FF XXXVIII: Barbossa v Correa PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ram Man Rijal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri Lafitte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Man Rijal
vs
Lafitte

193 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

193 cm
22
213 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ram Man Rijal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henri Lafitte!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rijal thuds a left hand into Lafitte's body.
Rijal dives in for a single leg takedown but Lafitte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lafitte delivers a nice body kick.
Rijal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lafitte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lafitte keeps the fight on the outside.
Lafitte clobbers Rijal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lafitte looks to land a right hand but Rijal moved out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Rijal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lafitte throws a leg kick but Rijal checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rijal misses with a body shot.
Lafitte lands a really nice looking cross but Rijal seems unphased.
Lafitte misses with a looping left.
Lafitte connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rijal clinches with his opponent.
Rijal stalling in the clinch but Lafitte improves position.
Rijal looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ram Man Rijal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lafitte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lafitte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rijal tries to pull guard but Lafitte won't allow it.
Rijal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rijal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rijal tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lafitte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lafitte is leaning against Rijal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lafitte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rijal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rijal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lafitte after a bit of a struggle.
A nice left hand lands by Lafitte.
Lafitte lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rijal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lafitte pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafitte working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Lafitte.
Lafitte avoiding damage as Rijal throws knees to the body.
Rijal tries for a takedown but Lafitte manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lafitte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lafitte misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Lafitte on the inside.
Lafitte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rijal backwards.
Lafitte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rijal is breathing heavily.
Rijal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lafitte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rijal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lafitte lands a big right hand that drops Rijal! The killer instinct kicks in and Lafitte finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lafitte!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henri Lafitte!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jenik Krejza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travwan Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Reid's choice of entrance music: hall of fame. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Krejza
vs
Reid

202 cm
23
259 lbs
2 - 11 - 0

220 cm
27
285 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 2 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jenik Krejza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travwan Reid!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krejza.
Krejza works over Reid's head and body with a nice combination.

Krejza moves into the clinch.
Reid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Krejza.

Krejza breaks from the clinch.
Krejza throws a head kick that misses.

Krejza moves into the clinch.
Krejza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krejza managing to block the knees to the body from Reid.

Krejza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reid takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid closes the distance but Krejza moves to the side
and Krejza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reid thinking.
Krejza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reid tries to clinch there but Krejza circles away.
Krejza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reid but Reid pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Reid clinches with his opponent.
Krejza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Reid has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Krejza uses from the top position.
Krejza trying to control but Reid is working from the bottom.
Krejza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Reid has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Krejza is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Reid missing with knees to the body.
Reid stops a takedown attempt from Krejza.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krejza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krejza looks to land a combination but Reid avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krejza throws a head kick but Reid moves out of range.
Reid doesn't manage to clinch there - Krejza circles away.
It looked like Krejza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krejza is defended easily by Reid.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jenik Krejza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reid lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Krejza backs up against the cage.

Reid closes the distance and clinches.
Reid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krejza is defending well for now.

Krejza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Travwan Reid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reid is looking to clinch but Krejza is avoiding it.

Reid fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krejza to the ground. Reid is now in Krejza's guard.

Krejza manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Krejza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reid to the mat! Reid manages to get full guard.
Reid is looking to stand up but Krejza isn't so interested in that idea.
Krejza working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krejza throwing strikes but missing.
Reid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krejza throws a big right hand that misses.
Krejza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reid's guard.
Reid is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krejza scores with a couple of nice shots.

Krejza is working for a submission of some sort.
Krejza not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krejza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Krejza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reid has hold of Krejza's hands but Krejza slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Krejza scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Krejza with the ground and pound but Reid uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Krejza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krejza throws a strike but Reid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

This has been an exciting period of action!

Krejza kicks Reid off and gets to his feet.

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

Krejza has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Reid off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jenik Krejza dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Krejza tries a head kick but it misses.
Krejza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krejza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krejza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krejza misses with a few strikes there.
Reid wants to clinch
and Krejza counters with a straight right hand.
Krejza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reid can do to turn this around?

Krejza has managed to clinch.

Krejza has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Reid is trying to keep an underhook but Krejza manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Krejza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jenik Krejza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reid is not content to let Krejza control the position.
Krejza prevents Reid from standing back up.
Krejza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Krejza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krejza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Krejza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reid is just riding it out for now. Krejza eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krejza throwing shots but Reid is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krejza is trying to work for a kimura but Reid is defending well.
Krejza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Krejza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Krejza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Krejza trying to control the action but Reid is working from the bottom.
Krejza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Krejza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Krejza lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Krejza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krejza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reid is trying to stand up here but Krejza is controlling him well.
Krejza not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Krejza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reid defending well though.
Reid regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Krejza.

