GC 199 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flavio Nascimento (ranked 3251 p4p, 125 weight class) and Perrin Aybara (ranked 5783 p4p, 95 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Nascimento
vs
Aybara

192 cm
30
274 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

188 cm
43
245 lbs
23 - 21 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Solid chin

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Flavio Nascimento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perrin Aybara!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aybara throws the left hand but Nascimento avoids the punch easily.
Aybara lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aybara throws a lazy right hand but Nascimento sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nascimento tries a head kick but it misses.
Aybara tests Nascimento's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aybara lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aybara has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nascimento showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aybara.
Aybara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nascimento doesn't seem bothered though.
Nascimento jabs at Aybara's body.
Aybara stalks Nascimento and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nascimento's face. Nascimento staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aybara goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Aybara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nascimento slips under a jab.
Aybara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nascimento.

Nascimento closes the distance and pushes Aybara back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara prevents a body shot from Nascimento.
Aybara blocks an uppercut.

Aybara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aybara throws an overhand right that lands on Nascimento's shoulder, as Nascimento tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Aybara.
Nascimento blocks a low kick nicely.
Aybara throws a jab but it's blocked by Nascimento.
Nice defenses there by Nascimento.
Perrin Aybara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nascimento lands a jab to the head.
Aybara works Nascimento's body with a nice hook.
Nascimento throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aybara throws out a counter right but Nascimento avoids it with no problem.
Aybara checks a leg kick nicely.
Nascimento is looking to clinch but Aybara is avoiding it.
Nascimento throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Aybara misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nascimento moves out of range of the strikes.
Aybara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nascimento circles away quickly and effectively.
Aybara just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNascimento.
Nascimento moves out of range as Aybara strikes.
Nascimento throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aybara's head.

It looks like Perrin Aybara has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Nascimento. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nascimento.

Aybara closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aybara lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aybara scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nascimento can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aybara controls the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nascimento holds on and takes a little breather.
Aybara trying to control the position from guard on top but Nascimento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aybara is one step ahead there.
Aybara wants to control from the top but Nascimento keeps moving.
Nascimento looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nascimento keeping moving, preventing Aybara from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aybara avoids the head kick by Nascimento.
Aybara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nascimento as he jumps to the side.
Aybara wants to land a leg kick but Nascimento is out of range.
Aybara lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aybara moves out of range of the body kick.
Aybara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nascimento.
Nascimento throws out a powerful jab.
Aybara throws a series of punches but Nascimento moves out of range.
Aybara works Nascimento's body with a nice hook.
Aybara tries to bum rush Nascimento with a series of wild strikes but Nascimento uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aybara just misses with a punch to the body.
Nascimento takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aybara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nascimento!
Aybara looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nascimento misses with a double jab.
Aybara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aybara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nascimento.
Nascimento lands with a right hand.
Nascimento throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nascimento swings for the body but Aybara moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Perrin Aybara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aybara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Aybara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nascimento has time to react.
Aybara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nascimento.
Nascimento throws a head kick that misses.
Aybara displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Aybara tries a head kick but it misses.
Nascimento ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aybara moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Aybara there.

Nascimento darts in and clinches Aybara up against the cage.
Aybara working hard to break the clinch.
Aybara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nascimento has a couple of punches blocked by Aybara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento lands a nice uppercut.
Nascimento lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Nascimento.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Nascimento.
Aybara is breathing heavily.

Aybara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aybara avoids the head kick by Nascimento.
Aybara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nascimento misses with a kick to the body
and Aybara counters with a one-two to the body.
Nascimento uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aybara.
Nascimento fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aybara on the side of the head.
Aybara misses with a series of wild punches.
Aybara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aybara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aybara avoids the head kick by Nascimento.
Aybara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aybara scoring well with a low kick there.
Nascimento tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aybara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aybara closes the distance and clinches up with Nascimento, looking for a takedown. Aybara pushes Nascimento against the cage but Nascimento circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aybara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aybara looks to land a left hand but Nascimento moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Nascimento was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aybara.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aybara misses with a body shot.
Nascimento throws a counter high kick but Aybara was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nascimento scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aybara scores with a nice right hand.
Nascimento throws a sloppy head kick and Aybara moves out of range easily.
Nascimento throws a wild body kick that Aybara sees coming a mile off.
Aybara dodges the punch combination from Nascimento.
Aybara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nascimento is fending him off so far but Aybara persists. Nope, Nascimento circles away and we're back to standing.
Nascimento avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nascimento cracks Aybara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Flavio Nascimento is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aybara throws a head kick that misses
and Nascimento counters with a solid body kick.
Aybara shoots in for a takedown but Nascimento shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flavio Nascimento has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perrin Aybara.
Nascimento scores with a nice head shot.
Aybara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nascimento throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aybara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Aybara. Those never looked like landing.
It appears Nascimento was looking to counter with a kick there.
Aybara throws a right hand that misses
and Nascimento counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Aybara is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Flavio Nascimento!
Flavio Nascimento spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Pierre Papin (ranked 3580 p4p, 450 weight class) and Nemesor Imotekh (ranked 2834 p4p, 366 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Pierre Papin
vs
Imotekh

