HI48: Kame/Kavlitzekis PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Faflatas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lotus Pod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus Pod struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Faflatas
vs
Pod

175 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

174 cm
26
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Faflatas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lotus Pod!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pod rushes Faflatas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pod struggles to land a body shot inside as Faflatas controls his hands.
Pod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faflatas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pod wants to get back to striking at distance but Faflatas won't allow it.
Faflatas wants a takedown.
Faflatas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Faflatas working Pod over with knees to the body.
Faflatas scores with a shot to the side of Pod's head.
Pod prevents the takedown attempt.
Pod tries a body shot but Faflatas blocks it.
Faflatas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pod misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faflatas has Pod pressed against the cage, preventing Pod from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Faflatas tries to work over Pod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Pod - that landed with a thud.
Faflatas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pod lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Faflatas wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pod pushes Faflatas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faflatas lands a damaging elbow.
Faflatas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faflatas throws a punch but it's blocked by Pod.
Pod tries to circle away but Faflatas has him pinned against the cage.
Faflatas blocks a body shot from Pod.
Faflatas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Faflatas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faflatas tries a body shot but Pod blocks it.
Faflatas prevents a body shot from Pod.
Pod pushes Faflatas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pod misses with a body punch.
Pod scores with a shot to the side of Faflatas's head.
Faflatas misses with a punch to the body.
Pod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faflatas's elbow.
Faflatas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Lotus Pod has been cut.
Pod tries to break the clinch but Faflatas is controlling the position.
Pod lands a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Faflatas has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Pod can't break the clinch.
Pod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pod prevents a body shot from Faflatas.
Faflatas lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pod tries to throw a body punch but Faflatas avoids it by throwing Pod back against the cage.
Faflatas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faflatas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pod backwards.
Faflatas throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Faflatas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faflatas blocks a body shot from Pod.
Pod tries to break the clinch but Faflatas is controlling the position.
Pod tries to work over Faflatas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Pod.
Pod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Faflatas is trying to drag Pod to the mat but Pod just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pod throws a head punch that misses.
Faflatas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right from Pod.
Pod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Faflatas manages to pull guard.
Pod working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pod won't allow Faflatas to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pod wanted to stand there but Faflatas had control of the position.
Pod with a nice head shot there.
Pod really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faflatas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pod throws a strike but Faflatas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Faflatas stands and steps away. Pod gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pod moves into the clinch.
Faflatas misses with a body punch.
Pod blocks an elbow strike from Faflatas.
Faflatas working Pod over with knees to the body.
Faflatas tries to pull guard but Pod holds him up against the cage and eventually Faflatas drops back down to his feet.
Faflatas scores with a shoulder strike.
Pod tries to break the clinch but Faflatas is controlling the position.
Faflatas throws an elbow but it misses.
Faflatas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faflatas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Faflatas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lotus Pod's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Faflatas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Faflatas dives in for a single leg takedown but Pod sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Faflatas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pod tries to circle away but Faflatas has him pinned against the cage.
Pod takes a knee right on the jaw!
Faflatas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pod just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faflatas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pod lands a nice shot to the body.
Pod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Faflatas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pod backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faflatas's elbow.
Faflatas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faflatas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pod's efforts to push away.
Pod tries a body shot but Faflatas blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pod scores with a nice hook to the head.

Faflatas pulls guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Faflatas manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Faflatas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Faflatas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pod has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pod has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Pod.
Faflatas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pod can do to turn this around?
Pod tries to break free but Faflatas pushes him back against the cage.
Pod gets through Faflatas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faflatas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pod after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pod.
Pod is trying to push Faflatas away but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faflatas is trying to pull guard but Pod has him pressed against the cage.
Pod misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faflatas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pod walks away with a smile on his face. Faflatas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Pod clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Faflatas is controlling him.
Faflatas prevents Pod from breaking the clinch.
Pod blocks a body shot from Faflatas.
Faflatas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faflatas landing knees to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Faflatas fails to land.
Faflatas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pod just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod tries a body shot but Faflatas blocks it.
Faflatas lands a shoulder strike.
Pod tries to throw a body punch but Faflatas avoids it by throwing Pod back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pod.
A right handed body shot lands from Faflatas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Pod.
Faflatas wants to take the fight to the mat but Pod manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pod struggles to land a body shot inside as Faflatas controls his hands.
Faflatas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pod wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nick Faflatas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Faflatas tries to work over Pod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pod swings wildly with an uppercut but Faflatas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pod works on Faflatas's body with a couple of short punches.
Pod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Faflatas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Faflatas gets control of Pod's arms and successfully pulls guard. Faflatas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pod loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faflatas misses with a takedown attempt

