Causing Havoc 16 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Frazier has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tim Marks's chin.

Marks
vs
Frazier

183 cm
26
182 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

178 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tim Marks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Frazier tries to clinch up.

Frazier takes the fight into the clinch.
Marks is trying to break the clinch but Frazier has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Marks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Frazier.
Marks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frazier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marks's efforts to push away.
Marks has had enough of the clinch but Frazier keeps him there for the moment.
I was talking to Marks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Frazier tightens his grip and picks Marks up, before dumping him to the ground. Marks manages to land in guard.
Frazier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Frazier wants to control from the top but Marks keeps moving.
Marks wants to stand up but Frazier is controlling him.
Frazier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frazier chips away with some ground and pound.
Frazier chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Frazier is in close to Marks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Frazier prevents Marks from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frazier wants to control from the top but Marks keeps moving.
Marks wants to get back to his feet but Frazier is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Frazier wants to pass the guard but Marks is keeping the position.
Frazier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Frazier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frazier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frazier won't allow Marks to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frazier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Frazier stops Marks from standing up.
Frazier scoring with punches to the head and body.
Frazier pushing down on Marks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Frazier in particular looking to stall.
Frazier working over Marks with some ground and pound. Marks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marks wants to get back to his feet.
Frazier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marks defending well though.
Marks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Frazier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Marks is trying to stand.
Marks won't allow Frazier to pass to mount.
Frazier is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Frazier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Frazier slips a nice elbow through Marks's hands, connecting with Marks's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frazier prevents Marks from standing back up.
Frazier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marks's head.
Frazier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Marks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frazier scores with a couple of nice shots.
Frazier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Marks is trying to stand back up but Frazier is controlling him
Frazier working Marks over with strikes.
Marks has hold of Frazier's hands but Frazier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Frazier content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Frazier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frazier is trying to control. Marks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marks is trying to stand.
Frazier is trying to control. Marks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier trying to pass the guard but Marks defending well.
Frazier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frazier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Frazier lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Frazier there.
Frazier trying to advance position but Marks counters by regaining guard.
Frazier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Marks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frazier is looking to work some ground and pound but Marks has wrist control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marks circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Marks throws a looping overhand right but Frazier ducks down to avoid it.
Marks lands a nice hook to Frazier's body. Frazier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marks lands a jab.

Frazier closes the distance and clinches.
Marks tries to break free but Frazier pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Frazier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marks's efforts to push away.
Marks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Frazier manages to break the clinch.
Marks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frazier.
Frazier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frazier is looking to clinch but Marks is avoiding it.
Marks throws a combination that misses
letting Frazier counter with a right hand.
Marks lands a lovely overhand right.
Frazier tries to clinch but Marks moves away
and Marks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Frazier thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Marks. That snapped Frazier's head back.
Nice defenses there by Frazier.
Frazier shoots in for a takedown but Marks shows good takedown defense.
Frazier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marks looks to land a left hand but Frazier moved out of range nicely.
Frazier takes one to the chin there.
Marks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frazier was well out of range. Poor timing from Marks.
Frazier slips under a jab.
Frazier steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marks.
Marks scores with a nice right hand.
Marks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frazier will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Frazier backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Frazier fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks blocks a jab.
It looked like Marks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frazier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Marks.
Frazier tries to clinch but Marks is having none of it.
Marks misses with an uppercut

and Frazier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marks's guard.
Frazier wants to control from the top but Marks keeps moving.
Marks wants to stand up but Frazier is controlling him.
Frazier stays in close to Marks's body and controls the position.
Marks wants to stand and escape but Frazier is having none of it.
Frazier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks wants to get back to his feet but Frazier passes into half guard.

Marks has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Frazier is on him like a limpet, forcing Marks back against the cage.
Frazier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marks wants to get back to striking at distance but Frazier won't allow it.

