kick Sanjo off! Sanjo jumps back into Wong's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanjo 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.
Sanjo works a leg free and moves into half guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanjo is looking for a kimura but Wong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanjo to get the leverage.

Sanjo is working for a submission of some sort.

Sanjo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sanjo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Wong wants to get back to full guard.

Sanjo wants to work for an arm triangle but Wong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Sanjo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wong tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sanjo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Banjo Sanjo!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monkey Business (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanga King (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?

Business
vs
King

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
23
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Monkey Business!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tanga King!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Business closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Business lands in his opponent's guard.
King looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Business drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Business as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! King screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Business! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Monkey Business!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jarvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Underwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis Underwood told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Jarvis
vs
Underwood

157 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Jarvis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francis Underwood!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvis avoids the head kick by Underwood.
Underwood lands a glancing blow to the side of Jarvis's head.
Underwood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Underwood with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab, jab by Underwood - just one landing.
Underwood throws a leg kick which misses Jarvis's front leg but catches the back leg as Jarvis tries to avoid it.
Underwood throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Underwood keeps Jarvis at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Underwood. That's going to slow Jarvis down.
Jarvis throws a solid leg kick but Underwood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jarvis.
Underwood lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jarvis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Underwood. Underwood obviously looking to wear him down.
Underwood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jarvis is breathing heavily.

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

Jarvis is rocked!
Underwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jarvis's sensitive parts.
Oh Jarvis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Underwood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Underwood throws a quick head kick that knocks Jarvis silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Underwood is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Francis Underwood!
A very excited looking Francis Underwood made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Klausen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Ralek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentin Ralek is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Klausen
vs
Ralek

212 cm
25
277 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

198 cm
25
265 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Klausen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Valentin Ralek!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klausen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ralek circles away quickly and effectively.
Klausen misses with a head kick.
Ralek tries to clinch up but Klausen circles away and keeps his distance.
Klausen throws a head kick but Ralek moves out of range.
Ralek throws a right hand that misses
letting Klausen counter with a right hand.
Ralek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Klausen dives in and scores a takedown into Ralek's guard.
Klausen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ralek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ralek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Klausen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klausen chips away with some ground and pound.
Klausen works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Klausen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ralek to get to his feet.
Ralek throws out a loose jab but Klausen uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ralek clinches up against the cage.
Ralek lands a nice elbow.

Ralek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ralek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klausen.
Ralek misses with a body kick.
Ralek moves in looking to clinch but Klausen pushes him off.
Ralek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ralek's coach down at Lethal Tech Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ralek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Klausen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ralek throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Klausen is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ralek is looking to clinch but Klausen is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ralek ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Klausen's jaw. Klausen's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Ralek does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Ralek!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bork Laser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Barbossa (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?

Laser
vs
Barbossa

183 cm
25
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

197 cm
27
281 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

KAISER

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bork Laser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xavier Barbossa!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laser swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barbossa scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Bork Laser has been cut.
Laser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laser throws a right hand that misses
and Barbossa counters with a huge right that knocks Laser out cold! Barbossa is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xavier Barbossa!
Xavier Barbossa decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Sternik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and War MachineTwo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sternik's entrance music is J Dash . A fine choice. This should be fireworks!

Sternik
vs
MachineTwo

182 cm
20
200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
195 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Grand Royal Wear

Bad Man Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrzej Sternik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, War MachineTwo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sternik throws an off balance right hand
and MachineTwo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
MachineTwo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sternik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MachineTwo scrambles back to his feet.
MachineTwo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MachineTwo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sternik.
Sternik dips to his left and cracks MachineTwo with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sternik lands with a hook. MachineTwo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MachineTwo scores with a decent looking hook.
MachineTwo slips under a jab.
MachineTwo misses the shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from MachineTwo. No joy for Sternik on that attempt.
Sternik misses with an uppercut. MachineTwo saw that one coming.
MachineTwo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sternik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MachineTwo throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sternik misses the target.
Sternik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MachineTwo.
MachineTwo lands a head kick!
No joy there for Sternik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MachineTwo misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from MachineTwo. Sternik does a little dance to reset his feet.
MachineTwo throws an off balance right hand
letting Sternik counter with a right hand.
MachineTwo lands with an uppercut that bounces Sternik off the cage and back into range.
MachineTwo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sternik shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. MachineTwo eats them both and turns towards Sternik to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MachineTwo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sternik walks into a jab.
Sternik tries to clinch up.
Sternik takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sternik doesn't manage to clinch there - MachineTwo circles away.
MachineTwo connects with a solid leg kick.
Sternik shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. MachineTwo eats them both and turns towards Sternik to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

