NEX WW Warzone 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anssi Manninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eyden Pargrathian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pargrathian has chosen Judas Priest- Battle Hymn/ One Shot at Glory as his entrance music. The key to victory for Anssi Manninen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Manninen
vs
Pargrathian

186 cm
19
192 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

183 cm
24
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anssi Manninen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eyden Pargrathian!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pargrathian gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Manninen pulls guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pargrathian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Manninen working for a triangle but Pargrathian defends it easily.
Pargrathian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pargrathian lands a couple of elbows.
Pargrathian trying to control the position from guard on top but Manninen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pargrathian passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pargrathian working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manninen taking a bit of punishment here - Pargrathian scoring with strikes.
Pargrathian working the ground and pound from side control.

Pargrathian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manninen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pargrathian lands a few punches from side control.
Pargrathian scores with a couple of short elbows.
A lull in the action here as Pargrathian stalls from top position.
Manninen regains half guard.
Pargrathian working the head and body with strikes.
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!

Manninen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pargrathian pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pargrathian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Manninen with the active half guard here but Pargrathian passes nicely into side control.
Pargrathian cracks Manninen with a big right hand but Manninen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pargrathian grinds an elbow into Manninen's temple.
Manninen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pargrathian pushes Manninen off looking to stand but Manninen dives back in and keeps control.
Pargrathian slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manninen is looking to work some ground and pound but Pargrathian has wrist control.
Manninen is breathing heavily.
Manninen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pargrathian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pargrathian can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manninen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Pargrathian has his foot on Manninen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manninen works his way back into a safe position though.
Pargrathian 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.
Pargrathian manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pargrathian lands a big shot there that rocks Manninen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pargrathian working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pargrathian lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pargrathian with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pargrathian has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Manninen's face.

It looks like Anssi Manninen has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manninen is in a horrible position here. Pargrathian smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manninen is trying desperately to improve position.
Manninen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manninen is squirming around, avoiding Pargrathian's attempts to control the action.
Pargrathian connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pargrathian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Manninen regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manninen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pargrathian told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pargrathian stands and throws Manninen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eyden Pargrathian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anssi Manninen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pargrathian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pargrathian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Manninen's head.

Manninen working for a triangle but Pargrathian defends it easily.
Pargrathian wants to control from the top but Manninen keeps moving.
Pargrathian scoring with punches to the head and body.

Manninen is looking for a triangle but Pargrathian pushes his legs off easily.
Pargrathian lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pargrathian lands a couple of elbows.
Pargrathian postures up and lands a big shot to Manninen's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pargrathian's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pargrathian stopping the sweep attempt from Manninen.

Manninen is looking for a triangle but Pargrathian pushes his legs off easily.
Pargrathian landing some decent shots from guard.
Pargrathian scoring with some ground and pound.
Pargrathian lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Eyden Pargrathian has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pargrathian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manninen has momentary wrist control but Pargrathian slips an elbow through the middle.

Manninen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pargrathian escapes and throws Manninen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pargrathian creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pargrathian lands a nice forearm strike.
Pargrathian scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Manninen to see if he's OK.
Manninen seems a little lost for a moment, as Pargrathian dominates the positioning.
Pargrathian working the ground and pound.
Manninen taking punishment in the form of punches.

Manninen is rocked!
Pargrathian cracks Manninen with a big right hand but Manninen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oh Manninen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pargrathian is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Manninen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pargrathian in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Manninen looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Pargrathian turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eyden Pargrathian!
In his post fight interview, Eyden Pargrathian started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

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

Collins
vs
Donisvitch

175 cm
26
165 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

168 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jared Donisvitch!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Donisvitch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Collins has Donisvitch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Donisvitch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Donisvitch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Collins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Donisvitch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Donisvitch tries to break free but Collins pushes him back against the cage.
Donisvitch avoiding damage as Collins throws knees to the body.