Marks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frazier wants to clinch up but Marks keeps it at a distance.
Marks lands with a cross.
Frazier fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marks throws a leg kick but Frazier sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Frazier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frazier content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marks blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Frazier.
Frazier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frazier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Frazier gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Frazier is controlling him.
Frazier lands a couple of digs.
Frazier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marks wants to stand but Frazier is controlling the position.
Frazier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marks is keeping the position for now.
Frazier passes Marks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Frazier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frazier prevents Marks from standing back up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Frazier is looking to take a break and control but Marks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marks is trying to stand up here but Frazier is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Marks dominated that second round.
That's time! Marks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Frazier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimmy Frazier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frazier manages to avoid it.
Marks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frazier has time to react.
Marks scores with a hook.
Frazier slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Marks.

Frazier is rocked!
Marks lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Frazier up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Marks from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Frazier's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim Marks!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manuel La Bor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think La Bor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Centuries. Lawrence has chosen Business - Eminem as his entrance music. The key to victory for Manuel La Bor has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

La Bor
vs
Lawrence

179 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

168 cm
18
161 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manuel La Bor!
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, Johnny Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Bor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by La Bor.
A little feinted left hand from La Bor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lawrence takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
La Bor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawrence bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of La Bor's head.
La Bor connects with a crisp jab.
La Bor swinging wildly here.
Lawrence was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
La Bor takes a swing at Lawrence's ribcage but misses.
La Bor throws a big shot that misses.
Lawrence slips a jab from La Bor.
La Bor's corner calls for a 1-2. La Bor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lawrence tries to land a leg kick but La Bor saw it coming and moves away.
Lawrence throws an overhand right that lands on La Bor's shoulder, as La Bor tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence scores with a kick to the body.
Lawrence moves out of range as La Bor throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence takes one to the side of the head.
Lawrence turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
La Bor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lawrence is able to avoid easily.
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it.
Lawrence is looking to slow La Bor down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lawrence.
La Bor lands a jab.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses
and La Bor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
La Bor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lawrence stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
La Bor throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor thuds his right hand into Lawrence's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
La Bor works Lawrence's body with a nice hook.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lawrence misses with a straight left.
Lawrence misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from La Bor. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Lawrence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
La Bor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
La Bor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lawrence throws a low kick but it's checked well by La Bor.
Nice defenses there by La Bor.
La Bor cracks a nice hook into Lawrence's ribs.
Lawrence throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawrence fakes the leg kick and cracks La Bor in the body.
La Bor throws a shot to the body.
Lawrence lands a straight punch to the body, keeping La Bor at a distance.
La Bor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lawrence.
Lawrence connects with a leg kick. La Bor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A swing and a miss from Lawrence.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence misses with a body shot.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
La Bor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from La Bor.
Lawrence thumps La Bor with a low kick.
Lawrence feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to La Bor's calf.
Lawrence moves out of range as La Bor throws a body kick.
Lawrence scoring well with a low kick there.
Lawrence goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
La Bor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lawrence lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lawrence throws an ugly left hook that misses
and La Bor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Bor wants to slow Lawrence down by chopping away at his legs.
La Bor scores with the left hand. Lawrence knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from La Bor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bor was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.
A quick step to the side and La Bor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence scores with a nice strike.
La Bor thuds his right hand into Lawrence's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
La Bor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A leg kick checked by La Bor.
La Bor throws a right hand that Lawrence ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawrence also avoids with ease.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
La Bor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
La Bor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lawrence takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lawrence swings for the body but La Bor moves out of range.
Lawrence takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lawrence bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lawrence crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from La Bor - the referee stops the clock and Lawrence gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says La Bor. Lawrence manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
La Bor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lawrence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Manuel La Bor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lawrence misses with a looping right.
Lawrence takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
La Bor dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.
La Bor avoids a kick to the body.
La Bor connects with a leg kick. Lawrence looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
La Bor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lawrence at a distance.
Lawrence lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lawrence throws a wild body kick that La Bor sees coming a mile off.
Lawrence delivers a nice body kick.
Lawrence throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A clash of legs there as La Bor blocks the low kick.
La Bor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lawrence stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
La Bor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Bor lands with an uppercut that bounces Lawrence off the cage and back into range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Bor lands a jab to the nose.
Lawrence takes a shot to the body in his stride.
La Bor lands a nice looking body shot.