202 cm
32
211 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

190 cm
32
218 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Evil Empire Nutrition - 160Q $150

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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jean Pierre Papin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nemesor Imotekh!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Papin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Imotekh is controlling Papin's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Papin is looking for a kimura here.
Imotekh has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Takeover. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Imotekh moves into full guard.
Papin stays in close to Imotekh's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papin stopping the sweep attempt from Imotekh.
Papin wants to control from the top but Imotekh keeps moving.
Imotekh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Papin wants to control from the top but Imotekh keeps moving.
Papin content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imotekh is pulling down on Papin's head. It's preventing any offense from Papin, at least for the moment.
Papin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jab, jab by Papin - just one landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Papin scores with a takedown into Imotekh's guard.
Papin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Papin trying to control but Imotekh is working from the bottom.
Papin looking to sit in guard and control but Imotekh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Papin wants to sweep but no luck.
Papin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Imotekh preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papin is adopting a defensive guard.
Papin keeping full guard, as Imotekh tries to pass.
Imotekh trying to control the position from guard on top but Papin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imotekh postures up.
Imotekh wants to control from the top but Papin keeps moving.
Papin working a defensive guard but Imotekh passes into half guard.
Imotekh trying to control the pace.

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.
Imotekh is thwarting Papin's attempts to control the position.
Imotekh trying to control the pace.
Papin is trying to get back to full guard.
Papin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jean Pierre Papin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice defenses there by Papin.

Imotekh closes the distance and clinches.
Imotekh gets through Papin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Papin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Papin is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nemesor Imotekh will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Papin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Imotekh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Papin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Imotekh swivels and escapes.
Imotekh tries a low kick but Papin avoids it.
Papin dives in and grabs Imotekh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Imotekh pushes down on Papin's head and hops out.
Imotekh steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Papin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Pierre Papin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papin fails to land the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Imotekh. That's going to slow Papin down.
Imotekh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papin.

Imotekh forces Papin back against the cage and clinches.
Imotekh cracks Papin with a nice body shot.
Imotekh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papin wants to break free but Imotekh has control.
Imotekh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Imotekh on the inside.
Imotekh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Imotekh works on Papin's body with a couple of short punches.
Imotekh gets through Papin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Papin blocks a body shot from Imotekh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Imotekh - that landed with a thud.
Imotekh lands a body shot.
Imotekh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papin backwards.
Imotekh prevents Papin from breaking the clinch.
Imotekh gets through Papin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Imotekh scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Imotekh.

Papin is rocked!
Good body shot from Imotekh.
Oh Papin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Imotekh.
Imotekh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Imotekh lands with a light punch inside.
Imotekh creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Papin with a big uppercut! Papin tries to clinch up but Imotekh pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Papin to the mat! Papin covers up and Imotekh unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nemesor Imotekh!
During a confident post fight interview, Nemesor Imotekh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Ulriksen (ranked 5056 p4p, 569 weight class) and Matt Cooke (ranked 911 p4p, 131 weight class). Matt Cooke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ulriksen
vs
Cooke

183 cm
39
202 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

185 cm
29
203 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Ulriksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Cooke!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooke throws a looping overhand right but Ulriksen ducks down to avoid it.
Ulriksen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Victor Ulriksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ulriksen gets tackled into the cage by Cooke. Cooke maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cooke.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ulriksen.
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cooke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ulriksen wants a takedown but no success here.
Cooke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ulriksen is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Ulriksen. 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.
Cooke misses with some punches.
Cooke throws a punch but it's blocked by Ulriksen.
A short right from Cooke.
We've been informed that Cooke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cooke scores with a shoulder strike.
Cooke prevents a body shot from Ulriksen.
Ulriksen blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulriksen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ulriksen misses with a punch to the body.
Ulriksen goes for a takedown attempt but Cooke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ulriksen misses with a takedown attempt
and Cooke counters with a straight that turns Ulriksen's legs to rubber! Cooke pushes forward with more strikes and Ulriksen goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Cooke!
Matt Cooke decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guido Gloom (ranked 1843 p4p, 248 weight class) and Rudi Dassler (ranked 1142 p4p, 162 weight class). Guido Gloom is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Gloom
vs
Dassler