Reid pushes Krejza off and scrambles back to his feet.
Krejza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reid manages to avoid it.
Reid moves in looking to clinch but Krejza pushes him off.
Reid wants to clinch but Krejza slips to the side
and Krejza counters with a two punch combo.
Krejza keeps Reid at a distance using the push kick.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch but Krejza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Krejza gets a clinch.
Krejza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Krejza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krejza keeps the fight on the outside.
Krejza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Krejza gets a clinch.
Reid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krejza avoids it.
Krejza is trying to break the clinch but Reid has him pressed against the cage.
Krejza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Krejza drags the fight down to the ground.
Krejza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reid manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krejza throwing strikes but missing.
Krejza distracts Reid with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krejza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krejza stops Reid from standing up.
Krejza stands and throws Reid's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Krejza swings around for an armbar but Reid sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Krejza's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reid trying to control the position from guard on top but Krejza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Krejza manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Krejza pulls Reid into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jenik Krejza dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Krejza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reid takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reid doesn't manage to clinch there - Krejza circles away.

Krejza clinches up with Reid and pushes him back against the cage.
Reid trying to stall but Krejza improves his position.
Krejza has had enough of the clinch but Reid keeps him there for the moment.
Reid tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Krejza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reid trying to land knees to the body.
Krejza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reid is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krejza managing to block the knees to the body from Reid.

Krejza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reid swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Krejza counters with a two punch combo.
Krejza throws a head kick but Reid moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Krejza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reid, pushing him back against the cage.

Krejza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krejza misses with a jab, cross combination.

Krejza has closed the distance and engaged Reid in a clinch.
Krejza avoiding damage as Reid throws knees to the body.
Reid trying to land knees to the body.
Reid is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krejza is defending well for now.
Krejza is trying to push Reid away but Reid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Krejza is trying to push Reid away but Reid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Krejza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Krejza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krejza managing to block the knees to the body from Reid.

Krejza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Krejza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reid to the ground. Krejza is now in Reid's guard.

Reid manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krejza managing to block the knees to the body from Reid.
Krejza tries for a takedown but Reid manages to get underhooks.
Travwan Reid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Krejza tries to break free but Reid pushes him back against the cage.
Krejza takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reid landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reid throws an elbow but it misses.
Reid missing with knees to the body.
Reid cracks Krejza with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Krejza turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Reid is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Krejza asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Krejza laying and praying for a moment but Reid takes advantage and regains half guard.
Reid looks like he's trying to stand up.
Krejza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reid is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krejza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reid does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Krejza working over Reid with some ground and pound. Reid looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Reid manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jenik Krejza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krejza swats away the attempt to clinch by Reid.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krejza swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Reid gets the takedown into side control.

Krejza bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krejza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reid throws a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reid. Krejza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krejza throws a sloppy head kick and Reid moves out of range easily.
Jenik Krejza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Reid shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Krejza is trying to defend but Reid finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Krejza kicks Reid off and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jenik Krejza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Krejza, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jenik Krejza!
Travwan Reid was interviewed post fight and said 'i can be knockedown, but I'll never be knocked out.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Beeboy Batongbakal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Twos Twos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Twos Twos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Batongbakal
vs
Twos Twos

184 cm
21
200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
200 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Beeboy Batongbakal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Twos Twos!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batongbakal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Batongbakal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Twos.
Twos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been hearing reports that Batongbakal has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Twos misses with a double jab.
Batongbakal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice shot by Twos.
Twos throws out a loose jab but Batongbakal uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Twos. Batongbakal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batongbakal slips under a jab.
Twos misses with a combination

and Batongbakal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Batongbakal controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batongbakal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here as Batongbakal stalls from top position.
Twos stops Batongbakal from passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee asks Batongbakal politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Batongbakal prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Twos tries to control but Batongbakal manages to take his back.
Batongbakal keeps control of the position as Twos tries to break free.
I would not like to be Twos right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twos trying to control the action but Batongbakal just sinks the hooks in.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Twos is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Batongbakal.