Collins has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Donisvitch clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Donisvitch looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Collins looking for the choke but no joy.
Donisvitch is trying to get back to his feet but Collins has full control of the position and if anything, Donisvitch has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Collins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Donisvitch defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Donisvitch wants to control his opponent's hands but Collins gets his hands free.
Donisvitch is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Donisvitch preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Collins.
Donisvitch wants to get back to his feet.

Donisvitch won't enjoy being in this position. Collins looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Donisvitch is tapping - it's over boys! Collins picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Owen Collins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tinker Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Conqueror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bell
vs
Conqueror

177 cm
18
176 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tinker Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Conqueror!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conqueror throws a jab but it's blocked by Bell.
Conqueror throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bell closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Conqueror looks to land a combination but Bell avoids it well.
Conqueror circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conqueror throws out a loose jab but Bell uses good head movement to avoid it.

Bell rushes Conqueror and presses him up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bell.

It looks like Dark Conqueror has been cut.
Bell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Conqueror takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Conqueror dodges an elbow strike from Bell.
Bell effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Bell.
Bell lands an elbow inside that Conqueror shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Bell.

That has opened up Dark Conqueror's cut even more.
Bell lands a damaging elbow.

The cut above Dark Conqueror's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Conqueror is defending well for now.
Bell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Conqueror managing to block the knees to the body from Bell.
Bell lands an elbow that stopped Conqueror in his tracks for a moment.
I was talking to Bell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bell lands an elbow that stopped Conqueror in his tracks for a moment.

Dark Conqueror's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bell effectively controlling the action here.
Bell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Conqueror's defenses.

Conqueror is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tinker Bell!
In his post fight interview, Tinker Bell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harold Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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!

Hamilton
vs
Foley

180 cm
18
176 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harold Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Conan Foley!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Foley both land. Nice combination.
Nice jab there from Foley.
Hamilton misses with a head kick.
Foley throws a looping overhand right but Hamilton ducks down to avoid it.
Hamilton slips a straight right by Foley.
Foley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hamilton is able to avoid easily.
Foley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Foley.
We've been informed that Foley has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Foley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foley tries to bum rush Hamilton with a series of wild strikes but Hamilton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Foley throws a right and a left that Hamilton avoids nicely.
Hamilton moves forwards but Foley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Conan Foley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamilton dodges the punch combination from Foley.
Foley connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley misses with the combination.
Hamilton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foley misses with a straight right.
Good work by Foley as he checks the leg kick.
Hamilton loads up on a big right hand but Foley slips the punch.
Conan Foley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foley misses with a straight right.
Foley lands a jab to the head.
Foley connects with a body shot.
Foley misses with a looping left.
Hamilton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Foley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hamilton scrambles back to his feet.
Foley misses with an uppercut.
Foley misses with a double jab

and Hamilton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamilton working Foley over with strikes.
Hamilton prevents Foley from standing back up.
Hamilton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hamilton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hamilton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Foley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hamilton 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.
Hamilton moves into full mount! Foley won't be happy about that!
Hamilton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hamilton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Foley is rocked!

It looks like Conan Foley has been cut.
Hamilton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Foley is still in real trouble! Can Hamilton finish him?
Hamilton postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Foley badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hamilton around the waist but Hamilton pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hamilton is the winner by TKO! Hamilton jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Hamilton!
In defeat, Conan Foley stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ahhh what the feck do you want me to tell ya? Not sure if I was beat by the 2 bottles of Jemmie I drunk last night or if this guy is really that good. He took my shots and stayed awake, so he's a tough sonofabitch and I'll tip my hat, but watch yer arse son I'll be back and I don`t forget a face.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

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

Jaa
vs
Avery

185 cm
18
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

178 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Avery!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Avery eats them both and turns towards Jaa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Avery is looking to land body kicks.
Avery thuds his shin into the meat of Jaa's side.