192 cm
33
222 lbs
26 - 19 - 0

200 cm
31
215 lbs
18 - 16 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160
Urban Fighter

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 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Guido Gloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Dassler!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gloom leaves Dassler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gloom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gloom wants it to stay on the feet.

Gloom throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dassler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gloom is in Dassler's guard.

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

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

Dassler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gloom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gloom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gloom defends it easily.
Gloom pushing down on Dassler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dassler won't allow Gloom to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloom drops an elbow to the side of Dassler's head.

Dassler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dassler tries to get to full guard but Gloom has control of the leg.

Gloom wants to work for an arm triangle but Dassler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dassler gets full guard.
Gloom won't allow Dassler to sweep him here.
Gloom throws a big right hand that misses.
Gloom has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gloom passes Dassler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gloom prevents Dassler from improving his position.

Gloom is working for a kimura but Dassler is defending it quite comfortably.
Gloom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Gloom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gloom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dassler keeps working.

Gloom is working for a kimura but Dassler is defending it quite comfortably.
Dassler is refusing to be controlled, as Gloom sits in half guard.
Gloom keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dassler is trying to get back to full guard.

Dassler actively working from the bottom here.

Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gloom has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gloom works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gloom punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gloom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dassler is looking to escape.
Gloom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dassler can't escape the position.
Dassler is squirming around, avoiding Gloom's attempts to control the action.
Dassler tries to reverse the position but Gloom maintains control.
Gloom sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gloom takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Gloom trying to control momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dassler avoids the strikes from Gloom.

Gloom is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dassler is defending well though. Gloom let's go of the attempt for now.
Gloom trying to control momentarily.
Dassler is in bad spot here.
Dassler breaks Gloom's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dassler throws a big right hand that misses.

Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dassler is looking to work some ground and pound but Gloom has wrist control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gloom wants to sweep but no luck.
Gloom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dassler shoots in for a takedown but Gloom shows good takedown defense.

Dassler drives through with a takedown into Gloom's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dassler chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dassler passes into half guard.

Gloom actively working from the bottom here.

Dassler is trying to work for a kimura but Gloom is defending well.

Dassler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gloom sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dassler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dassler's back!

Gloom is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dassler has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dassler is really stuck here.
Gloom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dassler can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler is still trying to improve position.
Gloom misses with punches from the back.
Gloom controlling well, preventing Dassler from escaping the position.
Gloom doesn't have the hooks in and Dassler manages to turn into his guard.

Gloom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gloom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dassler passes into half guard.
Dassler is looking to advance position but Gloom won't allow it.

Dassler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gloom defends it well.
Dassler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dassler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dassler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gloom trying to control from the bottom.
Gloom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dassler scores with a couple of nice shots.

Dassler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gloom holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gloom manages to get to full guard.
Gloom is controlling Dassler's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler won't allow Gloom to sweep him here.
Gloom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gloom pulls his head out easily.
Dassler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gloom wants to pass the guard but Dassler is defending well.
Dassler is looking to improve his position.

Dassler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gloom pulls his head out easily.

Dassler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gloom in particular looking to stall.
Gloom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dassler's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gloom working the head and body with strikes.
Gloom is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dassler!
Gloom lands a big shot there that rocks Dassler but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

It looks like Rudi Dassler has been cut.
Gloom trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gloom thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Gloom punching from mount but Dassler doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gloom lands a big elbow.
Gloom looking to control but Dassler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gloom throws some wild stikes that Dassler manages to avoid easily.
Gloom misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gloom moves to take his opponent's back.
Gloom keeps control of the position easily here as Dassler tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guido Gloom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rudi Dassler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gloom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gloom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dassler moves away.
Dassler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gloom defends it well.
The fighters circling - Gloom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dassler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dassler there as he acknowledges the shot.

That has opened up Rudi Dassler's cut even more.
Dassler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gloom.
Dassler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Dassler moves into range and clinches up with Gloom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gloom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Gloom pulls guard successfully.
Gloom wants to sweep here but Dassler controlling him for the moment.