MachineTwo is rocked!
Sternik lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in MachineTwo - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Sternik!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrzej Sternik!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andrzej Sternik waved his t-shirt featuring GRAND Royal Wear's logo in front of the cameras.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dag Kreuger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daemon Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kreuger
vs
Targaryen

190 cm
27
240 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
230 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dag Kreuger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daemon Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targaryen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kreuger keeps the fight on the outside.
Targaryen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kreuger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Targaryen.
Left hook, right uppercut from Targaryen.

It looks like Dag Kreuger has been cut.
Targaryen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kreuger clinches with his opponent.
Targaryen wants to stall.
Kreuger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Targaryen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Targaryen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kreuger has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreuger trying to control the position but instead, Targaryen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kreuger into the cage.
Targaryen lands a right hand.

Kreuger has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Targaryen regains guard immediately.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Targaryen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kreuger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Targaryen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Targaryen working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targaryen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kreuger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Targaryen is looking to sweep but instead, Kreuger has passed into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kreuger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Targaryen is trying to get back to full guard.
Kreuger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kreuger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kreuger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Targaryen keeps working.
Kreuger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Targaryen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kreuger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kreuger prevents Targaryen from standing back up.
Kreuger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Targaryen's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kreuger connects with a nice short shot to Targaryen's temple.
Kreuger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kreuger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kreuger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Targaryen defending well though.
Kreuger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Targaryen defending well though.
Targaryen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kreuger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen is trying to get back to full guard.
Targaryen is trying to maintain the position but Kreuger is very close to passing his half guard.
Targaryen is looking to escape.
Kreuger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Targaryen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kreuger.
Kreuger is trying to control. Targaryen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Targaryen is looking for a sweep. Kreuger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Targaryen wants to get back to his feet.
Kreuger wants to take a breather but Targaryen is having none of it.
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 Dag Kreuger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dag Kreuger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kreuger shoots in looking for a takedown. Targaryen tries to sprawl out of it but Kreuger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Targaryen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daemon Targaryen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Targaryen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kreuger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Targaryen throws a right hand that misses
and Kreuger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dag Kreuger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kreuger dodges the punch combination from Targaryen.
Kreuger dives in and grabs Targaryen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Targaryen pushes down on Kreuger's head and hops out.

Targaryen moves into the clinch.

Targaryen manages to break the clinch.
Targaryen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Targaryen lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen tries to close the distance and clinch but Kreuger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Targaryen scores with a nice head shot.
Targaryen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Targaryen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Targaryen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kreuger has time to react.
Targaryen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Kreuger is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreuger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Kreuger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Targaryen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Targaryen tries to clinch up.
Kreuger seems to have got his legs back now.
Targaryen wants to clinch up but Kreuger keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Targaryen closes the distance and pushes Kreuger back into the cage.
Targaryen stops a takedown attempt from Kreuger.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dag Kreuger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kreuger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Targaryen tries to break the clinch but Kreuger is controlling the position.

Targaryen manages to break the clinch.
Targaryen tries to clinch but Kreuger is having none of it.
Targaryen tries to clinch up.
Targaryen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Targaryen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Targaryen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kreuger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Targaryen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daemon Targaryen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Targaryen tries to close the distance and clinch but Kreuger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Targaryen misses with a body shot.
Targaryen slips under a jab.
Targaryen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Targaryen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kreuger manages to avoid it.
Kreuger slips a jab and a cross from Targaryen.
Targaryen fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen looks to clinch
and Kreuger counters with a straight right hand.
Targaryen darts in trying to clinch
and Kreuger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kreuger moves out of range of the strikes.
Kreuger slips under a jab from Targaryen.
Targaryen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kreuger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Targaryen misses.
Kreuger fails to land the takedown.
Targaryen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daemon Targaryen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dag Kreuger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Targaryen drives through and clinches with Kreuger against the cage.
Kreuger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Targaryen after a bit of a struggle.
Targaryen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kreuger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Targaryen's efforts to push away.
Targaryen wants to break free but Kreuger has control.