Jaa moves into the clinch successfully.
Jaa wants a takedown but no success here.
Avery looking for a takedown.
Avery has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jaa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jaa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Avery is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jaa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tony Jaa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Avery.
Avery drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Avery circles away from the clinch attempt

so Avery counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Avery throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Avery won't allow Jaa to sweep him here.
Avery lands a couple of digs.
Jaa working a defensive guard but Avery passes into half guard.
Avery working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa trying to hold on to Avery's head to control him but Avery postures up.
Jaa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avery lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Avery slips a nice elbow through Jaa's hands, connecting with Jaa's forehead.
Avery working Jaa over with strikes.
Avery drops an elbow to the side of Jaa's head.
Avery working the head and body with strikes.
Jaa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Avery on the ground.
Avery seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jaa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Avery lands strikes from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Avery missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jaa wants to control but Avery is keeping busy.
Jaa tries to get to full guard but Avery has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Avery lands a nice short elbow.
Jaa trying to hold on to Avery's head to control him but Avery postures up.
Avery thows a huge punch but Jaa dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avery lands with a punch from half guard.
Avery working Jaa over with strikes.
Jaa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jaa tries to get out of the position.
Avery 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.
Jaa is positioning himself well to prevent Avery advancing to mount.
Avery working over Jaa with some ground and pound. Jaa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Jaa is rocked!
Still in half guard, Avery seems content to control.
Avery prevents Jaa from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Avery lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Jaa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Avery scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Avery lands a nice short elbow.
Avery lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Avery lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jaa! More strikes land and this one is all over! Avery jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Avery!
After winning the bout, Sean Avery thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shank Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens comes to the cage accompanied by NECRO- "DIE!". The crowd seem to be enjoying Shadow's choice of entrance music: Scandal / Shunkan Sentimental. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stevens
vs
Shadow

180 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
176 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shank Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Shadow!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens throws a leg kick but Shadow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shadow.
Stevens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shadow. That did some damage!
Good work by Shadow as he checks the leg kick.
Shadow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stevens walks into a straight right hand from Shadow.
Shadow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stevens throws a body shot but no joy.
Stevens misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shadow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevens motions for Shadow to come forward. Stevens throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shank Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
Shadow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shadow moves out of range as Stevens throws a body kick.
Stevens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Shadow moves out of range.
Stevens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shadow lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stevens misses with a combination
and Shadow counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens throws a body kick that misses.
Shadow scores with a jab to the body.
Stevens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but Shadow is just out of range.
Shadow checks a leg kick.
Shadow lands a nice shot to the body.
Stevens wants to clinch up but Shadow keeps it at a distance.
Stevens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shadow connects with a right hand. Stevens shakes it off.

Stevens is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shadow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stevens's head.
Oh Stevens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Stevens misses.
Shadow connects with a looping right hand.
Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shadow to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shadow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shadow connects with a body shot.
Shadow cracks Stevens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shadow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevens.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow jabs at Stevens's body.
Shadow moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevens seems to have got his legs back now.
Stevens is looking to clinch but Shadow is avoiding it.
Shadow is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stevens had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

Shadow cracks Stevens with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stevens looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Shadow finish him?
A shot to the liver by Shadow. Beautiful body shot.
Stevens is looking to wear down Shadow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shadow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stevens on the side of the head.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Shadow knocks Stevens out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Shadow!
During a confident post fight interview, The Shadow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Wareheim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivar Lothbrokson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Wareheim
vs
Lothbrokson

180 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
174 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Prefers standup

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Wareheim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivar Lothbrokson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrokson throws a right hand that misses
and Wareheim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wareheim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lothbrokson.
Wareheim throws a looping overhand right but Lothbrokson ducks down to avoid it.
Wareheim misses with a body shot.
Lothbrokson defending well as Wareheim loads up on a big left hand.
Lothbrokson sizes up Wareheim with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wareheim misses with a wild body shot.
Wareheim moves away from the strike by Lothbrokson.
Lothbrokson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lothbrokson slips a jab and a cross from Wareheim.
Lothbrokson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lothbrokson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Lothbrokson misses.
Lothbrokson throws out a loose jab but Wareheim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lothbrokson misses with an uppercut.
Lothbrokson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wareheim dodges the punch combination from Lothbrokson.
Wareheim jabs Lothbrokson to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrokson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lothbrokson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wareheim throws a lazy right hand but Lothbrokson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wareheim throws a hook but Lothbrokson avoids it easily.
Wareheim scores with a three punch combo!