and Pod counters by clinching up.
A short body shot lands from Pod as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faflatas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Pod's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pod can't find room to land a body shot as Faflatas controls the action.
A hook to the body from Pod.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage.
Faflatas lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Pod tries to throw a body punch but Faflatas avoids it by throwing Pod back against the cage.
Faflatas throws an elbow that misses.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage.
Pod struggles to land a body shot inside as Faflatas controls his hands.
Pod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faflatas tries to pull guard but Pod won't allow it.
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 Nick Faflatas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lotus Pod's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pod closes the distance and clinches.
Pod is trying to force a seperation but Faflatas has the dominant position.
Pod pushes Faflatas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pod can't break the clinch.
Faflatas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pod.
Pod prevents a body shot from Faflatas.
Faflatas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pod.
Faflatas is working for takedown but Pod is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pod has a couple of punches blocked by Faflatas.
Faflatas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Faflatas prevents a body shot from Pod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faflatas prevents a body shot from Pod.
Faflatas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pod.
Faflatas tries to pull guard but Pod holds him up against the cage and eventually Faflatas drops back down to his feet.
Faflatas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pod's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage.
Pod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faflatas's elbow.
Pod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faflatas is trying to drag Pod to the mat but Pod just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Faflatas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pod prevents a body shot from Faflatas.
Pod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faflatas backwards.
Faflatas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pod blocks it with crossed arms.
Pod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faflatas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faflatas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pod tries to work over Faflatas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pod struggles to land a body shot inside as Faflatas controls his hands.
Faflatas is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faflatas.
A shot in the inside from Pod.
Faflatas blocks a body shot from Pod.
Faflatas prevents Pod from breaking the clinch.
Pod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faflatas backwards.
Faflatas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faflatas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pod to keep the fight standing.
Pod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faflatas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faflatas misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pod can't find room to land a body shot as Faflatas controls the action.
Faflatas is trying to pull guard but Pod turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faflatas with a knee to the head.
Pod lands a nice uppercut.
Pod wants to get back to striking at distance but Faflatas won't allow it.

Faflatas pulls guard successfully.
Pod stops Faflatas from standing up.
Pod postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Faflatas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pod throws an elbow that misses. Faflatas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pod's guard. Nice move by Faflatas!

Faflatas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faflatas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Faflatas prevents a body shot from Pod.
Pod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faflatas's elbow.
Pod is trying to push Faflatas away but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faflatas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pod tries a body shot but Faflatas blocks it.
Pod has had enough of the clinch but Faflatas keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Faflatas fails to land.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Faflatas is controlling him.
Faflatas tries to score a body lock takedown but Pod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lotus Pod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nick Faflatas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faflatas tries to land knees in the clinch but Pod avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lotus Pod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Faflatas 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Faflatas!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deait Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralf Peter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ralf Peter will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Shaw
vs
Peter

160 cm
25
230 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Deait Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ralf Peter!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Peter with that takedown attempt.
Shaw quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shaw looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Peter clinches up against the cage.

Peter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shaw uses from the top position.

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

Peter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Peter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peter wants to sweep here but Shaw controlling him for the moment.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw lands a couple of elbows.
Shaw trying to control but Peter is working from the bottom.

Peter has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Shaw is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Shaw is trying to force a seperation but Peter has the dominant position.

Peter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Shaw dives in and scores a takedown into Peter's guard.

Peter has his feet on Shaw's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Peter closes the distance and clinches.

Shaw pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Peter trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peter landing with the ground and pound.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Peter from controlling successfully.
Peter cracks Shaw with a solid left hand.
Peter stands up over Shaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peter is in close to Shaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Peter trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shaw's head.
Peter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Peter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Peter 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.
Peter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shaw being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four 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.

Peter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Peter wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.

Peter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shaw is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Peter, into his guard.

Shaw avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Peter doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaw circles away.

Peter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shaw was covering up waiting for the punch and Peter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Peter lands a couple of elbows.
Peter landing with the ground and pound.
Ralf Peter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peter wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.

Peter 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peter cracks Shaw with a solid left hand.
Shaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peter wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.

Peter 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.
Peter is in close to Shaw's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Peter lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Peter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shaw keeping moving, preventing Peter from controlling successfully.

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.
Peter prevents Shaw from getting back to his feet.

Shaw looking for a guillotine here but Peter defends easily.
Peter throws a big elbow that misses.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Peter tries for a takedown but Shaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Peter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Shaw pushes Peter off and gets back to his feet.
Peter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shaw avoids it really well and circles away.
Shaw attempts a counter takedown but Peter avoids it well and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peter dives in and scores a takedown into Shaw's guard.

Shaw has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Peter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Peter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Peter is looking to work some ground and pound but Shaw has wrist control.
Peter trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw wants to get back to his feet but Peter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shaw throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Peter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Peter drops back looking for a leg! Shaw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shaw manages to kick Peter off! Peter jumps back into Shaw's guard.
Peter trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Peter drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Peter jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ralf Peter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Shaw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Peter explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Peter has Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Peter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peter scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Deait Shaw has been cut.
Peter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Peter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shaw uses from the top position.

Peter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peter wants to sweep here but Shaw controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Peter throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shaw escapes and throws Peter's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Peter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shaw is putting a hurting on Peter here, landing some big shots from side control.
Peter is looking to reverse the position.
Peter sneaks back into half guard.
Peter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw tries to pass to full mount but Peter defends it.
Shaw working the head and body with strikes.
Shaw prevents Peter from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Shaw is going to stand back up.

Peter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaw pulls his head out easily.
Peter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shaw scores with a couple of nice shots.

Peter has one foot on Shaw's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shaw shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Peter is trying to defend but Shaw finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Peter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Peter keeps moving.

Peter has his foot on Shaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaw works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaw lands a couple of digs.
Shaw prevents Peter from getting back to his feet.

Peter is looking for a triangle but Shaw pushes his legs off easily.
Peter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Peter keeps moving.
Shaw controls from within his opponent's guard.

