TRFC71: Blood Harvest PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fairchild
vs
Bates

175 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
174 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jordan Fairchild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micheal Bates!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates cracks Fairchild with an open hand slap.
Bates misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fairchild went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Bates pushes Fairchild up against the cage in a clinch.
Bates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairchild looking to slow down the pace here.
Bates tries to throw a body punch but Fairchild avoids it by throwing Bates back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Bates to work.
Fairchild is trying to break the clinch but Bates is controlling him.
Bates scores with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairchild softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates pushes Fairchild back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairchild tries to break free but Bates pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bates lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Fairchild's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fairchild misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairchild is pressed up against the cage. Bates has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fairchild down to the mat. Fairchild avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fairchild takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jordan Fairchild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bates just misses with a punch to the body.
Fairchild quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bates changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fairchild tries to avoid it but Bates manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fairchild to the ground. Fairchild escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jordan Fairchild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micheal Bates.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates cracks Fairchild with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bates throws a sloppy body shot

and Fairchild holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bates scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bates content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bates misses with a punch to the body.
Fairchild stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairchild tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bates smiles and moves away.
Bates shoots in and drives through. Fairchild sprawls well.
Fairchild throws a counter high kick but Bates was just alert enough to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fairchild counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fairchild moves away.
Fairchild is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Bates has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bates pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bates dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bates stalling the fight.
Bates letting Fairchild take a breather here.
Fairchild avoiding damage as Bates throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bates has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fairchild clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bates is landing with strikes from the back.
Fairchild wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates lands a shot to the body.
Fairchild is covering up but some of the strikes from Bates are getting through and doing damage.
Fairchild wants to get back to his feet.
Bates lands shots from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Bates dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

No joy there for Bates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Bates looks to move away, Fairchild throws a big counter combo but Bates just gets out of the way.
Bates scores with a nice strike.
Bates's corner calls for a 1-2. Bates obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bates looks to land a body kick but Fairchild moved away.
As Bates looks to move away, Fairchild throws a big counter combo but Bates just gets out of the way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bates or perhaps it was just good defense by Fairchild, which made it look bad.
Fairchild is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bates is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fairchild's half guard.
Bates trying to control from half guard but Fairchild is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bates lands with a punch from half guard.
Bates drops an elbow to the side of Fairchild's head.
Bates seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fairchild does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bates slows the pace down in half guard.
Bates has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Arvins Bootcamp. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Bates looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bates lands a nice short elbow.
Fairchild is trying to stand up here but Bates is controlling him well.
Bates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bates trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates working over Fairchild with some ground and pound. Fairchild looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Bates.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates slips a nice elbow through Fairchild's hands, connecting with Fairchild's forehead.
Bates is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fairchild knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bates on the ground.
Fairchild taking some punishment here, with Bates in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates working Fairchild over with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fairchild wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild taking some punishment here, with Bates in his half guard.
Bates drops an elbow to the side of Fairchild's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bates scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bates performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bates working the head and body with strikes.
Fairchild taking some punishment here, with Bates in his half guard.
Bates has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bates lands strikes from half guard.
Fairchild taking some punishment here, with Bates in his half guard.

Fairchild is rocked!
Bates lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Fairchild is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Bates.
Bates prevents Fairchild from standing back up.
Fairchild seems to have got his legs back now.
Bates controlling the action here.
Bates is continuing to stall.
Bates working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates winds up and cracks Fairchild with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bates looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bates is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micheal Bates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice shot lands for Bates.
No joy there for Bates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Bates clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Fairchild fails to land.
Bates has Fairchild pressed against the cage.
Fairchild looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fairchild is pressed up against the cage. Bates has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fairchild down to the mat. Fairchild avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Fairchild enables Bates to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fairchild manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bates postures up and lands a big shot to Fairchild's brow.
Bates chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fairchild has momentary wrist control but Bates slips an elbow through the middle.
Bates connects with a couple of short punches.
Bates is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates stops Fairchild from standing up.
Bates passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fairchild keeps working.
Fairchild seems a little lost for a moment, as Bates dominates the positioning.
Bates lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fairchild is trying to escape the position but Bates is controlling the position.
Bates scores with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bates lands a nice forearm strike.
Bates cracks Fairchild with a big right hand but Fairchild just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bates working the ground and pound from side control.
Bates scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bates has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fairchild!
Bates working Fairchild over with strikes here.
Bates sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bates cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Fairchild badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Bates around the waist but Bates pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Bates is the winner by TKO! Bates jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micheal Bates!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koksal Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Walker
vs
Baba

188 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koksal Baba!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Walker dives in and scores a takedown into Baba's guard.
Baba wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Walker manages to pass to side control.

