DFC 4: Lee Vs Boggs PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mongkut Sakchai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sakchai
vs
Smith

165 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

163 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mongkut Sakchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakchai shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Sakchai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith cracks Sakchai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Sakchai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakchai throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Sakchai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Sakchai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakchai misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mongkut Sakchai. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Smith closes the distance and pushes Sakchai back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sakchai wants a takedown but no success here.

Sakchai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakchai.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith stuns Sakchai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sakchai dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Sakchai's head and hops out.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sakchai is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a low kick but Sakchai moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Sakchai shoots in.
Sakchai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Smith pushes Sakchai up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith stalling in the clinch.
Sakchai is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Sakchai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Sakchai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sakchai throws a lazy head kick
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.

Sakchai is rocked!
Smith throws a powerful right kick. Sakchai tried to block low but the kick was high! Sakchai was taken right off of his feet! Smith jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). George Smith!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Wan Soo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Hugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wan Soo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rise of the Northstar - Welcame. 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?

Wan Soo
vs
Hugo

168 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
156 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jon Wan Soo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jean Hugo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Topper Green and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wan Soo lands a brutal head kick. Hugo looks out on his feet and Wan Soo throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jon Wan Soo!
Jon Wan Soo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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hype
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mgr
A | B

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RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Cowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kings Of Leon - Sex on Fire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alex Cowell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cowell
vs
Tom

150 cm
19
135 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

152 cm
19
131 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Cowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Tom!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tom closes the distance but Cowell moves to the side
and Cowell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cowell moves into the clinch.
Cowell pushes Tom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tom is looking for a takedown.
Knees to the body from Cowell.
A short body shot lands from Cowell as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Cowell to work.
Tom is trying to pull guard but Cowell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Alex Cowell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Tom.
Cowell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cowell obliges.
Tom looks winded!
Nice body punch from Cowell - that landed with a thud.
Tom fails to pull guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cowell obliges.
Tom takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cowell tightens his grip and picks Tom up, before dumping him to the ground. Tom manages to land in guard.
Cowell is working Tom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cowell stands up over Tom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Cowell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cowell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cowell really is a fat lump.
Tom shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cowell!

Cowell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tom, pushing him back against the cage.
Come on Cowell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Cowell.
Cowell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tom backwards.
Cowell stops a takedown attempt from Tom.
Cowell with a knee to the head.

It looks like Tim Tom has been cut.
Cowell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cowell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cowell crunches a lovely knee into Tom's ribcage.
Cowell lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cowell.
Cowell stalling the fight.
Cowell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cowell lands a nice shot to the body.
Tom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cowell fights it off and pushes away nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cowell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cowell cracks Tom with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cowell just leaning against Tom, taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Cowell.
Cowell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cowell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cowell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hook to the body lands for Cowell.

Cowell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tom clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Cowell is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Tom. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tom takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Cowell is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Tom. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Cowell connects with a big shot to the side of Tom's head.
Cowell is punishing Tom with strikes - can he finish him?!
Tom is in bad spot here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tom is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Cowell loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tom hold on?
Cowell scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tom is looking for a way out.
Cowell is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Cowell gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Cowell gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Cowell apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Cowell clinches.
Cowell lands a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Cowell.
A right hand to the body from Cowell.
Cowell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tom backwards.
Cowell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowell crunches a lovely knee into Tom's ribcage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cowell.
Cowell scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Cowell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Tom's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cowell moves into the clinch.
Cowell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cowell lands a knee to the body.
Cowell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alex Cowell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cowell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cowell landing knees to the body.
Cowell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Cowell.
Cowell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Cowell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for Cowell to work.
Tom is breathing heavily.
Cowell scores with a hook to the body.
Cowell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cowell.
Cowell lands a nice shot to the body.
Cowell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cowell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cowell.
Cowell lands a good knee to the midsection. Tom won't want to take too many of those.
A hook to the body from Cowell.
A left hand lands to the body for Cowell.

Cowell has picked Tom up - he's going for a ride! Cowell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cowell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tom on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Cowell there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cowell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cowell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cowell slows the pace down in half guard.
Cowell wants to take a breather but Tom is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowell drops an elbow to the side of Tom's head.