Kreuger breaks from the clinch.
Targaryen moves in looking to clinch but Kreuger pushes him off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Targaryen rushes Kreuger and presses him up against the cage.

Targaryen breaks the clinch.

Targaryen pushes Kreuger up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Targaryen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Targaryen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Targaryen is pushing Kreuger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Targaryen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kreuger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Targaryen is defending well.
Targaryen presses Kreuger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen pushes Kreuger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kreuger can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dag Kreuger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Targaryen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Targaryen working hard to break the clinch.
Targaryen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Targaryen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Targaryen pushes Kreuger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Targaryen wants to break free but Kreuger has control.
Targaryen lands a nice uppercut.
Targaryen tries to circle away but Kreuger has him pinned against the cage.
Targaryen taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Targaryen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kreuger has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger prevents Targaryen from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Targaryen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Targaryen lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Targaryen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kreuger can't find room to land a body shot as Targaryen controls the action.
A short right from Targaryen.
Targaryen is trying to force a seperation but Kreuger has the dominant position.
Kreuger prevents Targaryen from breaking the clinch.

Targaryen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Targaryen lands a really nice looking cross but Kreuger seems unphased.
Nice cross by Targaryen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Targaryen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Targaryen finds Kreuger's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kreuger flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Targaryen lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kreuger will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daemon Targaryen!
In defeat, Dag Kreuger stepped up to the mic, saying 'He just happened to be the better man tonight, I won't make excuses. He beat me, hands down. I'll be back. '.

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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 Namba Babakla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Babakla
vs
Glover

170 cm
30
170 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

180 cm
26
181 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Namba Babakla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Glover!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babakla is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Glover.
Glover misses with an uppercut. Babakla saw that one coming.

Babakla closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Glover's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Glover has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Babakla is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Glover.
Glover is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Babakla is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glover wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Babakla.
Babakla thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Glover tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babakla misses with a head shot.
Babakla avoids the attempt from Glover to control.
Babakla has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Babakla prevents Glover from getting the reversal.
Babakla throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Glover is wriggling around trying to escape.
Glover tries to lock up and control but Babakla gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover tries to buck Babakla off but he can't manage it.
Glover wants to hold on but Babakla pushes him away.
Glover is desperately trying to improve his position but Babakla has a good base and remains in mount.
Glover tries to lock up and control but Babakla gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Babakla controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glover is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babakla throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Glover is looking to get to half guard.
Babakla throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Glover tries to lock up and control but Babakla gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babakla thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Glover 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.

Glover comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Glover throws a right hand that Babakla ducks under and follows up with a left that Babakla also avoids with ease.
Babakla on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Glover lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Babakla backs up against the cage.
Glover misses with a straight right.
Danny Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babakla slips a straight right by Glover.

Babakla decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Babakla missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Glover wants to sweep but Babakla has passed to side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lull in the action here as Babakla stalls from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Babakla wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Glover is being controlled here.
Glover tries to bench press Babakla off him but Babakla keeps the position.
Glover manages to get back to half guard.
Glover is trying to escape back to his feet but Babakla uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Glover looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Glover is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babakla throws a strike aimed at the side of Glover's head but Glover avoids it well.
A control attempt from Glover but he's now mounted!
Babakla throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Glover wants to hold on but Babakla pushes him away.
Babakla tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover is trying to escape the mount.
Namba Babakla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babakla takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Babakla misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Babakla throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Babakla landing strikes, looking to finish!
Glover is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Glover is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babakla lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Namba Babakla will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Glover misses with a looping right.
Babakla dodges the punch combination from Glover.
Glover takes a swing at Babakla's ribcage but misses.
Babakla takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Glover scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Babakla takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Glover throws a series of punches but Babakla moves out of range.
Glover moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Babakla slips a straight right by Glover.
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!
Glover lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. Babakla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glover scores with a jab to the body.
Glover tries to bum rush Babakla with a series of wild strikes but Babakla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babakla slips a jab and a cross from Glover.
Glover throws a right and a left that Babakla avoids nicely.
Glover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Babakla moves away from the strike by Glover.