Lothbrokson moves into the clinch.
Wareheim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wareheim wants a takedown.
Lothbrokson misses with some punches.
Lothbrokson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lothbrokson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lothbrokson scores with a shot to the side of Wareheim's head.
Wareheim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wareheim is looking to control Lothbrokson's arms but Lothbrokson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wareheim has his back to the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lothbrokson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lothbrokson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrokson gets through Wareheim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lothbrokson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lothbrokson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lothbrokson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lothbrokson lands a right hand.
Lothbrokson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wareheim tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lothbrokson avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lothbrokson.
Lothbrokson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wareheim tries to pull guard but Lothbrokson won't allow it.
Lothbrokson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wareheim is trying to stall.
A short left from Lothbrokson.
A left hand lands to the body for Lothbrokson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrokson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wareheim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lothbrokson lands with a left to the head.
Lothbrokson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Wareheim tries to break free but Lothbrokson pushes him back against the cage.
Lothbrokson lands a shot to the body.
Lothbrokson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wareheim.
Lothbrokson lands a left hand.
Wareheim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wareheim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wareheim tries to land a knee to the head but Lothbrokson blocks with his arms.
Wareheim tries to pull guard but Lothbrokson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Wareheim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lothbrokson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lothbrokson gets underhooks to prevent Wareheim's takedown attempt.
Lothbrokson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lothbrokson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wareheim backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Lothbrokson.
Lothbrokson is working Wareheim over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lothbrokson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lothbrokson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lothbrokson avoiding damage.
Lothbrokson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wareheim backwards.
Lothbrokson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wareheim backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Wareheim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lothbrokson lands a shoulder strike.
Lothbrokson lands a left hand.
Wareheim jumps guard but Lothbrokson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wareheim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wareheim has had enough of the clinch but Lothbrokson keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wareheim wants to stall.
Wareheim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lothbrokson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lothbrokson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivar Lothbrokson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lothbrokson works Wareheim's body with a nice hook.
Wareheim slips a jab from Lothbrokson.

Lothbrokson darts in and clinches Wareheim up against the cage.
Wareheim takes a shot to the head.
Wareheim tries to break free but Lothbrokson pushes him back against the cage.
Wareheim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lothbrokson.
Lothbrokson lands with a short shot to the head.
Lothbrokson stalls.
Lothbrokson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Lothbrokson.
A shot in the inside from Lothbrokson.
Wareheim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lothbrokson has him pressed against the cage.
Lothbrokson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Lothbrokson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrokson lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Lothbrokson.
Lothbrokson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wareheim or not.
Wareheim tries to pull guard but Lothbrokson won't allow it.
Lothbrokson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lothbrokson leaning against his opponent.
A hook to the body from Lothbrokson.
Lothbrokson lands a nice uppercut.
Lothbrokson lands a body punch.
Lothbrokson pushes Wareheim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lothbrokson lands a shot to the body.
Lothbrokson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lothbrokson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wareheims head.