Peter working for a triangle but Shaw defends it easily.

Peter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Peter keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralf Peter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Peter 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralf Peter!
Deait Shaw spoke after the fight, saying 'God give me the strength to get pass this lose ill come back though stronger than ever and win the next fight on moms'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

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

MacArthur
vs
Sobyanin

178 cm
26
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

173 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jyoti MacArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kirill Sobyanin!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobyanin wants to clinch.
MacArthur seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
MacArthur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

MacArthur tries to sprawl but Sobyanin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
MacArthur preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

MacArthur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur is trying to control but can't.
MacArthur is positioning himself well to prevent Sobyanin advancing to mount.

MacArthur looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacArthur actively working from the bottom here.
MacArthur is not content to let Sobyanin control the position.
MacArthur is holding on to half guard well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Sobyanin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but MacArthur sees it coming and defends easily.

MacArthur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacArthur is not content to let Sobyanin control the position.

MacArthur has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Sobyanin. Oh but MacArthur has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sobyanin goes limp - he's gone! MacArthur jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jyoti MacArthur!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The From Heaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The From Heaven will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Driver
vs
From Heaven

183 cm
26
215 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ed Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The From Heaven!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
From Heaven feints a counter leg kick.
From Heaven tries to move into range but Driver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by From Heaven.
From Heaven throws the left hand but Driver avoids the punch easily.
From Heaven has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by From Heaven.
Driver blocks a jab.
From Heaven cracks Driver with a right hand to the side of the head.
From Heaven lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
From Heaven throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Driver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Driver throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Driver misses.
Driver misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
From Heaven missing with a left hand there. Driver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driver misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Driver.
Driver tests From Heaven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
From Heaven lands a glancing blow to the side of Driver's head.
Driver blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
From Heaven throws a leg kick but Driver sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The From Heaven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
From Heaven slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Driver lands a jab to From Heaven's midsection.
Driver on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Driver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
From Heaven loads up on a big right hand but Driver slips the punch.
From Heaven lands with a straight right. Driver didn't see that one coming.
A good leg kick by From Heaven.
From Heaven throws a leg kick which misses Driver's front leg but catches the back leg as Driver tries to avoid it.
Driver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but From Heaven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
From Heaven misses with a low kick as Driver jumps back.
Driver misses the jab.
Driver thows a left - swing and a miss!
From Heaven tried to score with a low kick but Driver checks it.
From Heaven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Driver.
Driver connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut there from From Heaven.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driver wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver doesn't manage to clinch there - From Heaven circles away.
From Heaven has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Driver lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Driver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
From Heaven throws a front kick that sends Driver stumbling back into the cage.
Driver ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
From Heaven looks to land a combination but Driver avoids it well.
From Heaven throws a hook but Driver blocks it.
Driver scores with a punch to the head.
Driver just misses with a punch to the body.
From Heaven keeps the fight on the outside.
Driver misses with a looping right.
Driver throws the left hand but From Heaven avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on From Heaven's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
From Heaven fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Driver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Driver lands with a nice body punch.
From Heaven slips under a jab from Driver.
Driver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as From Heaven throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by From Heaven. That's going to slow Driver down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver misses with a wild combination.
From Heaven throws out a counter right but Driver avoids it with no problem.
Driver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. From Heaven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Driver throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck From Heaven on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Driver lands an impressive looking overhand right. From Heaven doesn't seem phased though.
Driver throws a body punch but From Heaven moves out of range.
From Heaven throws a nice outside leg kick.
Driver fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from From Heaven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
From Heaven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
From Heaven throws an off balance right hand
and Driver counters with a left to the body.
From Heaven cracks the inside of Driver's front leg.
From Heaven lands with a thumping leg kick.
From Heaven misses with an uppercut.
Driver cracks From Heaven with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Driver clinches.
Driver is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but From Heaven is keeping busy.
From Heaven tries to break the clinch but Driver is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

From Heaven pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
From Heaven throws a looping overhand right but Driver ducks down to avoid it.
From Heaven throws a leg kick

and Driver counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Driver.
Driver controlling the action here for a moment.
Driver is leaning against From Heaven and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Driver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver is trying to maintain a safe position but From Heaven gets an underhook and turns Driver into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driver makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Driver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
From Heaven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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 Ed Driver will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

From Heaven lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
From Heaven throws a hook but Driver avoids it easily.
Driver throwing a counter right hand but From Heaven manages to avoid it.
Driver is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
From Heaven goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Driver moves away from the strike by From Heaven.
Driver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. From Heaven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
From Heaven scores with a leg kick.
The From Heaven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
From Heaven dodges the punch combination from Driver.
From Heaven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Driver tries to clinch up but From Heaven circles away and keeps his distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by From Heaven.
From Heaven throws a poor cross that misses
and Driver counters with a three punch combo that has From Heaven backing up. From Heaven nods at Driver to acknowledge the strikes.
Driver tries to move into range but From Heaven moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Driver moves out of range of the leg kick from From Heaven.
Driver tries to counter by moving into the clinch but From Heaven manages to circle out of the way.
From Heaven avoids the body shot from Driver.
From Heaven lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driver paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
From Heaven ducks under a wild hook from Driver.
Driver moves out of range of the leg kick from From Heaven.
From Heaven takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
From Heaven fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ed Driver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
From Heaven thumps Driver with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Driver 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Driver closes the distance and clinches.