Baba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Walker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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. Walker connects with a nice short shot to Baba's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba is in trouble now - Walker has advanced to mount!
Walker working the ground and pound effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Walker breaks from Baba's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Baba defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Walker.
Walker controlling the pace for now.
Walker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Walker raining down shots from the mount!
Walker scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Baba?
Walker cracks Baba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Baba is rocked!
Walker content just to control the position here.
Baba is still in real trouble! Can Walker finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Baba is out cold! Walker jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Walker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jared Mauck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miha Kutuzov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutuzov has chosen Rolex as his entrance music. Miha Kutuzov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mauck
vs
Kutuzov

175 cm
25
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Pit Bull Development

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jared Mauck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miha Kutuzov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutuzov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mauck attempts a counter takedown but Kutuzov avoids it well and moves away.
Mauck doesn't manage to clinch there - Kutuzov circles away.
Kutuzov thinks about the counter body kick.
Mauck fails with a takedown attempt.
Kutuzov's coach down at Wooten Jiu Jitsu & Boxing was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kutuzov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mauck falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kutuzov counters with a big head kick but Mauck shrugs it off.
Kutuzov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mauck as he avoids it easily.
Mauck throws a sloppy head kick and Kutuzov moves out of range easily.
Mauck fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutuzov misses with a head kick.
Kutuzov throws a sloppy head kick

and Mauck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mauck tries to free his leg and advance position but Kutuzov is retaining full guard.
Kutuzov wants to get back to his feet but Mauck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauck wants to control from the top but Kutuzov keeps moving.

Kutuzov is working an open guard so Mauck takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Mauck closes the distance and pushes Kutuzov back into the cage.
Kutuzov pushes off an throws an elbow but Mauck leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Kutuzov breaks from the clinch.
Kutuzov throws a lazy head kick

and Mauck counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauck lands with a punch from half guard.
Kutuzov is trying to stand.
Kutuzov pushes Mauck off but Mauck dives into side control.
Mauck trying to control the action but Kutuzov is working from the bottom.
Mauck looking to control but instead Kutuzov has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kutuzov looks winded!

Mauck seems to be looking for submissions.
Mauck stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauck trying to control from half guard but Kutuzov is working away.

Kutuzov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mauck is on him like a limpet, forcing Kutuzov back against the cage.
Mauck goes for a takedown attempt but Kutuzov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Mauck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kutuzov throws a head kick but Mauck moves out of range.
Kutuzov throws a sloppy head kick

and Mauck counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mauck.
Kutuzov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mauck has him pressed against the cage.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kutuzov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mauck manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kutuzov has Mauck in his guard.

Kutuzov being controlled here, momentarily.
Kutuzov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mauck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kutuzov throws a lazy body kick

and Mauck counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kutuzov!
Kutuzov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mauck could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kutuzov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mauck takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mauck throwing strikes here but Kutuzov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutuzov is squirming around, avoiding Mauck's attempts to control the action.
Mauck is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kutuzov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauck sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Mauck with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Mauck looking to secure an arm triangle but Kutuzov defends it well.
Mauck controlling from mount.

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.
Kutuzov is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Mauck connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Mauck throwing strikes but Kutuzov bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.

Kutuzov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Kutuzov gets the takedown into side control.
Kutuzov is breathing heavily.
Mauck struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutuzov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mauck is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Kutuzov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kutuzov throws a body kick that misses

and Mauck counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kutuzov is trying to escape back to his feet but Mauck uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mauck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mauck tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kutuzov can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jared Mauck dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mauck shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kutuzov but Kutuzov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mauck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kutuzov defends it nicely.
Mauck has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kutuzov.
Kutuzov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mauck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kutuzov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mauck somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Mauck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutuzov scores with a spinning back kick!
Miha Kutuzov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauck takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kutuzov throws a head kick that misses.
Kutuzov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mauck as he jumps to the side.
Mauck slaps away a takedown attempt from Kutuzov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kutuzov tries to land a body kick

and Mauck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kutuzov's guard.
Mauck wants to control from the top but Kutuzov keeps moving.
Kutuzov wants to stand and escape but Mauck is having none of it.
Mauck wants to control from the top but Kutuzov keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutuzov wants to stand up but Mauck is controlling him.
Kutuzov looking to control.
Mauck advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Mauck seems content to control.
Mauck passes to side control.
Mauck tries to stand but Kutuzov is controlling his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutuzov is trying to get back to his feet.
Mauck working the ground and pound.
Mauck tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mauck prevents Kutuzov from escaping the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mauck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kutuzov slaps away a takedown attempt from Mauck, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A head kick by Kutuzov misses

and Mauck counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Kutuzov's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Kutuzov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mauck misses with a takedown attempt - Kutuzov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Mauck with that takedown attempt.
Kutuzov throws a head kick that half lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mauck has closed the distance and engaged Kutuzov in a clinch.
Miha Kutuzov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kutuzov manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miha Kutuzov.
I think Mauck 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Jared Mauck!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Jared Mauck!