Wareheim is rocked!
Wareheim tries to circle away but Lothbrokson has him pinned against the cage.
Oh Wareheim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lothbrokson is stalling here.
Wareheim seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Lothbrokson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrokson gets through Wareheim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lothbrokson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lothbrokson tries to throw a body punch but Wareheim avoids it by throwing Lothbrokson back against the cage.
Lothbrokson lands a left hand.
Wareheim trying to control the position but instead, Lothbrokson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wareheim into the cage.
Lothbrokson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lothbrokson has Wareheim pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lothbrokson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lothbrokson.
Lothbrokson scores with a shot to the side of Wareheim's head.
Lothbrokson lands a left hand.
A short right from Lothbrokson.
Lothbrokson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wareheim backwards.
Wareheim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lothbrokson just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrokson is pushing Wareheim up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lothbrokson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lothbrokson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wareheim backwards.
Wareheim wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Wareheim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Lothbrokson.
Lothbrokson digs a right hand into Wareheim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wareheim's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wareheim is trying to break the clinch but Lothbrokson has him pressed against the cage.
Lothbrokson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wareheim.
Lothbrokson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lothbrokson scores with a hook to the body.
Lothbrokson lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lothbrokson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lothbrokson leaning against his opponent.
Lothbrokson pushes Wareheim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Lothbrokson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lothbrokson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lothbrokson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lothbrokson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lothbrokson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wareheim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lothbrokson after a bit of a struggle.
Lothbrokson scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lothbrokson.
Lothbrokson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Lothbrokson.
Lothbrokson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wareheim! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lothbrokson is unloading with more strikes now! Wareheim drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivar Lothbrokson!
A less than humble Ivar Lothbrokson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Eric Wareheim stepped up to the mic, saying 'Got shanked. Oh yeah!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between De Bruyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bennet Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bruyne
vs
Benoit

175 cm
18
166 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, De Bruyne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bennet Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benoit looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bruyne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Benoit swinging wildly here.
Bennet Benoit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bruyne counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Bennet Benoit has been cut.
Benoit's coach down at Kill Zone was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Benoit's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Benoit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Bruyne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benoit, pushing him back against the cage.
Benoit is looking for a takedown.
Bruyne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Benoit tries to circle away but Bruyne has him pinned against the cage.
Benoit can't get the takedown.
Bruyne lands a hook that snaps the head of Benoit backwards.
Bruyne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benoit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bruyne fights it off and pushes away nicely.
De Bruyne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bennet Benoit.
Benoit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benoit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bruyne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit cracks Bruyne with a good jab.
Bruyne slips under a jab.
Bruyne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benoit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruyne manages to avoid it.
Bruyne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benoit.
Benoit misses with a wild body shot.
Benoit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benoit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown but Bruyne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bruyne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benoit keeps the fight on the outside.
Bruyne moves away from the strike by Benoit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit fails to land with a series of punches.
Bruyne connects with a right hand. Benoit shakes it off.
Benoit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bruyne as he avoids it easily.
Benoit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bruyne lands a nice hook to Benoit's body. Benoit takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Bruyne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Benoit tries to circle away but Bruyne has him pinned against the cage.
Bruyne lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benoit wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, Bruyne scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bruyne lands with a short shot to the head.
Bruyne digs a right hand into Benoit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benoit's gas tank.
Benoit wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bruyne has him pressed against the cage.
Bruyne lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benoit is working for takedown but Bruyne is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bruyne lands a nice shot to the body.
Bruyne scores with a shot to the side of Benoit's head.
The referee calls for Bruyne to work.
Benoit managing to block the knees to the body from Bruyne.
Benoit is trying to break the clinch but Bruyne has him pressed against the cage.
Bruyne lands with a left to the head.
Bruyne lands an uppercut.
Bruyne blocking some punches.
Bruyne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benoit backwards.
Benoit tries to throw a body punch but Bruyne avoids it by throwing Benoit back against the cage.
Benoit tries to score a body lock takedown but Bruyne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benoit stalling in the clinch but Bruyne improves position.
Bruyne prevents the takedown attempt.
Bruyne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benoit backwards.
Bruyne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bruyne lands a hook that snaps the head of Benoit backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bruyne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruyne lands a nice shot to the body.
Benoit looks winded!
Bruyne lands a shot to the body.
Bruyne stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bruyne.
Nice body punch from Bruyne - that landed with a thud.
Bruyne is pressed up against the cage. Benoit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bruyne down to the mat. Bruyne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
De Bruyne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruyne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benoit fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruyne with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Benoit is rocked!
Bruyne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benoit at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bruyne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bennet Benoit's cut.
That's time! Bruyne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Benoit throws a leg kick
and Bruyne counters with a huge left! Benoit is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bruyne isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Benoit from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bruyne!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). De Bruyne!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darwin Dorsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Fujiwara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Dorsey
vs
Fujiwara