La Bor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lawrence throws a push kick but La Bor slaps the foot to one side.
Lawrence lands a straight punch to the body, keeping La Bor at a distance.
La Bor cracks Lawrence with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
La Bor tests Lawrence's chin there with a solid looking shot.
La Bor connects with a nice looking jab.
La Bor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
La Bor misses with a wild combination.
Lawrence is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence swings for the body but La Bor moves out of range.
Lawrence misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Bor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
La Bor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Bor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lawrence is looking to land body kicks.
La Bor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawrence.
Crunch! La Bor slams his shin into Lawrence's torso.
La Bor throws a low kick, looking for Lawrence's leg but Lawrence calmly moves out of range.
Manuel La Bor is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
La Bor moves out of range as Lawrence strikes.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La Bor misses with a low kick.
La Bor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lawrence wants to slow La Bor down by chopping away at his legs.
La Bor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lawrence attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A quick step to the side and La Bor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
La Bor misses with an uppercut. Lawrence saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! La Bor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lawrence - the referee stops the clock and La Bor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lawrence. La Bor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lawrence takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
La Bor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
La Bor moves out of range of the leg kick from Lawrence.
La Bor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
La Bor misses with a series of wild punches.
La Bor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
La Bor lands with an uppercut that bounces Lawrence off the cage and back into range.
La Bor tries to land a front kick but Lawrence steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lawrence on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lawrence thows a leg kick but La Bor checks it
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
La Bor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawrence can do to turn this around?
Lawrence throws a nice outside leg kick.
La Bor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lawrence shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
La Bor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lawrence throws a front kick aimed at La Bor's knee but La Bor avoids it well.
La Bor misses with a low kick.
Lawrence throws a leg kick but La Bor checks it.
La Bor lands a glancing blow to the side of Lawrence's head.
Lawrence with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lawrence misses with a leg kick.
La Bor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a jab to La Bor's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lawrence throws a hook but La Bor blocks it.
Lawrence throws a lazy head kick
and La Bor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
La Bor throws a series of punches but Lawrence avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel La Bor dominated that second round.
That's time! La Bor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lawrence avoids a kick to the body.
La Bor backing away here, and Lawrence unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
La Bor lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Lawrence. That snapped La Bor's head back.
La Bor cracks a nice hook into Lawrence's ribs.
That kick from Lawrence tenderised La Bor's leg. La Bor is trying to keep his angry face on.
La Bor lands with a nice body punch.
Lawrence misses with an attempted mid kick.
La Bor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from La Bor.
La Bor lands with a cross.
La Bor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
La Bor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
La Bor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
La Bor lands with a nice body kick.
La Bor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
La Bor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lawrence.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Bor cracks Lawrence with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
La Bor stalks Lawrence and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lawrence's face. Lawrence staggers backwards, shaken.
La Bor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lawrence stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but La Bor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La Bor thuds a left hand into Lawrence's body.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.
La Bor tries to land a front kick but Lawrence steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
La Bor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
La Bor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lawrence misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lawrence.
A good leg kick by Lawrence.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence looking to land some kicks to the body here.
La Bor lands a jab to the nose.
La Bor misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lawrence misses its intended target.
It appears La Bor was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Bor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
La Bor tries to score with a low kick but Lawrence moves his leg out of the way.
La Bor lands a slapping body shot.
La Bor blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
La Bor tried to counter with a leg kick but Lawrence avoided it.
La Bor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lawrence shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
La Bor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lawrence checks it well.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
La Bor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawrence.
La Bor throws a body shot but no joy.
La Bor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Lawrence blocks the body kick.
Donk. La Bor catches Lawrence right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Bor blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
Lawrence takes a shot to the body in his stride.
La Bor swinging wildly here.
La Bor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lawrence at a distance.
Lawrence doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnny Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawrence throws a leg kick
and La Bor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
La Bor slips under a jab from Lawrence.
Nice shot lands for La Bor.
La Bor throws out a leg kick but Lawrence moves out of range and La Bor only half commits.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
La Bor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lawrence in his tracks.
Lawrence walks into a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Bor scores with a decent looking hook.
La Bor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawrence appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lawrence thows a leg kick but La Bor checks it
and La Bor counters with a stiff right hand.
La Bor scores with a one two! Lawrence had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Lawrence is rocked!
La Bor throws a solid leg kick but Lawrence takes the impact on his shin and smiles at La Bor.
Lawrence is still on wobbly legs! Can La Bor finish him?
La Bor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawrence lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
La Bor cracks the inside of Lawrence's front leg.
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bor was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.
Lawrence seems to have recovered his senses.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
La Bor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Bor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
La Bor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel La Bor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well La Bor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel La Bor!
Manuel La Bor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Garson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aron Bru Cazeres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Garson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aron Bru Cazeres's chin.