From Heaven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
From Heaven swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Driver throws a hook to the side of From Heaven's head but From Heaven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
From Heaven will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A leg kick checked by Driver.
Driver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from From Heaven.
A little jabbing left from From Heaven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
From Heaven slips a jab and a cross from Driver.
From Heaven slips a jab and a cross from Driver.
Sloppy strikes from Driver. Those never looked like landing.
From Heaven scores with the left hand. Driver knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driver scores with a jab.
Driver wants to clinch
and From Heaven counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Driver.
From Heaven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Driver.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
From Heaven throws a body punch but Driver moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Driver. Beautiful body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Driver checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
From Heaven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Driver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Driver takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
From Heaven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Driver circles away quickly and effectively.
From Heaven takes one on the button.
Driver lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as From Heaven backs up against the cage.
From Heaven throws out a powerful jab.
Driver doesn't manage to clinch there - From Heaven circles away.
Good shot there by Driver.
Driver misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by From Heaven - just one landing.
From Heaven thumps Driver with a low kick.
From Heaven jabs Driver right on the nose. Driver blinks but takes it well.
Driver fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Driver. From Heaven does a little dance to reset his feet.
From Heaven is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice inside leg kick there by From Heaven. That's going to slow Driver down.
From Heaven attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Driver blocks a leg kick.
From Heaven misses with a straight left.
Driver takes a swing at From Heaven's ribcage but misses.
From Heaven tries a quick counter leg kick but Driver is wise to it.
Driver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but From Heaven manages to avoid it.
Driver tries to clinch but From Heaven is having none of it.
From Heaven connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
From Heaven avoids the body shot from Driver.
Driver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but From Heaven manages to avoid it.
From Heaven misses with a straight right.
Driver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from From Heaven misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by From Heaven. That's going to slow Driver down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driver tries to close the distance and clinch but From Heaven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
From Heaven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Driver is looking to clinch but From Heaven is avoiding it.
Driver slips a jab and a cross from From Heaven.
Driver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Driver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Driver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
From Heaven throws a looping overhand right but Driver ducks down to avoid it.
Driver misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Driver tries to clinch there but From Heaven circles away.
Good leg kick by From Heaven there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
From Heaven thumps Driver with a low kick.
Driver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Driver stuns From Heaven with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The From Heaven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Driver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before From Heaven can pounce on him.
Driver is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from From Heaven.
A big left from From Heaven misses.
Driver just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from From Heaven misses.
Driver walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
From Heaven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Driver. That did some damage!
From Heaven misses with a series of wild punches.
Driver throwing a counter right hand but From Heaven manages to avoid it.
Driver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Driver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver lunges at From Heaven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by From Heaven's hand.
Donk. From Heaven catches Driver right on the button with a cross.
Driver moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
From Heaven lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch combination from Driver misses.
Driver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Driver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by From Heaven.
Driver throws a hook but From Heaven blocks it.
From Heaven only half commits to the counter leg kick.
From Heaven misses with a looping left.
A combination from Driver does no damage.
From Heaven throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Driver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
From Heaven lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
From Heaven throws a hook but Driver blocks it.
Driver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Driver cracks From Heaven with an open hand slap.
From Heaven connects with a leg kick. Driver looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Driver's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A looping hook to the body misses from Driver. From Heaven does a little dance to reset his feet.

Driver has managed to clinch.

From Heaven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
From Heaven lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
From Heaven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Driver checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Driver is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from From Heaven.
Driver scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
From Heaven throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Driver to counter with a crisp jab.
From Heaven throws a big shot that misses.
From Heaven feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Driver's calf.
A big right from Driver misses.
Driver missing with a left hand there. From Heaven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
From Heaven is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
From Heaven scores with a nice head shot.
From Heaven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driver.
From Heaven takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Driver misses with a body shot.
From Heaven misses with a low kick.
Driver tries to clinch but From Heaven moves out of range.
From Heaven throws a sloppy body shot
and Driver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
From Heaven moves out of range as Driver strikes.
From Heaven throws a left and a right that both miss
and Driver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

From Heaven is rocked!
Driver looks to throw the jab but From Heaven is out of range.
Driver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
From Heaven fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
From Heaven has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver moves in looking to clinch but From Heaven pushes him off.
From Heaven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from From Heaven on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
From Heaven misses with a left hand
and Driver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Driver stuns From Heaven with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good work by Driver as he checks the leg kick.
From Heaven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
From Heaven tried to score with a low kick but Driver checks it.
Driver tries to close the distance and clinch but From Heaven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Driver tries to clinch but From Heaven moves out of range.
Driver lands with a nice combination. From Heaven backs away looking to recover.
From Heaven is still on wobbly legs! Can Driver finish him?
From Heaven gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Driver gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! From Heaven is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Driver!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ed Driver made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Haywood Jablomey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Koko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kenji Koko enters the cage!

Jablomey
vs
Koko

177 cm
26
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
200 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Haywood Jablomey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenji Koko!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koko swats away the attempt to clinch by Jablomey.
Koko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Koko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koko throws a low kick but Jablomey moves out of range easily.
Koko avoids the head kick by Jablomey.
As Jablomey backs off Koko throws a huge counter combo but Jablomey manages to avoid it all.
Koko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jablomey tries a head kick but it misses.
Jablomey throws a low kick, looking for Koko's leg but Koko calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jablomey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jablomey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Koko!

