New York RD 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JT Rolli (ranked 23461 p4p, 209 weight class) and Kyle Cruz (ranked 2827 p4p, 85 weight class). Rolli is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Rolli
vs
Cruz

200 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

190 cm
18
266 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, JT Rolli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cruz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cruz lands in his opponent's guard.
Rolli is breathing heavily.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz lands a couple of elbows.
Cruz is in close to Rolli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rolli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz working some strikes from top position.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cruz chips away with some ground and pound.

Rolli is rocked!
Cruz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cruz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Rolli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz gets to his feet and stands over Rolli, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rolli felt that one! Cruz unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rolli from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Cruz!

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FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba SparXXX (ranked 24619 p4p, 232 weight class) and Alan Odrobny (ranked 7039 p4p, 185 weight class). SparXXX has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alan Odrobny was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

SparXXX
vs
Odrobny

200 cm
18
277 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

193 cm
18
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite 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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bubba SparXXX!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alan Odrobny!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

SparXXX tries to keep at a distance but Odrobny has taken the fight into the clinch.
SparXXX throws a punch but it's blocked by Odrobny.
SparXXX trying to control the position but instead, Odrobny has worked for underhooks and has pushed SparXXX into the cage.
Odrobny is working SparXXX over against the cage.
SparXXX is breathing heavily.
SparXXX swings away with an uppercut that misses.
SparXXX fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odrobny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
SparXXX tries to stall but Odrobny uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Odrobny scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Odrobny.
A head punch on the inside from SparXXX fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Odrobny.
Odrobny lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Odrobny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odrobny creates a bit of space for himself and rocks SparXXX with a big uppercut! SparXXX tries to clinch up but Odrobny pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples SparXXX to the mat! SparXXX covers up and Odrobny unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alan Odrobny!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roar Dinosuar Jr (ranked 5766 p4p, 151 weight class) and Prince Thick (ranked 7582 p4p, 201 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Dinosuar Jr
vs
Thick

150 cm
18
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roar Dinosuar Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Prince Thick!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Thick as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Roar Dinosuar Jr has been cut.
Dinosuar Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thick.
Thick misses the shot to the body.
Dinosuar Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thick lands with an uppercut that bounces Dinosuar Jr off the cage and back into range.

Dinosuar Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thick pushes Dinosuar Jr off looking to stand but Dinosuar Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Thick tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dinosuar Jr manages to move to mount!

Dinosuar Jr is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Dinosuar Jr extends the arm and Thick is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roar Dinosuar Jr!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdufatto Zamanov (ranked 5770 p4p, 152 weight class) and Bishop Heahmund (ranked 6523 p4p, 176 weight class). Zamanov has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Bishop Heahmund has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zamanov
vs
Heahmund

225 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

193 cm
18
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Drunken Hobo Fightwear

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abdufatto Zamanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bishop Heahmund!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Heahmund.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heahmund is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zamanov's shoulder. That is not cool.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bishop Heahmund!
After the big win, Bishop Heahmund made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Drunken Hobo Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amadeo Camara (ranked 6914 p4p, 181 weight class) and Alf Konrad (ranked 6924 p4p, 182 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Camara
vs
Konrad

188 cm
18
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

205 cm
18
290 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amadeo Camara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alf Konrad!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Konrad counters with a nice uppercut.
Konrad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Amadeo Camara has been cut.
Amadeo Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konrad lands a right hook to the body.
Konrad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camara.
Konrad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Konrad leaves Camara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amadeo Camara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camara walks into a straight right hand from Konrad.