Garson
vs
Bru Cazeres

192 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

198 cm
19
282 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Garson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aron Bru Cazeres!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cazeres darts in and clinches Garson up against the cage.

Cazeres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garson misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Garson is breathing heavily.
Cazeres connects with a high kick.

It looks like David Garson has been cut.

Cazeres moves into the clinch successfully.
Cazeres lands an elbow that stopped Garson in his tracks for a moment.
Cazeres lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Cazeres.
Cazeres lands an elbow inside.
Cazeres lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cazeres gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cazeres comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cazeres lands a nice elbow.
Garson takes an elbow to the temple.
Cazeres comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

David Garson's cut is getting worse.
Cazeres lands a damaging elbow.
Cazeres comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cazeres lands a damaging elbow.

Garson is rocked!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cazeres.
Oh Garson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee is keeping an eye on Cazeres - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cazeres has Garson pressed against the cage. He pushes Garson back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Cazeres throws a beautiful elbow that sends Garson crashing to the floor! Cazeres piles on the pressure with more strikes! Garson is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aron Bru Cazeres!
The defeated David Garson had this to say: 'he using steroids!!!!!!!!!!! '.

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Barontini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorrito Mustachio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barontini comes to the cage accompanied by Ride of the Valkyries. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barontini
vs
Mustachio

177 cm
26
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

181 cm
19
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

GREEN!160

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Barontini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lorrito Mustachio!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barontini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mustachio was well out of range. Poor timing from Barontini.
Mustachio shoots and misses
and Barontini counters with a two punch combo.
Mustachio fails with a takedown attempt.
Mustachio has his takedown stuffed
and Barontini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mario Barontini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorrito Mustachio.
Barontini scores with a jab.
Barontini tests Mustachio's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Mustachio looking to score a takedown here. Barontini is defending well but Mustachio drives through and ends up in Barontini's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barontini trying to keep a closed guard but Mustachio is proving a slippery customer.
Mustachio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustachio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barontini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mustachio scoring with some ground and pound.
Mustachio works over Barontini with some ground and pound from guard.
Barontini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mustachio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mustachio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barontini's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustachio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barontini working a defensive guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barontini connects with the punch.
Barontini throws a hook but Mustachio avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustachio looks for a takedown but Barontini sprawls well.
Barontini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mustachio at a distance.
A shot to the body from Mustachio misses
and Barontini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barontini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barontini looks to score with a jab to the body but Mustachio is just out of range.
Mustachio throws a right hand that misses
letting Barontini counter with a right hand.
Mustachio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mustachio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barontini moves out of range of the strikes.
Mustachio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barontini defends it nicely.

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

Mustachio is rocked!