Dassler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dassler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloom is trying to keep Dassler in close.
Dassler throws a big elbow that misses.
Gloom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dassler's guard.

Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gloom defends it easily.

Dassler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gloom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gloom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dassler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gloom trying to control but Dassler is working from the bottom.
Dassler being controlled here, momentarily.

Dassler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gloom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dassler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gloom manages to get himself to full guard.

Gloom wants to sweep but no luck.

Gloom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dassler defends well.

Dassler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gloom wants to sweep here but Dassler controlling him for the moment.
Gloom looking to control.
Dassler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Guido Gloom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Dassler working for a triangle but Gloom defends it easily.
Gloom throwing strikes but missing.

Dassler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gloom defends well.
Dassler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gloom's guard.

Gloom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Gloom stands up over Dassler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gloom sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Dassler has his foot on Gloom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gloom works his way back into a safe position though.
Gloom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Dassler has his foot on Gloom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gloom works his way back into a safe position though.
Dassler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gloom.

Dassler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gloom slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gloom defends it easily.
Gloom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dassler's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guido Gloom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gloom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lu Wai Ping (ranked 2534 p4p, 273 weight class) and Hifives Ghost (ranked 2170 p4p, 235 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wai Ping
vs
Ghost

174 cm
30
157 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

168 cm
28
155 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lu Wai Ping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hifives Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghost changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Ghost misses.
Wai Ping has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wai Ping tests Ghost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wai Ping lands a lovely overhand right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ghost, right into the meat.
Ghost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghost circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ghost doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ghost lands with a right hand.

Wai Ping looking to score a takedown here. Ghost is defending well but Wai Ping drives through and ends up in Ghost's guard.
Wai Ping showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai Ping wants to pass the guard but Ghost is keeping the position.
Wai Ping trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wai Ping passes Ghost's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ghost wants to control but Wai Ping is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wai Ping is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ghost has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wai Ping prevents Ghost from improving his position.
Ghost really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wai Ping. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Wai Ping is looking for a kimura but Ghost is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wai Ping to get the leverage.
Wai Ping trying to control the action but Ghost is working from the bottom.
Wai Ping wants to pass the guard but Ghost is defending well.
Ghost is trying to control but can't.
Ghost wants to get back to full guard.
Ghost keeps trying to improve his position.
Wai Ping wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ghost keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping is pressing down on Ghost's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ghost is holding on for now.
Ghost trying to hold on to Wai Ping's head to control him but Wai Ping postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ghost throws a big shot that misses.
Wai Ping lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wai Ping moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Wai Ping gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wai Ping working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ghost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghost prevents the takedown attempt.
Ghost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghost throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wai Ping can't find room to land a body shot as Ghost controls the action.
Wai Ping has Ghost pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ghost manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wai Ping throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghosts head.
Ghost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wai Ping prevents a body shot from Ghost.
Knees to the body from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wai Ping lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghost tries to work over Wai Ping's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wai Ping has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ghost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lu Wai Ping dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wai Ping takes one to the chin there.
Ghost misses with a wild body shot.
Wai Ping attempts a counter takedown but Ghost avoids it well and moves away.
Wai Ping misses with a hook
and Ghost counters with a low kick, right behind Wai Ping 's knee.
Ghost throws a head kick but Wai Ping moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghost is just out of range.
Ghost goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wai Ping.
Wai Ping wants to clinch up but Ghost keeps it at a distance.
Ghost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wai Ping looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wai Ping misses with a looping right.
Hifives Ghost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ghost. No joy for Wai Ping on that attempt.
Ghost lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Ghost.

Ghost fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wai Ping sprawls well initially but Ghost persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wai Ping is looking for a sweep. Ghost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wai Ping is trying is best to control the position here.
Wai Ping is staying active underneath Ghost, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ghost not doing much here.
Ghost wants to pass to mount but Wai Ping is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wai Ping is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghost pulls his head out easily.
Ghost seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wai Ping does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wai Ping tries to clinch but Ghost moves out of range.
Ghost punishes Wai Ping's body with a nice straight punch.
Ghost feints and then cracks Wai Ping's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wai Ping down.
Hifives Ghost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghost takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
A punch combination from Ghost misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wai Ping closes the distance and pushes Ghost back into the cage.
Ghost lands a nice shot to the body.
Wai Ping goes for a takedown attempt but Ghost pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lu Wai Ping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wai Ping rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ghost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ghost darts in looking for a takedown but Wai Ping gets double underhooks and turns Ghost into the cage.

