AFC5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Connor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McGregor
vs
Hall

175 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Namunamu 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Erwin Hall!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.

Hall breaks the clinch.
Hall blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Hall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by McGregor's head coaches at Cozad MMA London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGregor thumps Hall with a low kick.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.

Hall moves into the clinch.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor scores with a head kick. Hall tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick

and Hall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall postures up in McGregor's guard and throws a big left but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hall is controlling him.
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hall connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGregor wants to stand up but Hall is controlling him.
McGregor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hall controls the pace.
Hall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hall stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McGregor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

It looks like Connor McGregor has been cut.
Hall takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Hall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGregor!
Hall tries to move into full mount but can't pass McGregor's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Hall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hall prefers to stall for the moment though.

Hall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGregor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hall scores with punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Hall working the head with strikes.
McGregor pushes Hall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Hall stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGregor on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Hall. That snapped McGregor's head back.

McGregor is rocked!
McGregor closes the distance but Hall moves to the side

and Hall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oh McGregor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hall postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! McGregor covers up, he's hurt! Hall keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hall and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hall can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erwin Hall!
After the big win, Erwin Hall made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Lion Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikos Roditis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Force
vs
Roditis

184 cm
22
183 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikos Roditis!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roditis misses with a few strikes there.
Roditis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Force counters by clinching up.
Roditis avoiding damage.
Roditis wants a takedown but no success here.
Force changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roditis fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Force closes the distance and pushes Roditis back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roditis stalling in the clinch but Force improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roditis gets control of Force's arms and successfully pulls guard. Roditis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Roditis looking for a sweep. Not yet Roditis, not yet.
Force stands and throws Roditis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Force wants to control but Roditis is keeping him busy.
Roditis prevents Force from moving into mount.
Roditis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Roditis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Force controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Force wants to finish this one by submission but Roditis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Force.

Force working for a guillotine from mount but Roditis is in no mood to give up.
Roditis wants to hold on but Force pushes him away.

Force looking for a guillotine from mount but Roditis is having none of it.

Force goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Roditis turns into him and now he's in Force's guard.
Force managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force controls Roditis momentarily but Roditis frees himself.
Force is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Roditis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Force managing to control the position.
Roditis's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Force manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roditis manages to get himself to full guard.

Roditis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Force puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Roditis tries to roll over but Force keeps him under control.
Roditis is trying to control but Force passes into side control!
Force controlling from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Force has knee on belly momentarily but Roditis bucks him off and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Force dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Force with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roditis counters with a one-two to the body.
Bubba Force is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Force fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roditis avoids it really well and circles away.

Roditis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Force pulls Roditis in to control the position.
Roditis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force trying to control the position.
We've been informed that Roditis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Force looking for a sweep. Not yet Force, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roditis stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Roditis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Force to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Roditis wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Force manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Force is looking to pass Roditis's guard but actually Roditis recovers to full guard.
Roditis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Force is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roditis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roditis controls Force momentarily but Force frees himself.

Roditis wants to reverse the position here. Force has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Roditis is forced to tap! Roditis looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bubba Force!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blue Staff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deacon Huntington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huntington has chosen Survivor by Eminem as his entrance music. Deacon Huntington has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Blue Staff's chin.

Staff
vs
Huntington

190 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blue Staff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deacon Huntington!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Staff pushes Huntington up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Staff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Staff is pushing Huntington up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Staff unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Staff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Staff.

Staff pushes Huntington up against the cage in a clinch.

Staff manages to break the clinch.

Staff has Huntington up against the cage in a clinch.
Staff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huntington is defending well for now.
Staff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Huntington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Staff putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Huntington in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Huntington looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Staff manages to break the clinch.

Staff clinches.

Staff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Staff tries to bum rush Huntington with a series of wild strikes but Huntington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Huntington is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Staff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Staff landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Staff digs a right hand underneath Huntington's ribcage. Huntington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Staff displaying some good clinch control by pressing Huntington up against the cage.
Staff scores a nice knee to the body.

Staff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Staff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huntington wants to counter with a clinch but Staff pushes him away.
Blue Staff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Huntington blocks a head kick by Staff.