Camara bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara throws an elbow but Konrad slips to the side and avoids it well.
Konrad taking a bit of punishment here - Camara scoring with strikes.
Camara working the ground and pound but Konrad is defending the strikes.
Camara looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Konrad is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara wants to control but Konrad is keeping him busy.
Konrad avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Camara.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara trying to control the position but Konrad is working away.
Camara misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Camara looking to control but instead Konrad has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Konrad has hold of Camara's hands but Camara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Konrad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Konrad looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Camara is looking to advance position but Konrad won't allow it.
Konrad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Camara.
Camara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Konrad's head.
Camara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camara missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Camara not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Konrad is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Camara scores with a couple of nice shots.
Camara looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Konrad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Konrad is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Konrad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Camara.
Ground and pound from Camara.
Camara landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Camara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Camara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Konrad blocking the ground and pound attempt from Camara.
Camara lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Konrad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Camara.
Camara is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Konrad is hurt! He's hurt bad - Camara fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Konrad from any more punishment! Congratulations to Camara! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amadeo Camara!
Amadeo Camara 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.
Alf Konrad was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Boe (ranked 7458 p4p, 199 weight class) and Heitor Machado (ranked 5350 p4p, 143 weight class). Boe comes into the arena with Agnes - Release Me blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Boe
vs
Machado

202 cm
18
275 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johannes Boe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heitor Machado!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado shoots in for a takedown but Boe shows good takedown defense.
Boe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Machado has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boe misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Machado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Boe. Those never looked like landing.
Boe throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Machado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boe throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Machado throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've been told by Boe's head coaches at Team Beta Fail that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boe defends it nicely.
Johannes Boe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heitor Machado.
Boe scores with a push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is looking to clinch but Boe is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Boe throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt
and Boe counters with an outside leg kick.

Boe lands a big head kick that sends Machado tumbling to the mat! Boe takes a step backwards and waves Machado back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Machado is rocked!

It looks like Heitor Machado has been cut.
Boe works Machado's body with a nice hook.
Machado looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters circling a little - Boe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machado circles away quickly and effectively.
Machado dodges the punch combination from Boe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boe steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Machado is out on his feet! Boe sets himself and nearly takes Machado's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johannes Boe!
Johannes Boe thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bradshaw (ranked 3997 p4p, 116 weight class) and Marcus St Stone (ranked 7061 p4p, 187 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bradshaw
vs
St Stone

185 cm
18
280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

196 cm
18
282 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Tends to cut

Rogue Clothing

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus St Stone!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bradshaw has St Stone up against the cage in a clinch.
Bradshaw lands a nice uppercut.

It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.
Bradshaw really is a fat lump.

Bradshaw breaks the clinch.
St Stone tries to clinch but Bradshaw moves out of range.

Bradshaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bradshaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Stones head.
A nice left hand lands by Bradshaw.
St Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Bradshaw controls the action.
A short uppercut from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw avoiding damage as St Stone throws knees to the body.
St Stone tries to stall but Bradshaw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bradshaw avoids a wild elbow strike from St Stone.
Bradshaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St Stone backwards.
St Stone misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Stone.
Bradshaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Stones head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
St Stone lands a nice elbow.
St Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Bradshaw controls the action.
Bradshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Bradshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by St Stone.
Bradshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
St Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bradshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the head but Bradshaw blocks with his arms.
St Stone misses with an elbow strike.
Bradshaw blocks the elbow strike.
Bradshaw dodges an elbow strike from St Stone.
Bradshaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Stone backwards.
Bradshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bradshaw is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bradshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

St Stone is rocked!
Bradshaw misses with the head strike.
St Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Bradshaw finish him?
Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bradshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bradshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by St Stone.
St Stone blocking some punches.
St Stone blocking some punches.
St Stone blocks an uppercut.
Bradshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but St Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradshaw misses with a punch on the inside.
St Stone seems to have recovered his senses.
St Stone pushes off an throws an elbow but Bradshaw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
St Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bradshaw stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bradshaw.
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!
St Stone swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradshaw lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
St Stone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bradshaw is keeping busy.
Bradshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bradshaw pushes St Stone against the cage. Bradshaw is working some dirty boxing. Bradshaw pushes off with a quick right hook! St Stone goes down! St Stone tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bradshaw moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Bradshaw!
Daniel Bradshaw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amanda Nunes (ranked 2915 p4p, 88 weight class) and Legend Broly (ranked 23092 p4p, 227 weight class). Broly has chosen Unbreakable as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Nunes
vs
Broly

200 cm
18
275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

155 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Drunken Hobo Fightwear

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amanda Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Legend Broly!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broly tries to clinch
and Nunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Broly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Broly tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Nunes counter with a right hand.