Wai Ping feints and as Ghost raises his hands in defense, Wai Ping changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wai Ping trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wai Ping pushing down on Ghost's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is looking for a sweep. Wai Ping is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wai Ping is controlling the pace.
Ghost is looking to improve his position.
Wai Ping wants to pass to mount but Ghost is defending the position.

Wai Ping seems to be looking for submissions.
Ghost trying to control but Wai Ping postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hifives Ghost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ghost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping scores with a shot to the body.
Wai Ping tries to clinch up but Ghost circles away and keeps his distance.
Ghost changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ghost is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Ghost.
Ghost lands a nice looking body shot.
Wai Ping will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost is looking to land body kicks.
Ghost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wai Ping in his tracks.
Ghost throws a right hand that misses
and Wai Ping counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wai Ping has his takedown stuffed
and Ghost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wai Ping closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wai Ping prevents Ghost from improving his position.

Wai Ping is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghost is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wai Ping's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wai Ping's back!
I really don't envy Wai Ping right now.
Ghost trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wai Ping doesn't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wai Ping tries to roll but Ghost sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Wai Ping tries to break free.
Ghost has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wai Ping's body.
Wai Ping looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost keeps control of the position as Wai Ping tries to break free.
Ghost trying to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wai Ping tries to roll but Ghost sticks to his back.
Ghost wants to control but Wai Ping is keeping busy.
Ghost cracks Wai Ping with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Wai Ping from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Wai Ping tries to escape but Ghost has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wai Ping manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ghost's guard. Nice work there by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping trying to control but Ghost is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghost looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hifives Ghost.
I think Ghost has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hifives Ghost!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brain Buro (ranked 1601 p4p, 154 weight class) and Mannie Parazinho (ranked 2470 p4p, 224 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Buro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Brian Boro`s March. This should be fireworks!

Buro
vs
Parazinho

182 cm
33
155 lbs
20 - 17 - 1

174 cm
31
152 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

KAISER Nutrition - Q160

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 20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brain Buro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mannie Parazinho!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buro circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Parazinho misses the target.

Parazinho clinches up against the cage.

Buro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parazinho swings for the body but Buro moves out of range.
Brain Buro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parazinho slips a straight right by Buro.
Buro fails to land with a series of punches.
Parazinho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Parazinho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buro.
Parazinho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parazinho lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buro. Parazinho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parazinho throws a jab when Buro was well out of range.
Parazinho throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Buro counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parazinho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Buro connects with a single shot there.
Buro lands a nice hook to Parazinho's body. Parazinho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice cross by Parazinho.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buro misses with a wild combination.
Buro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Parazinho misses the target.
A punch combination from Buro misses.
Parazinho is looking to score with low kicks.
Buro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Buro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Parazinho backs up against the cage.
Buro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parazinho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parazinho cracks the inside of Buro's front leg.
Buro throws a big shot that misses.
Buro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parazinho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parazinho lands with a right hand.
Parazinho misses with a low kick.
Buro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parazinho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parazinho! But no joy.
Buro looks to land a right hand but Parazinho moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parazinho! But no joy.
Buro's corner calls for a 1-2. Buro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body kick from Parazinho.
Parazinho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Buro. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick lands from Parazinho.
Parazinho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buro was well out of range. Poor timing from Parazinho.
Buro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parazinho throws a lazy uppercut
and Buro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Buro throws a right hand that misses
and Parazinho counters with an outside leg kick.
Parazinho misses with a right hand
and Buro counters with a straight right hand.
Buro throws a shot from downtown. Parazinho moves away and avoids it.
Parazinho moves out of range of the strikes.
Buro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parazinho lands a nice looking kick to the body. Buro takes a step back to recover.
Parazinho lands a leg kick that knocks Buro off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Parazinho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Buro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buro throws a poor cross that misses
and Parazinho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buro scores with a jab. Parazinho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Buro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Parazinho misses the jab.
Buro cracks Parazinho with a good jab.
Buro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buro throws out a loose jab but Parazinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parazinho connects with a looping right hand.
Parazinho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Buro is rocked!