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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beeboy Batongbakal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Twos throws a body punch but Batongbakal moves out of range.
Twos connects with the punch.
Twos throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Twos misses.
Batongbakal feinted with a counter takedown.
Batongbakal moves out of range as Twos strikes.
Batongbakal throwing a counter right hand but Twos manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Twos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Twos just misses with a punch to the body.
Batongbakal tries to counter with a takedown but Twos is quick to defend against it.
Twos tests Batongbakal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Twos tries to bum rush Batongbakal with a series of wild strikes but Batongbakal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Batongbakal dives in and scores a takedown into Twos's guard.
Batongbakal throwing strikes from guard but Twos blocks nicely.
Batongbakal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twos 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.
Batongbakal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Batongbakal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Batongbakal advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Twos wants to get back to his feet but Batongbakal is dominant here and he's now got Twos's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twos trying to get back to his feet but Batongbakal is in full control for now.
Good control from Batongbakal.
Beeboy Batongbakal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Twos rolls, trying to escape but Batongbakal keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Batongbakal controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Beeboy Batongbakal will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Twos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Batongbakal's head.
Twos throws a left and a right that both miss

so Batongbakal counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Batongbakal won't allow Twos to sweep him here.
Twos is looking to stand back up but Batongbakal counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Twos.
Batongbakal is thwarting Twos's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batongbakal 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batongbakal lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Batongbakal is taking a breather. Twos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Twos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Batongbakal.
Batongbakal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two 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.
Twos looking for a sweep. Not yet Twos, not yet.
Batongbakal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Twos lunges at Batongbakal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Batongbakal's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batongbakal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Twos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Twos looks to land a left hand but Batongbakal moved out of range nicely.
Twos throws a body punch but Batongbakal moves out of range.
Twos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Twos as he connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Twos there.
A big left from Twos misses.
Batongbakal attempts a counter takedown but Twos avoids it well and moves away.
Twos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jimmy Twos Twos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Twos. Those never looked like landing.
Batongbakal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Twos throws a right hand that Batongbakal ducks under and follows up with a left that Batongbakal also avoids with ease.
Batongbakal drops down looking for a counter takedown but Twos sprawls and moves away.
Jimmy Twos Twos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Twos scores with the left hand. Batongbakal knows he should have avoided that one.
Jimmy Twos Twos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beeboy Batongbakal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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!

Batongbakal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Twos to the ground. Batongbakal is now in Twos's guard.
Batongbakal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Batongbakal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Twos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Twos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Batongbakal 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Batongbakal passes easily into side control. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Twos Twos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Batongbakal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Beeboy Batongbakal!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Vaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Di Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Vaughan
vs
Di Santos

196 cm
26
235 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
267 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent Vaughan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roberto Di Santos!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Di Santos to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Vincent Vaughan has been cut.
Di Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Di Santos throws a push kick but Vaughan slaps the foot to one side.
Vaughan lands a high kick!
Vaughan throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Di Santos counters with a series of strikes that sends Vaughan to the canvas! Di Santos follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Vaughan is rocked!

Di Santos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vaughan, up you get!
Oh Vaughan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Di Santos lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Di Santos!
Roberto Di Santos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paco Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pszemek Rozkurwieniec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pszemek Rozkurwieniec looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Gutierrez
vs
Rozkurwieniec

170 cm
22
192 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

175 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paco Gutierrez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pszemek Rozkurwieniec!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gutierrez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

It looks like Pszemek Rozkurwieniec has been cut.
Gutierrez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rozkurwieniec blocks a jab.
Rozkurwieniec drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gutierrez defends it well.
Gutierrez steps in with a hook that catches Rozkurwieniec right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Gutierrez follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rozkurwieniec looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paco Gutierrez!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonni Saastala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noritada Hanari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saastala comes to the cage accompanied by Nyrkillä naamaan - Look at your ugly mug from mirror.. Jonni Saastala has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Saastala
vs
Hanari

171 cm
23
159 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

172 cm
21
163 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonni Saastala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noritada Hanari!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saastala scores with a head kick.

It looks like Noritada Hanari has been cut.
Saastala takes a swing at Hanari's ribcage but misses.
Hanari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hanari misses with a looping left.
Hanari swats away the attempt to clinch by Saastala.
Hanari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saastala.
A head punch on the inside from Hanari fails to land.
Hanari avoids the elbow strike from Saastala, against the cage.
Saastala lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanari or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanari tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saastala smiles and moves away.
Saastala blocks a low kick nicely.
Saastala throws a leg kick

and Hanari moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hanari.
Hanari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saastalas head.
Hanari works on Saastala's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saastala backwards.
A short uppercut from Saastala.
Hanari lands a hook that snaps the head of Saastala backwards.
Saastala tries to throw a body punch but Hanari avoids it by throwing Saastala back against the cage.
A short left from Hanari.
Hanari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanari works on Saastala's body with a couple of short punches.
Saastala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Saastala.
Hanari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hanari tries a body shot but Saastala blocks it.