It looks like Legend Broly has been cut.
Broly looks to clinch
and Nunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Broly wants to clinch but Nunes slips to the side
and Nunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Broly takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Broly is rocked!
Nunes lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amanda Nunes!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Yaj (ranked 569 p4p, 84 weight class) and Top Heavy (ranked 691 p4p, 107 weight class). Top Heavy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yaj
vs
Heavy

188 cm
25
195 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

190 cm
32
212 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Drunken Hobo Fightwear
FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Drunken Hobo Fightwear

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat Yaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Top Heavy!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heavy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yaj takes one on the button.
Yaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heavy.
Heavy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yaj.
Yaj throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heavy's head.

It looks like Top Heavy has been cut.
Yaj connects with an inside leg kick.
Heavy throws an off balance right hand
and Yaj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Top Heavy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Heavy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yaj.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yaj. That's going to slow Heavy down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yaj, right into the meat.
A big left from Heavy misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Yaj there.
Yaj gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heavy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yaj manages to avoid it.
Yaj throws a hook but Heavy blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Heavy.
Yaj throwing a counter right hand but Heavy manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Heavy.
Yaj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heavy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
A head kick by Yaj misses
and Heavy counters with a nice body shot.
Yaj looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab, jab by Heavy - just one landing.
Heavy lands with an uppercut that bounces Yaj off the cage and back into range.
Good leg kick by Yaj there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Heavy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Heavy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heavy misses with a looping left.
Yaj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavy.
Yaj misses with a body kick.
Heavy misses with a right hand
and Yaj counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj tries a head kick but it misses.
Heavy tests Yaj's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yaj moves out of range as Heavy strikes.
The fighters circling - Heavy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heavy misses with a lunging right hand
letting Yaj counter with a right hand.
Yaj fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yaj connects with an inside leg kick.
Yaj fakes the leg kick and cracks Heavy in the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Heavy finds it's way through Yaj's defenses.
Heavy loads up on a big right hand but Yaj slips the punch.
Yaj moves away from the strike by Heavy.
Heavy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Heavy.
Heavy misses with an uppercut
and Yaj counters with a body kick that stops Heavy in his tracks momentarily.
Yaj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavy.
Yaj keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heavy.
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Heavy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yaj looks to land a right hand but Heavy moved out of range.
Yaj ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yaj scores with a spinning back kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Heavy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heavy just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yaj throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Heavy misses with a right hand
and Yaj counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heavy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Yaj tries to work over Heavy's front leg with a kick but Heavy checks it.
Heavy misses with a looping right.
Yaj looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yaj, as that shot connected.
Heavy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yaj.
Yaj is looking to counter punch.
Yaj connects with a high kick.
Heavy blocks a head kick by Yaj.
Yaj scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Heavy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yaj. Yaj obviously looking to wear him down.
Heavy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Heavy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Heavy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Heavy cracks Yaj with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heavy misses with an uppercut
and Yaj counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heavy's knee momentarily.
Heavy misses with a hook
and Yaj makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yaj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heavy can do to turn this around?
Yaj tries a head kick but it misses.
Yaj dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heavy. That did some damage!
Yaj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heavy at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yaj.
Yaj lands a head kick. Heavy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pat Yaj is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yaj with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavy lands a really nice looking cross but Yaj seems unphased.
Heavy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yaj scores with a jab to the body.
Heavy throws a hook to the side of Yaj's head but Yaj sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Yaj there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yaj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yaj.
Yaj feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heavy's calf.
Heavy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Yaj.
Heavy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Yaj counter with a right hand.