It looks like Haywood Jablomey has been cut.
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!
Koko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jablomey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jablomey.
Jablomey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Koko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jablomey throws a quick counter head kick but Koko was just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Koko. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koko. Jablomey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jablomey attempts a counter takedown but Koko avoids it well and moves away.
Koko throws a right hand that Jablomey ducks under and follows up with a left that Jablomey also avoids with ease.
Jablomey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Bear's Den in the buildup to the fight.
Jablomey tries a head kick but it misses.
Jablomey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Koko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jablomey backs up against the cage.
Jablomey cracks the inside of Koko's front leg.
Jablomey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koko's sensitive parts.
A jab from Koko does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jablomey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good leg kick by Jablomey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jablomey cracks the inside of Koko's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koko misses the shot to the body.
Jablomey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've been informed that Koko 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.
A punch combination from Koko misses.
Jablomey throws a sloppy head kick and Koko moves out of range easily.
Jablomey throws a leg kick that misses.
Koko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jablomey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jablomey motions for Koko to come forward. Jablomey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koko throws a wild body kick that Jablomey sees coming a mile off.
Koko with a jab.
Koko throws a jab but it's blocked by Jablomey.
A bone on bone clash there as Jablomey blocks the leg kick.
Jablomey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jablomey counters with a body kick that stops Koko in his tracks momentarily.
Koko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Koko blocks the low kick.
Koko misses with an uppercut
and Jablomey counters with a low kick, right behind Koko 's knee.
Koko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jablomey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koko.
A good leg kick by Jablomey.
Koko throws a leg kick but Jablomey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koko feints a jab promting Jablomey to slip. Koko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jablomey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Koko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jablomey.
Koko misses with a body shot.
Jablomey lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jablomey blocks the leg kick.
Jablomey looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kenji Koko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koko misses with a right hand
and Jablomey counters with a slapping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Koko.
Koko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Koko throws a lazy right hand but Jablomey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jablomey fakes the leg kick and cracks Koko in the body.
Jablomey scoring well with a low kick there.
Koko connects with an inside leg kick.
Koko swings for the body but Jablomey moves out of range.
Koko looks to land a body kick but Jablomey moved away.
Koko blocks a head kick by Jablomey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koko throws a low kick but Jablomey avoids it.
Jablomey feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Koko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koko blocks a head kick by Jablomey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenji Koko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Haywood Jablomey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A slapping leg kick lands for Jablomey.
Koko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jablomey scores with a nice body kick.
Koko misses with a body shot.
As Koko backs away, Jablomey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Koko misses with the combination.
Koko throws a push kick but Jablomey slaps the foot to one side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jablomey checks a leg kick.
Jablomey lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jablomey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jablomey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koko checks a leg kick.
Jablomey thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Koko if he has to take too many more of those.
Jablomey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jablomey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Jablomey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kenji Koko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Jablomey.
Jablomey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koko.
Koko throws the left hand but Jablomey avoids the punch easily.
Koko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jablomey.
Jablomey throws a front kick aimed at Koko's knee but Koko avoids it well.
Koko looks to score with a jab to the body but Jablomey is just out of range.
Koko misses with a body kick.
Koko avoids the head kick by Jablomey.
Jablomey looks for the body kick but Koko saw that one coming.
Koko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jablomey can pounce on him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jablomey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jablomey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jablomey tried to counter with a leg kick but Koko avoided it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jablomey manages to avoid it.
Koko throws a leg kick
and Jablomey counters with a leg kick.
Koko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jablomey.
Koko throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Koko throws a series of punches but Jablomey moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jablomey. That's going to slow Koko down.
Koko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koko scores with a one two! Jablomey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Haywood Jablomey's cut is getting worse.
Jablomey lands a head kick!
Jablomey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jablomey lands with a slapping head kick.
Jablomey avoids the body shot from Koko.
Jablomey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koko lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jablomey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jablomey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
You can see that Koko has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Jablomey checks a leg kick.
Koko throws the left hand but Jablomey avoids the punch easily.
Jablomey half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jablomey tries a head kick but it misses.
Koko misses with a body kick.
Jablomey lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jablomey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koko.
Koko stuns Jablomey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Koko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jablomey is out of range and Koko settles back down.
Jablomey looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Koko lands with a good body shot.
Koko misses with a body punch
and Jablomey counters with a thumping low kick.
Koko works Jablomey's body with a nice hook.
Koko misses the body punch
and Jablomey counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Jablomey as he checks the leg kick.
Jablomey misses with a kick to the body.
Jablomey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koko.
Jablomey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koko is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Koko misses with the body kick
and Jablomey counters with a nice leg kick.
Koko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jablomey rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jablomey walks into a straight right hand from Koko.
Jablomey dodges the punch combination from Koko.
Koko is breathing heavily.
Jablomey connects with a high kick.
Koko looks to land a body kick but Jablomey moved away.
Koko blocks a head kick by Jablomey.
Koko avoids the head kick by Jablomey.
And Koko responds with a good body kick, but Jablomey manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kenji Koko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Haywood Jablomey's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jablomey scores with a head kick. Koko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jablomey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koko scores with a jab.
Koko tried to score with a low kick but Jablomey checks it.
Koko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Koko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jablomey counters with a left and a right that stings Koko.
Jablomey connects with a leg kick. Koko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koko is looking to slow Jablomey down with leg kicks.
Jablomey throws a leg kick but Koko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kenji Koko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jablomey throws a wild body kick that Koko sees coming a mile off.
Koko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jablomey counters with a leg kick.
Koko throws a right hand that misses
and Jablomey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jablomey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jablomey lands a leg kick that knocks Koko off balance momentarily.
Koko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jablomey throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Koko. Those never looked like landing.
Jablomey lands a head kick!
Koko misses with a body kick.
Jablomey is looking to slow Koko down with leg kicks.
Koko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jablomey throws a leg kick which misses Koko's front leg but catches the back leg as Koko tries to avoid it.
Koko checks a low kick from Jablomey.
Koko misses with a right hand
and Jablomey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jablomey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koko's calf.
Jablomey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Jablomey backs off Koko throws a huge counter combo but Jablomey manages to avoid it all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koko motions for Jablomey to come forward. Koko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jablomey throws a leg kick but Koko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koko avoids the head kick by Jablomey.
Koko checks a low kick from Jablomey.
Koko moves out of range as Jablomey throws a body kick.
A good leg kick by Jablomey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koko checks a low kick from Jablomey.
Despite the aggression on Koko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Koko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koko lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jablomey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jablomey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koko misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Koko misses with a double jab
and Jablomey counters with a head kick.
Koko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koko throws the left hand but Jablomey avoids the punch easily.
Koko lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jablomey.
Koko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jablomey. Jablomey obviously looking to wear him down.
Koko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koko throws a body kick that misses.
Jablomey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jablomey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jablomey throws a leg kick which misses Koko's front leg but catches the back leg as Koko tries to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Koko misses
and Jablomey counters with a thumping low kick.
Jablomey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jablomey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jablomey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koko lands with a straight right. Jablomey didn't see that one coming.
Koko misses with a double jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jablomey.
Jablomey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koko.
Jablomey lands a nice looking body kick.
Haywood Jablomey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jablomey thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Koko if he has to take too many more of those.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haywood Jablomey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koko 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Pimpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Pimpin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pimpin
vs
Cage