Parazinho clinches up against the cage.
Oh Buro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buro tries to circle away but Parazinho has him pinned against the cage.
Parazinho keeps control of Buro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parazinho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parazinho lands a big right hand that drops Buro! The killer instinct kicks in and Parazinho finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Parazinho!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mannie Parazinho!
After winning the bout, Mannie Parazinho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Batts (ranked 1963 p4p, 252 weight class) and Viktor Soshnyanin (ranked 1527 p4p, 203 weight class). Batts comes to the cage accompanied by Midnight City - By: M83. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Batts
vs
Soshnyanin

175 cm
29
181 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

184 cm
28
175 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Power Matrix Nutrition
Bullet Proof System

Red Light Coffeeshop

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Batts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Soshnyanin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soshnyanin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Batts.
Soshnyanin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Batts is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Batts gets a takedown into half guard.
Batts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Batts lands a nice short elbow.
Soshnyanin taking some punishment here, with Batts in his half guard.
Batts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Batts looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batts thows a huge punch but Soshnyanin dodges it nicely.
Soshnyanin is pressing down on Batts's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soshnyanin wants to sweep but no luck.
Batts landing with the ground and pound.
Batts tries to free his leg and advance position but Soshnyanin is retaining full guard.
Batts lands a couple of digs.
Batts preventing the sweep.
Soshnyanin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts looking for a sweep. Not yet Batts, not yet.
Batts working a defensive guard here.
Soshnyanin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batts trying to control the position.
Soshnyanin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soshnyanin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Batts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soshnyanin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Batts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soshnyanin defends it easily.
Batts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Batts has his hands on Soshnyanin's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batts working a defensive guard here.
Batts keeping moving, preventing Soshnyanin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soshnyanin throws a big right hand that misses.
Soshnyanin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soshnyanin stopping the sweep attempt from Batts.
Batts keeping moving, preventing Soshnyanin from controlling successfully.
Batts is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Batts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soshnyanin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soshnyanin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Batts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Batts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soshnyanin is working Batts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Soshnyanin cracks Batts with a solid left hand.
Soshnyanin working some strikes from top position.
Soshnyanin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Batts's head.
Batts looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soshnyanin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Soshnyanin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Batts wants to get back to full guard.
Soshnyanin sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soshnyanin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Batts actively working from the bottom here.
Soshnyanin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Batts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Batts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soshnyanin preventing the sweep.
Soshnyanin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Batts managing to control the position.
Batts trying to control the position.
Batts has control of Soshnyanin's left arm, preventing Soshnyanin from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Peter Batts will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Soshnyanin clinches up against the cage.
Soshnyanin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Batts lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Viktor Soshnyanin has been cut.

Soshnyanin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peter Batts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batts tries for a takedown but Soshnyanin circles away easily
and Soshnyanin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batts keeps the fight on the outside.
Batts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soshnyanin.
Batts shoots in for a double leg but Soshnyanin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soshnyanin! But no joy.
Soshnyanin tries to clinch up.
Batts scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Batts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batts moves out of range as Soshnyanin throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Batts.
Soshnyanin blocks a head kick by Batts.
Soshnyanin misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soshnyanin slaps away a takedown attempt from Batts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Batts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Batts slips a jab from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Batts's sensitive parts.
Soshnyanin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Batts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Batts seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Soshnyanin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Batts has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Soshnyanin closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batts.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Batts.
Batts looking to slow down the pace here.
Soshnyanin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soshnyanin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Batts pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Soshnyanin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batts throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Soshnyanin blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin prevents the takedown attempt.
Soshnyanin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soshnyanin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soshnyanin pushes Batts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soshnyanin lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Soshnyanin.
Soshnyanin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soshnyanin lands an uppercut.
Soshnyanin throws a punch but it's blocked by Batts.
Batts misses with an elbow over the top.
Soshnyanin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Soshnyanin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Soshnyanin. Those never looked like landing.
Batts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soshnyanin pinned against the cage. Soshnyanin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soshnyanin with a nice cross.
Batts thows a leg kick but Soshnyanin checks it
and Soshnyanin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batts throws a big shot that misses.
Batts throws a head kick but Soshnyanin moves out of range.
Soshnyanin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soshnyanin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batts on the side of the head.
Soshnyanin scores with a sloppy right hand. Batts should have avoided that one.

Batts is rocked!
Batts slips a jab from Soshnyanin.
Oh Batts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viktor Soshnyanin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Batts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Batts seems to have got his legs back now.
Batts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soshnyanin counters with a huge left! Batts is in big trouble! He's backing up but Soshnyanin isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Batts from any more damage. A dominating finish by Soshnyanin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Soshnyanin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Viktor Soshnyanin made sure he mentioned Vikai Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.