That has opened up Top Heavy's cut even more.
A big left from Yaj misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Yaj.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yaj here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Heavy just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heavy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heavy throws an off balance right hand
and Yaj counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Yaj does it's job there.
Yaj staying out of range there.
Heavy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYaj.
Heavy looks to score with a jab to the body but Yaj is just out of range.
Heavy throws a poor cross that misses
and Yaj counters with a thumping low kick.
Yaj throws a right and a left that Heavy avoids nicely.
Heavy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heavy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yaj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Heavy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Heavy.
A jab lands there for Heavy.
Yaj slips under a jab from Heavy.
You can see that Heavy has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Yaj throws a combination that misses
and Heavy counters with a straight right hand.
Yaj walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A left lands for Heavy.

Yaj is rocked!
Yaj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heavy doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Yaj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yaj connects with a high kick.
Yaj seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice defenses there by Yaj.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yaj connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yaj connects with an inside leg kick.
Yaj lands a head shot.
Heavy missing with a left hand there. Yaj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yaj fakes the leg kick and cracks Heavy in the body.
Heavy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Heavy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Yaj tenderised Heavy's leg. Heavy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yaj moves out of range as Heavy strikes.
Yaj swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yaj misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Yaj dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Top Heavy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Yaj pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yaj blocks a jab.
Heavy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Heavy scores with a hook.
Heavy misses with a hook
and Yaj counters with a good low kick that Heavy was not able to check.
Nice defenses there by Yaj.
Heavy missing with a left hand there. Yaj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yaj lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yaj throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heavy's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

The cut above Top Heavy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yaj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yaj tried to counter with a leg kick but Heavy avoided it.
Yaj throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yaj connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heavy slips a jab from Yaj.
Heavy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Heavy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yaj has got the better of the exchanges.
Yaj circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Heavy drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Yaj follows Heavy to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Yaj!
Pat Yaj decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
74%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Gelfen (ranked 723 p4p, 99 weight class) and Ryan Riggs (ranked 1002 p4p, 132 weight class). Ryan Riggs told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Gelfen
vs
Riggs

195 cm
26
275 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

190 cm
30
286 lbs
17 - 8 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Gelfen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Gelfen misses.
Riggs flicks out a counter leg kick but Gelfen steps away.
Riggs checks the leg kick.
Gelfen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gelfen connects with a jab.

It looks like Ryan Riggs has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Riggs looks to throw the jab but Gelfen is out of range.
Riggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riggs misses with a body shot.
Riggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riggs lands a right hook to the body.
Riggs connects with a crisp jab.
Gelfen ducks right into an uppercut from Riggs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gelfen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riggs avoids the head kick by Gelfen.
Gelfen scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gelfen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Riggs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gelfen circles away.
Gelfen avoids the body shot from Riggs.
Gelfen is looking for a counter combo.
Gelfen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riggs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs misses the shot to the body.
Gelfen tries a head kick but it misses.
Riggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gelfen was well out of range. Poor timing from Riggs.
Gelfen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gelfen clobbers Riggs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Riggs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gelfen rather than just go for the knockout.
Gelfen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Riggs avoids the body shot from Gelfen.
Riggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Gelfen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gelfen walks into a straight right hand from Riggs.
Riggs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gelfen at a distance.

Riggs gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Riggs thows a huge punch but Gelfen dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Riggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Riggs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gelfen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riggs drops an elbow to the side of Gelfen's head.
Gelfen trying to hold on to Riggs's head to control him but Riggs postures up.
Riggs lands with a punch from half guard.
Riggs is thwarting Gelfen's attempts to control the position.
Riggs lands strikes from half guard.
Riggs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riggs lands with a punch from half guard.

Gelfen looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen has his hands clasped together around Riggs's back. He's all about the action.
Riggs thows a huge punch but Gelfen dodges it nicely.
Riggs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Riggs looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gelfen tries to hold on but Riggs pushes him away.
Riggs postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gelfen looks a forlorn figure.
Riggs with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggs looking to finish Gelfen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gelfen!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Riggs!