Hanari has clasped his hands together around Saastala's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saastala is looking for a sweep.
Hanari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saastala keeps working.
Hanari lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saastala keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanari working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saastala is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Hanari has an Americana. Saastala didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hanari is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hanari hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Noritada Hanari!
Noritada Hanari seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

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

Azbuhlev
vs
Fola

172 cm
23
155 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

173 cm
27
165 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sabed Azbuhlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edu Fola!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azbuhlev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Azbuhlev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azbuhlev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Azbuhlev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fola!

Fola explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Azbuhlev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fola throws a wild body kick that Azbuhlev sees coming a mile off.
Azbuhlev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fola as he jumps to the side.
Fola scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azbuhlev avoids a kick to the body.
Fola connects with a leg kick. Azbuhlev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've been informed that Fola 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.
Fola lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fola scores with a spinning back kick!
Fola throws a wild body kick that Azbuhlev sees coming a mile off.
Azbuhlev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Fola scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Azbuhlev is breathing heavily.

Fola working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Azbuhlev is looking for a sweep.
Fola happy to just control the position for now.
Fola tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fola swings around for an armbar but Azbuhlev sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fola's guard.
Fola wants to stand and escape but Azbuhlev is having none of it.

Fola pushes Azbuhlev off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Edu Fola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fola scores with a push kick.
Azbuhlev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Azbuhlev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Azbuhlev misses with a two punch combination.

Fola gets tackled into the cage by Azbuhlev. Azbuhlev maintains the clinch.
Azbuhlev tries a body shot but Fola blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Azbuhlev.
Azbuhlev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fola.
Fola dodges an elbow strike from Azbuhlev.
Azbuhlev trying to stall but Fola improves his position.
Fola is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Azbuhlev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fola's elbow.
Azbuhlev taking a breather.
Azbuhlev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fola wants a takedown but no success here.
Sabed Azbuhlev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edu Fola.
Azbuhlev struggles to land a body shot inside as Fola controls his hands.
Azbuhlev pushes off an throws an elbow but Fola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Azbuhlev.
Fola is looking for a takedown.
Fola is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Azbuhlev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Azbuhlev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Azbuhlev is trying to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Azbuhlev slows down the pace here.
Fola wants a takedown but no success here.
Azbuhlev slowing the pace effectively.
Azbuhlev looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sabed Azbuhlev.
Azbuhlev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Azbuhlev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Azbuhlev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fola throws a push kick but Azbuhlev slaps the foot to one side.
Fola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Azbuhlev's sensitive parts.
Azbuhlev blocks a leg kick.
Azbuhlev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edu Fola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Sabed Azbuhlev has been cut.
Sabed Azbuhlev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fola keeps the fight on the outside.
Azbuhlev is looking to clinch.
Fola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Azbuhlev doesn't manage to clinch there - Fola circles away.
Azbuhlev fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fola lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Azbuhlev fails with the takedown.
Azbuhlev has a takedown stuffed.
Azbuhlev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azbuhlev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Azbuhlev.
Azbuhlev slips a jab from Fola.
Azbuhlev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fola explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fola fails with a takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Azbuhlev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fola - the referee stops the clock and Azbuhlev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fola. Azbuhlev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

Fola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fola trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fola is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Fola jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Azbuhlev is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Azbuhlev and Fola has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fola prevents Azbuhlev from escaping the position.

Fola tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fola has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Azbuhlev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fola has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Edu Fola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fola controlling the position.

Fola tries for a kimura but Azbuhlev is defending well.
Fola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azbuhlev keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Azbuhlev is trying to control Fola's posture but Fola avoids it.
Azbuhlev sneaks back into half guard.
Fola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Azbuhlev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fola is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edu Fola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sabed Azbuhlev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Azbuhlev tries for a takedown but Fola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Fola is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Azbuhlev's half guard.
Fola trying to control the action but Azbuhlev is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fola prevents Azbuhlev from standing back up.
Azbuhlev trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fola working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Azbuhlev's thigh. Azbuhlev counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Azbuhlev has his feet on Fola's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Azbuhlev dives in for a single leg takedown but Fola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fola thuds his right hand into Azbuhlev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Azbuhlev gets caught flat footed, as Fola shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Azbuhlev is trying to keep Fola in close.
Fola wants to pass the guard but Azbuhlev is keeping the position.
Fola trying to control but Azbuhlev is working from the bottom.
Fola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Azbuhlev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fola is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fola wants to control from the top but Azbuhlev keeps moving.