Babakla feints and as Glover raises his hands in defense, Babakla changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Glover wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Babakla manages to pass to side control.
Glover gets full guard.
Babakla content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babakla in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Glover looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Babakla passes into half guard.
Glover moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babakla wants to pass the guard but Glover is keeping the position.
Babakla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Glover looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Babakla passes into side control.
Glover is trying to escape the position but Babakla is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Babakla.
Glover looks to move to half guard but instead Babakla has passed into mount! Damn!
Babakla landing strikes, looking to finish!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glover tries to reverse the position but Babakla maintains control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Glover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Glover has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Glover!
In his post fight interview, Danny Glover gave a big smile as he said 'I'm Danny Glover. My hands are lethal weapons. Don't cheer me, cheer the surgeons that will putting my opponents face back together from beat down I just laid on him. God bless Jamaica! '.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Orvel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Babcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orvel comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden The Wicker Man . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Orvel
vs
Babcock

184 cm
29
200 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

175 cm
25
213 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Orvel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Babcock!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Babcock does it's job there.
Babcock scores with a punch to the head.

Babcock has closed the distance and engaged Orvel in a clinch.
Babcock taking a breather.
Babcock misses with some punches.
Orvel tries to circle away but Babcock has him pinned against the cage.
Orvel has had enough of the clinch but Babcock keeps him there for the moment.
Orvel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Babcock scores with a shoulder strike.
Babcock is stalling here.
Orvel is pressed up against the cage. Babcock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orvel down to the mat. Orvel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Babcock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Orvel back to the cage. Babcock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Babcock scores with a hook to the body. Orvel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babcock misses with the combination.
Babcock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orvel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Orvel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Babcock wants to improve his position but Orvel is controlling well.
Babcock is still trying to improve position.
Babcock trying to control here.
Orvel prevents Babcock from improving his position.

Orvel seems to be working for a kimura but Babcock defends the submission attempt.

Babcock is defending against the submission attempts here by Orvel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Babcock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Orvel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Babcock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Babcock tries to roll over but Orvel keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orvel is looking to take a break and control but Babcock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Orvel is trying for a kimura here. Babcock looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Orvel wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Orvel!
As Steve Orvel got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: WROCILEM, WROCILEM! RUTKOWSKI IDE PO CIEBIE'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Howlingate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ace Hood - Bugatti (Explicit) ft. Future, Rick Ross . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Watson
vs
Howlingate

188 cm
20
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
29
265 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Grand Royal Wear

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sean Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Howlingate!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Howlingate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watson.
A big right from Watson misses.

Watson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Watson wants to control but Howlingate is keeping him busy.
Howlingate taking a bit of punishment here - Watson scoring with strikes.
Howlingate takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Howlingate can do anything to dispel that myth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson 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.
Watson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Watson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Howlingate is looking to reverse the position.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Howlingate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Watson is working Howlingate over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Howlingate is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Watson.
Watson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Watson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Watson throws a strike aimed at the side of Howlingate's head but Howlingate avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlingate is trying to control Watson's posture but Watson avoids it.
Watson wants to control but Howlingate is keeping him busy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Watson working the strikes but Howlingate uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson working the head and body with strikes.
Howlingate keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Watson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Watson throwing shots but Howlingate is blocking nicely.
Watson slips a nice elbow through Howlingate's hands, connecting with Howlingate's forehead.

Watson seems to be working for a kimura but Howlingate defends the submission attempt.
Watson is looking to advance position but Howlingate won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlingate taking some punishment here, with Watson in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Watson there.
Howlingate keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Watson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Watson lands a nice short elbow.
Watson winds up and cracks Howlingate with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Howlingate looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Howlingate!
A big strike lands for Watson! That's really hurt Howlingate and he's turned his back - Watson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Watson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Watson!