185 cm
19
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
211 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Pimpin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xander Cage!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage lands with a cross.
Cage throws a left and a right that both miss

and Pimpin counters with a single leg into guard. Cage didn't expect that.

Pimpin 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.
Pimpin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pimpin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pimpin slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Pimpin is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pimpin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Cage looking for submissions off his back.
Cage wants to get back to full guard.
Pimpin wants to free his trapped foot but Cage is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Cage actively working from the bottom here.
Pimpin wants to pass the guard but Cage is defending well.
Pimpin is taking a breather. Cage 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Cage is defending against the submission attempts here by Pimpin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pimpin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cage is looking for a sweep. Pimpin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Pimpin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cage sees it coming and defends easily.
Cage is looking to control Pimpin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cage avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage wants to get back to full guard.
Cage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pimpin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pimpin's back!

Cage is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pimpin is defending well though. Cage let's go of the attempt for now.
Cage controlling well, preventing Pimpin from escaping the position.
Cage avoiding Pimpin 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Pimpin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Cage looking for the RNC.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pimpin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cage's guard. Nice work there by Pimpin.
Pimpin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cage working for a triangle but Pimpin defends it easily.

Cage is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pimpin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage working a defensive guard but Pimpin passes into half guard.
Cage regains full guard. Nicely done.

Pimpin drops back looking for a leg! Cage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cage manages to kick Pimpin off! Pimpin jumps back into Cage's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cage jabs Pimpin right on the nose. Pimpin blinks but takes it well.
Cage throws a leg kick

and Pimpin counters with a shoot takedown. Cage fights it but they end up in guard.
Pimpin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pimpin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pimpin pushes down on Cage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Big Pimpin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pimpin prevents Cage from improving his position.
Pimpin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pimpin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cage can do to turn this around?
Pimpin is taking a breather. Cage 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cage manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pimpin 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.
Pimpin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pimpin wants to pass the guard but Cage is keeping the position.

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.

Cage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pimpin is aware though and is defending well.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Pimpin from controlling successfully.

Cage has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pimpin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cage.

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

Pimpin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pimpin advances to mount.
Cage tries to reverse the position but Pimpin maintains control.
Pimpin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cage really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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.
Pimpin moves to the back position.
Pimpin is hanging on to Cage's back as he tries to escape.
Cage trying to control the action but Pimpin just sinks the hooks in.

Pimpin is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Cage with him. Cage is trying to defend but Pimpin has an arm under the chin now! Cage grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Big Pimpin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taco MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldous Wensleydale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

MacArthur
vs
Wensleydale

180 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

170 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill
Leviathan Clothing

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Taco MacArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aldous Wensleydale!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur thumps Wensleydale with a low kick.
A low kick from MacArthur misses

and Wensleydale counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for MacArthur!