Jared Mauck wins by majority decision!
In defeat, Miha Kutuzov stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's not a lose, it is a tactical move, bitch'.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Barras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawrence Fairchild has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Fairchild
vs
Barras

167 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 Los Angeles, Lawrence Fairchild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Barras !
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barras shoots in looking for a takedown. Fairchild tries to sprawl out of it but Barras keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fairchild manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fairchild tries to counter by clinching up but Barras breaks away and moves out of range.

Fairchild decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fairchild seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fairchild will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barras is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barras manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairchild chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barras working for a triangle but Fairchild defends it easily.

Barras is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fairchild is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fairchild's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Barras has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fairchild can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fairchild postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Barras escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairchild gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barras should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fairchild working some strikes from top position.
Barras keeping moving, preventing Fairchild from controlling successfully.
Fairchild working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barras escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairchild gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fairchild trying to control the position from guard on top but Barras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Barras is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fairchild is aware though and is defending well.
Fairchild connects with a couple of short punches.
Fairchild lands a couple of digs.
Fairchild postures up and lands a big shot to Barras 's brow.

Barras is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fairchild defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairchild lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barras has momentary wrist control but Fairchild slips an elbow through the middle.

Barras looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barras looks winded!
Fairchild scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Barras escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairchild gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fairchild controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Barras working for a triangle but Fairchild defends it easily.
Fairchild postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fairchild with a nice head shot there.
Fairchild cracks Barras with a solid left hand.

Barras looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fairchild chips away with some ground and pound.
Barras keeping moving, preventing Fairchild from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barras keeping full guard, as Fairchild tries to pass.
Fairchild is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Fairchild is sitting in close to Barras 's body. Barras has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fairchild is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fairchild is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Barras .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hector Barras !
A relieved looking Hector Barras thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor Iceberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bear Siberian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siberian has chosen Noggano as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Iceberg
vs
Siberian

180 cm
25
281 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
254 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tor Iceberg!
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, Bear Siberian!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iceberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Siberian counter with a right hand.

It looks like Tor Iceberg has been cut.

Iceberg drives through with a takedown into Siberian's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Iceberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iceberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Iceberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iceberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Siberian has momentary wrist control but Iceberg slips an elbow through the middle.
Iceberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siberian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Iceberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Iceberg postures up and lands a big shot to Siberian's brow.
Iceberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Siberian has wrist control.
Iceberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Iceberg wants to pass the guard but Siberian is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siberian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Iceberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Iceberg passes Siberian's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Iceberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Siberian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Iceberg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Siberian has hold of Iceberg's hands but Iceberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Siberian looks winded!
Iceberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Iceberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Iceberg is nestled in close to Siberian, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Siberian is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iceberg lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Siberian! More strikes land and this one is all over! Iceberg jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tor Iceberg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eildon Heap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Weston
vs
Heap

180 cm
31
235 lbs
21 - 12 - 1

185 cm
40
226 lbs
35 - 29 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eildon Heap!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Heap misses
and Weston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weston digs a good hook to Heap's body.

Heap rushes Weston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Weston's brow.
Weston lands a body punch.
Weston avoids a wild elbow strike from Heap.
Weston lands with a light punch inside.
Weston holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heap.
Weston misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Weston's brow.
Nice elbow from Heap.
Weston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heap backwards.
Weston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weston blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Weston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heap's elbow.
Weston throws a punch but it's blocked by Heap.
Weston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weston taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Weston misses with a punch on the inside.
Weston avoids the elbow strike from Heap, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Weston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Heap pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Weston misses with the head strike.
Heap lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Weston is working Heap over against the cage.
Weston blocks an uppercut.
Weston lands with a light punch inside.
Weston lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Weston drops Heap onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Heap is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Heap is rocked!
Heap trying to land knees to the body.
Heap is still on wobbly legs! Can Weston finish him?
Heap looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Weston stalling in the clinch.
Heap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heap.
Weston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heap looks winded!
Weston throws a big uppercut that drops Heap! More strikes from Weston and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Heap lies dazed against the cage as Weston celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Weston!
Matt Weston decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Eildon Heap spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so handome I'm not surprised this guy was all over me!!'.