179 cm
26
162 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
157 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

KAISER

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darwin Dorsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Takeshi Fujiwara!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorsey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujiwara manages to avoid it.
Fujiwara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fujiwara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dorsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujiwara.
Dorsey tries to work over Fujiwara's front leg with a kick but Fujiwara checks it.
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorsey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fujiwara is looking to land body kicks.
Fujiwara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dorsey tests Fujiwara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fujiwara looks for the body kick but Dorsey saw that one coming.
Dorsey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dorsey misses with a body kick.
Fujiwara throws a body shot but no joy.
Dorsey slips under a jab from Fujiwara.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dorsey.
Dorsey tried to score with a low kick but Fujiwara checks it.
Fujiwara looks to land a left hand but Dorsey moved out of range nicely.
Fujiwara throws a series of punches but Dorsey avoids them all with ease.
Fujiwara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fujiwara throws an overhand right that lands on Dorsey's shoulder, as Dorsey tries to avoid the shot.
Dorsey thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara looks to throw the jab but Dorsey is out of range.
Dorsey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fujiwara lands a nice hook to Dorsey's body. Dorsey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fujiwara throws a looping overhand right but Dorsey ducks down to avoid it.
Fujiwara lands with a good body shot.
Dorsey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fujiwara is looking to land body kicks.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dorsey.
Dorsey throws a hook to the side of Fujiwara's head but Fujiwara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dorsey dips to his left and cracks Fujiwara with an uppercut!
Fujiwara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dorsey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Fujiwara is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorsey throws a monster overhand right that drops Fujiwara! Dorsey follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darwin Dorsey!
A very excited looking Darwin Dorsey 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Jerry Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boone's entrance music is Westside Connection Feat. Knoc-Turn'Al - Lights Out. A fine choice. Tyrone Boone has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Boone
vs
Jerry Lee

182 cm
19
196 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

186 cm
19
202 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Boone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Jerry Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Lee gets a double leg takedown into Boone's guard.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Boone wants to get back to his feet but Lee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boone throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Boone throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Alex Jerry Lee has been cut.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee checks a low kick from Boone.
Boone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boone is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Boone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Boone tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Boone misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lee 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.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Boone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boone, right into the meat.
Boone wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Boone tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tyrone Boone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Boone throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Boone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Boone throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boone is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Boone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrone Boone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Lee misses.
Boone is looking to score with low kicks.
Boone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Boone lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Boone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boone is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
That kick from Boone tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boone tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Boone throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Boone moves out of range easily.
Boone throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Boone throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Boone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boone throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Boone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Jerry Lee's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Boone throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Boone throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee blocks a head kick by Boone.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Boone feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Boone lands a head kick. Lee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boone throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Boone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Boone.

Boone tries to sprawl but Lee drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
Lee stops Boone from getting back to his feet.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Lee is working for a kimura but Boone is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee lands a big shot there that rocks Boone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boone wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boone is looking to escape.
Lee 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.
Boone is working to get back to half guard.
Lee lands a big shot there that rocks Boone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Boone really wants to buck Lee off and get back to his feet.

Lee working for a submission but Boone is keeping him at bay.
Lee punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lee moves to take his opponent's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee cracks Boone with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Boone from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boone defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lee's arms.
Good control from Lee.

Lee has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Boone! Can he survive? No! He's out! Lee gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Jerry Lee!