Tom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cowell drops an elbow to the side of Tom's head.
Tom is looking for a sweep. Cowell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cowell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cowell drops an elbow to the side of Tom's head.
Ground and pound from Cowell.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cowell connects with a nice short shot to Tom's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cowell lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cowell content to control rather than advance.
Tom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cowell is one step ahead there.
Cowell wants to control from the top but Tom keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tom pushes a forearm under Cowell's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cowell is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tim Tom!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gandorf Dumbledaulf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Mineev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dumbledaulf
vs
Mineev

180 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gandorf Dumbledaulf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Mineev!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mineev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mineev cracks Dumbledaulf with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Dumbledaulf darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mineev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dumbledaulf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dumbledaulf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mineev pushes Dumbledaulf off looking to stand but Dumbledaulf dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dumbledaulf is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mineev trying to hold on to Dumbledaulf's head to control him but Dumbledaulf postures up.
Dumbledaulf is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mineev scores with a nice strike.
Mineev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dumbledaulf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dumbledaulf seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mineev looks to land a right hand but Dumbledaulf moved out of range.
Dumbledaulf drops his hands momentarily and Mineev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Dumbledaulf is rocked!
Dumbledaulf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mineev. Mineev obviously looking to wear him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Mineev. Those never looked like landing.

Mineev waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Dumbledaulf. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Dumbledaulf to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Oh Dumbledaulf is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mineev trying to control but Dumbledaulf is working from the bottom.
Dumbledaulf has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mineev has passed into side control.

Mineev decides to stand back up.
Mineev lands a body shot.
Vladimir Mineev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Mineev knocks Dumbledaulf out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladimir Mineev!

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Swick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swick comes into the arena with The Offspring - Half Truism blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!

Swick
vs
Benjamin

193 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
222 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Swick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Benjamin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Watson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Benjamin. Those never looked like landing.
Benjamin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benjamin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Swick counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Benjamin does no damage.

Swick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Benjamin won't allow Swick to sweep him here.
Benjamin throws a big elbow that misses.
Benjamin is looking to work some ground and pound but Swick has wrist control.
Benjamin wants to control from the top but Swick keeps moving.
Swick wants to stand but Benjamin is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Benjamin with a nice head shot there.
Swick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Benjamin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benjamin prevents Swick from getting back to his feet.
Swick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benjamin trying to control the position from guard on top but Swick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swick keeping full guard, as Benjamin tries to pass.
Benjamin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Benjamin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benjamin swings away with a body shot that misses

and Swick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Benjamin tightens his grip and picks Swick up, before dumping him to the ground. Swick manages to land in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Benjamin working his ground and pound in the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Swick's head.
Benjamin stands up over Swick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Swick some visible discomfort.
Benjamin lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swick is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Benjamin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Swick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Swick tries to get out of the position.
Benjamin landing a few strikes.
Swick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benjamin on the ground.
Swick wants to get back to his feet but Benjamin drags him back down.
Swick is looking to regain half guard here but Benjamin keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin lands some shots froms side control.
Benjamin controls the position.
Swick on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Swick is rocked!

It looks like Jon Swick has been cut.

Benjamin tries for a kimura but Swick is defending well.
Oh Swick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benjamin cracks Swick with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Benjamin immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Swick is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Benjamin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Benjamin!

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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rembrandt Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonjay Narumbatangalang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmidt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is red barchetta- rush. Sonjay Narumbatangalang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Schmidt
vs
Narumbatangalang

188 cm
26
181 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

185 cm
19
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Nutrition Down Under

Versus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rembrandt Schmidt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sonjay Narumbatangalang!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Narumbatangalang tries to counter with a clinch but Schmidt shakes him off and moves away.
Narumbatangalang slips a jab and a cross from Schmidt.
Narumbatangalang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Schmidt is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Schmidt looks to land a combination but Narumbatangalang avoids it well.
We've been hearing reports that Schmidt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Narumbatangalang cracks Schmidt with an open hand slap.
Schmidt misses with a series of wild punches.
Narumbatangalang steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schmidt.

Narumbatangalang closes the distance and clinches.
Narumbatangalang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Narumbatangalang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Narumbatangalang scores a nice knee to the body.
Narumbatangalang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schmidt's face.