Staff forces Huntington back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Staff scores with a hook to the body.
Staff looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Huntington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Staff stalling against the cage.
Staff digs a right hand underneath Huntington's ribcage. Huntington let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Staff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Staff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Huntington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Staff.
Staff misses with a two punch combination.
Huntington tries to counter by closing the distance.
Staff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Staff instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Staff.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Staff.

Staff manages to break the clinch.

Staff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Staff digs a right hand underneath Huntington's ribcage. Huntington let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Staff manages to break the clinch.

Staff closes the distance and clinches.
Staff lands a nice knee to the body.

Staff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Staff lands a left and a right that send Huntington crashing to the mat, dazed. Staff thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Staff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Staff forces Huntington back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Staff.

Huntington is rocked!

Staff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Huntington is still on wobbly legs! Can Staff finish him?
Staff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Huntington gets tackled into the cage by Staff. Staff maintains the clinch.
Staff lands a knee to the body.
Huntington seems to have recovered his senses.

Staff breaks the clinch.

Staff pushes Huntington up against the cage in a clinch.

Staff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Staff clinches with his opponent.
Staff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Staff lands a shoulder strike.
Staff creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Huntington with a big uppercut! Huntington tries to clinch up but Staff pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Huntington to the mat! Huntington covers up and Staff unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Blue Staff!
Our winner, Blue Staff, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Deacon Huntington was interviewed post fight and said 'I deserved to win!!!'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nam Kyu Mar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Pinheed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mar comes to the cage accompanied by Through the Fires and Flames . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bill Pinheed was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kyu Mar
vs
Pinheed

186 cm
25
173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Voodoo Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nam Kyu Mar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bill Pinheed!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mar moves into the clinch.
Pinheed looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Pinheed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mar scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Bill Pinheed has been cut.

Mar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pinheed, pushing him back against the cage.
Mar blocking some punches.
A short right from Mar.
Mar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pinheed misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Mar.
Mar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinheed backwards.
Mar lands a nice shot to the body.
Mar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinheed backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Mar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Mar.
Mar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Pinheed is rocked!
Mar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pinheed is still on wobbly legs! Can Mar finish him?
Mar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinheed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mar lands a left hand.
Mar lands with a right to the head.
Mar lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mar dips a shoulder and cracks Pinheed with a mighty uppercut! Pinheed falls back against the cage and Mar unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pinheed is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mar screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nam Kyu Mar!
Nam Kyu Mar gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Drako Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Rickett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rickett has chosen Everlong - Foo Fighters as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bravo
vs
Rickett

170 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drako Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Rickett!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rickett clinches with his opponent.
Rickett lands with a light punch inside.
Bravo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rickett just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rickett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rickett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rickett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rickett.
Bravo letting Rickett take a breather here.
Rickett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo.
Bravo is looking for a takedown.
Rickett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bravos head.
A nice left hand lands by Rickett.
The referee calls for Rickett to work.
Bravo misses with an elbow over the top.
Rickett digs a right hand into Bravo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bravo's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Rickett - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rickett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rickett.
Rickett stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rickett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rickett pushes Bravo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Rickett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rickett lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rickett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rickett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rickett.
Rickett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rickett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rickett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bravo missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rickett.
Rickett stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rickett.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Rickett.
Rickett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Bravo is trying to stall.
Bravo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rickett has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bravo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rickett can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drako Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rickett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rickett managing to block the knees to the body from Bravo.
Bravo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rickett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Rickett blocking some punches.
Rickett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rickett displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bravo up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rickett takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on Rickett's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Rickett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rickett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rickett blocks a body shot from Bravo.
Bravo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rickett to keep the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rickett lands a nice shot to the body.
Bravo has a couple of punches blocked by Rickett.
Rickett lands with a light punch inside.
Bravo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rickett is struggling to control the position.
Rickett lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo looking for a takedown.
Rickett cracks Bravo with a nice body shot.
Bravo is breathing heavily.

Bravo pulls Rickett into guard.

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

Bravo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rickett defends it easily.
Rickett stopping the sweep attempt from Bravo.
Rickett wants to get up but he can't break Bravo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bravo looking to control.
Rickett wants to stand but Bravo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bravo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rickett wants to get back to his feet.
Bravo tries to pass to full mount but Rickett defends it.
Bravo uses his free foot to push down on Rickett's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rickett.
Bravo lands a big elbow.

Bravo working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Rickett looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Bravo! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Drako Bravo!