MacArthur sneaks out the side door and pushes Wensleydale away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've been informed that Wensleydale 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.
MacArthur throws a sloppy head kick

and Wensleydale counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wensleydale scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on MacArthur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wensleydale throwing shots but missing, from side control.
MacArthur is letting Wensleydale control him for a moment.
Wensleydale throws an elbow but MacArthur slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wensleydale working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wensleydale is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt MacArthur will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
MacArthur is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on MacArthur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wensleydale is looking to take a break and control but MacArthur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacArthur is letting Wensleydale control him for a moment.
MacArthur can't do much from the bottom here.
Wensleydale working the head and body with strikes.
Wensleydale working the ground and pound.
MacArthur wants to control but Wensleydale postures up.
Wensleydale trying to control the action but MacArthur is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on MacArthur's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Wensleydale crashes against the mat.
MacArthur takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacArthur is trying to control Wensleydale's posture but Wensleydale avoids it.
Wensleydale lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wensleydale working away.
MacArthur trying to remain calm as Wensleydale controls from the top position.
MacArthur looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wensleydale working away.
Wensleydale scoring with punches from side control.
MacArthur struggling a bit here.
MacArthur tries to buck Wensleydale off but Wensleydale is having none of it.
MacArthur struggling a bit here.
MacArthur is looking to regain half guard here but Wensleydale keeps moving and retains side control.
Wensleydale controlling the position.
MacArthur takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur tries to buck Wensleydale off but Wensleydale is having none of it.
Wensleydale landing strikes.
A lull in the action here as Wensleydale stalls from top position.
Wensleydale is working MacArthur over with some ground and pound from side control.
MacArthur can't do much from the bottom here.
MacArthur is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wensleydale has just dragged him back down to the mat.
MacArthur is trying to control Wensleydale's posture but Wensleydale avoids it.
MacArthur takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wensleydale misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aldous Wensleydale dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

MacArthur misses with a body kick.
MacArthur lands a nice shot that snaps Wensleydale's head back.
Aldous Wensleydale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

A momentary lapse in concentration from MacArthur enables Wensleydale to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MacArthur manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wensleydale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
MacArthur controls Wensleydale momentarily but Wensleydale frees himself.
Wensleydale chips away with some ground and pound.

MacArthur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wensleydale cracks MacArthur with a solid left hand.
Wensleydale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacArthur keeping moving, preventing Wensleydale from controlling successfully.

Wensleydale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

MacArthur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wensleydale defends well.
MacArthur being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wensleydale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
MacArthur is looking to stand up but Wensleydale isn't so interested in that idea.
Wensleydale postures up.
Wensleydale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

MacArthur looking for a guillotine here but Wensleydale defends easily.
Wensleydale working some strikes from top position.
MacArthur trying to keep a closed guard but Wensleydale is proving a slippery customer.

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.
Wensleydale controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wensleydale looking to sit in guard and control but MacArthur gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

MacArthur advances position into side control!
Wensleydale struggling a bit here.
MacArthur trying to control the action but Wensleydale is working from the bottom.
Wensleydale can't do much from the bottom here.
MacArthur trying to control the position but Wensleydale is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MacArthur is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wensleydale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wensleydale gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
MacArthur wants to take a breather but Wensleydale is having none of it.
Wensleydale keeping control of the position.
Wensleydale is looking to control MacArthur's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wensleydale avoid being mounted?
MacArthur prevents Wensleydale from improving his position.
Wensleydale is trying to control but can't.

That's four 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.
Wensleydale tries to get to full guard but MacArthur has control of the leg.

MacArthur looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Wensleydale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wensleydale is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wensleydale might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacArthur haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Taco MacArthur will probably get the nod.
That's time! MacArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

That kick from MacArthur tenderised Wensleydale's leg. Wensleydale is trying to keep his angry face on.

Wensleydale closes the distance and clinches.
MacArthur tries to land a knee to the head but Wensleydale blocks with his arms.
Wensleydale tries a knee to the head but MacArthur blocks it.
Wensleydale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacArthur is defending well for now.
MacArthur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wensleydale is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wensleydale has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. MacArthur is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacArthur looking to throw knees to the head but Wensleydale is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur lands a shoulder strike.
Wensleydale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacArthur is defending well for now.
MacArthur has a couple of punches blocked by Wensleydale.
MacArthur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wensleydale blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wensleydale has picked MacArthur up - he's going for a ride! Wensleydale dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wensleydale is thwarting MacArthur's attempts to control the position.
MacArthur on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wensleydale drops an elbow to the side of MacArthur's head.
MacArthur looks like he's trying to stand up.
MacArthur is trying to control but can't.
Wensleydale wants to control but MacArthur is keeping him busy.
MacArthur is looking to improve his position.
MacArthur is trying to stand.
Wensleydale takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wensleydale trying to control the action but MacArthur is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wensleydale lands a nice short elbow.
MacArthur wants to control but Wensleydale passes into side.
MacArthur tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Wensleydale easily slips into full mount!
MacArthur can't escape the position.
Aldous Wensleydale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wensleydale takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
MacArthur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
MacArthur is in a horrible position here. Wensleydale smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!
Wensleydale unloading with bombs!
MacArthur wants to control but Wensleydale is having none of it.
Wensleydale with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wensleydale tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
MacArthur is in a horrible position here. Wensleydale smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wensleydale wants to control the pace but MacArthur is squirming around nicely.
MacArthur tries to hold on but Wensleydale postures up.
Wensleydale is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. MacArthur can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wensleydale landing strikes from the mount and MacArthur is in trouble!
Wensleydale cracks MacArthur with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wensleydale lands a heavy elbow.
Wensleydale can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacArthur is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wensleydale has control of MacArthur's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and MacArthur regains control of the situation pretty easily.
MacArthur is desperately trying to improve his position but Wensleydale has a good base and remains in mount.
Wensleydale looking to finish MacArthur with some ground and pound. This is bad for MacArthur!
MacArthur tries to hold on but Wensleydale pushes him away.
BOOM! Wensleydale connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur tries to hold on but Wensleydale postures up.
Wensleydale dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aldous Wensleydale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wensleydale 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kieta Vivian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Barrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vivian
vs
Barrol