It looks like Rembrandt Schmidt has been cut.
Narumbatangalang lands a body punch.
Schmidt is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Narumbatangalang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Narumbatangalang taking a breather.
Narumbatangalang working Schmidt over with knees to the body.
Narumbatangalang has Schmidt pushed against the cage.
Schmidt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Narumbatangalang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Narumbatangalang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A knee to the head by Narumbatangalang.
Narumbatangalang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schmidt up against the cage.
Narumbatangalang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Narumbatangalang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sonjay Narumbatangalang.
Schmidt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Narumbatangalang has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narumbatangalang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Narumbatangalang manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rembrandt Schmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Narumbatangalang obliges.
Narumbatangalang with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Narumbatangalang.
Schmidt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Schmidt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Narumbatangalang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Narumbatangalang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Schmidt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Narumbatangalang pulls his leg out and moves away.

Narumbatangalang moves into the clinch successfully.
Narumbatangalang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schmidt's face.

Rembrandt Schmidt's cut is getting worse.
Narumbatangalang landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Narumbatangalang lands a knee to the body.
Narumbatangalang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Narumbatangalang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schmidt's elbow.
Narumbatangalang avoiding damage.
Narumbatangalang has Schmidt pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Narumbatangalang.
Narumbatangalang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Narumbatangalang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Narumbatangalang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Narumbatangalang stops a takedown attempt from Schmidt.
Schmidt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Narumbatangalang scores a nice knee to the body.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Narumbatangalang manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narumbatangalang lands an elbow inside that Schmidt shrugs off.
Narumbatangalang connects with a knee to the head.

Schmidt is rocked!
Narumbatangalang lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narumbatangalang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Narumbatangalang pushes Schmidt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Schmidt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Narumbatangalang jerks Schmidt's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Schmidt drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Narumbatangalang goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Narumbatangalang because Schmidt was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Sonjay Narumbatangalang!
Sonjay Narumbatangalang is the new welterweight champion!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Erokhin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephens kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Renegade by (hed)PE. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Konstantin Erokhin enters the cage!

Stephens
vs
Erokhin

190 cm
26
220 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Nutrition Down Under

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Stephens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Erokhin!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erokhin avoids the head kick by Stephens.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Erokhin. Beautiful body shot.
Stephens finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Erokhin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stephens doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, jab by Erokhin - just one landing.
Erokhin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stephens looks to land a body kick but Erokhin moved away.
Erokhin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Erokhin. Beautiful body shot.
Erokhin misses with a double jab.
Erokhin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stephens counters with a head kick. That will keep Erokhin thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erokhin stuns Stephens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Erokhin stalks Stephens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stephens's face. Stephens staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Craig Stephens has been cut.

Erokhin cracks Stephens with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stephens looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Erokhin finish him?

Stephens is rocked!
Stephens loses concentration momentarily and Erokhin pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Stephens crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Erokhin finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Konstantin Erokhin!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rob Myres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adlan Amagov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rob Myres has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Myres
vs
Amagov

199 cm
26
184 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

181 cm
20
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$195

Voodoo Nutrition
Spartan 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Myres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adlan Amagov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myres scores with a one two! Amagov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Myres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Amagov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Myres swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Myres misses the target.

Amagov gets a double leg takedown into Myres's guard.
Amagov is standing up over Myres. Myres looks to escape but Amagov dives into side control.
Amagov is looking to take a break and control but Myres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Myres is looking for a sweep.
Myres is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amagov trying to control the position but Myres is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Myres throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Myres throws a lazy uppercut

so Amagov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Myres really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Amagov won't allow Myres to get back to his feet.
Amagov trying to control but Myres is working from the bottom.
Myres is wriggling around but Amagov manages to pass to half guard.
Myres is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Amagov seems content to control.
Myres is trying to stand up here but Amagov is controlling him well.
Myres trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amagov passes to side control.
Amagov trying to control the position but Myres is working away.
Myres tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Myres is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Amagov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Amagov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Myres wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amagov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Amagov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Myres is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Myres tries to roll but Amagov sticks to his back.
Amagov tries to get the hooks in deep but Myres pushed the leg off.
Myres is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amagov is looking to control Myres but Myres is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Myres wants to get back to his feet.
Amagov is hanging on to Myres's back as he tries to escape.
Myres is trying to stand back up.
Will Amagov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Amagov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adlan Amagov dominated that round.
That's time! Myres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A combination from Myres does no damage.

Amagov feints and as Myres raises his hands in defense, Amagov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Myres looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Amagov stays in close to Myres's body and controls the position.
Myres wants to stand up but Amagov is controlling him.
Amagov wants to control from the top but Myres keeps moving.
Amagov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Amagov trying to control but Myres is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres wants to stand and escape but Amagov is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Myres 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.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Amagov.
Jab, jab by Myres - just one landing.
Myres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amagov moves away.
Myres misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rob Myres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myres throws a series of punches but Amagov avoids them all with ease.
Myres misses with a hook. Amagov ducked under it nicely.