It looks like Lorrito Mustachio has been cut.
Barontini sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Mustachio's defenses. It connects perfectly with Mustachio's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Barontini!
A very excited looking Mario Barontini 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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RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Ray Razor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Razor has chosen ONYX Feat. Biohazard - Judgment Night as his entrance music. Steven Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Ray Razor

192 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

189 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Ray Razor!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razor ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

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

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Razor defends it easily.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Razor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Razor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Johnson is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Razor postures up.

Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Razor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Razor looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Razor controls from within his opponent's guard.

Razor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Razor has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Razor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Razor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Razor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Razor is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razor postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Razor tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Razor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Johnson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Razor stacks Johnson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Razor!
Razor tries to advance to mount but Johnson denies him.
Razor creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Razor working the head and body with strikes.
Razor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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.

Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Razor pulls his head out easily.
Razor thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Razor is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Razor not doing much here.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Razor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Razor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Razor is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Razor sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Razor is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Razor tries to stand and escape but Johnson is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson wants to control but Razor is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Ray Razor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Razor to score with a decent uppercut.
Razor lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Razor misses.
The crowd cheers as Razor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Razor.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Razor defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Razor.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Razor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Razor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Razor sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Razor is out of range.

Johnson has managed to clinch.
Razor wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Razor.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Razor avoids it well and moves away.
Steven Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Ray Razor.
Razor takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Razor.
Razor moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.
Razor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Razor counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Razor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Razor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Johnson trying to hold on to Razor's head to control him but Razor postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Razor is keeping busy.
Razor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Razor in his half guard.
Johnson is looking to control Razor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Razor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Razor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Razor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Razor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Razor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Razor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Razor somewhat.
Razor takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Razor works Johnson's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Razor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Razor just misses with a punch to the body.
Razor stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Razor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Razor landing some decent shots from guard.
Razor lands a couple of elbows.
Sonny Ray Razor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Razor trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Razor tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Razor trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Razor defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Ray Razor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Razor avoids nicely.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Razor's sensitive parts.
Razor lands a lovely overhand right.
Razor misses the jab.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Razor's head but Razor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Razor lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Razor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Razor fails to land the takedown.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Razor.
Razor working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Razor wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson tries to buck Razor off but Razor is having none of it.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Razor tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Razor wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Razor defends it easily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Razor from controlling successfully.

Johnson working for submissions but it's allowed Razor to get to half guard.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Razor is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson is not content to let Razor control the position.
Sonny Ray Razor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Razor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razor tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Johnson.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Razor trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Razor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Razor postures up.
Johnson is not content to let Razor control the position.
Johnson is trying to control Razor's posture but Razor avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Razor is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Steven Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Razor avoids the strikes from the bottom by Johnson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Ray Razor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Razor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Ray Razor!
During a confident post fight interview, Sonny Ray Razor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eino Kolehmainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eino Kolehmainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kolehmainen
vs
Grimes

178 cm
27
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

197 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eino Kolehmainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kolehmainen is fending him off so far but Grimes persists. Nope, Kolehmainen circles away and we're back to standing.
Grimes tries for a takedown but Kolehmainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Kolehmainen shoots in and bounces Grimes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kolehmainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grimes is keeping the position for now.
Kolehmainen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carl Grimes!
Carl Grimes very nearly forgot to thank Dissolution Fight Wear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
90%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scottie Pippen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasco Eanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pippen
vs
Eanes