180 cm
26
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
26
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kieta Vivian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyler Barrol!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vivian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barrol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barrol stuffs the takedown attempt from Vivian. Vivian gets slowly back to his feet.
Barrol throws out a counter right but Vivian avoids it with no problem.
Kieta Vivian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vivian shoots in for a takedown but Barrol shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieta Vivian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vivian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barrol pinned against the cage. Barrol gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vivian shoots in but Barrol avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vivian misses with a takedown
and Barrol counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vivian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vivian shoots in looking for a takedown but Barrol manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vivian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vivian misses with a takedown attempt
and Barrol counters with a nice uppercut.
Vivian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Barrol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vivian is breathing heavily.
Vivian misses with a takedown attempt

and Barrol counters with a nice right hand that sends Vivian toppling to the canvas! Vivian scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barrol finish him?!

Vivian is rocked!

Barrol clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vivian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barrol pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barrol looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short body shot lands from Barrol as the two fighters clinch.
Vivian is looking to take this one to the mat.

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

Barrol instigates a clinch.
Barrol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barrol wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vivian has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrol lands a shoulder strike.
Barrol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barrol lands a left hand.
Barrol is pushing Vivian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

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

Vivian gets tackled into the cage by Barrol. Barrol maintains the clinch.

Vivian has clasped his hands together around Barrol's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Vivian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barrol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vivian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barrol wants to control but Vivian postures up.

Vivian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barrol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vivian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barrol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barrol tries to improve position but can't.

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

Vivian has hold of Barrol's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Barrol tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vivian cranks the arm and Barrol screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Barrol, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kieta Vivian!
Kieta Vivian thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tyler Barrol stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am cocky in prediction. I am confident in preparation, but I am always humble in victory or defeat. I took a chance and it didn't work. Congrats to him for defeating me. I will be back! Thanks to Sully's and my coaches.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ukko Metso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Vanderlay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Art Vanderlay has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ukko Metso's chin.

Metso
vs
Vanderlay

180 cm
26
190 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

201 cm
26
212 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Sully's Bar & Grill

Sully's Bar & Grill
Leviathan Clothing

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ukko Metso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Art Vanderlay!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Metso feints and as Vanderlay raises his hands in defense, Metso changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vanderlay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Vanderlay throwing shots but Metso is blocking nicely.

Vanderlay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Metso sees it coming and defends easily.
Metso makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Metso.
Metso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanderlay is pushing down on Metso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Metso is fighting to maintain full guard but Vanderlay has managed to sneak the leg through.
Metso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vanderlay.

Vanderlay wants to work for an arm triangle but Metso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vanderlay throwing shots but Metso is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Vanderlay is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Metso tries to roll over but Vanderlay keeps him under control.

Vanderlay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Metso has managed to free his arm - good work.
Metso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vanderlay thows a huge punch but Metso dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Metso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vanderlay's guard.

Metso trying to control but Vanderlay is working from the bottom.
Metso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vanderlay on the ground.
Metso stays in close to Vanderlay's body and controls the position.
Metso distracts Vanderlay with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Metso scoring with some ground and pound.

Vanderlay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Metso defends it easily.
Metso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Metso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vanderlay working a defensive guard here.

Vanderlay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Metso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Metso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Metso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vanderlay has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Metso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vanderlay 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.

Vanderlay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Vanderlay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Vanderlay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vanderlay looks winded!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Metso trying to control the position from guard on top but Vanderlay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vanderlay's head.
Metso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vanderlay being controlled here, momentarily.
Metso working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vanderlay's head.
Vanderlay wants to sweep but no luck.
Metso landing with the ground and pound.

Vanderlay looking for a guillotine here but Metso defends easily.
Metso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Metso trying to control but Vanderlay is working from the bottom.
Metso advances to half guard.
Vanderlay taking some punishment here, with Metso in his half guard.
Vanderlay 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.
Metso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vanderlay trying to control but Metso postures up.
Metso has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vanderlay in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Vanderlay is rocked!

It looks like Art Vanderlay has been cut.
Vanderlay is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metso raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Art Vanderlay's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Metso dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Vanderlay has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ukko Metso!
Ukko Metso 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
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kame Sennin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnie Kavlitzekis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sennin
vs
Kavlitzekis

168 cm
26
140 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
140 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kame Sennin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnie Kavlitzekis!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sennin connects with a leg kick. Kavlitzekis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sennin lands with a nice body punch.
Sennin misses with a leg kick

and Kavlitzekis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sennin!
Sennin is looking to reverse the position.
Sennin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kavlitzekis on the ground.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johnie Kavlitzekis!
Johnie Kavlitzekis is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Johnie Kavlitzekis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.