Amagov looking to score a takedown here. Myres is defending well but Amagov drives through and ends up in Myres's guard.

Myres manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myres looks to land a combination but Amagov avoids it well.
Amagov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Myres on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Amagov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Myres's guard.
Myres wants to get back to his feet but Amagov passes into half guard.

Myres is looking to escape.
Amagov working the head and body with strikes.
Myres looks like he's trying to stand up.
Amagov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Myres is looking to escape.
Myres is staying active underneath Amagov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Myres manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Amagov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Amagov prevents Myres from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amagov prevents a takedown attempt there.
A frustrated look appears on Myres's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Myres tries to break the clinch but Amagov is controlling the position.

Amagov jumps guard.
Amagov trying to keep a closed guard but Myres is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Amagov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Myres with a flurry of punches that miss.
Myres trying to control the position from guard on top but Amagov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amagov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Myres pushes Amagov off looking to stand but Amagov dives back in and keeps control.
Amagov is looking to take a break and control but Myres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myres wants to get back to his feet.
Amagov controlling the action here.
Myres tries to kick Amagov off but Amagov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Amagov trying to control the action but Myres is working from the bottom.
Amagov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Myres is not content to let Amagov control the position.
Myres pushes Amagov off but Amagov dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adlan Amagov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Amagov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Amagov won't allow Myres to get back to his feet.
Myres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Amagov manages to get himself to full guard.

Amagov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amagov is on top in guard.

Myres is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amagov passes Myres's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myres is trying to stand back up but Amagov is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov lands with a punch from half guard.
Myres looks like he's trying to stand up.
Amagov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Myres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Myres tries to kick Amagov off but Amagov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Adlan Amagov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Amagov wants to take a breather but Myres is having none of it.
Myres wants to get back to his feet.
Myres wants to get back to full guard but Amagov has mounted him!
Myres squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Amagov controlling the position easily from mount.
Myres wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amagov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Myres really wants to buck Amagov off and get back to his feet.
Amagov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Myres is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Amagov looking to control but Myres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amagov controlling his opponent.
Myres is squirming around, avoiding Amagov's attempts to control the action.
Amagov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Myres haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Myres is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Amagov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adlan Amagov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Myres really wants to buck Amagov off and get back to his feet.
Amagov avoids the attempt from Myres to control.
Myres is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amagov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Amagov wants to control the pace but Myres is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adlan Amagov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Amagov 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adlan Amagov!
An out of breath Adlan Amagov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Rob Myres stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry for crappy performance tonight guys, I'll be back better than ever next time out '.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jung Ku Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Boggs (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!

Ku Lee
vs
Boggs

184 cm
25
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
188 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

King of Fists

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jung Ku Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Boggs!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boggs scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Jung Ku Lee has been cut.
Boggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Boggs.
Some wild striking there from Boggs.
Ku Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ku Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boggs.
Ku Lee scores with a hook.

It looks like Willy Boggs has been cut.
A big right from Boggs misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Boggs misses
and Ku Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boggs slips under a jab.
Ku Lee misses with an uppercut
and Boggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boggs looks to land a combination but Ku Lee avoids it well.
Ku Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boggs lands with an overhand left.
Ku Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Boggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Ku Lee misses with a straight right.
Boggs scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ku Lee in his tracks.
Ku Lee throws a shot from downtown. Boggs moves away and avoids it.
Boggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ku Lee misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Boggs. Those never looked like landing.
Boggs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ku Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Boggs is rocked!
Willy Boggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ku Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boggs.
Boggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Ku Lee finish him?
Ku Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Ku Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ku Lee dodges the punch combination from Boggs.
Ku Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boggs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ku Lee.
Boggs seems to have recovered his senses.
Boggs throws a series of strikes that have Ku Lee backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ku Lee throws a lazy right hand but Boggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Boggs finds it's way through Ku Lee's defenses.
Boggs tries to move into range but Ku Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ku Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boggs throws out the jab.
Boggs defending well as Ku Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Ku Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ku Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Ku Lee misses.
Ku Lee misses with a hook.
Ku Lee steps in with a hook that catches Boggs right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ku Lee follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Boggs looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jung Ku Lee!
Jung Ku Lee is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Jung Ku Lee, 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.