202 cm
18
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scottie Pippen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vasco Eanes!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pippen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eanes doesn't seem bothered though.
Pippen misses with a looping left.
Pippen throws a right hand that misses
letting Eanes counter with a right hand.
Pippen throws a jab but it's blocked by Eanes.
Pippen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Vasco Eanes has been cut.
Pippen digs a good body shot into Eanes's ribs.
Pippen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eanes.
Eanes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eanes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pippen jabs Eanes right on the nose. Eanes blinks but takes it well.
Pippen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eanes.
Eanes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pippen has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pippen throws an off balance right hand
and Eanes counters with a nice uppercut.
Pippen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BigMouth Cabrons in the buildup to the fight.
Pippen misses with a right hand
and Eanes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Scottie Pippen has been cut.
Eanes throws an off balance right hand
and Eanes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pippen throws an overhand right that lands on Eanes's shoulder, as Eanes tries to avoid the shot.
Eanes unleashes a big counter combination but Pippen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Eanes stuns Pippen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pippen throws a jab but it's blocked by Eanes.
Pippen missing with a left hand there. Eanes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eanes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pippen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eanes circles away quickly and effectively.
Pippen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eanes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Pippen.
Pippen misses with a hook
and Eanes counters with a straight right hand.
Pippen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Eanes to counter with a crisp jab.
Pippen just misses with a punch to the body.
Eanes throws a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eanes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Pippen misses.
Eanes tries to counter with a clinch but Pippen shakes him off and moves away.
Pippen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eanes counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Eanes misses its intended target.
Eanes avoids the body shot from Pippen.
Eanes plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Pippen swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Pippen face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vasco Eanes!

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FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Granger comes into the arena with Jiu-Jitsu blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Granger
vs
Brown

173 cm
20
142 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

189 cm
27
142 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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Big Bear Nutrition 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Granger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darren Brown!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Granger scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
Brown 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.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Granger trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Granger stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Granger from controlling successfully.
Granger passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Granger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Granger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Granger lands a nice forearm strike.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown is being controlled here.
Brown takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Granger trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown tries to buck Granger off but Granger is having none of it.
Brown looks to move to half guard but instead Granger has passed into mount! Damn!
Granger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Granger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Granger is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brown to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brown shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown is still trying to improve position.
Granger content just to control the position here.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Granger is trying to take his opponent's back.
Brown 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.
Granger looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Granger trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Granger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Brown is looking for a triangle but Granger pushes his legs off easily.
Granger stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Granger wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Granger is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Granger has managed to sneak the leg through.

Granger is looking for a kimura here.
Granger trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Granger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Granger pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Granger tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.

Granger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Granger prevents Brown from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Granger sprawls well. Granger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.

Granger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Granger is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Granger frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Granger seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Brown is holding on tight.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Granger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Granger with good strikes from the mount here!
Granger wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
John Granger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Granger wants to take Brown's back but he can't do it this time.

Granger working for a guillotine from mount but Brown is in no mood to give up.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown regains half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Granger is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Granger has control of the leg.
Granger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Granger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.

Granger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Granger eventually gives up the hold.
Granger wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Granger preventing the sweep.
Granger looking to pass the guard.

Brown throws his legs up looking for a submission but Granger uses it to pass to side control.
Granger is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Granger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Granger moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Granger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Brown is not content to let Granger control the position.

Granger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Granger trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brown shoots in and drives through. Granger sprawls well.
Granger ducks under a wild hook from Brown.

Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Granger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Granger.
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Granger's head.
Granger is trying to get back to full guard.

Brown is working for a kimura but Granger is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown is looking to advance position but Granger won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Granger wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Granger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown cracks Granger with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Granger is retaining full guard.

Granger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Brown 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.
Granger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.

Granger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Granger controls the position.
Granger is working Brown over with some ground and pound from side control.
Granger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown is working to avoid the ground and pound but Granger connects with a decent elbow.
Brown tries to buck Granger off but Granger is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working to avoid the ground and pound but Granger connects with a decent elbow.

Granger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown gets back to half guard.

Granger is looking for a kimura here.

Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Granger seems content to control.
Granger is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Granger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Granger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brown!
Granger pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Granger trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Granger is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Brown is in real trouble.
Granger is hanging on to Brown's back as he tries to escape.
Granger biding his time, looking for the opening.
Granger doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.

Granger drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Granger off! Granger jumps back into Brown's guard.
Granger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Granger sitting in guard here, content to control.
Granger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Granger clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Granger shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Granger scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Granger moves into full mount! Brown won't be happy about that!
Granger controlling his opponent.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Granger moves to the back position.
Brown tries to escape but Granger has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Granger is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Brown taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Granger.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Granger!
John Granger is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious John Granger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.