Azbuhlev is looking for a triangle but Fola pushes his legs off easily.
Fola is pushing down on Azbuhlev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azbuhlev is fighting to maintain full guard but Fola has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fola prevents Azbuhlev from standing back up.
Fola is trying to control the action in half guard but Azbuhlev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fola controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Azbuhlev as Fola shoots in.
Azbuhlev tries for a takedown but Fola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sabed Azbuhlev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Fola - just one landing.
Fola lands a jab.
Edu Fola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Azbuhlev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fola.
Fola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Azbuhlev is looking to clinch.
Azbuhlev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Fola scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Azbuhlev kicks off Fola and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Azbuhlev's sensitive parts.
Fola misses with a series of wild punches.
Azbuhlev tries to clinch but Fola is having none of it.
Azbuhlev shoots in for a double leg but Fola sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Azbuhlev tries to clinch but Fola is having none of it.
Azbuhlev moves out of range as Fola throws a body kick.
Fola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Azbuhlev's head.

Fola shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Azbuhlev kicks Fola off and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sabed Azbuhlev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Edu Fola!
During a confident post fight interview, Edu Fola 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
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webb has chosen Kid Rock - Born Free as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hare
vs
Webb

190 cm
21
220 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
216 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Hare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Webb!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hare takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Peter Hare has been cut.
Webb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Webb works Hare's body with a nice hook.
Hare scores with a hook to the body. Webb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hare has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Hare ducks right into an uppercut from Webb.
Hare throws a head kick that misses.
Webb avoids the body shot from Hare.
Hare shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Webb bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes there by Webb.
Webb in side control, throwing shots but Hare defends.
Webb creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hare sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Webb fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Webb are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Webb throws an elbow but Hare slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Webb crashes against the mat.
Hare is breathing heavily.
Hare pushes Webb away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Webb gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Webb in side control lands a decent elbow.
Webb throws an elbow but Hare slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hare is working to avoid the ground and pound but Webb connects with a decent elbow.

Peter Hare's cut is getting worse.
Webb lands some shots froms side control.

Peter Hare's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Christopher Webb!
In his post fight interview, Christopher Webb 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%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jurgen Murgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCracken has chosen Rebels Song - Come out and Fight as his entrance music. Conor McCracken has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Murgen
vs
McCracken

175 cm
22
153 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

177 cm
23
155 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurgen Murgen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCracken closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Murgen did well to prevent McCracken getting side control.
McCracken not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murgen tries to kick McCracken off but McCracken keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McCracken is trying to control. Murgen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murgen won't allow McCracken to pass to mount.
McCracken frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McCracken fails to advance to Murgen's back.
McCracken content just to control the position here.
McCracken looking to finish with strikes here!
McCracken sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCracken trying to control but he's not successful this time.

McCracken goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Murgen is on top in guard.

McCracken has his foot on Murgen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murgen works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCracken tries to land a sweep but no joy.

McCracken is looking for a triangle but Murgen pushes his legs off easily.
Murgen is looking to stand up but McCracken won't let him.
McCracken bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murgen's guard.

McCracken won't allow Murgen to get back to his feet.
Murgen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McCracken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murgen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCracken's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McCracken stops Murgen from standing up.
McCracken wants to control from the top but Murgen keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murgen wants to stand but McCracken is controlling the position.
McCracken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murgen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCracken landing with the ground and pound.
McCracken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCracken looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murgen wants to stand but McCracken is controlling the position.
Murgen controlling the position.
McCracken wants to pass the guard but Murgen is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken keeps trying to improve his position.
McCracken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murgen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCracken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCracken advances position into side control!
Murgen wants to get back to his feet.

McCracken is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murgen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McCracken wants to control but Murgen is keeping him busy.

McCracken tries for a kimura but Murgen is defending well.
McCracken trying to control the position but Murgen is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murgen tries to escape but McCracken is in control.
McCracken remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
McCracken is looking to take a break and control but Murgen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

McCracken is working to tighten his grip on Murgen's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Murgen has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McCracken is really squeezing tight and eventually Murgen passes out! McCracken breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Conor McCracken!
Conor McCracken thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geoffrey Barbossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbossa comes to the cage accompanied by 5 Pirate Myths That Actually Are True. Geoffrey Barbossa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jose Correa's chin.

Barbossa
vs
Correa

170 cm
23
160 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

174 cm
22
164 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Fast

DC Unrivaled
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geoffrey Barbossa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Correa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbossa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barbossa slips under a jab from Correa.
Barbossa is looking to counter punch.
Barbossa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

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

Correa is rocked!
Correa lands with a straight right. Barbossa didn't see that one coming.
Correa is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbossa finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbossa delivers a nice body kick.
Correa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crack! Barbossa connects with the perfect overhand right and Correa falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Barbossa!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geoffrey Barbossa!
Geoffrey Barbossa is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Geoffrey Barbossa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.